Ellis Pretlow scored three goals as the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy girls lacrosse team narrowly defeated Catholic 8-7 on Thursday.

Little burns Lady Crusaders in 9-2 win

Jessica Little recorded nine strikeouts as the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy softball team charged past visiting Catholic 9-2 on Thursday. The Lady Saints will visit Norfolk Academy on Tuesday.

Big inning sends Saints to heartbreaker

Billy Martin hit a three-run home run as Catholic scored all of its runs in the top of the seventh to defeat host Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 9-6 on Thursday.

Local YMCA to hold lifeguarding class

The Suffolk YMCA will be holding lifeguarding classes in May and June. The first class will be held on Fridays from May 2-30 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. The second class, designed for those just finishing up the school year, will be held June 9-13. Participants must be at least 16 years of age to take the class. For more information, contact Kristie Pace at the YMCA at 934-9622, ext. 14.