BARRE — Host Spaulding defeated the Mount Abraham-Vergennes boys’ lacrosse team on Saturday, 9-3. The Tide improved to 3-1 with their third straight win, while the Eagles dropped to 1-1.

A 6-1 run in the second quarter proved to be decisive for the home team. Aidan Kresco, John Malnati and Thomas Ducharme led Spaulding with two goals apiece, and goalie Chris Howarth had a strong game, with 13 saves.

Eagle goalie Moises Otero made 12 saves in his second varsity appearance. Noah Ladeau scored twice for MAV, Henry Anderson added one goal, and Sawyer Shepard picked up an assist.

The Eagles are next scheduled to visit Hartford on April 26.