Lakota West Firebirds (West Chester, OH) followers exited the stadium content Saturday as they witnessed their lacrosse squad nip the host Columbus Academy Vikings (Gahanna, OH), 8-7 in a non-league battle.

The Firebirds now have a 5-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Fairfield for a non-league battle on Tuesday, April 18. Lakota West will clash with a Indians squad coming off a 20-2 league loss to Mason (Mason, OH). The Indians record now stands at 0-7.

In their next game, the Vikings clash with the Granville Blue Aces (Granville, OH) in a Region 7 battle, on Friday, April 21. Columbus Academy will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Blue Aces come into the battle with a 7-1 record after their 11-3 non-league win over Lincoln (Gahanna, OH).