Ryan Dalon, head coach of the Barnegat High School varsity boys lacrosse team, thought it would be tough going at the start of the season. And his fears were proven correct since as oflast weekend, theBengals had a 1-4 record (1-1 in the Shore Conference B-South).

Its onlywin came against Jackson Liberty, 8-7. The Bengals sustained losses to Lacey (17-0), Toms River South (18-3), Toms River North (18-3)and Toms River East (14-3).