By the looks of both teams records, Monday night's boys lacrosse meeting between Liberty and Freedom could have been just a rivalry encounter.

Instead, it turned out to be a historic night for the Hurricanes, as they knocked off the Pates 13-11 to clinch the Steel Division title to send them to the East Penn Conference playoffs.

Liberty (6-8, 5-5) used the win to sweep Freedom (3-11, 3-7) this season, as the 'Canes won 14-5 back on April 1.

For head coach Joe Sexton, the achievement was a memorable one for the program, who has now competed in varsity action for three years.

"It's a great accomplishment for the kids," Sexton said. "These seniors have been with the program for four years and now they have a chance to experience the postseason. It's a great feeling.

"We knew we had to hold on to the ball and keep possession. We wanted to get more shots than we did last time against them."

The Hurricanes still have games against Delaware Valley and Moravian Academy this week before playoff action opens up next week.

Bethlehem Catholic (1-11) lost to Central Catholic 19-2 on Monday.

The Hawks have one final test this season on Thursday against Southern Lehigh.

On the girls side, Freedom (7-9, 5-7)) looks like they're going to fall just short of the postseason, as the Pates only have one remaining game this season against Saucon Valley on Wednesday.

Freedom did take away a 7-2 win over Liberty last week, as Laura Fodale led the way with three goals.

Liberty (1-12, 1-9) still have two games this week against Delaware Valley on Wednesday and Moravian Academy on Friday.