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Waterdogs secure top playoff seed; Redwoods dominate Outlaws

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:56 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Waterdogs secure top playoff seed; Redwoods dominate Outlaws

Summary

The Philadelphia Waterdogs clinched the top seed in the East after an 11-9 victory against the Maryland Whipsnakes on August 16. CJ Kirst set a new single-season goals record, while Michael Sowers and Sean Byrne had strong performances. The California Redwoods secured their playoff berth with an 18-11 win over the Denver Outlaws. Ryder Garnsey and Finn Thomson led the Redwoods in scoring. The Denver Outlaws aim for a rematch in the quarterfinals, hoping to have key players back from injury. Meanwhile, the Maryland Whipsnakes head into the playoffs after four straight losses, facing the Boston Cannons next.

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Status Watch

•Philadelphia Waterdogs defeat Maryland Whipsnakes 11-9.
•CJ Kirst breaks single-season goals record.
•California Redwoods finish strong, beating Denver Outlaws 18-11.
•Denver Outlaws miss key starters but expect them back for playoffs.
•Maryland Whipsnakes face Boston Cannons in quarterfinals.

Latest Updates

11:56 AMYahoo Sports — PLL takeaways from Philadelphia: Waterdogs cruise into playoffs as No. 1 seed

What they're saying

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California Redwoods: Playoff berth secured in dominant fashion Though it was already highly likely that the Redwoods would be playoff-bound, they left nothing to chance and won in dominant fashion...
— Yahoo Sports

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