CIF splits lacrosse playoffs into two divisions

The CIF San Diego Section Board of Managers not only approved a reconsideration of a request to split boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse playoffs into two divisions but also approved the proposal without opposition at the June 8 Board of Managers meeting.

“I think it’s just a positive step forward,” said CIF commissioner Dennis Ackerman.

The CIF lacrosse championships have consisted of a one-division format since their inception in 2002. Under the new format, each division will have eight teams in the playoffs. During the 2010 season 41 schools had boys lacrosse teams and 36 schools participated...