Stevenson Patriots (Lincolnshire, IL) backers exited the stadium satisfied Friday as they saw their lacrosse team top the visiting Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL), 9-0 in a non-league game.

With the victory, Stevenson improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Patriots travel to Crystal Lake Central (Crystal Lake, IL) to play the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, May 9. The Tigers come into the game with a record of 10-1. Crystal Lake Central won 13-1 in their recent league game against Hampshire (Hampshire, IL)

The Cougars now have a 0-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Rolling Meadows for a non-league game on Wednesday, May 7.