Group 4 boys lacrosse final preview - No. 18 Southern vs. No. 9 Ridgewood

The 2026 boys lacrosse state finals feature several high-stakes matchups. In Group 4, No. 18 Southern faces No. 9 Ridgewood. Group 3 sees No. 6 Shawnee challenge No. 1 Summit in a rematch. The Group 2 title game pits No. 17 Ocean City against Sparta. Finally, Group 1 concludes with No. 8 Rumson-Fair Haven taking on Mountain Lakes. These teams compete for championship glory, with some seeking historic first titles and others pursuing consecutive crowns.