Official Matt Bock looks on during a boys lacrosse game between Middleton and Madison Edgewood co-op on May 22. Bock is one of roughly 15 boys lacrosse officials in the area and just 125 state-wide. That figure is second-fewest among all high school sports, according to the WIAA.
Middleton coach Nate Lutterman, left, meets with officials before a nonconference game against Madison Edgewood co-op May 22. Inexperienced officials, a lack of required education and more have become a headache for area coaches in the sport's second year being sponsored by the WIAA.
Matt Bock meets with captains from the Middleton and Madison Edgewood co-op boys lacrosse teams before a game May 22. Bock, who is in his 14th year officiating, enjoys the ability to educate players on the game over the perks of being paid.
Madison West, Sauk Prairie and Madison Edgewood are all in contention for gold at the 42nd annual state tournament.
Official Matt Bock looks on during a boys lacrosse game between Middleton and Madison Edgewood co-op on May 22. Bock is one of roughly 15 boys lacrosse officials in the area and just 125 state-wide. That figure is second-fewest among all high school sports, according to the WIAA.
Matt Bock meets with captains from the Middleton and Madison Edgewood co-op boys lacrosse teams before a game May 22. Bock, who is in his 14th year officiating, enjoys the ability to educate players on the game over the perks of being paid.
Middleton coach Nate Lutterman, left, meets with officials before a nonconference game against Madison Edgewood co-op May 22. Inexperienced officials, a lack of required education and more have become a headache for area coaches in the sport's second year being sponsored by the WIAA.
