Saturday, October 11th 2024
We started our Chicago weekend with a tour of Historic Wrigley Field. The team learned the history of the Chicago Cubs, baseball, and the city of Chicago.
After the tour we went across the street for lunch at Big Star Tacos.
After Lunch
After a morning of history and tacos, it was time to head to practice at St. Ignatius College Prep, for our final day of preparation. It was great seeing, parents, alumni, young fans, and friends of the program come out to support our practice.
After Practice
After practice, the team headed over to Outreach With Lacrosse and Schools (OWLS) headquarters. The evening kicked off with a networking event. The players met with alumni, parents, and friends of the program to learn more about different industries. Once networking concluded OWLS educated everyone on the work they are doing.
We had six rooms of alumni networking with our players, they heard experiences, stories, and were able to ask questions. The alumni's industries covered Finance, Start-Ups/VC, Real Estate, Medicine/Law, and Education. The players met with every room to hear from all alumni about the different industries.
Our team raised $11,450 in support of OWLS.
We capped off the night with AL's Italian Beef for dinner.
Sunday, October 13th 2024
On Sunday we took on the two-time defending National Champions Notre Dame in a scrimmage Playing for Peace. The game raised awareness for OWLS while bringing both teams together for a competitive matchup.
Sunday's matchup was a competitive game vs. Notre Dame. The beautiful sunny Chicago day brought a large crowd with over 3,000 fans for the game.
Check out the 4k highlights from Playing for Peace at Lane Stadium:
Post-Game Tailgate with HLX Family
After the game, it was wonderful to share a Korean BBQ Tailgate with our HLX family. We have such tremendous support from our parents, alumni, and friends, and we always enjoy spending time together after competitions, both at home and on the road.
After the Tailgate
After the game and tailgate, we headed to Millennium Park. It is a famous public park in downtown Chicago, Illinois, known for its innovative design and iconic landmarks. Our guys had a few hours to check out the sites, grab some food, and just explore the park.
For a late night snack the team indulged in Chicago's famous deep dish pizza from Lou Malnatti’s.
Monday, October 14th 2024
Our final morning in Chicago was on the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) boat tour. The cruise revealed fascinating stories behind Chicago's majestic buildings and the cities history.
After the boat tour, we traveled back to Boston on Monday afternoon. It was an incredible trip from top to bottom. We competed well vs. an ACC team, connected with our HLX community, and helped to spread our knowledge and passion of the game to the next generation all while deepening our own relationships and culture as we build towards a championship spring season.
Check out the whole trip recap on the video below: