Nick Testa ’26 Breaks Lacrosse Records on International Stage

This summer, Saint Andrew’s Nick Testa ’26 turned a lifelong dream into reality by representing Puerto Rico in the Men’s U20 World Lacrosse Championship in South Korea, where he broke records and made history.

“It was definitely a crazy, cool once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Nick shared. “Going outside the country for the first time to a foreign country on the other side of the world, and being able to represent my island was an all-time blessing that I’ve been wanting to do for a while.”

Nick, who began playing lacrosse at age five, qualified for the Puerto Rican team through his mother’s heritage. The journey began when the team’s coach reached out, and his friend and fellow Saint Andrew’s alum Dom Deering ’24 encouraged him to try out. Deering, who now plays for Merrimack College, was also on the roster alongside Nick’s older brother Chris, who plays at the University of Denver. Playing alongside his brother and former SA teammate made the experience even more special. In the photo featured in this news item, starting from the left, the fourth person in is Nick, the fifth person is Dom, and the sixth person is Chris. 

The Puerto Rican team gathered for a single practice in San Juan before embarking on an 18-hour trip to Korea. For three and a half weeks, they trained and competed in Seoul and in Seogwipo. 

Nick tied the tournament’s single-game high with 10 points early in the competition. Then, against the Netherlands, he made history scoring eight goals and dishing nine assists for 17 points, setting a new championship record. “In the moment, I didn’t know I was breaking a record,” he said. “I just knew I was playing really well.”

Beyond the field, Nick had the chance to sightsee and embraced the chance to connect with athletes from across the globe, sharing meals and stories with players from Kenya, Australia, Israel, Mexico, Canada, and more. He also enjoyed the food in Korea. His favorite dishes were fried rice and dumplings. However, he was surprised that many times he ate those dishes for breakfast.

Looking ahead, Nick will continue pursuing his purpose both on and off the field. Next fall, he will attend Johns Hopkins University, where he plans to study pre-med with a focus on dermatology while playing Division I lacrosse.

His record-setting performance and his commitment to representing Puerto Rico with pride highlight what it means to live with purpose, a value that resonates deeply with the Saint Andrew’s School community.

Click here to read an article from World Lacrosse about Nick’s success in the game against the Netherlands team.