With the EPC championship game looming, Pleasant Valley closed the regular season in strong fashion Saturday.

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Rylee Rath totaled eight goals and two assists to help Pleasant Valley close out its regular season with a 17-12 non-league victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Saturday.

The Bears, who will play for the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference girls lacrosse championship Monday, led 10-6 at halftime and carried a 14-9 advantage into the fourth quarter.

Brielle Halamar contributed four goals and three assists for Pleasant Valley, while Gabby Kutzler added three goals. Sam Miller chipped in with a goal and an assist, and Peyton Knecht also scored.

Emilynn Stipeck recorded three saves for the Bears.