Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) followers exited the stadium in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their lacrosse squad achieve victory over the visiting Licking Valley Panthers (Newark, OH), 10-5 in a league battle.

The Johnnies now have a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Jonathan Alder for a Region 7 battle on Tuesday, March 19. Johnstown-Monroe will clash with a Pioneers squad coming off a 15-1 league win over Chaminade Julienne Catholic (Dayton, OH). The Pioneers record now stands at 1-0.

In their next game, the Panthers clash with the Newark Wildcats (Newark, OH) in a non-league battle, on Monday, March 18. Licking Valley will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.