Outlaws and Cannons advance to Premier Lacrosse League semifinals

The Denver Outlaws and Boston Cannons secured spots in the Premier Lacrosse League semifinals following quarterfinal victories on Saturday in Minneapolis. Denver held off a late surge from the California Redwoods to secure a 15-14 win, aided by a late goal from Jared Bernhardt. The Outlaws now prepare to face the top-seeded Utah Archers in the next round. Meanwhile, the Boston Cannons utilized a strong defensive performance to eliminate the Maryland Whipsnakes with a 9-7 result. The Whipsnakes struggled offensively, finishing the game with 22 turnovers despite entering the playoffs as the league’s top-scoring attack. Boston will move on to play the top-seeded Philadelphia Waterdogs in the semifinals next Monday. These results set up the final four matchups as the league approaches its championship conclusion.

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