N.J boys lacrosse team shocks top-seeded rival to claim first sectional title

The Sparta boys lacrosse team secured its first North 2 sectional title by defeating a top-seeded rival, avenging a previous regular season loss. Simultaneously, the No. 4-ranked girls lacrosse team earned its first sectional title since 2023, advancing to the Group 4 final following a decisive late overtime goal. Both programs achieved significant milestones, with the boys making history and the girls returning to the final stage of the competition through dramatic postseason performances.