EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Almost 20 years have passed since Kyle Osipoff capped his East Grand Rapids high school career by celebrating a lacrosse state championship.

That 2007 victory over Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood sparked a run of three consecutive state titles for the Pioneers and formed lasting memories for the former prep All-American defender.

Now, Osipoff is helping the next generation of Pioneers create their own unforgettable moments as the fourth-year head coach at an EGR program set to compete in its 11th state championship game.

The second-ranked Pioneers (19-3) play No. 1 Detroit Country Day (20-3) in the Division 2 title game 7 p.m. Friday at the University of Michigan Lacrosse Stadium in Ann Arbor.

“What I’ve been telling the guys this entire week is just enjoy

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