Howell Rebels (Farmingdale, NJ) backers exited the stadium satisfied Saturday as they saw their lacrosse team top the visiting Colts Neck Cougars (Colts Neck, NJ), 12-2 in a non-league game.

With the victory, Howell improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Rebels host Toms River East (Toms River, NJ) to play the Raiders in a Shore A - North game on Wednesday, April 2. The Raiders come into the game with a record of 0-1. Toms River East lost 13-6 in their recent non-league game against Southern Regional (Manahawkin, NJ)

The Cougars now have a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Middletown North for a non-league game on Monday, March 31.