Freedom’s boys lacrosse had won three-straight games and pushed themselves back into the playoff mix with their latest string of victories.

Unfortunately that streak ended with a 13-2 loss to Central.

The Pates, now 5-6 overall, topped Pleasant Valley, Liberty and Nazareth in their recent win streak, including last Monday’s 13-12 win over the Blue Eagles.

Freedom will faced a major task last Wednesday when they took on Central Catholic (10-1), but that started a difficult, three-game stretch that also includes Easton (6-3) Tuesday and Emmaus (10-1) Thursday, but after Press deadlines.

With six games left in the season for Freedom, each one will be crucial towards playoff contention.

Liberty (1-11) and Bethlehem Catholic (0-8) are out of the playoff race, as both have struggled to compete this season.

The Hurricanes put a W in the win column last Monday with a 17-5 victory over the Golden Hawks.

Liberty closes out the week with Nazareth, while Becahi gets a week to prep for a rematch with the ‘Canes, as well as a winnable contest against Northampton (1-8).