DENVER - — In Denver’s Park Hill, nearly a hundred Black, Hispanic and white youngsters have begun practice for season number two on the lacrosse field.

Traditionally a sport played by suburban or private schools, several coaches/teachers at Hallet Academy introduced kids to the sport last year. With a beginners team of fifth graders last year the kids learned the game well enough to win the State Jamboree.

“Our stick skills left something to be desired, but our speed on the field and athletic ability helped us win some games,” said Head Coach Rod Allison. “Last year we had about 15 or 20 kids, this year we have almost 70 enough for about three teams.”

Skills are improving and so is the coaching. “We have support from D.U., the Colorado Mammoth and Outlaws and many of the lacrosse sporting goods stores are helping with equipment,” Allison said.

Practices are held at Smiley and Martin Luther King Park.

Call Erik Myhern 720.275.7337 or Rod Allison 720.837.4947 for more information.