Crusaders Outlast Cougar Laxers

WINNING THE FACE-OFF...Crusader Jack Kalikas, No. 17, wins the face-off then tries to scoot past Cougar Mikey Robel, No. 16, in Cranford on April 1. Kalikas won 29 of 33 face-offs. ALJ won 19-15. See story on page 8. David B. Corbin

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By DAVID B. CORBIN on

April 9, 2026

Crusaders Outlast Cougar Laxers

Photos at goleader.com Ballhoo Sports Control of the face-offs definitely put theAL Johnson High School boys lacrosse team in the driver’s seat during a game against the Cranford Cougars at Memorial Field in Cranford on April Fools Day. However, it was no joking matter despite having the lion’s share of possession and a sizable lead the majority of the contest, the 2-1 Crusaders needed to hold off a second-half surge by the 0-3 Cougars to pull out a 19-15 victory.

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