In the world of high school lacrosse, shutouts are about as rare as a snow day in May. But that's exactly what St. Thomas Aquinas junior goalie Jake More pulled off this Friday, and it's the kind of performance that makes you sit up and take notice.

Heading into their Division II matchup against Kingswood, the Saints knew they had their work cut out for them. Kingswood had been on a scoring tear, netting 70 goals in their first six games. But More had other plans. From the opening whistle, he was locked in, making five saves in the first quarter alone and setting the tone for a defensive masterclass.

By the time the final horn sounded, More had racked up 13 saves and led St. Thomas to a dominant 12-0 victory, improving their record to 6-3. It was a feat that even his coach, first-year head man Dan De Tolla, couldn't help but marvel at.

"Lacrosse is pretty tough to get a shutout," De Tolla said. "Just take a look at the standings — you're not going to see a lot of zeros in any columns. And when we're playing a team like Kingswood, who's been pretty hot lately, I was happy for him."

For context, a save percentage above 50% is considered a "good day" for a lacrosse goalie. More's 13-save, zero-goal outing? That's off the charts. De Tolla put it best: "When you stop 13 saves and get a shutout, that's pretty awesome. He's been playing on his head, and in lacrosse, that's a good thing. It just means you're on another level."

More's performance is even more impressive considering his leadership role. Despite being just a junior, he was named a team captain heading into the season — a testament to his work ethic and dedication. "We have open gym on Tuesday and Thursday mornings," De Tolla noted, "and I don't think he has missed one lift since last fall."

For young goalies looking to elevate their game, More's story is a blueprint: show up, put in the work, and when the spotlight hits, be ready to stand tall. And if you're lucky, you might just make history.