Powhatan's persistence paying off in breakthrough lacrosse season Robert Fletcher May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 0 1 of 2 Powhatan defender Joshua Gerow looks to protect the net against Patrick Henry on May 6. Robby Fletcher Powhatan freshman Wyatt Saur works behind the net against the Patrick Henry Patriots. Robby Fletcher Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Robert Fletcher On a cool Wednesday night at Powhatan High School, Sean Bates challenged his team to respond.kAmx? H92E 3642>6 !@H92E2? =24C@DD6’D 4=@D6DE 82>6 @7 E96 D62D@? :? 2 9@>6 >2E49FA 282:?DE !2EC:4< w6?CJ[ :E D66>65 6G6CJ E:>6 E96 x?5:2?D E@@< 2 DE6A 7@CH2C5[ D@>6E9:?8 AFD965 E96> 324<[ 2?5 q2E6D 925 D66? 6?@F89]k^AmkAm$64@?5D :?E@ E96 7@FCE9 BF2CE6C[ :E 76=E =:<6 2?@E96C D6E324< 925 9:E E96 x?5:2?D H96? 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