The Keene Blackbirds lacrosse squad (Keene, NH), was edged 6-4 in Monday's non-league challenge with the host Hanover Bears (Hanover, NH)

Coming up next, the Bears meet the Merrimack Valley The Pride (Penacook, NH) in a Division II challenge, on Thursday, May 2. Hanover will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The The Pride enter the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 18-2 league loss to Derryfield (Manchester, NH).

The Blackbirds now sport a 2-5 record. They play next when they travel to Alvirne for a Division II challenge on Wednesday, May 1. Keene will meet a Broncos squad coming off a 10-6 league loss to Windham (Windham, NH). The Broncos record now stands at 3-4.