Mike Springer (Class of 1998) is regarded as Ridgewood High School's all-time greatest lacrosse player.

Springer is Ridgewood High School’s all-time leading goal scorer and was a two-time All-American in 1997 and 1998. He scored 156 goals in his four-year varsity career, three short of the state record.

Springer went on to play at Syracuse University, where he was a four-time All-American (2000-03), starring for the Orangemen’s 2000 and 2002 NCAA Championship teams.

He has played five seasons of professional lacrosse for the Bridgeport (CT) Brigade in the Major Lacrosse League.