In Friday's league match, the host Gloucester Fishermen lacrosse team scored a close 13-7 win over the Salem Witches.

The Fishermen (4-5) will now prepare for their match against Marblehead (Marblehead, MA). The Magicians go into the Northeastern match with a 6-3 record. In their last match, Marblehead was overwhelmed by Bedford (Bedford, NH), 18-4, in a non-league match.

The Witches (3-8) will now prepare for their match against Beverly (Beverly, MA). The Panthers go into the Northeastern match with a 3-5 record. In their last match, Beverly was overwhelmed by Marblehead (Marblehead, MA), 8-7, in a league match.