Seeking to build on their 5-11 record in 2008, the Notre Dame boys' lacrosse team had seen a steady improvement season-over-season, and head coach Frank Skawinski hoped that the 2009 campaign would be no different. In a pre-season interview, Coach Skawinski noted, "We have a balanced in and out of conference schedule. If we can scratch out a few more wins this year, we will qualify for the playoffs." Unfortunately for the Lancers, some of the best boys' lacrosse teams in the state play in the Southwest Conference and gave the Lancers some very tough competition. Opening their season against a non-league opponent, and playing on the turf at Sacred Heart University, the Lancers dropped their opener by an 11-7 score versus Notre Dame of West Haven. In the fourth game of the season, N.D. posted their first win in a gritty 12-10 victory over rival Masuk. Injuries plagued the Lancers throughout the year, and in the end, N.D. finished with a 3-13 record. The team's two other wins came versus Bunnell and Norwich Tech. The Lancers will look to move forward in 2010 and replace a large group of seniors, lost to graduation. Southwest Conference Honorable Mention went to seniors Marc Miller and Eddie Johnston.