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Whitehouse for the Win: RFH Senior Gives Bulldogs One Goal Shore Win
Rumson-Fair Haven edges Southern Regional in thriller
Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:01am
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The thrilling final minutes of the Shore Conference boys lacrosse showdown between Rumson-Fair Haven and Southern Regional captured in a vibrant, energetic expressionist painting.Rumson TodayIn a close matchup between two top boys lacrosse teams in the Shore Conference, Rumson-Fair Haven defeated Southern Regional 12-11. Senior Joseph Whitehouse scored the game-winning goal with 1:55 left in the fourth quarter to give the Bulldogs their second straight victory. Sophomore Liam Haggerty led RFH with four goals, while Luke Lydon, Whitehouse, and Kevin Collard each added two goals. Shea O'Donnell scored a hat trick for Southern Regional.
Why it matters
This was a crucial game between two of the top teams in the Shore Conference boys lacrosse standings. The win gives Rumson-Fair Haven momentum as they look to make a push in the conference and state tournaments, while the loss is Southern Regional's first of the season.
The details
In a back-and-forth game, Rumson-Fair Haven and Southern Regional were tied 11-11 late in the fourth quarter. With under two minutes remaining, senior Joseph Whitehouse scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Luke Lydon to give the Bulldogs the 12-11 victory. Sophomore Liam Haggerty led RFH with four goals, while Lydon, Whitehouse, and Kevin Collard each added two goals. Shea O'Donnell scored a hat trick for Southern Regional.
- The game-winning goal by Joseph Whitehouse came with 1:55 remaining in the fourth quarter.
The players
Joseph Whitehouse
A senior at Rumson-Fair Haven who scored the game-winning goal in the final two minutes.
Liam Haggerty
A sophomore at Rumson-Fair Haven who led the team with four goals.
Luke Lydon
A player for Rumson-Fair Haven who had two goals and an assist.
Kevin Collard
A player for Rumson-Fair Haven who scored two goals.
Shea O'Donnell
A player for Southern Regional who scored a hat trick in the game.
What they’re saying
“We knew it was going to be a close game against a tough Southern Regional team. I'm proud of the way our guys battled and Joseph came up big with the game-winner.”
— Rumson-Fair Haven Head Coach
What’s next
Rumson-Fair Haven will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the Shore Conference and state championships. Southern Regional will try to bounce back from their first loss of the season.
The takeaway
This thrilling matchup between two of the top boys lacrosse teams in the Shore Conference lived up to the hype, with Rumson-Fair Haven edging out Southern Regional in a close 12-11 victory. The game-winning goal by senior Joseph Whitehouse in the final minutes showcased the Bulldogs' resilience and ability to make plays when it matters most.
