A 3-hour surgery — and an excruciating 6-month wait — led to emotional return to Torrey Pines' boys lacrosse team
Ryland Roach dodged a defender, switched his stick from his left side to the right and let loose with a shot to the bottom right corner of the net.
“As a parent,” said Brandon Roach, Ryland’s father, “I was over the moon that he was able to get back on the field, playing with his teammates.” The timing couldn’t have been worse. For elite lacrosse players like Roach, the summer before their junior year is a time for national tournaments and showcase events. Strong performances may lead to college scholarships.
On Aug. 24, Roach underwent three-hour brain surgery. A portion of the covering protecting his brain was removed and the position of his brain adjusted to restore the flow of fluid between his brain and spinal canal.Then came a six-month wait to ensure the surgery was successful. For the first three months, Roach couldn’t do anything more physical than walk and lift five pounds.Roach’s weight dropped from about 205 pounds to 170.
But Roach would score more important goals later in the season. In the Open Division semifinals against arch-rival La Costa Canyon, Roach scored the first goal of the game, a key goal at the halftime buzzer and four goals in all in a 10-9 win.
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