The Pope John XXIII lacrosse team (Sparta, NJ), was nudged 13-11 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Villa Walsh Academy Vikings (Morristown, NJ)

With the victory, Villa Walsh Academy advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Vikings host Indian Hills (Oakland, NJ) to encounter the Braves in a non-league battle on Monday, April 7. The Braves come into the battle with a record of 1-1. Indian Hills lost 15-5 in their recent non-league battle against Wayne Valley (Wayne, NJ)

The now sport a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Academy of St. Elizabeth for a non-league battle on Monday, April 7. Pope John XXIII will encounter a Panthers team coming off a 15-10 non-league win over West Milford (West Milford, NJ). The Panthers record now stands at 2-1.