CHICAGO STYLE | GIRLS BOX LACROSSE TEAMS
Inspired by the grit, creativity, and bold spirit that define Chicago, our teams play with toughness, flair, and an edge you won’t find anywhere else.
New in 2026, Lakeshore introduced Chicago Style Box Teams—Chicagoland’s first-ever girls-only box lacrosse program. After a record breaking inaugural season, we are gearing up for year 2.
We’re not just building teams—we’re shaping a new identity for the game. Welcome to box lacrosse, Chicago Style.
WHY BOX LACROSSE?
Box lacrosse is built for players ready to take their game to the next level.
With tighter spaces, more physical play, and fewer players on the floor, athletes are pushed to develop sharper stick skills, make faster decisions, and elevate their lacrosse IQ. This equates to field players who are smarter, faster and more confident.
Execute in tight spaces
Increase pace of play
Improve in game decision making
Handle physicality
Improve dynamic stick skills
Increase accuracy
More touches than traditional training
Builds a more well-rounded athlete
SEASON OVERVIEW
FORMAT:
High School
December, January, February
12 Practices + 3 Events
Middle School
January, February
7 Practices + 1 Events
LOCATION:
Lakeshore Offices | Elmhurst
TEAMS:
High School 27/28
High School 29/30
7/8 Team (2031/32)
5/6 Team (2033 & below)
TOURNAMENTS
December 11-13 | Louisville Box Event
High School Only
January 22-24 | Louisville Box Event
High School & 7/8 Teams
February 15 | Philadelphia Indoor Championships
All Teams
GEAR
All players receive a box stick
Equipment Package can be purchased for any player needing gear
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS • Chicago Style Inaugural Season
- 1st Place NXT Philadelphia Lacrosse Championships- 7/8 Division
- MVP @ NXT Philadelphia Lacrosse Championships (Frankie Burgland)
- HS Division – 2nd Place Bearpaw GOTI Cup
- OFFENSIVE MVP – SKYLINE INVITIATIONAL (ANYA HIMSEL)
- DEFENSIVE MVP – SKYLINE INVITIATIONAL (EVELYN SMITH)
- 1st Place Skyline Invitational- 7/8 Division
MEET THE DIRECTOR
CHRIS BUTTON
PLAYING ACCOLADES
- 2x NE-10 Conference Champions (Le Moyne)
- Division II National Championship (Le Moyne)
- Top 10 goal scorer in program hisotry (Le Moyne)
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Coach at alma mater, Fairport and helped coach them to the state championship game in 2014
- Assistant coach at Regis College
- Coach for 3D New England
- 3D New England Box Program Director
- Assistant & Head Coach for Benedictine University
- Concordia University of Chicago
COACHING ACCOLADES
- Coaches Fairport to state championship (2014)
- Back-to-back conference championships & earned automatic bids to NCAA tournament (Benedictine University)
- NACC Coach of the year in 2021
- Coached the Offensive Player of the year & All-American in his last 2 seasons as head coach
- All-time winningest coach in Benedictine University history
COACHES
For in depth information on each Lakeshore offering, visit program page or email the CEO Amanda Kammes:
