Supinski (18), senior Timothy Pepeta (20), junior Christopher Nacrelli (4) and sophomore Alec Elwood (32) celebrate the win as rain comes down as it did during the game.

Photo Gallery: 2026 DIAA Boys Lacrosse Quarterfinals, Smyrna vs Wilmington Friends

Ryan ColasantiHeadlines, Sports

Smyrna boys lacrosse defeated Wilmington Friends, 7-5, Saturday night, advancing to the semifinal round of the 2026 DIAA Boys Lacrosse State Tournament. Smyrna’s win is the program’s first in the second round and it will be the program’s first appearance in the semifinal round.

Smyrna junior Elijah Mann (40) and Friends sophomore Kyle Sullivan (5) get ready for a faceoff to start their second round matchup.

Smyrna junior Elijah Mann (40) and Friends sophomore Kyle Sullivan (5) get ready for a faceoff to start their second round matchup.

Friends junior Nash Maheshwari (24) looks upfield as Friends transitions to the offensive end.

Friends junior Nash Maheshwari (24) looks upfield as Friends transitions to the offensive end.

Maheshwari (24) defended by Sebastian (14) as Friends searches for a go-ahead goal.

Maheshwari (24) defended by Sebastian (14) as Friends searches for a go-ahead goal.

Smyrna junior Boe Evans (35) makes a save on a Friends shot. Eventually Wilmington Friends found the back of the net and took a 1-0 lead.

Smyrna junior Boe Evans (35) makes a save on a Friends shot. Eventually Wilmington Friends found the back of the net and took a 1-0 lead.

Smyrna senior Reed Schultz (12) carries the Eagle possession into the offensive end.

Smyrna senior Reed Schultz (12) carries the Eagle possession into the offensive end.

Smyrna junior Grayson Judy (34) tries to get passed the Friends defender.

Smyrna junior Grayson Judy (34) tries to get passed the Friends defender.

Smyrna senior Michael Sebastian (14) ties the game at 1-1 as time expires in the 1st quarter.

Smyrna senior Michael Sebastian (14) ties the game at 1-1 as time expires in the 1st quarter.

Michael Sebastian celebrates his game tying goal.

Michael Sebastian celebrates his game tying goal.

Judy (34) shoots and scores with a left-handed shot.

Judy (34) shoots and scores with a left-handed shot.

Judy (34) celebrates the score with a leap in the air.

Judy (34) celebrates the score with a leap in the air.

Smyrna junior Maximus Justice (5) clears the ball while Friends sophomore Evan Van Sickle (55) comes to defend.

Smyrna junior Maximus Justice (5) clears the ball while Friends sophomore Evan Van Sickle (55) comes to defend.

Friends Goalie Ethan Lukach (35) starts a Friends' offensive possession after making a save. He had 11 saves throughout the game.

Friends Goalie Ethan Lukach (35) starts a Friends’ offensive possession after making a save. He had 11 saves throughout the game.

Justice (5) goes over the head of Maheshwari (24) trying to stop a Friends goal. Friends scored five goals throughout the game.

Justice (5) goes over the head of Maheshwari (24) trying to stop a Friends goal. Friends scored five goals throughout the game.

Smyrna junior Drew Marks (9) shoots and scores. Marks' scored one of the Eagles' seven goals in the game.

Smyrna junior Drew Marks (9) shoots and scores. Marks’ scored one of the Eagles’ seven goals in the game.

Justice (5) and senior Jake Supinski (18) pose for a picture to celebrate their victory.

Justice (5) and senior Jake Supinski (18) pose for a picture to celebrate their victory.

Supinski (18), senior Timothy Pepeta (20), junior Christopher Nacrelli (4) and sophomore Alec Elwood (32) celebrate the win as rain comes down as it did during the game.

Supinski (18), senior Timothy Pepeta (20), junior Christopher Nacrelli (4) and sophomore Alec Elwood (32) celebrate the win as rain comes down as it did during the game.

All photos courtesy of Dave Reeder.

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