PHILADELPHIA - A local lacrosse team hosted an international team as a part of a three-game series that they dominated Wednesday night.
Now, they're off to England this summer to keep the winning streak going. The girls of Philadelphia's Eyekonz Lacrosse hosted England's St.
Catherine's team at Mander Recreation Center in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. After the team got the feel for international competition during The World Lacrosse Tournament last year, they decided it was time for round two and so far, it's been nothing but excitement for the group of young athletes. "It's really nice to see how everybody plays, and it shows that we are ready for anything," said Dayana Allen who wears number 16 for Eyekonz and is a student at Academy Park High School.
Allen has been with the team for six years and says she is just grateful for the opportunity to compete in such a highly-competitive tournament, especially before she goes to college next school year. "I just think the whole experience is just so fun, and it's always good to connect with other people," said Allen. "You never know what those connections might lead you to." Taslim Sabil, another Eyekonz Lacrosse player, says accomplishments like this have helped her parents believe in the sport.