New Trier (Ill.) Impresses on East Coast Trip, Still No. 1 in Midwest Girls' Top 10

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.

In the Northeast Region, Darien (Conn.) was dominant in its first game, and Ward Melville (N.Y.) won a hard-fought battle over Garden City (N.Y.). But it was Wantagh (N.Y.) that made the biggest statement with a win over St. Anthony’s (N.Y.). A thorough win by Victor (N.Y.) earns them the final spot in the Top 10.

St. Paul’s (Md.) remains atop the Mid-Atlantic Region heading into a week in which it’ll play two Top 10 teams, including now-No. 2 McDonogh (Md.). The Eagles played their best game of the season to hand Archbishop Spalding (Md.) their first loss of the year. Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) also lost for the first time in more than a year, and the narrow win by Agnes Irwin (Pa.) pushes the Owls up from unranked to No. 4. Maryvale (Md.), which has suffered a pair of one-goal defeats to strong teams, is No. 5.

The South Region has an established first four, each from a different state. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) has won outside its region. Milton (Ga.) had difficulty doing the same in a Mid-Atlantic swing. Bishop England has worked its way into the Top 10 after a 13-0 start. Bartram Trail (Fla.) holds down the final spot.

Midwest Region front runner New Trier (Ill.) has impressed nationally with its competitiveness, as has No. 2 Loyola Academy (Ill.). While much of the region was off last week, some were battling Mid-Atlantic squads in the Spring Fling at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.). 

The West Region has some familiar names back in the Top 10. Torrey Pines (Calif.) has overcome a slow start to prove itself. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) earned one nice win and has a schedule that gives it an opportunity to climb further. Colorado Academy (Colo.) and St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) are still unbeaten, as are No. 4 San Ramon Valley (Calif.) and Coronado (Calif.). 

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. Darien (Conn.), 1-0

Darien (Conn.) looked the part of the top-ranked team in the country with an 18-5 win over host Manhasset (N.Y.) Saturday afternoon. Chloe Humphrey led the way with six goals and three assists as the Blue Wave scored the game’s first eight goals and had a commanding 11-3 halftime lead. The challenges continue for the Blue Wave this week with Sacred Heart (Conn.) and Summit (N.J.) on the docket. Previous: 1

2. New Canaan (Conn.), 0-0

The defending FCIAC and CIAC Class L champions open their season at Fairfield Ludlowe (Conn.) Tuesday. The Rams return their leading scorer from last year in Stella Nolan, Ceci Patterson looks to fill the shoes of Claire Mahoney in the cage and Devon Russell and Lexi Tully should anchor the midfield. Previous: 2

3. Baldwinsville (N.Y.), 1-0

The defending New York State Class A champions defeated Bethlehem (N.Y.), 16-4, to kick off their season Saturday. Brianna Peters had four goals, two assists and five draw controls, Carlie DeSimone had three goals and two assists, Sophia Muscolino and Mia Pozzi scored three goals apiece and Sophia Ianno had seven draw controls, five ground balls and four forced turnovers as the Bees raced out to a 10-0 halftime lead and cruised from there. Next up for Baldwinsville (N.Y.) is a trip to Pittsford Sutherland (N.Y.). Previous: 4

4. Ward Melville (N.Y.), 3-0

The Patriots picked up a signature 8-7 road win against Garden City (N.Y.) to open their anticipated 2023 season and, following a 13-6 victory at Longwood (N.Y.), the Patriots defeated Sachem East (N.Y.) 16-4 to end a perfect first week of their season. Amelia Pirozzi had four goals, Kate Spinks netted a hat trick, Emilia Retzlaff had two goals and an assist and Aliya Leonard, Ava Simonton and MaryJane Timpanaroo had two goals apiece. Previous: 6

5. Northport (N.Y.), 2-0

Kennedy Radziul had six goals and one assist, Kate Atkinson had five goals and an assist, Emma McLam struck for three goals, Grace McCarthy had one goal and three assists and Julia Huxtable added one goal and two assists for Northport (N.Y.) in an 18-3 win over Sachem North (N.Y.). That win comes on the heels of a season-opening 15-6 triumph over Connetquot (N.Y.). Huntington (N.Y.) and Long Beach (N.Y.) are coming up this week. Previous: 7

6. Wantagh (N.Y.), 4-0

After lopsided wins over Holy Trinity (N.Y.) and Carle Place (N.Y.), the Warriors picked up a statement win Saturday on the road, defeating St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 7-6. Madison Alaimo had four goals and two assists, including the winner — her third goal in the second half — and Riley Forthofer, Juliana Cerasi and Olivia Nicholson added goals for Wantagh, which lost to the Friars, 19-11, a year ago. Previous: 8

7. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 1-1

The Friars opened the 2023 season with a 14-2 victory over Kellenberg (N.Y.), but suffered defeat in Game No. 2, a 7-6 loss to Wantagh (N.Y.) at Cy Donnelly Field Saturday. Bridget Darcy, Megan Kelly and Tess Calabria scored two goals apiece, with Kelly capping a 3-0 run on a free position goal to tie the score at 6. But Madison Alaimo rounded the cage to score the decisive goal for the visitors later in the second half. St. Anthony’s looks to bounce back when they host St. Dominic (N.Y.) and perennial powerhouse Suffern (N.Y.) this week. Previous: 3

8. Manhasset (N.Y.), 0-1

It was a rough start to the 2023 season for the defending New York State Class C champions, who suffered an 18-5 defeat to Darien (Conn.) Saturday at home. Katelyn Greeley had two goals and Cassidy Harley had a pair of assists for Manhasset (N.Y.), which was without standout injured defender Alexandra Schneider. Solace may come from the fact they won’t be the last team to be on the wrong side of a lopsided result against the Blue Wave this season. Previous: 5

9. Wilton (Conn.), 1-0

Addie Pattillo had four goals, Molly Snow had two goals and four assists, Lucy Corry and Bel DiNanno had two goals apiece and Emerson Pattillo had a goal and two assists to pace Wilton (Conn.) to a season-opening 17-2 win over host Shenendahowa (N.Y.) Saturday. More non-league showdowns are coming up this week with the Warriors hosting Canandaigua Academy (N.Y.) and Bronxville (N.Y.). Previous: 10

10. Victor (N.Y.), 1-0

Devin Livingston had four goals and seven assists, Morgan Livingston had four goals, Libby Boland and Allie Pisano had two goals apiece and Brin Gotham and Lexi Jones both had a goal and an assist in a season-opening 20-3 win over Webster Schroeder (N.Y.) Friday night. Victor (N.Y.) takes on Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.) and Our Lady of Mercy (N.Y.) on back-to-back days this week. Previous: NR

— Dylan Butler

MID-ATLANTIC TOP 10

1. St. Paul’s (Md.), 8-0

The Gators were 11-5 winners over Bryn Mawr (Md.) to start their week. They got a good challenge from Maryvale (Md.) but held on for a 9-8 win. Natalie Shurtleff and Karina Herrera had two goals apiece and Shurtleff also added an assist. St. Paul’s jumped out to a 4-1 lead before Maryvale fought back. They game starts a tough stretch for the Gators with games against Archbishop Spalding (Md.) on April 4 and McDonogh (Md.) on April 6. Previous: 1

2. McDonogh (Md.), 7-1

Following a 9-5 win over St. Mary’s, the Eagles won a top-five showdown. Remi Schaller and Makena London had four goals apiece in a 13-7 win over Spalding (Md.). Sophia Trahan had a pair of goals and Kate Levy supplied two assists. Reagan O’Donovan had eight saves. Trahan had four goals and two assists in an 11-3 win over Severn. O’Donovan had 31 saves in the week’s wins while Amanda Lawson had six goals and two assists. Previous: 5

3. Glenelg Country (Md.), 6-0

Blair Byrne scored five times and Maggie Flanagan had a hat trick as the Dragons topped Gerstell (Md.) 14-5. Regan Byrne and Jess Doreen had a pair of goals apiece. Glenelg Country had a tougher time than expected with Mercy (Md.) in a 6-5 win. Flanagan had another hat trick while Regan Byrne scored twice. They play at John Carroll (Md.) on April 4 before traveling to Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) for a Top 10 matchup on April 6. Previous: 4

4. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 3-0

The Owls upended Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) 9-8 with Ella Springer’s only goal of the game being the game-winner. Mairyn Dwyer had four goals and two assists as well as five ground balls and four draw controls. Caroline Chisholm had a pair of assists and a goal. Hunter Fleitas scored twice. Maggie Mullen made eight saves. Agnes Irwin will host Lawrenceville (N.J.) on April 4 and Notre Dame (Pa.) on April 6. Previous: NR.

5. Maryvale (Md.), 6-2

The Lions got eight saves from Abby Francioli in a 9-8 loss to St. Paul’s. They have lost by one to both St. Paul’s and McDonogh this year. Ryan Kinkead paced the offense with a game-high five goals. They topped Garrison Forest (Md.) 10-6 earlier in the week with Sam Paradise scoring a hat trick plus an assist. Noel Cumberland had two goals and two assists, and Elizabeth Garcia had five draw controls. The Lions host Mercy on April 6. Previous: 6

6. Archbishop Spalding (Md.), 4-1

The Cavaliers used a 7-4 second-half run to pull away from Severn (Md.) for a 10-7 win. Colleen Berardino made 10 saves in a 13-7 loss to McDonough (Md.). Maddie Wrenn, Ava Grant, Lily Mullen, Amanda Gazelle, Gabby Green, Colleen Mullen and Maeve Cavanaugh all scored in the loss. Spalding looks to bounce back with games against St. Paul’s and Notre Dame. Previous: 3

7. Archbishop Carroll (Pa.), 2-1

Ava Bleckley scored four times and Chloe Bleckley had two goals in a 9-8 loss to Agnes Irwin (Pa.). Bridget Robinson stopped 10 shots in the tight game. Carroll had a 6-3 halftime lead. The Patriots bounced back with an 8-7 win over Notre Dame (Md.) behind four goals, including the game-winner, from Chloe Bleckley and two goals from Machaela Henry. Ava Bleckley had three draw controls. The Patriots take on Archbishop Wood (Pa.) on April 4 and then a good non-conference foe Garnet Valley (Pa.) on April 5. Previous: 2

8. St. Anne’s-Belfield (Va.), 8-1

The Saints had a busy 24 hours in which they picked up three wins. Martha Oakey scored six goals, Mia Maurer had six points on two goals and four assists, and Stuart King scored once and had an assist in a 15-7 win over St. Catherine’s (Va.). The next day, STAB won a pair of good games. They edged St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.) 8-7 with Lee Kestner scoring a hat trick and picking up two draw controls and Addi Foster also notching a hat trick. Kestner had five goals and an assist along with four draw controls, Foster found the net for three goals and had four assists and Oakey had three goals and two assists along with six draw controls in a 14-11 win over Good Counsel (Md.). Lellie King had a goal and assist in the win. Previous: 7

9. Owen J. Roberts (Pa.), 5-0

The Wildcats used strong defensive play from Cailin Harrington, Ashly White, Avery Wentzel, Rachel Sbei, and Colby Wasson, and got plenty of offense from Gabbi Koury, who had six goals and three assists and Alexa Vogelman, who had five goals and three assists in an 18-2 win over Spring-Ford in their only game of the week. They play Upper Perkiomen (Pa.), Methacton (Pa.) and Boyertown Area (Pa.) this week. Previous: 9

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

The Cubs squeaked by New Trier (Ill.) 12-11 in overtime. Madison Rassas had four goals and four draw controls while Quinn Murray and Faith O’Connor each had hat tricks. Alex Maloney delivered three assists. Rassas had three goals, two assists and six draw controls in a 17-13 win over Good Counsel. Murray also had six draw controls. Kenzie Rassas scored four times and had an assist, and O’Connor had two goals and two assists. Annie Madden added five draw controls. In an 11-8 loss to Greenwich Academy (Conn.), Madison Rassas scored four goals and Murray had a hat trick. They combined for seven draw controls. Previous: 8

— Justin Feil

SOUTH TOP 10

1. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 14-1

The Stallions continue playing dominating lacrosse. American Heritage-Delray picked up a 14-6 win over St. Augustine (Fla.) followed by a 15-7 win over IMG Academy (Fla.). The Stallions have just one more game to close out the regular season, but it will be a tough contest against one-loss Community School of Naples (Fla.). Previous: 1

2. Milton (Ga.), 12-2

The Eagles’ had its 12-game winning streak to start the year snapped by losing a pair of contests to nationally ranked squads. Milton lost games on the same day to St. Paul (Va.) and Stone Ridge (Md.). Milton picked up wins last week over Lambert (Ga.) and Connelly School (Md.). Previous: 2

3. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 10-1

The Crusaders began the week by pummeling Broughton (N.C.) 19-2. Cardinal Gibbons then traveled to Virginia for the weekend to pick up a 16-8 win over Collegiate and 23-11 victory over Episcopal. Previous: 3

4. Hockaday (Texas), 13-0

The Daisies have yet to let a team come within five goals of beating them. Last week was no exception. Hockaday picked up a 16-9 win over Frisco (Texas), a 17-7 victory over Hutchinson (Texas) and an 18-11 win against The Woodlands (Texas). Previous: 4

5. Steinbrenner (Fla.), 10-2

The Warriors remained undefeated against in-state competition by defeating Newsome (Fla.) 16-4. Steinbrenner has won 20 regular season games in a row against in-state competition. Previous: 6

6. Lake Highland Prep (Fla.), 14-2

The Highlanders picked up a trio of wins thanks to the help of an eighth grader. Sophie Van Marcke de Lummen has led Lake Highland in goal scoring thus far this season. Lake Highland Prep picked up wins over West Forsyth (Ga.), Benet Academy (Ill.) and Bishop Moore (Fla.). Previous: 7

7. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 13-2

The Titans entered spring break with a pair of convincing wins. Blessed Trinity started the week with a 16-4 win over Westminster (Ga.). The Titans finished the week with a 12-6 win over Creekview (Ga.), handing the Grizzlies their first loss of the year. Previous: 8

8. Anderson (Texas), 10-0

The Trojans kept their perfect season alive with a 15-6 win over Denver East (Colo.). Junior Harper Jones leads Anderson with 49 goals this year. Previous: 10

9. Bishop England (S.C.), 13-0

The Battling Bishops have continued their six-year winning streak by playing a more challenging schedule. In the last week, Bishop England defeated Medina (Ohio) 18-2 and Holly Springs (N.C.). Junior Henley Bredemann leads Bishop England with 48 goals. Previous: NR

10. Bartram Trail (Fla.), 10-3

After hitting the high of beating a power like St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), the Bears lost both contests last week. Bartram Trail lost to Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.) and Lake Mary (Fla.). Ryan Frechette continues to lead the squad in goal. Previous: 5

— Justin Boggs

MIDWEST TOP 10

1. New Trier (Ill.), 5-2

One can’t help but be impressed by how the Trevians fared against two top programs on the East Coast, falling by a goal apiece to Virginia's Paul VI (11-10) and Washington D.C.'s Georgetown Visitation (12-11 in overtime). In the latter contest, New Trier rallied from a three-goal deficit with under five minutes remaining, including the game-tying score with 11 seconds on the clock to force overtime. Previous: 1

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

The Ramblers battled their way through adversity, including a heartbreaking overtime loss to Greenwich Academy (Conn.), to finish their D.C. trip on a high note with back-to-back wins over St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes (Va.) and Elizabeth Seton (Md.). Junior Jocelyn Park (Johns Hopkins) delivered a hat trick against the Saints, while senior Eileen Dooley (Marquette) and sophomore Grace Dwyer delivered hat tricks against the Roadrunners. Michigan commit Emma Burke, a junior, led the Ramblers with 11 goals on the weekend. Previous: 2

3. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 3-0

Kampbell Stone (Ohio State) made it three straight hat tricks to start the season, including four goals in the Golden Bears’ latest win, a 15-9 triumph over Dublin Jerome (Ohio). Fellow seniors Brennan Campbell (2G, 2A) and Elizabeth Schumacher (2G, 3A) added their biggest performances of the season against the Celtics. Previous: 3

4. Kentucky Country Day (Ky.), 9-1

The Bearcats took on a ton of tough competition before the break, including one-goal wins over Volunteer State power Harpeth Hall and Jackson (Ohio). Coming soon, KCD will take on a different type of challenge with back-to-back-to-back games April 13-15 to kick off a stretch of 12 games in 16 days. Previous: 4

5. East Grand Rapids (Mich.), 1-0

Winners of three straight state titles, the Pioneers started the 2023 campaign with a dominant showing, topping in-state foe DeWitt, 16-5. That’s it for a while for EGR with its next scheduled games coming in mid-April, starting with Forest Hills Central (Mich.) on April 12. Previous: 5

6. University School of Milwaukee (Wisc.), 0-0

Coming off a remarkable one-loss season, in which that lone loss came against one of the region’s best in New Trier, the Wildcats open play in April, led by Abby Sisson (49G, 45A, 31GB) and Mia Darr (32G, 12A, 37GB). Watch for mid-April contests against a couple of challenging Wisconsin foes in WNS Co-Op and Kettle Moraine. Previous: 6

7. Hinsdale Central (Ill.), 3-0

The Red Devils, who scored at least 15 goals against each of their first three opponents, return from break with an in-state contest against Lockport April 8. Hinsdale Central’s following week is one to watch as it plays four games in five days, including road trips to last year’s Buckeye State Division I finalists Upper Arlington and New Albany. Previous: 7

8. Carmel (Ind.), 4-0

After avenging last year’s state title game loss with a win over Guerin Catholic, the Greyhounds refused to allow any letdown, controlling Wednesday’s battle with Zionsville (Ind.). Goalie Jamie Schlieper saved nine of 11 shots, the Carmel defense was dominating and Tori Tomalia (4G, A), Sophie Mock (3G) and Breckin Hare (2G, 2A) all had big games. Previous: 8

9. Mason (Ohio), 2-0

Coming off one of the most impressive victories of the young season, not just for Mason, but really across the region, against 2022 state champion New Albany, the Comets have a three-game week coming up, with the third and final a must-watch against Jackson (Ohio). While the Polar Bears are 2-5, they’ve taken on all sorts of strong out-of-state competition, including Kentucky and North Carolina powers. Previous: 9

T10. New Albany (Ohio), 1-1

After ending last season on an 11-game win streak, the Eagles bounced back from losing their 2023 opener with a nice win over an always tough Medina (Ohio) squad. Another Northeast Ohio opponent, Hudson, should be a great test April 8. Previous: T10

T10. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 4-1

The Patriots are building quite a resume, including an 11-3 win over a Mariemont (Ohio) team that won 20 games last year and a one-goal loss to IMG Academy, one of Florida’s top teams. This week offers two big chances for Liberty to prove itself as it takes on two traditional Buckeye State powerhouses in Upper Arlington (April 6) and Medina (April 8). Previous: T10

— Jonah Rosenblum

WEST TOP 10

1. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 5-0

The Mustangs were idle last week but return to competition April 6 against Cherry Creek. That will be one to watch, but the April 12 game against No. 2 St. Ignatius Prep is arguably the toughest game on the slate. Colorado Academy hasn’t allowed more than nine goals in any game. Previous: 1

2. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 8-0

The Wildcats went 2-0 last week with wins over St. Francis Mountain View (Calif.) and Redwood (Calif.). St. Ignatius beat Redwood 9-7 on March 31 in its closest game of the season. No other opponent has come within five goals of the Wildcats. Previous: 2

3. Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.), 9-2

After losing back-to-back games to the two opponents ranked above them, the Knights bounced back with a 14-3 victory at Edison (Calif.), a 16-6 win over St. Margaret’s (Calif.), which is 8-2, and an 18-6 win over Mater Dei (Calif.). Mia Marchetti and Kayla Agarie each had four goals and two assists against Mater Dei, while Marchetti won 17 draw controls on 20 attempts, and Agarie added 10 ground balls. Marchetti also led Foothill against St. Margaret’s, notching four goals and one assist. Previous: 3

4. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 9-0

The Wolves outscored Dougherty Valley (Calif.) and California-San Ramon (Calif.) by a combined 32-6 last week before a battle against Torrey Pines on April 1. They survived that test, edging the Falcons, 14-13, on the road to remain undefeated. Big games against St. Margaret’s (Calif.) and Foothill still loom this week. Previous: 7

5. Fairview (Colo.), 3-1         

Fairview was out of action this past week. The Knights have a loss to Colorado Academy but last collected a win over Valor Christian (Colo.), which topped former No. 4 Cherry Creek to push the Bruins down and making Fairview the top-ranked Colorado team behind the No. 1 Mustangs. Previous: 5

6. Coronado (Calif.), 6-0

The Islanders were idle last week but their win over Torrey Pines (Calif.) looks even better after the Falcons jumped back into the rankings following a win over former No. 6 Cathedral Catholic (Calif.). Coronado still has much to prove and those opportunities are coming this week with games against Sacred Heart Prep and Cathedral Catholic on tap. Previous: 8

6. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 6-5

The Falcons struggled early this season against a tough schedule, but they showed what they are capable of in beating Cathedral Catholic, 14-7, on March 29. There was no shame in a one-goal loss to San Ramon Valley. Two of Torrey Pines’ losses were against out-of-state teams, including Mid-Atlantic power St. Paul’s School for Girls and Texas defending state champion Hockaday. Previous: NR

7. Valor Christian (Colo.), 4-2

The Eagles rolled to a 15-6 win over Cherry Creek with Reagan Digby amassing four goals and four assists and Kaley Kakac adding four goals and winning 14 of 19 draw controls she attempted. Valor Christian’s lone in-state loss was to Fairview, but the win over the Bruins was a statement not to overlook the Eagles. Previous: 10

9. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 7-1

The Gators edged Cathedral Catholic, 12-11, on April 1 to join the rankings with a lone loss to St. Ignatius Prep. They also beat Menlo School (Calif.), 18-7, last week. Two big games against Coronado and San Ramon Valley are on the schedule this week, a chance to prove whether Sacred Heart Prep really belongs. Previous: NR

10. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 6-1

The Bruins suffered their first loss and it wasn’t pretty, falling 15-6 to Valor Christian. Sawyer Billings led with four points on one goal and three assists, but no one managed multiple goals. Cherry Creek managed to win just five draw controls, and Charlotte Morton made eight saves in her 31 minutes but was under pressure all night. The Bruins seek to bounce back this week with games against ThunderRidge (Colo.) and Colorado Academy. Previous: 4

— Laurel Pfahler