In a game where backline muscle often bowed to attacking might, it was perhaps appropriate that a rare defensive stop proved the difference in Saturday's Girls' Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic.

Midfielder Bre Hudgins turned a takeaway just past the faceoff circle at Towson's Johnny Unitas Stadium into a game-winning assist to attacker Jen Devito, who beat goalie Barb Black (St. Paul's) with nine seconds remaining for the last of a record 33 combined goals in the North's 17-16 win.

The Baltimore Sun Player of the Year Brooke Griffin (South River) scored a go-ahead goal with just over three minutes remaining, but the Maryland-dominated South squad surrendered a 16-15 advantage as the North scored two goals in the final 38 seconds to take its fourth win in the Classic's five-game history.