1. Milton (Ga.), 19-4
Milton reclaimed the GHSA 6A/7A state championship with a convincing 13-4 win over Cambridge (Ga.). It is the 11th title overall for the Eagles, who finished as the state runner-up last year. Sophie Baez led the team with five goals. Milton reached the title game by handing North Gwinnett its second loss of the season. The Eagles scored the first 11 goals of the game in the 16-3 win, and Lexie Morton finished with five goals, all in the first half, while Hannah Demis added four scores.
2. Hutchison (Tenn.), 20-1
The Sting won their seventh consecutive TGLA championship, beating Harpeth Hall (Tenn.) 18-7. Griffin Gearhardt had five goals and two assists, and Elizabeth Farnsworth added four goals, three assists and seven draw controls. Janessa Mai scored three goals. The Sting advanced to the final with a 15-7 win over St. Mary’s in the semifinals. Gearhardt had six goals in that win.
3. Bishop Moore (Fla.), 20-4
The Hornets beat St. Thomas Aquinas in double overtime to claim their first FHSAA state title and complete their season. They had lost to STA earlier in the season.
4. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 18-2
The Raiders were the Florida state runners-up after falling to Bishop Moore in the final to end a 16-game win streak. Their only other loss was against American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) in the third game of the season – one they avenged with an overtime win in the final stage before the state semifinals.
5. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 19-2
The Crusaders beat Myers Park (N.C.) 19-12 to win their second consecutive NCHSAA state championship. Elizabeth Wilson led with five goals, including two in the first five minutes when the Crusaders sprinted to a 5-0 lead. Myers Park rallied and kept it close, but never led. The Crusaders beat Broughton 20-3 in the semifinals to advance to the title game, as Jordan Lappin led with seven goals and an assist, Grace Nelson had four goals and Sarah Boney chipped in six groundballs and three interceptions.
6. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 19-1
The Stallions suffered their only loss of the season in the third round of the Florida state playoffs, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas. Freshman Caitlyn Wurzburger finished the season with 101 goals and 117 assists.
7. Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas), 20-2
The Eagles capped an impressive season by winning their first Texas state championship. They avenged their only in-state loss by beating Hockaday (Texas) in the final.
8. North Gwinnett (Ga.), 20-2
The Bulldogs’ dream season ended with a 16-3 loss to top-ranked Milton in the GHSA 6A/7A semifinals. It was their first appearance in the state final four and their only other loss this year was a one-goal decision against Northview (Ga.).
9. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 19-3
The Titans beat Kell (Ga.) 11-9 to win their second consecutive GHSA 1-5A state championship. Mary Markwordt led the team with four goals and two assists, Elise Hammelrath added three goals and Mackenzie Driscoll had 12 saves. Blessed Trinity went up 2-0 and then 4-2, a lead they never surrendered even though Kell scored the final three goals of the game.
10. Barron Collier (Fla.), 20-2
The Cougars’ season ended in the Florida state semifinals, but they took a huge step in getting to the Final Four. For the first time in program history, they beat perennial road block Vero Beach in the regional final.
— Aimee Ford Foster
1. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 28-2
The Ramblers, led by senior Brennan Dwyer, won their ninth straight state title by defeating New Trier (Ill.) 15-9 on June 2. Loyola’s only losses came against nationally-ranked St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) and Ohio champion Upper Arlington. Previous: 1
2. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 19-2
The Golden Bears repeated as state champions by defeating then-unbeaten Massillon Jackson (Ohio), 15-6, in the final June 3. Upper Arlington’s season was highlighted by a win over Loyola Academy (Ill.). Previous: 2
3. Rockford (Mich.), 20-2
Maggie Hammer scored six times as the Rams topped Birmingham Unified (Mich.) 17-7 to claim their fifth straight state title Saturday. Rockford defeated Northville 22-4 in the state semifinals Wednesday. Previous: 3
4. Cathedral (Ind.), 17-1
The Irish won their second state title in three years after defeating previous unbeaten Culver Academy (Ind.), 12-11, on June 3. Cathedral’s only loss of the season came against Loveland (Ohio) on April 8. Other than the win against Culver, the season was highlighted by victories against Zionsville (Ind.) and Noblesville (Ind.). Previous: 4
5. Eden Prairie (Minn.), 15-1
The Eagles are through to the state quarterfinals after beating Minnetonka (Minn.), 17-8, in the sectional finals June 7. Captain Naomi Rogge led the way with five goals and four assists. Eden Prairie takes on Blane (Minn.) on Tuesday for a spot in the final four. Previous: 5
6. Massillon Jackson (Ohio), 21-1
The Polar Bears couldn’t complete a perfect season, as they were upended by defending champion Upper Arlington (Ohio) in the state final for a second straight year on June 3. A pair of wins over New Albany (Ohio) and a three-win trip to Georgia punctuated Jackson’s season. Previous: 6
7. New Trier (Ill.), 22-4
The Trevians finished as state runners-up after falling to Loyola 15-9 in the state championship June 2. New Trier defeated in-state rival Hinsdale Central twice, including a 7-5 win in the state semifinals. Previous: 7
8. Hinsdale Central (Ill.), 16-6
The Red Devils officially ended the season in third place in Illinois after defeating Glenbrook South (Ill.) 9-8 in the state’s consolation game June 2. Hinsdale’s season was highlighted by win in big interstate contests against Cranbrook Kingswood (Mich.) and Potomac School (D.C.). Previous: 8
9. Culver Academy (Ind.), 17-1
Despite a furious comeback, the Eagles lost in the state title game to Cathedral 12-11 on June 3. Culver played a mostly in-state schedule, but defeated Fenwick (Ill.) during its perfect regular season. Previous: 9
10. Hudson (Ohio), 16-3
The Explorers’ season ended on May 27 with a loss to then-undefeated Massillon Jackson in the regional finals. Two of Hudson’s three losses came against Jackson. Hudson had notable wins over Revere (Ohio) and New Albany (Ohio). Previous: 10
— Justin Boggs
1. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 23-0
The Falcons beat Poway 15-5 to claim the CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship and cap their first perfect season. Kelly McKinnon led the team with more than 90 goals this season, as Torrey Pines led the San Diego area with 15.04 goals per game and a 9.38 average goal differential. Previous: 1
2. Novato (Calif.), 25-1
The Hornets three-peated as North Coast Section Division 1 champions in impressive fashion, beating California High 22-10 in the final. Charlie Rudy (Colorado) had 160 goals for the season. Novato’s lone loss was a one-goal decision against Davis (Calif.), which it avenged en route to its title. Previous: 2
3. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 17-2
The Mustangs collected their third straight state title Wednesday with an 8-5 win over Cherry Creek (Colo.). They went on a 4-0 run in the first half to distance themselves and held on, as Claire Wright (three goals) and Sloane Murphy (two goals and one assist) led the way with three points each. Bridget Sutter recorded 12 saves. Previous: 3
4. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) 10-6
The Wildcats ended a tough season on a high note, cruising to a 14-6 win over former No. 5 California High (Calif.) on May 2. Three of their losses came against teams that have been nationally-ranked this season and two others were against the No. 2 and 3 teams in the West. St. Ignatius has no postseason, as the West Bay Athletic League disbanded for girls’ lacrosse and the Central Coast Section offers no tournament. Previous: 4
5. California High (Calif.), 18-4
The Grizzlies beat San Ramon Valley (Calif.) 20-11 in the North Coast Section Division I semifinals but couldn’t keep up with Novato in the final. Isabella McHugh led the team with 78 goals and 14 assists, and Marissa Leonardi added 72 goals and 17 assists. Previous: 5
6. Lake Oswego (Ore.), 20-2
The Lakers claimed their second straight title with a 13-3 win over Oregon Episcopal (Ore.) in the OGLA final. Lauren Gilbert finished the season with 97 goals and 40 assists to lead the team, which was perfect against in-state opponents. Previous: 6
7. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 15-4
The Bruins ended their season with an 8-5 loss to Colorado Academy in the state championship game for a third year in a row. Peal Schwartz and Emma Godfrey both scored two goals, but 10-time champion Cherry Creek came up short in its 20th straight finals appearance. Previous: 7
8. Mater Dei (Calif.), 16-5
After beating Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.) 13-9 in the Orange County final, the Monarchs rolled to a 21-11 win over Redondo to repeat as CIF Southern Section champions. Grace Houser (California) led the team with 90 goals and 23 assists this season. Previous: 8
9. Eastside Catholic (Wash.), 15-3
The Crusaders avenged their two in-state losses in the Final Four to repeat as state champions. After beating Issaquah (Wash.) 15-11 in the semifinals, they topped previously unbeaten Bainbridge Island (Wash.), 16-11, in the championship. Previous: 9
10. Menlo (Calif.), 17-2
The Knights claimed the West Bay Athletic League Foothill Division tournament championship with an 8-3 win over Menlo-Atherton (Calif.) after knocking out Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) 13-7 in the semifinals. Previous: 10
— Laurel Pfahler