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• Mountain Lakes field hockey shuts out Pequannock behind Demarco's two-goal performance (nj.com subscription) — Mountain Lakes field hockey fans can celebrate a big 5-0 home win over Pequannock, powered by two first-quarter goals from Violet Demarco and a strong outing from goalie Mikayla Fallon. With additional scoring from Payton Saltenberger, Madelyn Marino, and Annalise Armani, the Herd improved to 6-3 and showed the kind of dominant play that energizes the local program.
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/28/2026 (insidernj.com) — Mountain Lakes residents get a quick mention in this statewide political briefing, which notes that the "Mountain Lakes Team" has announced its local candidacies. The rest of the roundup scans major New Jersey political shakeups, policy debates, and municipal news, offering context on how statewide decisions and controversies could eventually affect communities like Mountain Lakes.
• NJ's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Families in Mountain Lakes can take pride that Mountain Lakes High School is singled out among New Jersey's top public high schools in a new Niche ranking. The analysis compares schools statewide using data, reviews, and specialized lists, helping local parents see how their hometown school stacks up against other elite options across New Jersey.
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