Mattapoisett police responded to 911 calls following a fight between Old Rochester Regional and Bishop Stang lacrosse players that resulted in a spectator being ejected from the game.

Four police cruisers arrived in the high school parking with sirens on during halftime. The altercation occurred just before the end of the half when an ORR player and a Bishop Stang player exchanged blows. ORR led Bishop Stang 12-0 at the time. It’s unclear what prompted the fight.

Coaches and athletic department staff ran over from the bench to separate the players as did ORR player Ryan Manning who received a three game suspension for his action.

As referees and coaches discussed the incident a man in the crowd started shouting. He was told to leave the field, which he did, but continued to protest in the parking lot. Several other spectators followed him into the parking lot and a loud argument ensued.

Police arrived and spoke to coaches and others. No one was arrested. Two officers remained on the scene for the remainder of the game, which unfolded without further incident.

ORR defeated Bishop Stang 18-2.

Coach Blair Bailey said lacrosse is a physical game and emotions sometimes run high.

“It’s a contact sport and the kids get worked up. The players need to work that out on the field,” he said. “I’m proud of the way the kids handled themselves in the second half. Both teams just played the game.”

Following the win, ORR’s record is now 11-1 overall and 5-1 against South Coast Conference teams.

The team was undefeated until Apponequet dealt it a 8-6 loss on Friday night.

Blair said poor weather early in the season postponed several games which compressed the team’s schedule. Saturday’s game marked the team’s fourth in six days. Bailey has been giving the players days off when possible to let them recuperate from the busy schedule.

“If they get dinged up it’s a chance for them rest,” he said.

Bailey said the team is focused on making the postseason for the fourth year in a row. The team has played well in the regular season for the past few years, but found it difficult to advance in the playoffs, he said.

“The key to going far in the tournament is to play smart and keep control of ourselves,” Bailey said.