Typically, the outcome in a lacrosse match hinges on possession time. The more a team controls the ball, the chances of winning increase dramatically.

On April 13, the Barnegat boys lacrosse team lost the possession battle and ultimately the war against Shore Conference Class B South foe Point Pleasant Borough.

“Faceoffs were the key today,” said head coach Andrew Villiez, after the Bengals dropped a 13-9 decision to the Panthers.