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Kristopher Campbell, 13, of Longmeadow, displayed some of his lacrosse gear at home.

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Campbell, with more of his gear. Many young lacrosse players are seen as gear junkies for their desire to own the most colorful and fun products.

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Beau Keough, 9, played lacrosse with his older brothers in their Brookline back yard. The Keough brothers love the sport and its culture.

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Brothers John Piatelli, 14, front, and Brian, 12, left, played a small lacrosse game with friends in Wrentham.

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The Piatelli brothers showed off their lacrosse shorts, which have pockets and can be worn to school.

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Liam Peck, 9, of Sherborn, checked out a new glove at Comlax, a one-stop lacrosse store in Needham, on Friday.

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Comlax employee Chris Mackay, 20, talked lacrosse sticks with Nolan Holbrook, 13, and his mother, Shannon Holbrook, of Westwood on Friday.