Section 1 Lacrosse Champions Face Regional Hurdle Ahead of State Semifinals

Four Section 1 girls’ lacrosse champions are preparing for the final regional hurdle before the state semifinals, with matches scheduled for June 7 at Monroe-Woodbury High School. The competing teams—Suffern, Nyack, Rye, and Pleasantville—will each face a Section 9 champion in their respective classifications, with a victory required to secure a spot in the state’s final four.

While Section 1 teams are generally considered favourites in these matchups, the stakes have prompted a cautious approach from the participating programmes. Coaches and players have emphasised that no postseason opponent should be overlooked, particularly given the significance of the matches and the level of competition at this stage of the playoffs.

The schedule for the regional finals has been confirmed for specific classifications. In Class A, Suffern is set to face Valley Central at 10 a.m. Later in the day, Pleasantville will take on Highland in the Class D division at 4 p.m. These matches represent critical junctures in the season for the Section 1 champions.

The remaining Section 1 champions, Nyack and Rye, are also competing in the regional finals on the same day. However, specific details regarding their Section 9 opponents and match times were not provided in the initial reports. The broader context of the event highlights the competitive balance between the two sections, with the outcome of these games determining which teams proceed to the state semifinals.

The coverage of the regional finals is provided by Stephen Haynes for The Journal News/lohud, reflecting the local interest in the performance of Rockland and Westchester schools. The results of these matches will define the trajectory of the season for the four Section 1 champions, with the state semifinals awaiting the winners.