Sports

Question of the Day: Lacrosse Safety

Why are boys required to wear helmets for high school lacrosse but not girls?

Why is it required in New York high school lacrosse for boys to wear helmets if girls are not? 

Wouldn't it be safer if the girls were required to wear protective helmets as well? What is the reason for the different set of rules? 


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