From http://www.tcpalm.com  Photo by http://jprimages.com By Russ Lemmon – Originally posted on http://www.tcpalm.com  on August 23 VERO BEACH — If you’re a high school athlete, it’s a big deal to play the No. 1-ranked team in the state.

The only thing that can top it is playing the No. 1 team in the nation.

It’s something you’ll remember for the rest Phen375 of your life.

For three consecutive years, Vero Beach High School’s girls lacrosse team had the opportunity to play top-ranked McDonogh School from Owings Mills, Maryland.

The Fighting Indians might have lost all three contests, but it clearly was a net gain in terms of national prestige.

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