Playing lax to the max.

• Position: Lacrosse - Brief Article

Lacrosse ("lax" for short), originated by Native Americans in the 1400s, is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the U.S. One reason is that both boys and girls see it as an opportunity to win college athletic scholarships. Lacrosse offers less competition for spots on college teams: 660,000 students play high school soccer, while 96,000 play lacrosse. Students trying for a lacrosse scholarship often play year-round on teams outside school; some hire personal trainers and go to...