Key players: MV – Dillon Arrant (4 goals, assist), Evan Martin (3 goals), Max Lacy (2 goals), Chase Mercier (goal, 3 assists), Coby Mercier (3 assists), Ryan Neylon (goal, defense), Matt Jarvis (11 saves), Ben Davis (defense), Josh Farmer (defense), Ricky Hazeltine (defense); Bow – Jared Reynolds (2 goals), Brendan Ulrich (2 goals), Alex Killion (4 assists), Chase Chamberlin (12 saves)

Highlights/key moments: After the Pride took a 5-1 first quarter lead, the Falcons cut the deficit to 9-7 midway through the fourth quarter. MV scored two goals in the closing minutes to secure a berth in the quarterfinals against No. 4 Portsmouth on Saturday.

Coaches’ quotes: “I think we’re playing well and getting better every day.” – MV’s Sean O’Brien

“This was a fun team to be around this year. That was a good battle today and our kids have nothing to hang their heads about. Credit to MV, they just made a few more plays than we did.” – Bow’s Chris Gaudreau