{
  "id": 912993,
  "title": "Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman CJ Kirst talks PLL playoffs, Rob Pannell’s points record, and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/philadelphia-waterdogs-attackman-cj-kirst-talks-pll-playoffs-rob",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T22:19:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/philadelphia-waterdogs-attackman-cj-kirst-221955493.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman CJ Kirst prepares for his potential record-breaking weekend against the New York Atlas. Marcus Holman currently holds the PLL's all-time single-season goal record of 30, set in 2023. If Kirst doesn't break that record on Saturday, he'll have another chance in the regular-season finale against Maryland Whipsnakes. Rob Pannell, a lacrosse legend, holds the record for all-time points in outdoor lacrosse, achieved during his years at Cornell. Kirst credits Pannell as a mentor since his college days and expresses admiration for the historic record. Kirst discusses the Waterdogs' focus on heating up at the right time for the playoffs, emphasizing the importance of mental buy-in and team chemistry. He also talks about the excitement surrounding lacrosse's potential inclusion in the Olympics and the Global Lacrosse Games, expressing his appreciation for Pannell's remarkable career and hoping to achieve similar success in the sport.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman CJ Kirst talks PLL playoff prep, chasing Rob Pannell’s historic points record, and his breakout professional season.",
  "key_points": [
    "CJ Kirst aims to break Marcus Holman's PLL single-season goal record of 30.",
    "Rob Pannell, a lacrosse legend, holds the record for all-time points in outdoor lacrosse.",
    "Kirst discusses Waterdogs' playoff focus and lacrosse's potential inclusion in the Olympics."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}