Jul 2, 2024 By Eleanor Bailey 2 min read

Everybody knew Miles Halter was an extraordinary player coming into the 2024 high school lacrosse season. After all, he was a returning All-American from Mt. Lebanon’s WPIAL championship club from a year ago.

Halter, however, proved himself an incredible individual, not to mention a teammate, this spring.

He played through a herniated disc and lingering issues from injuring his back from a ski crash two years ago. Additionally, he declined a nomination for another All-America distinction.

“When I approached Miles as he was coming out of one of his physical therapy sessions, he said to me, ‘Coach, let someone else have it.’ All he cared about was helping the team win,” said Lebo coach Mike Ermer. “Miles is just a special kid.”

Halter had a special night when he led the Blue Devils to their sixth WPIAL title in program history. In Lebo’s 15-10 victory over North Allegheny in the Class 3A championship game played May 23 at Joe Walton Stadium on the Robert Morris University campus, Halter scored six goals. He also dished up three assists.

“The kid is lights out,” Ermer said. “He’s very difficult to manage for the other teams. He’s a smart player. Crafty around the net.

“He’s an absolute pleasure to coach. He cares about his teammates, spending time with the guys, and helping them achieve their goals.”

Halter also helped the Blue Devils capture an undefeated section title. Lebo advanced to the quarterfinals of the PIAA tournament, where they succumbed to Garnet Valley at Panzer Stadium on the Penn State University campus. The Blue Devils finished with a 17-5 record.

Halter will continue his playing career at Loyola University in Maryland.