BASEBALL

River @No. 9 Northeast

WHEN -- Friday, 4 p.m.

OUTLOOK -- This contest matches two teams off to fast starts, particu larly the host Eagles, who have cracked the Top 10 for the first time in several years. A strong senior nu cleus led by John Hodges, Brody Kean and Earl Geohegan lead the Ea gles. The visiting Seahawks, 9-13 a year ago, are off winning start and will be out to prove they are for real with seniors Jake Sodeman and Brendan Ring.

THE SUN'S PICK -- Northeast

BOYS LACROSSE

No. 7 Severna Park @Annapolis

WHEN -- Tuesday, 5 p.m.

OUTLOOK -- This being one of the county's fiercest rivalries in lacrosse, the defending county and Class 4A state champion Falcons won't take anything for granted in their visit to Annapolis. Senior Pat Morrison and junior Sean Price have been hot for the Falcons. The Panthers, under first-year coach Dustin McConnaugh hay, have a wealth of returning play ers. Seniors Jake Wilhelm and Nate Poerstel lead their attack.

THE SUN'S PICK -- Severna Park