Sean Crogan, a Lexington High School senior and boys varsity lacrosse team captain, is currently committed to Johns Hopkins University for Division I lacrosse. 

As a child, Crogan played both lacrosse and basketball, but he ultimately committed to lacrosse. Although he has played lacrosse since first grade, Crogan started track and soccer in his teen years. He attributes his athleticism to cross-training with many sports. 

“I also played soccer and I run track. So I think all of that has contributed to my general athleticism,” Crogan said.

Crogan credits his athletic success to his hard work and dedication to the sport. During the off-season, he works out and plays club lacrosse throughout the year to help him improve.

“I mean, I think just practice really pays off… the workouts just finally started paying off recently,” Crogan said.

In his final season at LHS, Crogan hoped to make a playoff run with his team. He built several meaningful relationships with other members during their time on the lacrosse team.

“It’s been a lot of fun playing with the kids in my grade who have grown up together. And it’s just been awesome,” Crogan said.

Crogan believes that one of his strengths is his competitive nature, which stems from competing with his older brother both on and off the field.

“I’m probably the most competitive kid you’ll meet…Whether it’s anything I do, I try and give it my all and I’m always trying to win no matter what,” Crogan said.

 He also has the ability to overcome mental and physical obstacles. For example, although he wasn’t satisfied with his performance against Melrose High School last year, he bounced back stronger the next game.

“Against Melrose [I] just wasn’t doing very well, just couldn’t find the back of the net. And my dad pulled me aside and told me to just focus-up and then next game, [I] brushed it off and came out firing again back at it, and had a good game.”

In addition to his rigorous schedule surrounding athletics, Crogan also maintains his dedication and work ethic in the classroom.

“I have to focus in the classroom just as much as I do on the field,” Crogan said. 

In the future, Crogan hopes to win the national championship, which wouldn’t be possible without maintaining a competitive mindset and a manageable schedule regarding his extracurricular and academic activities. 

“The goal is to win a national championship so the answer is to get down there and do whatever I can,” Crogan said.