Coach Beaverson, head coach for STC girls lacrosse, defied tradition by steering away from regular brands for the girls lacrosse team apparel, he opted to buy Lululemon for the team's apparel.

      Lacrosse has been considered a varsity sport at SCHS for the past four years. Although it's the newest addition to athletics, it has broken many barriers. The girls were county champs last season, beating Tohopekaliga 18 to 3 and Celebration 17 to 2.

      Every year, teams receive what are called spirit packs. They include SCHS branded products, such as t-shirts and hoodies. For instance, last year, the girls Lacrosse team received two t-shirts and a pair of sweatpants, in addition to the Nike branded zip-up jackets. This year, Coach Beaverson decided to add some new items to the packs. Debuting, Lululemon, which is known for their premium athletic wear and its high pricing, determining the brand's exclusivity.  

      The spirit packs also differ by each year and by each team. More specifically, last year Coach Beaverson ordered the girls some items that would benefit them for their trip to Georgia. Which included new shirts, a new bag tag, and  Nike branded uniform jerseys. Coach Beaverson said, “Each year we look at the needs of the team and what the theme of that year may be to determine it.” Therefore, this year he decided to add Lululemon to showcase the sports inclusivity on campus. However, Mr. Beaverson is completely stepping away from his tradition of Nike apparel, as that has been his go-to for almost four years. Instead, he’s choosing to buy more items that'll help the girls achieve a successful season through wardrobe.

      Regardless, Coach Beaverson has also stated “nothing comes for free”, especially when buying high-end brands such as Nike or Lululemon. This is one of the reasons the team heavily relies on funds from fundraisers. For the past three years, Mr. Beaverson has used Vertical Raise, an online platform that can be used to raise money for a certain financial goal by having people give donations on behalf of a player. However, this year the team made calendars as a way to fundraise. It works by buying a day of the month, for example the 31^st is $31. According to the teams goalie, Auburn Murray, “Right now, we’re putting together a calendar where people can donate whatever days amount. It’s a really nice concept cause the most someone donates is $31, which isn’t even a lot, but it all totals up to a few hundred dollars which will really help out the team this year. The money generated from the fundraisers goes straight to the teams' bank account to help pay for all the necessities. Senior, Isabella Guzman also stated, “The team funds by doing fundraisers such as the calendar, car washes, spirit nights and working concession stands.” Doing these fundraisers helps create more earnings to go towards buying the team good, high-quality clothing, one of the many expenses.

      Since the announcement of the purchase of Lululemon, many players say it has been the most anticipated item in the spirit packs. According to SCHS junior Olivia Sullivan, “The item I’m most excited for is definitely the Lululemon because we can finally wear our shorts to school and look like a team.” The team is always excited for the spirit packs as they tend to include unique items such as backpacks and bag tags. Along with the Lululemon shorts and long sleeve shirt, Coach Beaverson has additionally suggested new backpacks made especially for girls lacrosse and embroidering their names on them. According to Senior, Auburn Murray, “I think I’m most excited for the new backpacks, it’ll be nice to leave with something new like that, something that I can use a few years down the line.” Players are ecstatic at all the new things that may be included in the 2025-2026 spirit packs.

      The SCHS girls lacrosse have made a name for themselves at St. Cloud High School. It's one of the up and coming sports and continues to increase in popularity. Now, with the addition of a trendy brand, such as Lululemon, girls lacrosse can continue to pursue its status at SCHS.

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