Sports

Girls soccer 11-petes; girls and boys lacrosse take city

A pre-state playoffs snapshot of Lane’s spring sports

By Charlotte Kneer

June 4, 2026

Lane has made big waves in the sports season once again as the teams finish city playoffs and move into state.

Girls soccer earned their 11th straight City Championship on May 13 in a 3-1 victory over rival Whitney Young. The team had an in-conference record of 7-0 – the best in the city league – and an overall record of 14-5-1. Standout sophomore Rebecca LoVerde led the team with 14 goals and 13 assists and averaged 0.7 goals per game. Coach Robert Harkness continues the season with the team in the state playoffs May 19 against Von Steuben.

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Girls lacrosse took home the CPL City Championship for the second year in a row after going undefeated (9-0) in conference, the best in-conference record in the Chicago Public League. Overall, the team went 13-5, led by senior Norah Rosenberg, who had 84 shots on goal and 54 points, with an average of 3 goals per game. Coached by Shelby Cosman, the team defeated Jones 11-7 on May 9 to win the CPL Championship. They continue their season in the state playoffs starting soon.

Boys lacrosse also took home the CPL City Championship for the second year in a row with a 12-1 victory over Lincoln Park. The team went undefeated in conference with a record of 5-0 and an overall record of 8-8. Some senior players even earned recognition by the city league, with Ian Donohoe being named offensive player of the year, Adrian Christiansen being named defensive player of the year, and Jared Harris being named specialist player of the year. They continue their season in the state playoffs starting May 22.

Girls track and field won 3rd in the city, with winners in four events. In the 4×800, Sydney Van Aken, Kate Siffring, Hailey Skowlund, and Josephine Zupko won their relay event. Ainsley Carter won the 800, Isabella Chapin won the 1600, and Amy Herzog, Ainsley Carter, Clara Weber, and Kaila Burns won the 4×400 relay. The team, coached by Laura McKnight, also competed at State Sectionals May 14 and are sending multiple runners to the State Finals.

Girls softball currently holds a record of 18-9 overall and 5-4 in conference. Olivia Segura leads the team in home runs, 10, and runs, 35, as of their win over Conant May 14. Additionally, Junior Sofia Stronskey hit a major milestone with 100 career strikeouts this season following her college commitment to DePauw softball. The team, coached by Samantha Meiken, starts city playoffs soon.

Boys volleyball is currently holding an overall record of 19-13 and an in-conference record of 5-1. Senior Martin Nguyen reached a milestone of 2000 career assists this season.

Boys track and field won the CPL City Championship on May 16.

Girls water polo won second in the City Championship.

Boys water polo won second in the City Championship.

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About the Contributor

Charlotte Kneer, Editor

Charlotte Kneer is an editor for the Champion and a sophomore here at Lane Tech. She enjoys covering sports and doing complicated layouts for the newspaper. Outside of journalism, Charlotte enjoys working with kids at her job, playing golf at Lane, and spending time with friends and family. She is planning on returning to write for the Champion again next year.