{
  "id": 8221578,
  "title": "C.J. Kirst hoping to earn Premier Lacrosse title at home in New Jersey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/c-j-kirst-hoping-to-earn-premier-lacrosse-title-at-home-in-new-jersey",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T09:46:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/c-j-kirst-hoping-earn-094623514.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kirst family is gearing up for a Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) final showdown in New Jersey. C.J. Kirst, the Philadelphia Waterdogs' star player, will face off against Denver in the championship game on September 20th at Sports Illustrated Stadium. This will be C.J.'s first home game since high school, and he is looking forward to playing in front of his family and fans. All five of his brothers, who are also PLL pros, are expected to attend the game, along with their mother and friends. C.J.'s father, Kyle Kirst, passed away in 2015, but the brothers continue to honor his memory through their love for the sport. The family's passion for lacrosse is evident, with Connor Kirst, the eldest, breaking NCAA career goal records and winning the Tewaaraton Award. Despite Connor's disappointment in the semifinal loss, he is excited to support his family during their big moment. The Waterdogs have not won the PLL title since 2022, but C.J. and his brothers are determined to make a splash on the world's biggest stage.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman C.J. Kirst of Bernardsville hopes to win the PLL title with his brothers cheering him on.",
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        "title": "C.J. Kirst hoping to earn Premier Lacrosse title at home in New Jersey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/c-j-kirst-hoping-to-earn-premier-lacrosse-title-at-home-in-new-jersey-8221579",
        "published": "2026-09-18T09:46:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}