Freedom Patriots (Bethlehem, PA) followers exited the stadium content Tuesday as they witnessed their lacrosse squad nip the visiting Emmaus Hornets (Emmaus, PA), 8-7 in a league battle.

The Patriots now have a 1-0 record.

In their next game, the Hornets clash with the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings (Allentown, PA) in a Eastern Pennsylvania battle, on Thursday, April 20. Emmaus will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Vikings come into the battle with a 0-1 record after their 19-4 league loss to Pleasant Valley (Brodheadsville, PA).