2025 Nationals in Victoria

With five action-packed days of elite lacrosse and all games streamed live on the Australian Lacrosse Network, this year’s tournament brought together the best of Australian and international lacrosse talent right here in Victoria.

Day One: A Cold Start, but a Warm Welcome on Wednesday, June 4^th, 2025: Despite chilly weather, teams came out red hot. The Victoria Women opened their campaign with two dominant wins – defeating New Zealand 21-2 and NSW 23-2. Later that day there was a spirited opening ceremony before the Victoria Men’s 6:30pm game. The Victoria Men keenly contested against South Australia 11-9 game.

• Victorian MVPs:
  • Bonnie Yu (vs. New Zealand)
  • Miriam Suares-Jury (vs. NSW)
  • Sean Aaron (vs. South Australia)

Day Two: Sunset Showdowns on Thursday, June 5th, 2025: As the sun dipped and the stadium lights took over, both Victorian squads continued their winning ways. The Victoria Men dominated Queensland in a high-scoring 22-4 win, displaying their depth and cohesion. Shortly after, the Victorian Women delivered a hard-fought 10-6 victory over Western Australia, maintaining their unbeaten streak.

• Victorian MVPs:
  • Mitchell Baker (Men)
  • Bree Soja (Women)

Day Three: Battling the Elements, Friday, June 6th, 2025: Cold winds and rain rolled in, but the weather did not cool Victoria’s momentum. The Victoria Women overcame the conditions with a crushing 26-1 win over Queensland, while the Victoria Men battled through the wet to secure a strong 13-7 win over Western Australia.

• Victorian MVPs:
  • Danelle Mollison
  • Donnie Howard

Day Four: Clouds Clear for a Crucial Day, Saturday, June 7th, 2025: With the clouds clearing, finals spots were on the line. The Victoria Women engaged in a nail-biter against Queensland, edging them out 7-6 win. Meanwhile, the Victoria Men faced their first and only loss, going down 8-11 to the U20 Australian Men’s Team.

Both teams, however, secured their spots in Sunday’s Championship Finals.

• Victorian MVPs:
  • Lauren Hunter
  • Luke Dobson

Day Five: Grand Final Glory & Heart: Sunday, June 8th, 2025: Championship Sunday brought determined teams and celebration of top-tier lacrosse. Victoria Women faced a strong South Australian side and finished as 2025 National Runners-Up after a hard-fought 12-6 loss. Their journey was marked by resilience and skill.

The Victoria Men stepped up in the final showdown against Western Australia, delivering a controlled and confident 13-9 win, claiming the title of 2025 National Champions. Cold and rainy conditions could not dampen their focus or execution.

• Championship MVPs:
  • Bonnie Yu (Vic Women)
  • Sean Clarke (Vic Men)

A Tournament to Remember, from electric opening day to the final whistle, the 2025 LA National Championships was a tremendous success. Victoria’s teams displayed not only their talent but also their heart and determination throughout the 5 days.

Massive thank you goes to all participating teams, Footscray Lacrosse Club, and the Australian Lacrosse Network for their live coverage that allowed fans across the nation to be a part of the action.

Victoria leaves the 2025 Nationals with pride, awards, and momentum — and the future looks bright.