BY LEON B. CREWS
Sentinel Staff Writer

Former Tampa resident, Dominic Herring-Ratcliffe, has made history as the first African American to make the lacrosse team at St. Augustine High School.

Now, he may follow in the footsteps of the legendary Jim Brown, who was a star on Syracuse University’s football and lacrosse teams.

Brown was also considered the best lacrosse player in the nation during that time.

Herring-Ratcliffe’s mother, Nicole Brown, said her son is an avid athlete and very active.

“He knew nothing about lacrosse initially. He plays football, and when the season was over, he tried out for the team as a way of staying conditioned.

“He was told later by the coach that he had made history as the first African American to make the team in the school’s history.”

Ms. Brown said she understands lacrosse is a sport African Americans aren’t exposed to, and her son is very excited over the honor. “Dominic is a sophomore and likes lacrosse so much, he plans to stay with it throughout high school career.

“I knew absolutely nothing about lacrosse, so I had to go on the internet. His high school is holding a clinic for parents so they can learn more about the sport.”