On Saturday, March 28, 2025, lacrosse teams from around the Carolinas gathered at Ballantyne Ridge High School for the 6th annual Heroes Bowl. More than just a showcase of elite athletic talent, the event served as a powerful tribute to the heroes who serve the community every day.
Playing for a Purpose
The Heroes Bowl brings together the “best-of-the-best” high school lacrosse teams for top-tier competition while supporting our local heroes. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation, an organization dedicated to assisting local police, firefighters, and first responders in their times of need.
As Mike Desmond, Ballantyne Ridge Lacrosse coach and founder of StickWithUs.org, puts it “You shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back”.
Game Day Results
The day featured a full slate of action, from early morning matches to a highly anticipated evening showdown between state powerhouses. The 7:00 pm game featured the #1 Cardinal Gibbons (7A) vs #1 Hough (8A).
9:00 am – Ballantyne Ridge 15 – 4 Catawba Ridge
10:30 am – Page 7 – 6 Fort Mill
12:00 pm – CMPD Hornets 7 – 2 CFD Inferno
1:30 pm – Weddington 13 – 11 Ardrey Kell
3:00 pm – Middle Creek 8 – 3 Providence Day
5:30 pm – Charlotte Catholic 16 – 4 Chapin
7:00 pm – Gibbons (NC) 9 – 5 Hough
8:30 pm – Lake Norman 9 – 7 Wando
