We have a duo of top-2o boys lacrosse matchups for you today on Jersey Sports Zone! First, we head to Summit where the No. 2 Hilltoppers look to move 5-0 against No. 5 Seton Hall Prep. Then, No. 18 Rumson-Fair Haven battles No. 19 CBA in a Shore showdown. Check out all the action below!
Summit 6 Seton Hall Prep 5 (OT) | Boys
These top-5 lacrosse matchups in 2026 sure have a way of living up to the hype, and this one was no different. No. 2 Summit boys lacrosse pulled a thrilling win on Tuesday as they defeated No. 5 Seton Hall Prep 6-5 in overtime!
The Hilltoppers held a 4-3 lead at the half off of James Grainger’s opening goal and three consecutive goals by Jack Freeman. Quinlan Oakes, Jack Merklinger, and Owen Dunleavy were the goalscorers for the Pirates. Summit’s Cole Sabol scored the lone goal in the third as they led 5-3 heading into the final frame. Dunleavy scored early on and, with 3:00 left, Jack’s brother Drew Merklinger, a senior, scored his first career goal to knot things up.
With just nine seconds remaining in the first overtime period, Summit’s Luke Fowler found a charging Quinn Hynes from behind the cage and the senior midfielder netted the game-winner to 5-0 on the season.
JSZ’s Ryan Sudol has the highlights and reaction from Tatlock Field in Summit:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Summit is made possible by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Seton Hall Prep is made possible by One on One with Steve Adubato
Christian Brothers Academy 13 Rumson-Fair Haven 12 | Boys
Sophomore Daniel Varone broke an 11-11 tie and freshman Mike Roskowinski’s goal proved to be the game winner as the Colts (4-1) rallied twice to knock off rival Rumson-Fair Haven for a third straight time. Varone had a hat trick and four different CBA players had a two goal game. The Colts trailed 5-1 in the first quarter before scoring five straight goals and fell behind two goals at the end of three quarters leading up to the Colts four straight goals to seal the win. Kevin Collard and Joseph Whitehouse had hat tricks for the Bulldogs (1-3).
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Rumson:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Rumson-Fair Haven is brought to you by Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.
