St. Paul’s graduate Rode plays it cool among nation’s top players

Alex Rode, a recent St. Paul’s graduate and All-Metro first-team goalie this spring, has just the right laid-back attitude to thrive when he represents the South team in the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic, set for Saturday night at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium.

As the area’s only selection in the 12th annual game, the Virginia commit was a three-year starter for the Crusaders, finishing with 164 saves and a .564 save percentage this season. He completed his high school career with 444 saves, including a single-season program-best 258 as a junior.

What’s it going to be like playing against so many great shooters in this game?

Kids are definitely going to score some, so you just have to go out and have fun and

KARL MERTON FERRON/BALTIMORE SUN St. Paul's goalie Alex Rode had a .564 save percentage in three seasons as a starter for the Crusaders. He will be tested by the nation’s top shooters on Saturday.