Northport Tigers (Northport, NY) followers exited the stadium in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their lacrosse squad edge the host Ward Melville Patriots (East Setauket, NY), 9-8 in a league battle.

The Tigers now have a 12-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ward Melville for a Section 11 I battle on Tuesday, May 3. Northport will clash with a Patriots squad coming off a 13-7 league win over Connetquot (Bohemia, NY). The Patriots record now stands at 11-0.

In their next game, the Patriots clash with the Northport Tigers (Northport, NY) in a Section 11 I battle, on Tuesday, May 3. Ward Melville will attempt to move on its 11-2 season record. The Tigers come into the battle with a 10-1 record after their 8-7 non-league win over Wilton (Wilton, CT).