Ward Melville 13, Smithtown West 9

A major altercation at the conclusion of a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal between Ward Melville and host Smithtown West. (May 25, 2012)

Smithtown West's #20 Chris Watson, left, and Ward Melville's #13 Sean Finnigan exchange blows while a Smithtown West assistant tries to break up the scuffle during an altercation at the conclusion of Ward Melville's 13-9 win in a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Ward Melville goalie Danny Nemirov looks to make an outlet pass in the third period of a Suffolk varsity boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Ward Melville goalie Danny Nemirov prepares to make an outlet pass in the fourth period of a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Ward Melville's Jack Bruckner, left, gets pressured by Smithtown West's Craig Madarasz in the fourth period of a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Ward Melville's Michael Rastivo looks to pass during the first period of a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Ward Melville's Michael Rastivo carries inside Smithtown West territory during the first period of a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Ward Melville goalie Danny Nemirov smiles as the final minute ticks down on his team's 13-9 win over host Smithtown West in a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Ward Melville teammates celebrate after a goal extended their lead over Smithtown West to 13-8 during the fourth period of a Suffolk boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)

Smithtown West players Dylan Gruder, left, and James Pannell, right, scuffle with Ward Melville's Andrew Aicher at the conclusion of Ward Melville's 13-9 win in a Suffolk varsity boys lacrosse Class A semifinal. (May 25, 2012)