CONCORDIA LUTHERAN LACROSSE WILL ENTER THE 2024-25 SEASON ON THE HEELS OF THEIR GREATEST SEASON TO DATE.
Since its establishment in 2017, ‘Sader lacrosse experienced varying degrees of success.
That all changed this past Spring, when they not only claimed the program’s first-ever city championship but proceeded to finish as the Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) State Runner-Up.
One of the key figures in sparking this revival was Quintin Dyer, the all-time leader in goals and points for Concordia who finished with 67 goals in 2024.
“This year, we’ve done things that haven’t really been done before,” he said. “We’re coming off wins against opponents that we’ve lost to in recent seasons, and it’s really helped to build up our confidence.
I think what’s different about this team is that we’re bringing in more people who have experience in the game. Before, most of the players were just starting to really play their freshman year. But now, everyone knows the practice that it takes for us to succeed.”
For his efforts in attack, Dyer was named to the All-Tournament team. Shockingly, he is among the previously mentioned players who only just recently picked up a stick.
“Something I love about this sport is that you don’t need size to compete,” Dyer said. “I grew up playing football, but it gets harder to excel in high school when you’re not that big.
Some of the best players on our lacrosse team don’t even play football, and they’re smaller than I am. But when you have that drive to win like we do, only good can come from it.”
The dual-sport athlete is equally as intriguing off the field.
“I’m a very active person,” he said. “Other than hanging out with friends, I’m always doing something, whether it’s working out, riding my motorcycle or doing chores for my family.
We’ve got a lot of animals that need to be taken care of – mainly reptiles such as some venomous snakes like cobras and vipers, as well as a caiman (a small alligator). It’s not necessarily a hobby, it’s just something that needs to be looked after.”
His unique social-life aside, Dyer hopes to further his education at Texas A&M after the upcoming year, where he intends to major in Business to become a financial manager, while also minoring in psychology.
The incoming senior enrolled at Concordia Lutheran rather than attending Tomball High, which was a decision he still values to this day.
“Each year has brought different experiences for me,” Dyer said. “Obviously, junior year is the hardest year, and you expect that, but the experience at this school has been kind of eye-opening and has helped me to grow as a person.”
Dyer may be smaller in stature, but that won’t stop him from executing his vision without a hint of fear. After all, anyone who’s willing to handle highly-dangerous reptiles on a regular basis has to be some kind of courageous, right?