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Another wild week brings five newcomers into the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 – Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.), Bryn Mawr (Md.), Lawrenceville (N.J.), Summit (N.J.) and West Babylon (N.Y.). But as usual, undefeated No. 1 McDonogh (Md.) extends its 2018 winning streak to 15.

*Editor's Note: Results from Monday, April 23, are not included. 
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National Top 25

 
April 23, 2018
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1 McDonogh (Md.) 15-0 1 4/25 vs Bryn Mawr (Md.)
2 Darien (Conn.) 8-0 3 4/24 vs. Stamford (Conn.)
3 Manhasset (N.Y.) 7-1 4 4/24 at Wantagh (N.Y.)
4 Pittsford (N.Y.) 7-0 5 4/25 vs Churchville-Chili (N.Y.)
5 Bishop Ireton (Va.) 13-2 6 4/24 vs. Bishop O'Connell (Va.)
6 American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) 18-1 7 4/25 vs. Park Vista (Fla.)
7 St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) 16-2 8 4/24 vs. Flint Hill (D.C.)
8 Ridgewood (N.J.) 7-2 13 4/24 at Saddle River (N.J.)
9 Notre Dame Prep (Md.) 11-3 16 4/25 vs. Mount de Sales (Md.)
10 Garden City (N.Y.) 7-3 19 4/24 at Long Beach (N.Y.)
11 Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) 9-2 9 4/24 at Holton-Arms (Md.)
12 Novato (Calif.) 14-1 11 4/24 at Marin Catholic (Calif.)
13 St. Anthony's (N.Y.) 6-2 10 4/25 vs. St. John the Baptist (N.Y.)
14 Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.) 7-1 NR 4/25 vs. Hauppauge (N.Y.)
15 Lawrenceville (N.J.) 10-0 NR 4/25 at Ridge (N.J.)
16 Mount Sinai (N.Y.) 8-1 2 4/26 at Sayville (N.Y.)
17 Fayetteville-Manlius (N.Y.) 8-0 12 4/26 vs. West Genesee (N.Y.)
18 Moorestown (N.J.) 10-2 15 4/28 vs. West Deptford (N.J.)
19 West Babylon (N.Y.) 8-1 NR 4/25 vs. Babylon (N.Y.)
20 Glenelg Country (Md.) 8-3 20 4/25 vs. Garrison Forest (Md.)
21 Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) 6-2 23 4/24 at Massapequa (N.Y.)
22 Bryn Mawr (Md.) 9-2 NR 4/25 at McDonogh (Md.)
23 Glenelg (Md.) 8-2 24 4/26 at Reservoir (Md.)
24 Oak Knoll (N.J.) 8-1 25 4/24 at Sparta (N.J.)
25 Summit (N.J.) 8-2 NR 4/25 vs. Westfield (N.J.)
Also considered (alphabetical order): Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.), Eastport-South Manor (N.Y.), Good Counsel (Md.), Longmeadow (Mass.), St. Paul's (Md.), West Genesee (N.Y.), Upper Arlington (Ohio)
*Editor's Note: Results from Monday, April 23, are not included. 
Nike/US Lacrosse High School Rankings
National Boys' Top 25 | National Girls' Top 25
Northeast Boys' Top 10 | Northeast Girls' Top 10
Mid-Atlantic Boys' Top 10 | Mid-Atlantic Girls' Top 10
South Boys' Top 10
| South Girls' Top 10
Midwest Boys' Top 10
| Midwest Girls' Top 10
West Boys' Top 10
| West Girls' Top 10

Northeast Top 10

1. Darien (Conn.), 8-0

The Blue Wave went 2-0 last week, posting convincing wins over Long Beach (N.Y.) and Brien McMahon (Conn.). Ashley Humphrey netted five goals and Sarah Jaques added two goals and four assists in a 14-7 win over Long Beach. Previous: 2

2. Manhasset (N.Y.), 7-1

The Indians easily toppled Suffern (N.Y.), 14-1, Saturday in their only game last week. They have won seven in a row since opening with a 10-8 loss to Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.). Previous: 3

3. Pittsford (N.Y.), 7-0

The Panthers posted a solid week, topping Webster Schroeder (N.Y.), 15-4, and Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.), 9-3. Ellie Mooney had three goals and two assists, and Michelle Messenger stopped six shots in the C-NS win. Previous: 4

4. Garden City (N.Y.), 7-3

The Trojans make a big leap after going 2-0 last week. Garden City posted impressive wins over St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 10-7, and Summit (N.J.), 10-5. Emily Gaven recorded 17 saves in the St. Anthony’s win. Previous: 8

5. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 6-2

The Friars went 2-1 over the last week, dropping a 10-7 decision to Garden City and rebounding with a 20-12 win over Kellenberg (N.Y.) and 13-7 win at Sacred Heart (N.Y.). Katie DeSimone netted seven goals and had one assist in the Kellenberg win. Previous: 5

6. Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.), 7-1

The Phantoms move into the regional rankings following an impressive week. B-BP built a 6-0 lead and held on for an 8-7 win over previously top-ranked Mount Sinai (N.Y.). Cassidy Weeks, Madison Waters, and Courtney Weeks each netted two goals in the win. The Phantoms’ lone loss was to Eastport-South Manor (N.Y.). Previous: NR

7. Mount Sinai (N.Y.), 8-1

The Mustangs saw their 22-game winning streak end with an 8-7 loss to Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.). Mount Sinai rallied from a 6-0 halftime deficit, but fell short. Meaghan Tyrrell finished with two goals and two assists for the Mustangs, who rebounded with a win over Comsewogue (N.Y.) on Monday. Previous: 1

8. Fayetteville-Manlius (N.Y.), 8-0

The Hornets went 2-0 last week, posting a 14-9 win over rival Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) and 19-10 win over Liverpool (N.Y.). Kiera Shanley finished with four goals and an assist in the J-D win. Previous: 6

9. West Babylon (N.Y.), 8-1

The Eagles move into the regional rankings on the strength of seven straight wins, including impressive victories over Eastport-South Manor (N.Y.) and Mattituck-Southold (N.Y.). They went 2-0 last week, finishing it off with a 12-6 win over Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.). Hannah Heller netted four goals and Emily Heller added two goals and an assist. Previous: NR

10. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), 6-2

Sophia DeRose finished with five goals and three assists and Caroline DeBellis added four goals and one assist to lead the Seahawks to a 13-2 win over Long Beach (N.Y.) in their lone game last week. They play Massapequa (N.Y.) on Tuesday. Previous: 10

— Will Cleveland

Mid-Atlantic Top 10

1. McDonogh (Md.), 15-0

The Eagles’ streak moved to 192 games after a hard-fought 10-6 win over Archbishop Spalding (Md.) last week and 17-5 win over Marriotts Ridge (Md.) on Monday. They have not lost a game in nine years and have not lost to an IAAM A Conference opponent in almost 10 years, according to the Baltimore Sun. Previous: 1

2. Bishop Ireton (Va.), 13-2

Ireton played four games last week, and it ended with three straight wins after a loss to No. 1 McDonogh to start the week. Junior Briana Lantuh scored 18 points in those four games, including five points against St. Mary’s Ryken (Md.). They were set to play at Glenelg (Md.) on Monday. Previous: 2

3. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), 16-2

Midfielder Annie Dyson led the Saints with three goals in a 9-5 win against rival Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) last week. They finished the week with wins over Stone Ridge (D.C.) and Collegiate School (Va.). Previous: 3

4. Ridgewood (N.J.), 7-2

Cat Roxas and Nicole Macolino each scored five points in the Maroons’ 16-2 win over Roxbury (N.J.) last week. Ridgewood has two more games on its six-game road trip before playing at home again. Previous: 5

5. Notre Dame Prep (Md.), 11-3

The Blazers have rolled to six straight wins since April 7, including defeating St. Paul’s (Md.) 9-8 to start last week and then winning on the road at Maryvale Prep (Md.) and Garrison Forest (Md.). They added a 12-7 win over John Carroll (Md.) on Monday. Previous: 8

6. Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), 9-2

The Tigers rebounded from their loss to St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes with a 24-6 win over Flint Hill (D.C.). They have road games against Holton-Arms (D.C.) and Good Counsel (Md.) this week. Previous: 4

7. Lawrenceville School (N.J.), 10-0

The Big Red defeated Moorestown (N.J.), 8-7, to improve their undefeated record last week before adding a win over Allentown (N.J.) on Monday. They play a four-game stretch against teams with at least eight wins this season and a combined seven losses. Previous: NR  

8. Moorestown (N.J.), 10-2

Colette Smith had three assists and Cailin Field and Robin Panzarella each scored two goals in the 8-7 loss to Lawrenceville last week. The Quakers rebounded with an 18-2 win over Cherokee (N.J.). They beat previously undefeated Ocean City (N.J.) 18-3 on Monday. Previous: 7

9. Glenelg Country School (Md.), 8-3

It was a mixed week for the Dragons as they opened with a win over Roland Park (Md.), but finished with a loss at John Carroll (Md.). They still hold onto a tie for the No. 2 spot in the IAAM A Conference with Bryn Mawr (Md.) -- a team they face on April 30 to end the regular season. Glenelg was scheduled to play Monday at Mount Hebron (Md.). Previous: 10

10. Bryn Mawr (Md.), 9-2

The Mawrtians rebounded from two straight one-goal losses by collecting wins over Dulaney (Md.), St. Mary’s (Md.) and Penn Charter (Pa.) last week. They were set to play Monday against Archbishop Spalding (Md.). Previous: NR

— Mike Loveday

South Top 10

1. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 18-1

The Stallions breezed into the Florida High School Athletic Association regional tournament with two big wins in the District 26 tournament. They beat Spanish River 21-4 in the semifinals and St. John Paul II 18-3 in the championship game. American Heritage plays Park Vista (9-6) on Wednesday in a regional quarterfinal. Previous: 1

2. Hutchison (Tenn.), 14-0

The Sting returned to the field with two easy wins. They beat St. George’s (Tenn.) 20-8 to begin the week and finished with a 20-5 win over St. Agnes Academy (Tenn.). Hutchison has two regular-season games left this week. Previous: 2  

3. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 16-1

Carly Steinlauf totaled eight goals and seven assists in two games last week to help the Raiders claim the FHSAA District 29 title. After beating Plantation 19-0 in an FHSAA District 29 semifinal, St. Thomas beat American Heritage-Plantation 20-2 to win the championship. Jada Preston had five goals and two assists in the final. The Raiders, who were state runners up last spring, play a regional quarterfinal on Thursday against Cypress Bay (11-3). Previous: 3  

4. Milton (Ga.), 11-5

After a 10-day layoff, the Eagles returned with a 23-7 win over West Forsyth (Ga.). Erin Degnan dominated the draws, winning 18 draws and eight draw controls. Brianna Carrasquillo had six goals, an assist, two caused turnovers and nine draw controls. Sarah Cosman had four goals. The Eagles play twice next week to wrap up the regular season. Previous: 4  

5. Lassiter (Ga.), 12-2

The Trojans picked up a 17-7 win over Walton (Ga.) last week. Liz Harrison led Lassiter with five goals, including four in the second half. Lily Wisdom added four goals, and Sydney McClure and Alison Mills each had three. The Trojans wrap up the regular season with two games this week. Previous: 5 

6. Vero Beach (Fla.), 16-4

The Fighting Indians breezed to their 14th consecutive Florida district championship, beating South Fork 11-1 and Martin County 19-4 to claim the District 21 title. Maddie Ellis scored four goals with one assist and eight draw controls in the championship game. Vero Beach plays Sebastian River (9-8) on Thursday in a regional quarterfinal. Previous: 7

7. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 12-4

The Crusaders picked up two more in-state wins last week, beating Millbrook 15-2 and Broughton 16-3. Elizabeth Wilson had three goals and an assist against Millbrook, while Grace New added a goal and three assists. Against Broughton, New led with four goals and an assist, and Grace Nelson chipped in three goals. Gibbons finishes the regular season this week. Previous: 8

8. Eastern (Ky.), 15-1

The Eagles picked up five wins during a busy week. They swept a doubleheader on the last day of the Brave Heat tournament at Sacred Heart (Ky.), beating Cor Jesu (Mo.) 11-3 and Sacred Heart Academy (Ky.) 3-1. Eastern then picked up a midweek win over Collins (Ky.), 21-2, before traveling to the Hanning-Galipault Tournament in Ohio, where they opened with a 10-9 win over Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio) 10-9. On Saturday, they suffered their only loss, 11-4 to Ohio’s defending Division I state champion Upper Arlington and finished with a 10-6 win over Sycamore (Ohio). Previous: 10  

9. Cambridge (Ga.), 14-3

The Bears rejoin the top 10 after beating previously-ranked Blessed Trinity (Ga.) 10-7 in their second win of the week. They also beat Mill Creek (Ga.) 12-9. The Bears finish the regular season with a home game against No. 4 Milton on Tuesday. Previous: NR

10. The Woodlands (Texas), 11-0

The Highlanders join the rankings after beating previously-undefeated Kinkaid (Texas) 14-13 in their regular-season finale. The Texas city tournaments begin this week. The Highlanders have a first-round bye. Previous: NR  

— Aimee Ford Foster

Midwest Top 10

1. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 9-0

The Golden Bears survived a challenging day with a pair of wins Saturday, topping Indian Hill (Ohio) 14-5 and defeating previously unbeaten Eastern (Ky.) 11-4. Brenna Smith led Upper Arlington with three goals against Eastern, and Lauren Farber scored four times against Indian Hill. The Bears were scheduled to play Hilliard Davidson (Ohio) on Monday. Previous: 1

2. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 8-3

After defeating Naperville North (Ill.) 17-5 on Thursday, the Ramblers managed to squeak by Michigan power Rockford 11-9 on Saturday. Riley Dolan scored five goals against Naperville North and had two goals and an assist versus Rockford. Loyola had four players score at least twice against Rockford. The Ramblers have a big week ahead with contests against New Trier (Ill.) and Cathedral (Ind.). Previous: 2

3. New Trier (Ill.), 9-2

The Trevians defeated previous No. 3-ranked Rockford (Mich.) by a convincing 13-6 margin on Saturday. Lucy Murray scored five goals and added two assists, while teammates Claudia Shevitz and Sophie King each had three goals and two assists. New Trier hosts rival Loyola Academy (Ill.) on Wednesday. Previous: 4

4. Rockford (Mich.), 2-2

The Rams lost a physical 11-9 match against Loyola Academy on Saturday, but later that day, they fell flat in a 13-6 loss to New Trier. Rockford looked to bounce back against East Grand Rapids (Mich.) on Monday, then takes on Caledonia (Mich.) on Wednesday. Previous: 3

5. Eden Prairie (Minn.), 3-0

Following a pair of exhibition losses in Florida in March, the Eagles finally began their season last week with resounding victories against Benilde St. Margaret's (Minn.), 20-1, Watzata (Minn.), 21-3, and Hopkins (Minn.), 17-2. Junior Brooke Lewis scored 19 goals and added six helpers in three games last week. Previous: 5

6. Hartland (Mich.), 5-0

The Eagles remained unbeaten after wins last week over Grand Blanc (Mich.), 20-7, and Flint Powers Catholic (Mich.), 12-6. They were scheduled to play Canton (Mich.) on Monday. Previous: 6

7. Cathedral (Ind.), 7-2

After defeating Heritage Christian (Ind.) 18-2, the Irish handed Zionsville its first loss of the season, winning 12-8 on Thursday. Katherine Burnside scored four times in the win over Zionsville, following a 10-point performance versus Heritage Christian. Previous: 7

8. Carmel (Ind.), 11-1

The Greyhounds have won six in a row after defeating previously unbeaten Bishop Chatard (Ind.), 7-2, and Penn (Ind.), 7-2, last week. Kelly Csenar led all goal scorers versus Bishop Chatard with four goals, and Ally Hull had two goals and an assist against Penn. Previous: 8

9. New Albany (Ohio), 11-0

The Eagles are off to their first 11-0 start in a decade after defeating Olentangy (Ohio) on April 17 by a 17-7 margin and then adding a win at Columbus Academy (Ohio) on Monday. Future Ohio State Buckeye Emily Rezabek continued her scoring onslaught with six goals against Olentangy. Previous: 9

10. Maine South (Ill.), 8-2

The Hawks had their scheduled game April 18 against Lyons (Ill.) postponed, giving Maine South more than a week off before they returned to the field for a win against Highland Park (Ill.) on Monday. Maine South travels to York (Ill.) on Friday. Previous: 10

— Justin Boggs

West Top 10

1. Novato (Calif.), 14-1

The Hornets remained unbeaten in California after outscoring San Martin and Justin-Siena 41-5 last week. They have allowed 29 goals in 10 games against in-state opponents. Novato will finish the regular season with four straight road games this week. Previous: 1 

2. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 10-0

The Mustangs beat Rocky Mountain (Colo.) 19-1 on Friday after collecting a win over Arapahoe (Colo.) to start the week. Lauren Russell had five goals, Sloane Murphy added three goals and three assists and Katharine Merrifield chipped in three goals and two assists. Previous: 2  

3. Lake Oswego (Ore.), 12-0

The Lakers received a scare from Wilsonville (Ore.) but held on for a 13-11 win April 18 as Rylee Sutherland (three goals, one assist) and Katy Gilbert (two goals and one assist) led the scoring. Lake Oswego had an easier time with Clackamas (Ore.), collecting a 16-0 shutout. Up next is rival West Linn (Ore.) on Tuesday. Previous: 3

4. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 11-0

Isabel Anema, Amelia McCarthy and Katie Collins all scored four goals to power the Bruins to a 15-6 win over Arapahoe (Colo.) in their only action last week. McCarthy also had an assist, and Hali Sibilia joined her with five points on three goals and two assists. Previous: 5 

5. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 14-2

A busy week with three road games in four days brought the Mavericks their second loss of the season. Scripps Ranch (Calif.) stunned them, 12-11, on Thursday after LCC collected easy wins over Sage Creek (Calif.) and Carlsbad (Calif.). The Mavericks got one last shot off against Scripps Ranch but Falcons freshman goalie Ally Richardson Pepper made the save as time expired. Previous: 4

6. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 14-2

The Falcons outscored their three opponents 43-8 last week, most notably handing San Dieguito Academy (Calif.) its second loss, 15-3. Now they get a rematch with La Costa Canyon on Tuesday for a chance to avenge a 10-5 loss on March 7. That was their only in-state loss. Previous: 6

7. St. Margaret’s (Calif.), 12-1

The Tartans have won five in a row since their loss to Novato, including three lopsided scores last week. Campbell Case racked up seven goals and four assists in an 18-7 win over Beckman (Calif.), Cailin Young had six goals and two assists to lead St. Margaret’s to a 17-2 win over Esperanza (Calif.), and Maddie Barkate, Jordan Miles and Young all had four goals in a 17-4 win over San Juan Hills (Calif.). Previous: 7

8. Oak Ridge (Calif.), 14-1

The Trojans have won 14 games in a row, including three more victories last week. The closest one, and the only one against an opponent with a winning record, was a 13-6 decision over Davis (Calif.) on April 18. Previous: 8

9. Bainbridge Island (Wash.), 8-0

The Spartans handed Mercer Island (Wash.) its first loss, 14-7, on April 18, then added a 20-7 win over Lakeside School (Wash.). Kendall Havill led with five goals and an assist against Mercer, while Mackenzie Chapman added five goals and Maggie Sweeney had four goals and one assist. Previous: 9  

10. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 13-2

The Wolves bounced back from their loss to Oak Ridge with a pair of wins last week. They beat Bishop O’Dowd (Calif.) 18-3 and Foothill-Pleasanton (Calif.) 17-6. Maddie Souza had four goals against Foothill, and 11 different players scored goals against Bishop O’Dowd. Previous: 10

— Laurel Pfahler