The Birmingham Patriots lacrosse squad (Lake Balboa, CA), was edged 8-6 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Crescenta Valley Falcons (La Crescenta, CA)

Coming up next, the Falcons meet the Village Christian Crusaders (Sun Valley, CA) in a Gold Coast challenge, on Wednesday, April 10. Crescenta Valley will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Crusaders enter the challenge with a 11-2 record after their 19-2 non-league win over El Camino Real (Woodland Hills, CA).

The Patriots now sport a 5-11 record. They play next when they travel to University for a Conference A challenge on Monday, April 8. Birmingham will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 13-0 league loss to Palisades (Pacific Palisades, CA). The Wildcats record now stands at 1-3.