The 2024 boys lacrosse season got underway last week. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team.

Here is a list of Northwest Herald area athletes who can sign their National Letters of Intent this week with NCAA scholarship schools, and those who are headed to other colleges.

Crystal Lake South senior Griffin Baker did it all for the Gators and dominated both sides of the field, earning the respect of his peers. Baker is the Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.

Huntley faces Lake Forest in a Super-Sectional Lacrosse Final on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Huntley.

Huntley faces Hampshire in a varsity lacrosse match Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Huntley High School.

Huntley junior Andrew Baumley did it all for the Red Raiders in a historic season for the program. Baumley is the Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.

Here is the 2022 All-Fox Valley Conference boys lacrosse team, as selected by FVC coaches.

Huntley fell to Lake Forest, 11-1, Tuesday at the Hoffman Estates Supersectional.

Huntley saw what it takes to advance to the state tournament, losing to a complete Lake Forest team, 11-1, Tuesday in the Hoffman Estates Supersectional.

Huntley overcame a 5-3 deficit early in the third quarter to score nine unanswered goal in the Red Raiders' 14-8 win over Hampshire on Thursday night. Huntley took control of the Fox Valley Conference race with the win.

Eight different players scored on Tuesday night to help Huntley pick up a 16-1 win over Palatine.

Crystal Lake Central hosted Jacobs in Fox Valley Conference boys lacrosse on Thursday at Owen Metcalf Field in Crystal Lake.

Crystal Lake Central wanted to respond against Jacobs on Thursday after losing to Huntley the previous week. The Tigers responded with a 9-1 win over the Golden Eagles to earn their first conference victory.

Here are the 2022 team-by-team preview capsules for the Northwest Herald area girls and boys lacrosse teams

Huntley senior Ian Watson set a program record with 116 points this season. Watson is the Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.