Lacrosse Meets Texas- Austin High Lax History

1989: The Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) was officially formed. Austin High is a charter member.

1993 & 1994: Austin High Crowned State Champs

2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 & 2011: Austin High Crowned District Champs

2006,2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021,  2022,2023 & 2024: Super Regionals Appearances Since 2006

2021 & 2024: Final Four Appearances Since 2013

Coach of the Year

1990: Rich Weigand

2007: Andy Garrigan

2018: Jordan Ruggeri- Central District

Assistant Coach of the Year

2023: Will Laurel

D1 Person of the Year

2016: John Trevey

US Lacrosse Academic All Americans

2022: Jackson Hanson & Alex Mims

2023: Harrison Hanson

US Lacrosse All Americans

1994: Daniel Hoverman

2003: Joe Hamill

2008: R. J. Lucas

2011: Will Merritt

2014: Connor Howden

2015: Colin Grant

2019: Walt Alexander

2022: Jackson Hanson & Miller Marks 

2023: Liam Lord

2024: Harry Deane

2012 to Present

7 All-American

5 Academic All-American

23 All State

23 All-District

23 All-District Honorable Mention

95 Academic Honors GPA of 4.0 or higher

The Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL)

  • THSLL is the governing body for Texas high school lacrosse teams, both public & private.
  • Lacrosse is not a UIL sport.
  • Because of this, public high school teams are self-funded & school sanctioned clubs.
  • NCAA rules are used with some waivers.
  • 4 Divisions (Classes) - A, B, C, D
  • 4 Districts - North, Central, South & San Antonio
  • Austin High is a THSLL Central Class A program.
  • Head Coach- District Administrator-League

2022 THSLL Awards

All-State: Jackson Hanson, Miller Marks, Zach Mercado

All-District: Liam Lord, Alex Mims, Chad Morrison

All District Honorable Mention: Josh Garcia, Harrison McMahan

2023 THSLL Awards

All-State: Harrison Hanson, Liam Lord 

All-District: Will Peeler

All District Honorable Mention: Blake Bridges, Harry Deane, Tait Brice 

2024 THSLL Awards

All-State: Harry Deane

All-District: Will Peeler, Sam Ramberg

All District Honorable Mention: Blake Bridges, Trent Gray and Chad Morrison