Cooper Ellis scores go-ahead goal for Marriotts Ridge boys lacrosse in 10-8 win over Mt. Hebron

Marriotts Ridge boys lacrosse had been in this position before — hosting Route-99 rival Mt. Hebron in the regional playoffs.

Each of the last two years, the Vikings ended their season. However, Friday night, the second-seed Mustangs decided winning the Class 3A South Region I semifinal was the only option.

In a see-saw battle with the score tied at 8, Marriotts Ridge goalie Ian Murphy stopped a Maverick Smith shot inside of 30 seconds left and cleared to defender Will Schade. Schade bobbled the feed initially...