This spring season, the Riordan lacrosse team has seen a great deal of success. The team is led by a star studded roster of experienced senior players.

Through the team’s elusive playing style and steady defense, the team hopes to continue a strong record that reflects their hard work.

The team started off strong early in the season going 3-0, putting forward impressive numbers with the paramount so far being a 17 to 0 victory over Hillsdale High. Their most hard fought victory however, was against well known city school, Urban High School. The team outscored Urban 7 points to 5.

Head coach Brooks Thoroughgood said the team works best when they work closer together, rather than independently. He also has a fun incentive for the players if they perform well.

Thoroughgood said, “Players have been working as a team rather than individually. The years we’ve had our most success are when we’re playing lacrosse as a team sport rather than an individual sport. Plus the incentive of their coach getting a buzz cut if they have a winning season doesn’t hurt.”

The team is collectively led by its seniors, many who play for club teams around the Bay Area during the summer months. This contributes to them becoming better players come the CIF spring season. Some have committed to play NCAA, NAIA, and MCLA lacrosse.

Of those select few on Riordan’s active roster, is point leader and starting midfielder, Nico Berdichevsky ’24. Berdichevsky plays for team NorCal Lacrosse in the summer months and is a senior leader on the team. He believes that this Riordan team is lively and vibrant.

“Everyone has had a lot more energy going into games and playing as a team,” he said.

Nico’s brother, John Paul Berdichevsky ’25 shared the team’s goals for the season. “We hope to have a positive record and build ourselves up as a team.”

The team plans to continue their success and achieve a winning season to send off their seniors on a good note. The team’s final game will be their senior day on April 24 against Harbor High School.