Apparently, a three-goal lead heading into the fourth quarter wasn’t enough for the Southern Regional High School boys lacrosse team in its season opener against Howell on March 29. The Rams ended up losing the game by two goals.

Lesson learned – finishing opponents is one key to a successful season. And the next day, the Rams unleashed their offensive fury and didn’t give Holmdel a chance to erase a deficit.

“That loss was a big punch in the face,” said senior attacker Kyle Mulrane, who scored six goals during the Rams’ first…