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It's the new stars vs. old guard in Bergen County boys lacrosse final

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It’s the rising stars vs. the old guard. That’s the backdrop for the Bergen County boys lacrosse championship, where the youngest Ridgewood team in more than a decade steps onto a stage Don Bosco has owned since the pandemic.

Faceoff is scheduled for 6 p. m. Saturday at Mahwah High School (Weather-permitting).

Ridgewood last won a county title in 2019 and reached three straight finals from 2022-24. The Maroons clinched another shot at the crown with a 12-3 win over St. Joseph.

Don Bosco is winners of five straight county titles and seven overall. The Ironmen moved on with a 16-10 win over Bergen Catholic, leaning on a lineup with eight senior starters plus senior FOGO William Lugo. The matchup ahead comes with recent history: Don Bosco beat Ridgewood 13-4 on April 29 in a Gibbs Division battle.

“It was terrible,” Ridgewood goalie Ben Wilday said. “I think the worst I've ever felt after a game this year. That's only fuel.

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