MIDWEST
1. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 3-0
After a week off, the Golden Bears make their return April 2 against Olentangy Orange (Ohio) before a big-time April 6 showdown against one of the best in the Midwest: New Trier (Ill.). The last time Upper Arlington played, it won a pair of one-goal thrillers against Hill Academy (Ont.) and Loyola Academy (Ill.). Previous: 1
2. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 4-1
The Ramblers had the week off following the pair of thrillers they played in Upper Arlington (edging Hill Academy in overtime and falling to the host Golden Bears). They have another loaded week ahead with four games in four days against Paul VI (Va.), Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), Potomac School (Va.) and St. John’s College (D.C.), all top-tier teams in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Previous: 2
3. New Trier (Ill.), 2-2
The Trevians have been off even longer than the Golden Bears and the Ramblers. New Trier will play its first game since March 19 when it hosts Glenbrook North (Ill.) on April 3, before venturing to the Buckeye State for games against Thomas Worthington and Upper Arlington. Previous: 3
4. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 3-2
The Patriots finished their Sunshine State trip with a 1-2 record, bouncing back from losses to IMG and Plant (both among the top teams in the South Region) with a 17-7 victory over Oakton (Va.). Madeline Pohmer (6 goals), Isabelle Pohmer (2 goals, 5 assists) and Corinna Hilmas (5 goals, 1 assist) all had massive performances in the Patriots’ win over the Cougars. Previous: 4
5. New Albany (Ohio), 2-0
The Eagles return from an extended break with a big in-state matchup April 6 against Hudson, which also boasts a 2-0 record after a couple of solid wins against strong Northeast Ohio opponents. The Eagles topped the Explorers, 13-8, last year with both teams eventually making deep tournament runs. Previous: 5
6. Kentucky Country Day (Ky.), 14-0
While the Bearcats won their three games this week by a combined 50-10 margin, their 11-6 victory at Eastern (Ky.) was certainly competitive. KCD won with balance as junior Leighton Spears, sophomore Ellie Beam and freshman Zaylee Madison all tallied hat tricks. That Eastern win marked the third straight game in which Beam tallied at least three goals and three assists, while Spears ended the week with a hat trick in three straight games. Previous: 6
7. Carmel (Ind.), 8-0
The Greyhounds stayed undefeated by the slimmest of margins, edging Hamilton Southeastern (Ind.), 10-9. Junior Sophie Mock came up clutch for Carmel, scoring four of her seven goals in the fourth quarter to top the Royals. Breckin Hare had a couple of assists after scoring five goals against Heritage Christian earlier in the week. After a two-week break, the Greyhounds hit the road for three straight, including a marquee showdown against Hinsdale Central (Ill.). Previous: 7
8. Guerin Catholic (Ind.), 9-1
The Golden Eagles made it four straight wins with an 18-10 victory at Zionsville (Ind.). Following a three-week break, Guerin Catholic picks back up with a four-game road trip, starting with two big challenges in Hamilton Southeastern (April 18) and Land of Lincoln power Loyola Academy (April 20). Previous: 8
9. Benilde-St. Margaret's (Minn.), 0-0
The Red Knights’ opener is coming up at long last, as they debut April 11 at Woodbury (Minn.). Once BSM gets going, the tests come fast with a pair of three-game weeks, including a fun April 18 tilt against The Blake School (Minn.). The Red Knights beat the Bears, 14-6, in a Section 5 semifinal last season. Previous: 9
10. Lake Forest (Ill.), 2-0
After more than two full weeks off, the Scouts start a stretch of five games in nine days against Glenbrook South (April 4) and Oak Park-River Forest (April 6). The latter has won its first two games by a combined score of 34-9 although Lake Forest won last year’s game against OPRF by a double-digit margin. Previous: 10
— Jonah Rosenblum
WEST
1. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 6-0
Colorado Academy stays steady at No. 1 after defeating previously-ranked South region No. 6 Bartram Trail (Fla.) 17-7. Senior attack Zoe Martin (Michigan) registered six goals and three assists against Bartram. The Mustangs battle Cherry Creek (Colo.) next. Previous: 1
2. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 9-0
The Wolves continued their hot streak with two more wins against league opponents, defeating Dougherty Valley (Calif.) 18-1 and California (Calif.) 11-3. Next week San Ramon takes on No. 5 Torrey Pines in one of many West Region top 10 matchups. Previous: 2
3. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 8-0
Sacred Heart remains undefeated on the season after picking up two wins last week. The Gators defeated Redwood (Calif.) 16-9 and Archbishop Mitty 15-1. Sophomore middie Olivia Abbott registered six goals, two assists and 20 draw controls across both games. Two top 10 matches ahead for Sacred Heart, No. 5 Torrey Pines (Calif.) and No. 4 Oak Ridge (Calif.). Previous: 3
4. Oak Ridge (Calif.), 7-1
Oak Ridge defeated Coronado (Calif.) 14-12 on the road. Senior attack/middie Ella Rutherford (Alabama Huntsville) netted four goals and one draw controls while junior attack/middie Annika Tanner (Louisville) matched Rutherford’s goals and had three draw possessions. The Trojans have three fierce battles ahead: Whitney (Calif.), Rocklin (Calif.) and No. 3 Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.). Previous: 4
5. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 7-2
Led by sophomore attack Kaija Walcott, who had five goals and an assist, St. Ignatius defeated Menlo School (Calif.) 18-6. Junior middie KK O’Keefe added four goals and an assist while senior middie Eleri Colon (John Hopkins) registered two goals, two assists and six draw controls. The Wildcats have a trio of games up next in Maryland: Liberty, Stone Ridge School and Glenelg High. Previous: 6
6. Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.), 9-1
The Knights added their ninth win so far this season after they defeated Edison (Calif.) 14-8. Up next is Redondo Union (Calif.) on April 4. Previous: 7
7. Fairview (Colo.), 2-1
The Knights were off last week, but already have played two tough teams and performed well led by a solid group of upperclassmen. They defeated Kent Denver (Colo.) 9-8 on March 21 in their last game. They had been beaten by No. 1 ranked Colorado Academy (Colo.) in their second game of the season. Finnley Dancy (Army) and Sierra Ryan (Arizona State) are seniors while the junior class features Gabriella McCollester (Northwestern) and Tessa McCollester (Army) along with Lucy Michaels (Salisbury). They host Denver East (Colo.) and ThunderRidge (Colo.) this week. Previous: NR
8. Kent Denver (Colo.), 4-1
The Sun Devils swept a pair of California teams last week. They edged Cathedral Catholic (Calif.) 10-9, then dispatched of Torrey Pines (Calif.) 12-8. Only Fairview has beaten Kent Denver this year, and it was a one-goal game. The Sun Devils are led by seniors Dylan Agron (Cornell), Bricin Mahoney (Northwestern), Claire Murphy (Brown) and Lila Whittemyer (Columbia). Previous: NR
9. Valor Christian (Colo.), 2-3
Valor Christian picked up its second victory this spring in a 17-10 win over Cherry Creek (Colo.). Senior middie Eliza Osburn (North Carolina) scored three goals and one assist. The Eagles battle Air Academy (Colo.) next week. Previous: 8
10. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 7-2
Kent Denver (Colo.) handed Torrey Pines its second loss of the season, defeating the Falcons 12-8. They hit the road for three tough contests, including two top five teams, against Carondelet (Calif.), No. 3 Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) and No. 2 San Ramon Valley (Calif.). Previous: 5
— Theresa Palmquist