A free event the next two weekends will acquaint area youth and families with the unique sport of lacrosse, also known as “lax.” The activity, dubbed “PL Lax Fest 2011,” is open to all boys and girls who attend Point Loma Cluster Schools in grades 1-12. Designed to widen interest in the growing sport, the event is hosted by Adrenaline Lacrosse and the Point Loma High School (PLHS) lacrosse teams. Interested students and parents should arrive at the PLHS football field at 10 a.m. on either of the next two Sundays, Jan. 16 or Jan. 23. Participants are encouraged to wear T-shirts, shorts and athletic shoes. The event lasts until 1 p.m. both days. The school is located at 2335 Chatsworth Blvd., but the stadium entrance is on the Voltaire Street side of the campus. Organizers said no experience in lacrosse is necessary to participate and equipment will be furnished. Healthy snacks will also be provided. Lacrosse leagues are currently playing at Robb Field in Ocean Beach with players as young as first grade. Point Loma Cluster Schools include 10 schools with more than 6,000 students enrolled. Elementary schools (grades K-4) include Barnard, Cabrillo, Dewey, Loma Portal, Ocean Beach, Silver Gate and Sunset View. Middle schools include Dana (grades 5-6) and Correia (grades 7-8), in addition to PLHS participants (grades 9-12). For more information, contact Carey Dawidzik at [email protected]. Big basketball crowd There were two types of hot dogs at last Friday’s PLHS basketball game, and the Pointer boys’ team sent a large crowd home happy with a 60-51 non-league victory over Mira Mesa High. Lured by $2 tickets that included admission, a hot dog and soft drink, the PLHS gym was packed with noisy Pointer supporters. The Dogs on the hardwood were also hot, jumping out to a 12-10 lead over the Eastern League’s Marauders after one period, then 29-19 at the break and pulling away 45-31 after three quarters. Pacing the Pointers were Nate George (16 points, seven rebounds, four assists), Christian Heyward (13 points, seven rebounds), Kohl Meyer (13 points, two blocks, two steals and three assists), Cody Harvey (seven rebounds, four assists), Marquis Clifford (seven points) and Daniel Enright (six points). With the win, the Pointers moved to 4-6 overall (0-1 in the Central League), while the Marauders dropped to 5-8 for the season. Lady Pointers roll The Lady Pointer basketball team is off to a 7-2 start (1-0 in the Central League). In their most recent game, the locals defeated Preuss (UCSD) 50-31. Pointers in the pool In the water, the Pointers girls are making a big splash with a 6-6 (0-1 in Eastern League) start. In their most recent match, the Pointers shut out La Jolla Country Day by a 3-0 margin. Leading the team is Arianna Conger with 29 goals and four assists. Following close behind is Monica Longworth with 19 goals and nine assists. Lexi Bohlman has 14 goals and seven assists, while Carolina Saboya has recorded10 goals and 11 assists to round out the top scorers. Pointer boys make it look easy In boys’ soccer, the Dogs boast a record of 4-3-3 (1-1-0 in Eastern League). The team had a big day last week, defeating Morse in a 7-1 blowout. Top scorers to date are Miguel Alcantar with three goals and Oscar Casillas with one goal and three assists. Lady Pointers finding the net The Lady Pointers soccer squad is off to a 4-4-2 start (2-0 in Eastern League). After a 4-1 defeat of San Diego High School last week, top scorers for the Pointers are Megan O’Beirne with four goals and two assists, and Carly Holly with four goals and one assist.