The North Team kept alive their hopes of a first ever North v South series win after beating the South Team 7-4 in Saturday’s second game in the 2023 series.

Elliot Leonard was the star man as he bagged a hat-trick for the North who also saw two goals for Nathan Edwards and a goal each for Dave Groves and Corey Carver.

The South Team, who were without their talisman from the first game in the series, Louis Alhage, were determined but came up just short managing four goals this time around through Dan Watson (2), Tom Roper, and Albert Whitehead.

The result leaves the series currently tied at 1-1 with a victory for both sides heading into the final and deciding game in the series on Saturday 29 October when the 2023 North v South series champion with be crowned.

In the development game, showcasing some of the best up and coming box lacrosse talent in the country, the North Team also overcame the South Team to level the series and set up a grand slam final game and a winner takes all scenario after a dramatic 4-3 win on penalties after the game finished 5-5 after four quarters.

Further highlighting the growth and strength of box lacrosse in this country at the moment, a dedicated women’s session was held after the North v South games as our women’s box lacrosse players continue their preparations ahead of the first ever women’s World Championship next year.

Watch both games in full HERE.

North 7-4 South

North scorers | Leonard (3), Edwards (2), Groves (1), Carver (1)

South scorers | Watson (2), Roper (1), Whitehead (1)

North (Dev.) 5-5 South (Dev.) | North Team win 4-3 on penalties

North scorers | Hodnett (1), Clegg (1), McIntyre (1), Chambers (1), Gartside (1)

South scorers | Morton-Smith (2), Rodberg (1), Payne (1), Piper (1)