High school lacrosse season is about to kick off with the return of standout players in Section 2, including Maeve Conway, Caroline Marotta, and Carly Wise on the girls' side, who have committed to Division I colleges next year. Meanwhile, Niskayuna boasts promising talents like junior midfielder Dillon Licht and senior midfielder Tanner Williams. The girls' game will witness rule changes like switching to four 12-minute quarters, aligning it with the boys' game and collegiate women's game. However, certain aspects like the number of classes, the absence of a shot clock, and the boys' state semifinals remaining in the 518 area code will remain unchanged.

The upcoming high school lacrosse season in Section 2 showcases returning star players and introduces rule changes for the girls' game while maintaining consistency in certain key aspects.

• Bethlehem senior attacker Carly Wise recorded an impressive 101 goals and 157 draw controls last season.
• Schuylerville junior attackman Ollie Bolduc delivered five goals and one assist in last year's Section 2 Class D win over Stillwater/Mechanicville.

• Girls' lacrosse will feature a change from two 25-minute halves to four 12-minute quarters, allowing for more instruction and alignment with other levels of play.
• Boys' and girls' lacrosse in Section 2 will maintain four classes (A, B, C, D) with defending champions remaining in the same classes.
• Boys' lacrosse state semifinals in the 518 area code will continue, with UAlbany's Bob Ford Field hosting the East region semifinals on June 5.

As the high school lacrosse season progresses, attention will be on how players adapt to the new rules and the performance of standout athletes like Wise, Bolduc, and others.

The upcoming high school lacrosse season in Section 2 promises exciting games with returning stars and rule changes for the girls' game, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.