The Philippines clinched its first-ever international lacrosse medal, securing bronze at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship with an 18-6 victory over Chinese Taipei Saturday in Queensland, Australia.
The win not only marked the Philippines’ inaugural women’s senior medal but also made history for the country’s field lacrosse program.
Steph Lazo, who was pivotal in the team’s strong start, delivered another standout performance in the bronze medal match with five goals. Lazo’s contributions followed her four-goal outing in the tournament opener against China, which was crucial for the team’s success.
“This means absolutely everything. From the very start of this tournament, we faced adversity and stuck together. We adapted and adjusted, and this means so much for our country,” Lazo said.
Sarah Nelson, Cat Roxas, and Lizzie De Guzman also contributed to the offensive surge, each adding three points in the win.
Meanwhile, Japan claimed the gold medal after defeating Australia, 9-5, in the championship game.