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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Gage Sperlonga scored five goals Wednesday to lead the Pope Francis boys lacrosse team to a 14-8 win over Wahconah in Western Massachusetts Class B Championship Game.
Jason Keiser had a hat trick for the Cardinals, who earned their second win of the season over Wahconah.
Back on April 8, Pope Francis took a 9-7 decision in Dalton.
In Wednesady's rematch, the Cards pulled away with a 4-1 second quarter to take a 7-2 lead into half-time.
Zachary Flannery had a hat trick to lead Wahconah's offense.
Jon Howard had a goal and two assists, and Rylan Padelford and Jacob Thomas scored a goal apiece.
Bryce Smith made 13 saves in the loss.
Pope Francis (14-3) started Wednesday by learning it is the No. 8 seed in the Division 3 State Championship.
Wahconah (15-2) is seeded eighth in D4 and will open play in the Round of 32 against No. 25 Hull (10-6) in Dalton.