CJ Kirst sets goals record as Waterdogs secure No. 1 seed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

CJ Kirst sets goals record as Waterdogs secure No. 1 seed

Summary

CJ Kirst set a new Premier Lacrosse League single-season goals record while the Philadelphia Waterdogs secured the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed after defeating the New York Atlas 18-10. After a slow start, the Waterdogs rallied as Michael Sowers sparked the team with multiple goals. Kirst's record-breaking goal contributed to a strong performance that included hat tricks from both him and Sowers. Rookie goalie Sean Byrne excelled with a career-high 19 saves. The Waterdogs, winning their fourth consecutive game, now prepare for a matchup against the Maryland Whipsnakes before heading into the playoffs.

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•Kirst scored to break the league's single-season goals record.
•Waterdogs clinched the No. 1 seed with an 8-3 record.
•Sowers scored four goals and contributed one assist.
•Sean Byrne recorded a personal-best 19 saves.
•Waterdogs' rookies contributed significantly in the second half.

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9:32 PMYahoo Sports — CJ Kirst’s record, rookie surge lift Waterdogs to No. 1 seed

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CJ Kirst broke the Premier Lacrosse League’s single-season goals record on Saturday, and the Philadelphia Waterdogs clinched the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed with an 8-3 record. The record-breaking...
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