Mountain Lakes lacrosse takes Group 1 title over Rumson-Fair Haven
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
On June 12, Mountain Lakes boys lacrosse secured the NJSIAA Group 1 championship, defeating Rumson-Fair Haven 10-7 at The College of New Jersey's Lions Stadium. Senior Holden Gillespie led the Lakers with five goals, while goalie Bailey Austin recorded 13 saves to ensure the victory. This win marks Mountain Lakes' first championship since 2022, ending a two-season drought. The game resonated deeply with the Plotts family, who have been supportive amid Jennifer Plotts' ongoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, highlighting the theme of resilience against adversity.
- •Mountain Lakes scores 10 to win Group 1 final
- •Holden Gillespie nets five goals
- •Bailey Austin makes 13 saves
- •Win marks first title since 2022
- •Family support emphasized amid health challenges
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Mountain Lakes lacrosse family rallies to another title
"Holden Gillespie had five goals as Mountain Lakes boys lacrosse outlasted Rumson-Fair Haven -- and Mother Nature -- in the Group 1 final.
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