King-Philip @ Foxboro. KP heads to Foxboro for some Warrior on Warrior battle. Foxboro is the sole remaining undefeated team at the U15 level while KP is having a .500 season. KP is coming off of a loss to Westwood and will be looking to leave it all on the field against Foxboro’s league leading defense. Prediction: Warriors win. The one’s from Foxboro.

Norwood @ Westwood. Norwood travels next door to Westwood for a fight in the ‘woods. Norwood is having a tough season and would like nothing more than to close it out with a W, but they’ll need to contain Westwood’s strong offense and that won’t be easy. Westwood’s defense will be busy contending with Norwood’s speed and transition game. Prediction: Westwood’s Wolverines chomp on the Mustangs.

Canton @ Franklin. The Bulldogs and the Panthers each have 2 wins under their respective belts, however, Franklin has shown themselves to be stronger on both ends of the field. Canton is working hard all over the field and never roll over, this one is going to be an old fashioned, gritty lacrosse game focusing on skills and strategy. Prediction: the Panthers maul the Bulldogs.

Walpole @ Mansfield. In what could be a preview of the playoff quarter finals, the first place Rebels will take on the last place Hornets. Mansfield is looking for their first win of the season, but chances are very slim that they’ll find it at the expense of a strong Walpole team. Walpole’s strong defense has only allowed an average of 4 goals per game while Mansfield’s offense is averaging just over 2. Prediction: Rebels bring a can of Raid.

U13

Franklin @ Canton. Franklin’s Panthers are heading to Canton for a rare road game. Canton is looking for it’s first W of the season, but Franklin’s strong offense will be firing on all cylinders against a struggling Canton defense. Prediction: Franklin wins it on the road.

Foxboro @ King-Philip. Foxboro has the unenviable task of going to KP to take on the Warrior juggernaut. KP’s league leading offense will be showering Foxboro’s defense with shots and Foxboro will have to play out of their minds to stand up to the onslaught. Prediction: KP will remain undefeated.

Norwood @ Westwood. The Mustangs will have a double header in Westwood at the battle of the ‘woods. The U13 Mustangs strong attack will be running into the league’s weakest defense. If Westwood’s defense has any chance of stopping the Norwood attack, they’ll need to be very fast and hold strong against the disciplined Mustang offense. Prediction: the Mustangs trample on the Wolverines.

Walpole @ Mansfield. The Rebels kick of a double header in Mansfield on Friday. The Hornets are a .500 team and they’re coming off of double OT tie with Norwood last week, while Walpole snuck one past Franklin in a 4th quarter thiller. Both teams show themselves to be fighters who play all 60 minutes, and then some. Prediction: Rebels make it a two fer and end the season with a W.

There have been a couple of changes to the FNL member towns this year. Dover-Sherborn has moved on and will be focusing on their Town Pride League (TPL) team, which allows the Westwood Wolverines to join the ranks of the FNL. We’re all very excited for the addition of the 2 new teams and a new town. Welcome Westwood!

The schedule is being finalized and will be posted on the website very soon. In the meantime, the players should be getting their gear together and shaking the rust off of those sticks… it’s almost time.

And, yes, I know that I need to update the logo… one thing at a time.