CAMDEN, Del. — In a game filled with dramatic twists and turns, Caesar Rodney edged Archmere 11-10 in a thrilling lacrosse showdown Tuesday night, fueled by a late-game heroics and clutch scoring. After both teams battled to a 7-7 tie in the second half, Ian Betts connected with Tanner Smith to give the Riders a narrow lead. Archmere responded quickly, with Tiernan Matthews firing a blistering shot into the net to knot the game at 8.

The third quarter brought a surge of momentum for Caesar Rodney, starting with Braxton Faircloth locating Betts for a go-ahead goal. Julius Timmons then added to the lead after a rebound opportunity, pushing the Riders ahead 10-8. Archmere clawed back, led by Aidan Mahoney and Quin Duncan, who each scored pivotal goals in the final minutes to level the game at 10.