The Independence Patriots the visiting Butler Bulldogs lacrosse team by a score of 15-12 in Thursday's league match.

With the win, Independence upgrades its record to 3-4 on the season. The Patriots host Mooresville (Mooresville, NC) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Friday, March 18. The Blue Devils go into the match with a record of 2-4. Mooresville won 19-14 in their recent league match against South Iredell (Statesville, NC)

With the defeat, Butler drops to 0-5 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill, SC) to play the Copperheads in a non-league match on Thursday, March 24. The Copperheads go into the match with a record of 4-4. Catawba Ridge won 17-7 in their recent non-league match against Providence (Charlotte, NC)