The Benjamin Buccaneers have done it again—completing a historic three-peat as Class 1A state champions with a thrilling 13-11 victory over St. Andrew's Scots. In a game that had all the drama of a championship classic, Benjamin saved their best for last, riding a dominant fourth quarter to finally conquer the team that had beaten them twice during the regular season.

For the Buccaneers, this wasn't just another win. It was redemption. After falling to St. Andrew's—ranked No. 1 in the nation—in two earlier matchups, head coach Duncan Clancy knew his squad hadn't shown their true potential. "Those losses really frustrated and motivated this group," Clancy said. And boy, did they respond.

Benjamin came out firing on all cylinders, jumping to a four-goal lead in the first quarter. They were faster, sharper, and more determined than the Scots had seen all season. But as any lacrosse fan knows, a rivalry this intense rarely stays one-sided. St. Andrew's stormed back with three unanswered goals in just five minutes of the second quarter, threatening to swing the momentum for good.

Enter Jack Kelleher. The Buccaneers' leading scorer delivered a clutch goal just before halftime, restoring Benjamin's 6-3 advantage and quieting the Scots' comeback hopes—for now.

Whatever St. Andrew's coach Tony Seaman told his team at halftime worked. The Scots came out roaring in the third quarter, with Mateo Moran and Cooper Crone scoring back-to-back goals to tighten the gap. Benjamin goalkeeper Tatum Little stood tall, making a critical close-range save that set up Sawyer Fasano for a go-ahead goal. Matt Null then extended the lead early in the fourth quarter, giving the Bucs the breathing room they needed.

But the play of the game? That honor belongs to an electric sequence that had the crowd on its feet—a moment that perfectly captured Benjamin's relentless spirit and championship pedigree.

For St. Andrew's, it's another year of "almosts" and "what-ifs" as they watch their Palm Beach County rivals celebrate yet another title. For Benjamin, the trophy case is getting a little more crowded, and this three-peat will be remembered as a defining chapter in the program's history. Whether you're a Buccaneers fan or just love a good underdog story, this was lacrosse at its finest.