SOUTH TOP 10
1. Lake Highland Prep (Fla.), 18-2
The Highlanders defeated American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) to claim their second state title since 2019. Senior Jacqueline Jaskiewicz, a Georgetown recruit, led Lake Highland with 50 goals while senior and Franklin and Marshall College prospect Lauren Pittman had a team-leading 37 assists. Previous: 1
2. Milton (Ga.), 20-3
The Eagles claimed their fifth consecutive state championship, rallying from a late two-goal deficit to defeat Creekview (Ga.) 13-12. All three of Milton’s losses in 2022 were by a single goal. The Eagles’ season was highlighted with wins over Connelly School of the Holy Child (Md.) and Hillgrove (Ga.). Previous: 2
3. Hockaday (Texas), 20-1
The Daisies dominated Westlake (Texas) 20-8 in the state championship. The victory marked back-to-back state championships and the fifth overall in the program’s history. Hockaday’s season was highlighted with a win over Torrey Pines (Calif.). Previous: 3
4. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 18-3
The Stallions had a 26-game winning streak versus in-state opponents snapped in the state championship against Lake Highland Prep (Fla.). Carli Fleisher, a Northwestern signee, joined American Heritage-Delray to provide a team-leading 62 goals and 58 assists. American Heritage-Delray had significant out-of-state wins over Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.) and Agnes Irwin (Pa.). Previous: 4
5. Bartram Trail (Fla.), 22-3
The Bears survived a pair of one-goal contests in the Florida 2A final four to claim a state championship, including an 8-7 win over Vero Beach (Fla.) in the finals. Ryann Frechette had an impressive campaign with 94 goals and 52 assists. Previous: 5
6. Steinbrenner (Fla.), 21-2
After losing just once in the regular season, the Warriors came one game short of reaching the title game for the second straight year. Steinbrenner fell to eventual 2A state champs Bartram Trail (Fla.) 5-4 on May 6. Junior midfielder Taylor Lapointe led Steinbrenner with 54 goals and 19 assists. Previous: 6
7. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 22-1
The Titans closed out an impressive season with a 20-2 win over Northview (Ga.) to claim a Class A-5A title. Blessed Trinity defeated McIntosh (Ga.) 21-3 en route to the state championship. The victory marked back-to-back state championships for Blessed Trinity (Ga.). Previous: 7
8. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 20-2
The Crusaders won their fifth title in program history, defeating Charlotte Catholic (N.C.) 13-9 in the state championship game after trailing 6-2 early on. Junior Gracie Mullahy’s three-goal, two-assist effort led Cardinal Gibbons in the championship. Mullahly’s younger sister Lexi shined in the state semifinal as Cardinal Gibbons defeated Holly Springs (N.C.) 25-16. The Mullahys combined for eight goals and seven assists in the semifinals. Previous: 8
9. Creekview (Ga.), 20-2
The Grizzlies came minutes shy and a goal short of stopping Milton (Ga.) from claiming its fifth state title. Creekview lost in the state championship 13-12 after holding a late 11-9 advantage. Creekview’s season was highlighted by wins over Starr’s Mill (Ga.) and Hillgrove (Ga.). Previous: 9
10. Bishop England (S.C.), 18-0
The Battling Bishops earned a South Carolina state title after defeating opposition by a combined margin of 337-27. Frances Poch and Elisabeth Tausig each contributed 105 points this season for Bishop England. Previous: 10
— Justin Boggs
MIDWEST TOP 10
1. New Albany (Ohio), 21-2
The Eagles showed their ability to perform in the clutch with three straight victories by three goals or fewer en route to a state title. Down three with three minutes and change remaining in the state title game against Upper Arlington (Ohio), junior Abby Cole powered New Albany's remarkable rally with two goals in the final 1:46 of regulation while Maddy Paz provided the game-winner in overtime as both tallied four goals in the 13-12 win. Previous: 3
2. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 22-1
The Golden Bears' quest for an undefeated season ended in heartbreaking fashion with a 13-12 loss to rival New Albany in the state title game. It wasn't just the closeness of the game that hurt. It was also that the Golden Bears led by three with just over three minutes remaining before the Eagles staged a marvelous comeback. Camryn Callaghan had a strong season finale for UA with four goals after scoring seven apiece in a state semifinal against Sycamore and a regional title game against Dublin Coffman (Ohio). Previous: 1
3. New Trier (Ill.), 24-2
The Trevians' state title game victory over Hinsdale Central (Ill.) was no less epic than their earlier postseason win against Loyola Academy (Ill.), as New Trier rallied from deficits of 6-2 and 9-4 and ultimately won on a Grace Curry goal in overtime. Five Trevians players topped 60 points this season: Claire Ratke, Emma Curry, Grace Curry, Kennedy Meier and Addie Shevitz. Previous: 4
4. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 17-6
The Ramblers didn't have a bad loss all season with their only two Midwest defeats coming to Land of Lincoln state champion New Trier. Seniors Adrienne Leone (80 goals, 26 assists) and Maeve Dwyer (63 goals, 40 assists) both topped the 100-point mark for the Ramblers. Previous: 5
5. Jackson (Ohio), 20-2
The Polar Bears followed an emotional victory over rival Hudson (Ohio) with a strong effort against eventual state champion New Albany (Ohio) in the state semifinals, ultimately falling 10-7. Jackson actually jumped out to an early 4-1 lead, helped by a pair of Lauren Pallotta goals. Pallotta ultimately scored four for the Polar Bears, who were tied with the Eagles at seven with roughly 20 minutes to go before New Albany shut Jackson out the rest of the way. Previous: 2
6. Guerin Catholic (Ind.), 20-0
Unflappable all year, the Golden Eagles had the perfect response after Carmel (Ind.) came back late to tie the game, with Katherine Constantino winning a draw that led to the game-winning goal for senior Mariah Ross. Guerin Catholic also showed poise when Carmel took a 3-1 lead, rallying to score three of the game's next four goals, including a pair of scores from Clare Alic. Previous: 6
7. University School of Milwaukee (Wisc.), 16-1
The Wildcats were dominant in their tournament opener against Cedarburg (Wisc.), with six different players recording multiple assists, including seniors Grace Tuttle (five goals, two assists), Molly Janssen (four goals, two assists) and Brooke Robinson (three goals, two assists). Previous: 7
8. Forest Hills Northern (Mich.), 20-1
The Huskies' magical season continues on following a 7-6 Region 1 title game victory over Rockford (Mich.). Next up, FHN will play Hartland (Mich.) in the state semifinals. Previous: 8
9. Carmel (Ind.), 18-3
The Greyhounds never quit fighting in their state title game against Guerin Catholic (Ind.). Down 6-4 with 1:32 remaining, Carmel won two straight draws and tied the game thanks to two straight goals from freshman Sophie Mock. Two of the Greyhounds' three losses came by a goal apiece to the Golden Eagles and their only other defeat came against New Trier (Ill.). Previous: 9
T10. Kentucky Country Day (Ky.), 24-3
The Bearcats' 24-win campaign included an absurd 152-point season from Sarah Beth Burns (92 goals, 60 assists) with Megan Robertson (55 goals, 38 goals) also approaching the 100-point mark. Previous: 10
T10. Hinsdale Central (Ill), 20-5
The Red Devils showed plenty of heart in forcing overtime in their state title game against New Trier (Ill.) despite playing without midfielders Angie Conley (Notre Dame) and Lanie Randle. Senior midfielder Annette Ciupek stepped up for Hinsdale Central, scoring four goals, while junior attacker Emily Brankin also tallied a hat trick. Previous: NR
— Jonah Rosenblum
WEST TOP 10
1. Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.), 21-1
The Knights repeated as CIF Southern Section champions, beating Santa Margarita (Calif.) 18-9 in the final. They ended the season on a 17-game winning streak, following a one-goal loss to St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), and finished with four wins against West-ranked teams. Previous: 1
2. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 18-1
The Mustangs won their seventh consecutive state title, beating Valor Christian 13-9 in the Class 5A final for their eighth overall championship. They also won a title in 2000 before the current run. CA sent long-time coach Laura Sandbloom off on a high note as she is stepping down to move closer to family. Previous: 2
3. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 19-2
The Wildcats topped Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) 11-10 to claim the CIF Central Coast title. Their lone losses were to Colorado Academy and Cherry Creek (Colo.), and they outscored their opponents 349-119. Previous: 3
4. Valor Christian (Colo.), 15-4
The Eagles finished as state runners up for a second straight season, falling to Colorado (Colo.) 13-9 in the final. Valor had lost to the Mustangs earlier in the season by four goals, and those were its only in-state losses. The Eagles’ two other defeats were against Florida Class 1A champion Lake Highland Prep and Florida Class 2A runner up Vero Beach. Previous: 4
5. La Jolla (Calif.), 15-4
The Vikings avenged their 2021 CIF San Diego Open final loss to Scripps Ranch (Calif.), beating the two-time defending champions 9-8 to claim this year’s title. La Jolla had advanced with a 20-7 win over Cathedral Catholic (Calif.) in the semifinals. Previous: 5
6. Fairview (Colo.), 15-3
The Knights steamrolled ThunderRidge (Colo.) in the quarterfinals but couldn’t avenge an early-season loss to Valor Christian (Colo.) in the Class 5A semifinals. Just like their one-goal loss in the second game of the season, they just came up short, falling 15-14 in overtime to the eventual runner-up. Fairview’s only other loss was against Colorado Academy (Colo.) in the season opener. Previous: 6
7. Santa Margarita (Calif.), 17-3
The Eagles lost to Foothill (Calif.) for a second time this season, failing to win the rematch of their March 1 defeat in the CIF Southern Section final. They avenged their only other loss to Redondo Union (Calif.) by winning their semifinals rematch May 7. Previous: 7
8. Mercer Island (Wash.), 15-1
After two years without playoffs (and no season at all in 2020), the Islanders finally had a chance to repeat as state champions. The senior class that was part of the last Washington state title in 2019 finished the way it started, beating Issaquah (Wash.) 15-3 in the final. Previous: 9
9. Jesuit Portland (Ore.), 17-0
Sydney Partovi saved a free possession shot from 15 yards out in the final minutes to seal a 12-11 win over Lake Oswego (Ore.) in the Oregon Girls Lacrosse Association state final as the Crusaders claimed a third consecutive championship. Before COVID-19 ended the state championships of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, the Crusaders won the 2019 state championship, also beating Lake Oswego by a goal. Previous: NR
10. Redwood (Calif.), 21-3
The Giants claimed their first North Coast Section Division I championship, beating San Ramon Valley (Calif.) 14-12 in the final May 12. Redwood split games with Marin Catholic (Calif.) this season, winning the rematch, and its other losses were by one goal to Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) in March and to St. Ignatius (Calif.). Previous: 10
— Laurel Pfahler
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