Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/31/13

The Duke’s HHH 8th grade team routed host STEPS, 13-1, Monday to finish a championship sweep for Triple H teams in the Winter Nationals Indoor Lacrosse Championships at Randolph, N.J.

Dukes HHH won the 8th grade title at the Winter Nationals Indoor Lacrosse Championships (Photos courtesy of STEPS/Winter Nationals)

Dukes HHH 7th grade champions

The title gave the Dukes HHH program all three crowns in the three-day tourney as the 7th grade team won Sunday’s tourney and the 5th-6th grade squad won on Friday.

In Monday’s action, Dukes HHH outscored its foes, 62-13 in five games. Dukes HHH claimed an 11-2 conquest of Great Swamp in the semifinals.

In Sunday’s 7th grade finals, Dukes HHH held off STEPS, 8-7, after taking an 8-3 lead. Dukes Triple H had advanced with a 9-4 triumph over Philly’s Rising Sons.

Dukes HHH 5th-6th grade champions

In Friday’s championship game, Dukes HHH toppled FLG, 6-5, for the crown.

“Hats off to the Dukes’ players, coaches, and parents. They are a first class organization. Their teams are extremely well coached and fun to watch play,” said tournament director Charlie Shoulberg.

Tri-State Holiday Tourney

Duke’s L.C. won both the 9th and 10th grade titles with victories over host Tri-State.

Dukes 10th grade champs

Dukes 9th grade champs