CJ Kirst shines with five goals and Championship MVP on birthday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:38 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

CJ Kirst shines with five goals and Championship MVP on birthday

Summary

CJ Kirst celebrated his 24th birthday with a standout performance in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Championship. In the Philadelphia Waterdogs' 14-4 victory over the Denver Outlaws, Kirst scored five goals and added two assists, securing the Championship MVP award. This marks the second year in a row that Kirst has made a significant impact for the Waterdogs, finishing the season with 34 goals, a new record for the PLL. Philadelphia’s defense also contributed significantly, limiting the Outlaws to just four goals, the fewest in a PLL Championship. Kirst expressed gratitude for the support from family and friends who attended the game.

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By the Numbers

•CJ Kirst scores five goals in PLL Championship.
•Waterdogs defeat Outlaws 14-4 for the title.
•Kirst earns the Championship MVP award at 24.
•Philadelphia's defense holds Denver to four goals.
•Kirst breaks PLL single-season goals record with 34.

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What they're saying

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Happy Birthday, CJ Kirst. No one could have scripted a better way for the second-year attackman to spend his 24th birthday. A PLL title, a five-goal performance and, to top...
— Yahoo Sports

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