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Illinois Vs. Michigan State Men's Lacrosse Comes to Lake Zurich

North Barrington resident Charley Dever, now a Spartan, gets assist for bringing game home.


Lake Zurich High School will host a men’s lacrosse game between the University of Illinois and Michigan State University, March 17, thanks in part to a former Bear who now roams midfield for the Spartans. 
“It’s not often we get to see collegiate-level lacrosse in our own back yard, especially between  schools as popular here as Illinois and Michigan State,” said Dave Kintzer, Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club president. “We’ve already heard from well over a dozen other high school and youth programs that are as excited as we are about this.” 
The game also is noteworthy for the local flavor it brings. Charley Dever, a Spartan midfielder and 2010 Lake Zurich graduate from North Barrington, said he’s looking forward to his homecoming. 
“I’m pretty excited,” he said. “I’ve played so many games there, going back there with my new  team will be special. All the guys up here know about Michigan schools. It’ll be fun showing them Lake Zurich.” 
The game originally was scheduled to be played at Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. But when a scheduling conflict arose with the school, Dever – an officer for MSU’s lacrosse club – called Kintzer. A few phone calls and some signed papers later, along with the support of Lake Zurich Athletic Director Rolando Vazquez, and the game was on.

The game is 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at the Lake Zurich High School football stadium, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich. Gates open at noon, and admission is $2.

 

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This news release was submitted by Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club.


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