Top Teams Hold Serve in Nike/USA Lacrosse HS Boys' Regional Top 10 Rankings

Every Tuesday during the high school lacrosse season, USA Lacrosse updates Regional Top 10 and National Top 25 rankings to reflect the results of the previous week. Below are the Nike/USA Lacrosse High School Boys’ Regional Top 10 updates through games played April 2.

Niskayuna had the biggest win in the Northeast Region. The top five remains led by unbeaten Brunswick (Conn.) and St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), and Brunswick faces a big test this week from Darien (Conn.). Darien also plays No. 4 Manhasset (N.Y.).

The first five in the Mid-Atlantic Region remain the same, with the top three teams — McDonogh (Md.), St. Mary’s (Md.) and Academy of the New Church (Pa.) — still unbeaten. It is the next five that show movement. Haverford (Pa.), despite a loss to a Lawrenceville (N.J.) team that is not ranked due to having post-graduate players, actually moves up. That’s because Malvern Prep (Pa.) lost twice. Losing to national No. 1 Brunswick (Conn.) did no damage, but falling to Radnor, which already lost to 4-4 Episcopal Academy (Pa.), did hurt.

The top four teams in the South Region remain in place with each streaking into April. Blessed Trinity (Ga.) and Bolles (Fla.) are both red-hot. St. Edward’s (Fla.), The Woodlands (Texas) and Roswell (Ga.) are all new to the Top 10 this week. Most Florida teams are closing in on the end of their regular seasons, too.

Culver Academy (Ind.) and Brother Rice (Mich.) are familiar names atop the Midwest Region, but a loss by Forest Hills Central (Mich.) to previously unranked Detroit Country Day (Mich.) shook up the rankings. St. Xavier (Ohio) continues to rise. St. Viator (Ill.) used a strong start to propel itself into the rankings for the first time.

In the West Region, unbeatens St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) and Legend (Colo.) are setting the pace. Big weeks by Mater Dei (Calif.) and Cherry Creek (Colo.) helped them keep pace with their respective state leaders. Cherry Creek took a key head-to-head meeting with Valor Christian (Colo.). This week matches up Legend and Mountain Vista in a Colorado showdown.

Nike/USA 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. Brunswick (Conn.), 3-0

After a 10-7 win at Malvern Prep (Pa.) during the week, the Bruins returned to Cosby Field and crushed Deerfield Academy (Mass.), 21-10, Saturday afternoon. Andrew Greenspan won 34 of 39 faceoffs, Tomas Delgado had four goals and three assists, Payton Anderson had three goals and two assists, Jackson Wolfram had three goals and an assist and Leo Hoffman had two goals and three assists for the Bruins, who head to Darien (Conn.) in their annual highly-anticipated showdown April 6. Previous: 1

2. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 4-0

The Friars finally played a home game, and they feasted at Cy Donnelly Field, defeating Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.), 16-4. Owen Duffy had another huge day on attack with five goals and four assists, Jack Speidell had three goals and Joey Rice made eight saves to pace St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), who are back on the road to take on Malvern Prep (Pa.) and Delbarton (N.J.) this week. Previous: 2

3. Chaminade (N.Y.), 3-1

Following a mid-week win over Massapequa (N.Y.), the Flyers went to Salesianum (Del.) to defeat the 12-time Delaware state champions, 11-9, on Saturday. Gavin Creo had three goals and two assists, Brendan Reilly and Ryan Landolphi had three goals apiece, super sophomore Connor Kuttin chipped in three assists and PJ Verdi made 14 saves in the win. Next up for Chaminade (N.Y.) is a trip to perennial powerhouse Yorktown (N.Y.) on April 8. Previous: 3

4. Manhasset (N.Y.), 2-0

The Indians opened the 2023 season with a 5-1 win over South Side (N.Y.) and then got on the bus to defeat John Jay (N.Y.), 11-5, Friday night. Jack Peterson had three goals and two assists, Matt Cargiulo had three goals and an assist and Cal Girard had two goals and went 19-for-21 from the faceoff X for Manhasset, which heads to Carey (N.Y.) before a huge showdown against Darien (Conn.) April 8. Previous: 4

5. Darien (Conn.), 1-0

There was no easing into the 2023 season for the Blue Wave, who battled Fairfield Prep (Conn.) in an opener Saturday night that was a rematch of last year’s CIAC Class L semifinals. Carter Hagen played a starring role in a 9-8 road win with 18 saves, Brady Pokorny and Morgan Ruppenstein each had two goals and an assist and Dylan DeRiso added a pair of goals. Darien continues a brutal stretch to start the season, hosting No. 1 Brunswick School April 6 before heading to Manhasset on April 8 afternoon. Previous: 5

6. Northport (N.Y.), 3-0

After a two-goal win over Bay Shore (N.Y.), Northport (N.Y.) knocked off Sachem North (N.Y.), 15-7, on the road Friday to improve to 3-0 on the young season. Jack Deliberti had himself a day with six goals and four assists, Patrick D’Amaro had two goals and two assists and Drew Miller and Macklin O’Brien both had two goals and an assist for the Tigers, who stay on the road to take on Half Hollow Hills (N.Y.) and Walt Whitman (N.Y.) in league play this week. Previous: 7

7. Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.), 2-0

A comfortable 12-5 road win against Harborfields (N.Y.) was followed by an 18-4 home-opening victory over West Islip (N.Y.) Saturday. Alec Gregorek had eight goals and two assists, Liam Kershis had six goals and one assist and Jaden Galfano made 10 saves for Shoreham-Wading River, which heads to Pleasantville (N.Y.) on April 8 after hosting Kings Park (N.Y.) in mid-week. Previous: 8

8. Mount Sinai (N.Y.), 3-0

Jake Spallina and Christian Colantonio had three goals apiece, Lucas LaForge had two goals and one assist, Nick Carretta had a pair of goals, Cole Marsala added five assists and Brayden Wilcken made 10 saves in a 10-5 win over Smithtown West (N.Y.) Saturday. Mt. Sinai (N.Y.), which beat Miller Place (N.Y.), 15-5, meets Eastport-South Manor (N.Y.) and West Islip (N.Y.) this week. Previous: 9

9. Niskayuna (N.Y.), 2-0

In a meeting of upstate New York powerhouses, host Niskayuna (N.Y.) defeated Baldwinsville (N.Y.) 14-9 on Saturday. Greyson Vorgang had four goals and one assist, Davey Carroll and Lucas Klokiw had three goals and one assist each, Tanner Williams had two goals and four assists and Cooper Harvey made 11 saves as the Silver Warriors improved to 2-0 ahead of another battle against Shenendehowa (N.Y.) this week. Previous: NR

10. Garden City (N.Y.), 2-1

The Trojans rebounded from a season-opening defeat to Mt. Sinai (N.Y.) to beat Syosset (N.Y.), 11-8, before a thrilling 8-7 quadruple overtime victory at Ward Melville (N.Y.) Saturday. Stevie Finnell scored four goals, including the fourth-overtime winner, Andrew Ottomonelli scored a pair of goals and Denis Fargione made 23 saves for Garden City (N.Y.), which hosts Radnor (Pa.) before taking on Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) on April 8. Previous: 10

— Dylan Butler

MID-ATLANTIC TOP 10

1. McDonogh (Md.), 7-0

The Eagles remained perfect with a strong 12-5 win over Archbishop Spalding (Md.) on March 31. Brendan Miller posted eight points on four goals and four assists, and Luke Miller scored four times in their MIAA A Conference opener. McDonogh burst out to a 7-2 halftime lead to set the tone. A major matchup comes April 4 when they host Boys’ Latin (Md.). Previous: 1

2. St. Mary’s (Md.), 7-0

The Saints also jumped to a 7-2 halftime lead and looked strong to the end in a 13-3 win over Calvert Hall (Md.) in their MIAA A opener. Gavin Burlace had a hat trick and added a pair of assists, Jake Adams had three points on a pair of goals and an assist. Erik Chick and Bobby Keane each had a pair of goals, while Shea Kennedy stopped seven shots to cap the dominant performance. The Saints will play at Loyola-Blakefield (Md.) on April 4 and host Victor (N.Y.) on April 5. Previous: 2

3. Academy of the New Church (Pa.), 6-0

The Lions took a 15-7 win over Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.) on March 30 to remain among the unbeatens. ANC took an 8-3 halftime lead. Hunter Aquino scored four goals and had four assists and Lucas Flynn had five goals and an assist. Brady Carver stopped eight shots. They face Everest (Ont.) on April 3 and Radnor (Pa.) on April 6. Previous: 3

4. St. John’s College High (D.C.), 6-2

The Cadets handled Paul VI (Va.) 8-4 behind 17 saves from Caleb Fyock, and dominated Episcopal Academy (Pa.) for an 18-5 win with Charlie Bell scoring five times and assisting on another goal. Jackie Weller won 17 of 22 faceoffs and had 14 ground balls against Episcopal. They have outscored opponents, 94-47, this season. They take on Heights (Md.) on April 4. Previous: 4

5. Boys’ Latin (Md.), 5-2

Heading into a key game at McDonogh, the Lakers took care of John Carroll (Md.), 14-4. They have outscored their last two opponents, 28-6. Previous: 5

6. Haverford (Pa.), 3-2

The Fords lost to Lawrenceville (N.J.) 11-7 on April 1. Ryan DiRocco and Wells Flinn each had a pair of goals, and Aydan DiRocco scored once and had three assists. Brody Murphy made 20 saves and Ben McCarthy came up with six ground balls. Haverford hosts Hill (Pa.) on April 5. Previous: 7

7. Georgetown Prep (Md.), 6-2

The Hoyas went 2-0 on their North Carolina swing. Prep defeated Cannon (N.C.) 11-6 and then overwhelmed Charlotte Country Day (N.C.) 17-4. The Hoyas host St. Xavier (Ky.) on April 3 and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.) on April 6. Previous: 8

8. Malvern Prep (Pa.), 3-3

Chris Rabena made nine saves and Mike Ortlieb and AJ Nikolic had two goals apiece in a 10-7 loss to Brunswick (Conn.). Ennis Udo also has two points on a goal and assist. Malvern lost, 15-7, to Radnor (Pa.) despite three assists from Nikolic and two goals apiece from Dylan O’Connor and Hagen McTear. Nick Wehmeyer went 9-for-15 on faceoffs. The Friars’ schedule gets no easier with another tough Northeast Region team, St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), visiting on April 5. Previous: 6

9. Loyola-Blakefield (Md.), 4-3

The Dons jumped all over Mount St. Joseph (Md.) early with 11 goals in the first half and rolled to a 14-8 win. Loyola will host St. Mary’s (Md.) on April 4. Previous: 10

10. Paul VI (Va.), 6-3

The Panthers split the week. They lost to St. John’s (D.C.) before beating up on Bishop O’Connell (Va.) 20-1. Paul VI looks to put together back-to-back wins when they play at DeMatha (Va.) on April 4. Previous: NR

— Justin Feil

SOUTH TOP 10

1. Lake Mary (Fla.), 15-0

The Rams started last week with a 11-6 win over Lake Highland Prep (Fla.). The week continued with a 25-1 win over Winter Springs (Fla.) and a 9-7 victory over St. John Paul II Academy (Fla.). Lake Mary can clinch a perfect regular season this week. Previous: 1

2. St. Andrew’s (Fla.), 12-2

The Scots have played dominating lacrosse since losing to Boys’ Latin (Md.) on March 14. Last week, St. Andrew’s defeated American Heritage (Fla.) 19-0 followed by beating Gulliver Prep (Fla.) 15-1. Freshman Nick Testa combined for 16 assists last week, including nine against Gulliver Prep. Senior Jack Schulte had hat tricks in both contests, combining for eight goals. Previous: 2

3. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 11-1

Brady Dolan’s four-goal, two-assist performance helped the Crusaders to a 10-4 win over Charlotte Catholic (N.C.). Earlier in the week, he scored twice and added four helpers in a 16-3 win over Athens Drive (N.C.). Cardinal Gibbons also picked up a 19-5 victory over Broughton (N.C.). Defender Ian Songer earned praise from his coach for shutting down opponents’ top offensive players. Previous: 3

4. St. Mark’s (Texas), 11-1

The Lions have responded to an early-season loss to Westlake (Texas) by winning 10 in a row, highlighted last week by a 10-7 victory over St. Albans (D.C.). St. Mark’s also picked up a 19-6 victory over Episcopal Houston (Texas) and a 9-8 win over St. John’s School (Texas). Previous: 4

5. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 14-0

The Titans continued their perfect season by defeating Westminster (N.C.) 18-10. Deldrick Franklin notched a hat trick in the victory. Blessed Trinity gets over two weeks off before facing Fellowship Christian (Ga.) on April 14. Previous: 6

6. Bolles (Fla.), 16-1

The Bulldogs won a trio of contests last weeks, which started off with a 21-10 win over Holy Trinity (Fla.). Bolles followed up with a 13-4 win over Episcopal School of Jacksonville (Fla.) and a 13-12 win over Winter Park (Fla.). Daylin John scored seven times against Holy Trinity and three times over Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Previous: 7

7. Benjamin (Fla.), 12-3

The Buccaneers fell to nationally ranked Bullis (Md.) 10-9. Jayden Vega scored four times, including several late goals in the fourth quarter, giving Benjamin a shot at the upset. The Buccaneers had a shot go just wide of the cage with three seconds left that could have forced overtime. Benjamin also picked up a 17-0 win over Jupiter Christian (Fla.). Previous: 10

8. St. Edward’s (Fla.), 10-3

The Pirates pulled out two one-goal victories last week over quality opposition. St. Edward’s topped St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) 8-7 with Ricky Savage, Reed Sternberg and Ford Norris all turning in two-goal performances. St. Edward’s picked up another 8-7 win, this time against IMG Academy (Fla.), thanks to Keegan Nyman winning 72 percent of draws and picking up eight ground balls. Previous: NR

9. The Woodlands (Texas), 11-2

The Highlanders enter the regional top 10 after picking up a trio of wins last week. The week started with an 18-4 win over St. John’s (Texas) followed by a 15-8 win over Jesuit Portland (Ore.). The week closed with a 15-7 win over Southlake (Texas), where the Woodlands scored nine of the match’s final 10 goals. Previous: NR

10. Roswell (Ga.), 13-2

The Hornets are back in the top 10 after picking up wins last week over Milton (Ga.) and Chattahoochee (Ga.). Roswell is on a two-week break until its April 13 contest against Johns Creek (Ga.). Previous: NR

— Justin Boggs

MIDWEST TOP 10

1. Culver Academy (Ind.), 8-1

The Eagles got some well-deserved rest after a massive start to the season that included wins over Boys’ Latin (Md.), Kiski Prep (Pa.) and Gonzaga (D.C.). Watch for their April 8 game against Milford (Ohio), which is off to a 3-1 start with an impressive win over St. Edward (Ohio) and a competitive showing in its lone loss of the season against Kiski. Previous: 1

2. Brother Rice (Mich.) 2-0

The Warriors picked up another lopsided win this week, topping Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (Mich.), 25-3. The next couple of weeks bring significant tests, from a rematch of the 2022 state title game against Hartland on April 5 to a big Buckeye State trip the following week that includes games against Hudson (Ohio), St. Xavier (Ohio) and St. Xavier (Ky.). Previous: 2

3. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 2-0

The Ramblers, who have allowed five goals over their first two games, return from break with a tough Chicagoland battle against Lake Forest, which is coming off a 21-win season. Then, Loyola Academy is off on a three-game swing through the Empire State. Previous: 4

4. St. Xavier (Ohio) 6-0

From unranked in the preseason, the Bombers keep climbing, thanks to a 14-10 win over Upper Arlington (Ohio), last year’s state champ. The Bombers have now scored at least 14 goals in every contest this season, and against the Golden Bears, 12 of their 14 came from freshmen and sophomores. Khalif Hocker was especially lethal, with five goals against Upper Arlington and four goals and five assists in a 16-4 win over Lakota East (Ohio). Previous: 8

5. Dublin Jerome (Ohio), 4-0

Coming off back-to-back state championship game appearances, the Celtics are once again looking like a team that can make a deep run, returning from Florida to record a pair of authoritative victories over in-state foes Dublin Coffman (16-8) and St. Ignatius (16-9). Previous: 7

6. Detroit Country Day (Mich.), 5-0

The Yellowjackets make their first appearance in the 2023 rankings after an overtime win over Forest Hills Central (Mich.) in a rematch of last year’s state championship game. The game-winner came from freshman Keaton Yearego, but DCD also got key goals from Ryan Ciacci when it trailed by three, a Caden Daley hat trick and great work on the opposite end by defensive trio Shafeek Halabi, Trevor Corless, and Jack Szalanski, and keeper Kellen Curby. Previous: NR

7. St. Viator (Ill.), 6-0

Coming off an 18-win campaign in 2022, the Lions are off to another strong start. St. Viator has outscored its six opponents thus far by a combined margin of 106-14, including an impressive 14-3 victory over New Trier, long one of the Land of Lincoln’s top teams. Previous: NR

8. Forest Hills Central (Mich.), 3-1

The Rangers will not repeat last season’s undefeated mark after coming up just short in a rematch of last year’s state championship game against Detroit Country Day. Still, FHC, which got five goals from Jonah McConnell in the loss to DCD, remains a team to watch, with wins over Hoosier State powers Carmel and Hamilton Southeastern. Previous: 3

9. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 3-1

Coming off a dominant pair of victories over Thomas Worthington (Ohio) and Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio), the Golden Bears fell to red-hot St. Xavier (Ohio). That marked Upper Arlington’s first loss since April 24, 2022, and its first Buckeye State loss since the 2021 state championship game. Down 4-3 after a quarter in their next game against Centerville, the Golden Bears ended Sunday's contest on a 13-1 run. Previous: 5

10. Hartland (Mich.), 2-0

The Eagles have immediate tests looming out of the break, including an April 5 rematch of the past two Division I state championship games against Brother Rice and an April 15 battle with Detroit Country Day, which recently reeled in a big win over 2022 Division II state champion Forest Hills Central. Previous: 9

— Jonah Rosenblum

WEST TOP 10

1. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 11-0

The Wildcats survived a busy week without a blip, starting with a 12-9 win in a top 10 matchup against Jesuit Portland (Ore.) as Jack Porter registered five goals and one assist and George Vlahos collected 14 saves in goal. Max Ripple (two goals, one assist) and Stu Gates (one goal, two assists) each contributed three points. St. Ignatius also added an 8-0 win over Menlo (Calif.) and topped Redwood (Calif.) 11-7 in a Marin Classic rivalry game in which Gates led with four goals and two assists. The Wildcats finished the week with a 20-2 blowout win over St. Francis-La Canada (Calif.). Previous: 1

2. Legend (Colo.), 5-0

Ryan Menard amassed nine goals and two assists and Magnus Landry added six goals and three assists to power the Titans to a 25-3 win over ThunderRidge (Colo.) on March 28. Five other players contributed multiple goals, and Alexander Martinez won 13 of 16 faceoffs. Legend already has notable wins over two ranked California foes but a challenge against Mountain Vista on April 4 will be a good indication of where the team stacks up in Colorado. Previous: 2

3. Mater Dei (Calif.), 12-1

The Monarchs went 4-0 last week with notable wins over Kent Denver (Colo.), Arapahoe (Colo.) and Foothill (Calif.). In a 12-9 victory against Arapahoe, Mater Dei got four goals and two assists from Thomas White, and Lucas de la Paz won 7 of the 9 faceoffs he took. White also scored five goals in a 14-10 win over Kent. The Monarchs topped Foothill 10-8 over the weekend. Previous: 4

4. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 6-0

The Bruins passed another big test, beating Valor Christian (Colo.), 9-7, on March 29. They were trailing 5-3 after the first quarter and held the Eagles to single goals in each of the third and fourth periods while mounting a comeback. Brody Fisher scored a hat trick, Ollie Nolting had two goals and one assist, Gus Blue contributed three assists and Zander Diecidue had a goal and two assists. Alex Fredrich won 13 of 15 faceoffs, and Will Stewart made nine saves. Cherry Creek also added a 16-11 win over Poudre District. Previous: 5

5. Valor Christian (Colo.), 5-1

The Eagles’ loss to Cherry Creek was their first defeat of the season. Buck Cunningham made 11 saves, and Rush LaSelle had three goals and one assist, but Valor Christian’s attack fell flat in the second half. It was the second straight game the Eagles were held under double digits in scoring. Up next is a game at Denver East (Colo.) on April 4. Previous: 3

6. Mountain Vista (Colo.), 6-0

The Golden Eagles edged Scarsdale (N.Y.), 7-6, on April 1 and also had a 14-6 win over Lakewood (Colo.) last week. They haven’t allowed more than eight goals in any game this season, and their unbeaten start will be put to the test against Legend on April 4. Previous: 6

7. St. Margaret’s Episcopal (Calif.), 10-1

The Tartans cruised to a pair of dominant wins last week, beating Westlake (Calif.) 18-4 and Santa Fe Christian (Calif.) 18-7. Austin Hicks had six goals in three quarters against Santa Fe. St. Margaret’s is unbeaten against California competition, with its lone loss coming against Legend. This week, they face a top 10 matchup against Loyola Los Angeles. Previous: 7

8. Loyola Los Angeles (Calif.), 10-2

The Cubs routed St. Francis-La Canada, 23-7, on March 28, then added a notable 10-5 win over La Costa Canyon (Calif.) the next day. Nine different players scored the 10 goals against LCC, a top team in San Diego. Heading into an April 4 tilt against St. Margaret’s, Loyola has won nine straight since a defeat against St. Ignatius Prep on March 4. Previous: 9

9. Mercer Island (Wash.), 7-0

The Islanders joined the rankings after a pair of out-of-state wins last week. They beat Bellarmine Prep (Calif.) 19-6 and more notably topped Nevada powerhouse Palo Verde, 8-6. Mercer Island resumes in-state competition this week before a trio of games in New York coming up in mid-April. Previous: NR

10. Bishops School (Calif.), 9-1

The Knights added wins at Marin Catholic (Calif.) and Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) last week to improve to 9-0 against in-state competition. Their lone loss was against Colorado Academy (Colo.) on March 22. Bishop’s is off this week but returns to action April 10 against La Jolla Country Day School (Calif.). Previous: 10

— Laurel Pfahler