The South Meck boys won their second straight game in less than 19 hours April 1, going on the road to get a 12-8 come-from-behind win over Hopewell in Huntersville.

Josh Campbell and Josh Bailey each scored three goals to lead the Sabres, who defeated Mooresville 13-5 the night before to get their first win of the season. Jordan Smith and Jarrett Cook had two goals apiece, while Eli Morris scored once, as South moved to 2-7 on the season.

The Sabres trailed 7-4 midway through the third period, but some faceoff dominance by Campbell and a key play by junior middie Paul Jahn sparked a South offense that outscored the Titans 8-1 the rest of the way. Campbell won four straight faceoffs that led to Sabre goals and then, tied at 8-8, Jahn came out of a scrum with a groundball, dodged his way down the field and fed a streaking Cook for a goal to give South a lead that it would not relinquish.

Junior goaltender Grayson Stricker had perhaps his best game in goal as a Sabre, making huge stops in the fourth quarter and clearing the ball with such ease that he actually assisted Campbell on a late goal. South entered the game with only 17 players, as starting defensemen Andrew Levine and Jesse Breaux and sophomore middie Dylan Stewart were out with injuries. Called upon for his first start, junior defender Bradley French filled in well. Outnumbered at least 2-to-1 in players, the Sabres appeared to get the better of play as things wore on, seeming to wear down the Titans in the final quarter.

The Sabres are off for spring break until April 12, when they return to the field with a 7 p.m. game at Providence.

The South Meck boys and girls lacrosse teams both won games at Fred Boger Stadium Wednesday night, with the Lady Sabres nipping Ardrey Kell 8-7 in two overtimes and the Sabre boys getting goals from five different players in a 13-5 win over Mooresville for their first win of the season.

South's girls, who improved to 2-5 on the season, were led by senior Jackie Haenlein's three goals. Kristen Reeder and Skye Klink chipped in two goals apiece, while Laura Orland added one.

Sophomore Eli Morris scored a career-high five times to lead the Sabre boys, while junior attackmen Josh Bailey and Jordan Smith each added three goals. Senior middie Will Stewart and freshman middie Josh Neumann also scored for South. Jarrett Cook and Jordan Smith each had two assists, while senior middie Shea Fadel picked up eight groundballs to lead the Sabres, who travel to Hopewell today for a 5 p.m. game. The bus will leave the South parking lot at 3:00 and drinks and food will be provided for the players during the ride.