46 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com our sports BY L. C. LEACH III Spring Studs Boys High School State Champions Lowcountry state titles have become almost an expected spring ritual for many high school boys’ teams. In 2025, these six squads not only made dominant runs to state titles, but also raised the championship bar into realms that even its returning achievers might find hard to match — much less surpass. Wando Boys Lacrosse Wando High School has long been associated with stellar soccer teams. But soccer now has company at the top, as the Warriors notched the school’s ninth lacrosse state title since 2010. Led by 15-year head coach Lance Renes, the Warriors not only finished the season with a mark of 16-2 but downed their three 5A playoff opponents by a combined total score of 54-3, including an 18-1 walloping of Dorman, setting a 5A record for the largest margin of victory in a state lacrosse championship final. “We have played in 13 state championships in a row,” said Renes, whose head coaching record currently stands at 209-35. “We will return 82% of our points on offense for the 2026 season and return a solid defense.” Leading the squad was first-team All-State goalie Connor Kraemer with 95 saves, breaking Wando’s career save record with 336 total saves. Ranked No. 1 by MaxPreps, Kraemer signed to play with Mary Washington University in Division III. After Kraemer comes almost the entire Warriors team, which includes: • First-team All-State senior Nicolai Scherman, with 32 ground balls and 19 caused turnovers, who signed to play at Flagler University in Division II. Wando boys lacrosse is now nine-time state champions.
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