Unlike the newly formed Fort Lewis College and DHS women’s lacrosse teams, competitive lax is old hat for the Durango boys.

“I think they’ll do pretty well this year,” said head coach Jed Gilden, who coached most of the same players the previous three years at the club level.

Durango High School senior Aaron Blue passes in stride during Wednesday’s practice at DHS Stadium. Blue, an attackman, and the Demons will open their inaugural CHSAA boys lacrosse season at 4 p.m. today.