New SPASH coach for boy’s lacrosse

Stevens Point Area High School announced Matt Rueth will be the first head coach of the boy’s lacrosse program. The Stevens Point Area School Board approved the addition of boy’s lacrosse in the WIAA Tournament Series within SPASH Athletics at their March 10 meeting.

Rueth’s passion and experience with athletics is rooted in his time at Wausau East High School where he was a three sport athlete and a goalie for the boys lacrosse team. In Stevens Point, for three seasons Rueth has been head coach and assistant coach for a local lacrosse club team.

“It’s an honor to be named the first head coach for the SPASH boys lacrosse program. Lacrosse has been an important part of my life for many years, and I want to thank Athletic Director David Hauser for entrusting me with this opportunity.” Rueth said. “Great programs are built on integrity, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. We will push ourselves to constantly improve, compete with intensity, and represent SPASH with pride. I’m excited to build upon the strong foundation of Lacrosse in the Stevens Point area and look forward to our first season next spring.”