The Freehold Township Patriots lacrosse team (Freehold, NJ), was overwhelmed 9-1 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Middletown North Lions (Middletown, NJ)

With the victory, Middletown North advances its record to 5-1 on the season. The Lions host Howell (Farmingdale, NJ) to encounter the Rebels in a Shore A - North battle on Thursday, April 17. The Rebels come into the battle with a record of 6-1. Howell won 9-6 in their recent league battle against Middletown South (Middletown, NJ)

The Patriots now sport a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Liberty for a Shore A - South battle on Wednesday, April 16. Freehold Township will encounter a Lions team coming off a 14-2 league loss to Ocean Township (Oakhurst, NJ). The Lions record now stands at 1-4.