Pacific Ridge School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Named Top Academic Team in State of California

CARLSBAD, CA, September 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) The California Interscholastic Federation has named the boys varsity lacrosse team at Pacific Ridge School, a non-profit, independent school (grades seven through 12) located in North County, San Diego, the top academic lacrosse team in the state. After achieving top honors in academics in the San Diego section for the 2010-2011 academic year, the team went on to win the state title for reaching a combined, unweighted 3.49 GPA.

"Pacific Ridge School is so proud of its students for earning such a prestigious award," said Darren Lawlor, athletic director and boys varsity head coach, Pacific Ridge School. "Not only do our students demonstrate academic excellence, but each of our players is a great example of the Honor the Game culture we have created at the school, emphasizing character both on and off the field."

Pacific Ridge School proudly promotes the pursuit of excellence on the fields and in the classroom. More than 80 percent of Pacific Ridge School students play one or more sports. Together, the middle and high schools offer 12 sports and 43 teams, ranging from basketball, volleyball, flag football, and lacrosse, to cross country, soccer, tennis and, most recently, golf. Since its opening in 2007, Pacific Ridge has had six undefeated seasons, competed in regional and state playoffs, and brought home seven championship trophies. Last year, Pacific Ridge School became a member of the Coastal Conference, one of the most competitive independent high school leagues in the state. The boys varsity lacrosse team holds a record of 9-7 for the 2011 season.

In addition to a state all-academic team title, the Pacific Ridge School athletic program has reached another significant milestone: the groundbreaking of its 35,236 sq. foot Athletic Center. The new building will be one of the largest and most state-of-the-art high school athletic centers in San Diego County.

For more information about Pacific Ridge School and its athletic programs, visit http://www.pacificridge.org. Stay connected with the school on Twitter at http://twitter.com/prs_carlsbad and Facebook at http://facebook.com/pacificridgeschool.

About Pacific Ridge School:
Opened in the fall of 2007, Pacific Ridge School is a non-profit, independent middle and high school located in the North County, San Diego. With the distinctive mission of building a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge offers a first-rate educational experience to prepare students for college and a purposeful life. For more information, visit http://www.pacificridge.org. Pacific Ridge School does not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other administered programs.