Not only was the NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse semifinal and championship played in Suffolk County at Stony Brook University, but there were some homegrown talents from Section XI in the games.

James Madison beat Boston College, 16-15, in the championship.

Playing for the Dukes: Natalie Fuccillo (Eastport-South Manor), Corrine Schmidt (Bay Shore) and Rebecca Tooker (Eastport-South Manor).

Playing for the Eagles: Sam Apuzzo (West Babylon), Kaileen Hart (Babylon), Lauren Daly (Shoreham-Wading River).

North Carolina lost to James Madison in the semifinals.

Playing for the Tarheels: Jamie Ortega (Centereach), Katie Hoeg (Mattituck), Maddie Hoffer (Sachem), and Taylor Moreno (Huntington).

Maryland lost to Boston College in the other semifinal, but there are no Suffolk natives on the Terrapins.

Photos by Bob Sorensen