Fans at Friday's non-league contest between the Salem Blue Devils (Salem, NH) and the host Keene Blackbirds (Keene, NH), witnessed Salem's lacrosse squad hold off Keene by a count of 8-7.

The Blue Devils (1-1) will now prepare for their contest against Exeter (Exeter, NH). The Blue Hawks enter the Division I contest with a 2-1 record. In their last contest, Exeter nipped Concord (Concord, NH), 19-4, in a league contest.

Next, the Blackbirds meet the Merrimack Tomahawks (Merrimack, NH) in a non-league contest, on Monday, April 21. Keene will attempt to move on its 0-3 season record. The Tomahawks enter the contest with a 2-1 record after their 6-3 league loss to Pinkerton (Derry, NH).