In the early 1970s, high school lacrosse in the region had a clear ruler: Lincoln-Sudbury. Under coach Andy Oleski, the Warriors were a powerhouse, known as much for their skill as for the literal cannon they fired after every goal—a tradition that left a lasting impression, especially on opposing goalkeepers.

Framingham South's Tom Curran, who stood in the net directly in front of that cannon, remembers the shock vividly. "The first time we played them, we were like, 'boy, I don’t want to hear that all day,'" he recalled. For a young team like South, which suffered a brutal 20-0 loss to L-S in those early days, the Warriors seemed untouchable.

But 1976 changed everything. That season, Framingham South forged its own legacy. Playing a rugged, physical brand of "frontier lacrosse" under coach Jack Diatelevi, the Flyers did the unthinkable: they defeated the mighty Warriors on their home field during the regular season. They then capped their historic run by beating Lincoln-Sudbury once more to claim the Eastern Massachusetts championship at Harvard University.

This Saturday, fifty years later, the members of that legendary team will reunite at the Ashland Ale House to celebrate the golden anniversary of their title. For team captain Tom Stefanini, the enduring bond speaks volumes. "We have such a hard time today doing our class reunion," he noted. "And here, these guys, they want to get together. It was a big part of our high school."

The 1976 Flyers were a uniquely talented group whose impact extended far beyond that single season. Warren Keiley became an All-American at Springfield College, where he still holds the single-season assist record. His late brother, Chris Keiley, played at UConn. Teammates like David Clopeck and John Jachowicz went on to Holy Cross, while Curran, Stefanini, and Billy Anderson continued their careers at UMass. This reunion isn't just about reminiscing over a trophy; it's about honoring a team whose camaraderie and competitive fire were built to last a lifetime.