Mass. high school lacrosse team forfeits semifinal over player shortage, officials say (opens original article in a new tab)

Ipswich High School's boys lacrosse team forfeited their 2026 Division 4 semifinal game against Cohasset due to a shortage of available players, according to the school and MIAA spokesperson. The team had an 11-4 regular season record and advanced to the semifinals after a 14-8 win over Winthrop. Cohasset will now face Nantucket in the championship.

• Ipswich High School forfeited their semifinal game due to player shortage
• The team had an 11-4 regular season record and advanced to the semifinals
• Cohasset will now play Nantucket in the Division 4 championship
• School did not provide a reason for the player shortage