1. Milton (Ga.), 17-4
The Eagles rolled into the GHSA Final Four by beating Hillgrove 18-2 in the second round and then battling to a 12-3 win over ranked Lassiter in the Elite 8. They led just 4-2 at the half against Lassiter before pulling away in the second. Coach Tim Godby said it was their best all-around performance of the year. Bridget Deehan had 10 saves, and Kelly Hyman led the team with three goals and one assist. Milton plays North Gwinnett in the state semifinals on Wednesday. Previous: 1
2. Hutchison (Tenn.), 18-1
The Sting opened the state playoffs with a 21-5 win over Brentwood (Tenn.), and then smashed Baylor 24-3 in the quarterfinals to advance to the Final Four with a chance to once again defend their state championship. Hutchison plays Ensworth (Tenn.) in the semifinals Friday. Previous: 2
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. Previous: 3
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. Previous: 4
5. 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. Previous: 5
6. 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. Previous: 6
7. North Gwinnett (Ga.), 20-1
The Bulldogs picked up two big wins to advance to their first GHSA Final Four. They beat Roswell 17-5 in the second round of the playoffs, outshooting Roswell 28-14 as nine players scored for North Gwinnett. The Bulldogs then beat Chattahoochee 14-6 in the Elite 8 to earn a shot at top-ranked Milton in the semifinals Wednesday. Previous: 7
8. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 18-2
The Crusaders have reached the Final Four and will defend their NCHSAA state championship beginning Tuesday against Broughton (N.C.). They beat Millbrook (N.C.) 20-0 in the third round, then advanced to the semifinals with a 17-4 win over previously-unbeaten Apex (N.C.). Previous: 8
9. Lassiter (Ga.), 17-4
The Trojans’ season ended in the GHSA Elite 8 with a 14-3 loss to top-ranked Milton. Lassiter trailed just 4-2 at halftime, but couldn’t break through in the second half. Previous: 9
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. Previous: 10
— Aimee Ford Foster
1. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 22-2
The Ramblers have stretched their winning streak to 13 games after defeating Barrington (Ill.) 18-3, Glenbrook South (Ill.) 16-2 and Catholic Central (Mich.) 16-4 last week. Northwestern commit Brennan Dwyer scored 15 goals and added six assists for the week. Previous: 1
2. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 14-2
The Golden Bears were idle last week as they awaits the state playoffs. They begin postseason play Friday against the winner of Dublin Scioto (Ohio) versus Hilliard Davidson (Ohio). Previous: 2
3. Rockford (Mich.), 14-2
The Rams are coming off a 3-0 week against three challenging opponents, defeating Forest Hills United (Mich.) 15-3, Catholic Central (Mich.) 17-7 and Hinsdale Central (Ill.) 16-9. Karrington Vander Molen scored five times in the win over Catholic Central Catholic. Previous: 3
4. Massillon Jackson (Ohio), 17-0
The Polar Bears remained unbeaten last week after wins against North Canton Hoover (Ohio), Revere (Ohio) and Thomas Worthington (Ohio). Senior Julia Hartnett totaled 16 goals for the week. Jackson then beat Youngstown Boardman (Ohio) 24-3 on Monday in a first-round regional playoff game. Previous: 4
5. Eden Prairie (Minn.), 9-0
Brooke Lewis scored nine goals over two games last week to help Eden Prairie to a 9-0 start. The Eagles defeated Hopkins (Minn.) 19-1 on May 9 and Holy Family Catholic 20-8 on Thursday. Sammie Morton had a pair of four-goal games last week. Previous: 6
6. New Trier (Ill.), 18-3
The Trevians closed out the regular season last week with wins over York (Ill.), Lake Forest (Ill.) and Arrowhead (Wisc.). Katherine Gjersten scored seven goals against York. New Trier begins the state playoffs this week. Previous: 7
7. Catholic Central (Mich.), 10-4-1
Catholic Central picked up a 14-6 win over East Grand Rapids on May 8, but lost to two of the top three teams in the region later on last week. Catholic Central fell to Rockford (Mich.) on Wednesday and Loyola Academy on Saturday. Previous: 8
8. Hinsdale Central (Ill.), 12-5
Hinsdale finished the regular season on a losing note, falling to Rockford (Mich.) 16-9 on Saturday after collecting wins against Lyons Township (Ill.), Montini Catholic (Ill.) and Cranbrook Kingswood (Mich.) last week. Anna Santulli had hat tricks in all three of those wins. Previous: 9
9. Hudson (Ohio), 13-2
The Explorers have won 12 in a row following victories over Medina (Ohio) and Rocky River (Ohio) last week. Hudson begins postseason play against Solon (Ohio) on Tuesday. Previous: 10
10. Cathedral (Ind.), 13-1
The Irish jumped into the rankings this week after an impressive 15-9 win over Noblesville (Ind.) on Thursday. Cathedral begins its run in the state playoff on May 19. Previous: NR
— Justin Boggs
1. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 23-0
After spotting Poway two early goals, the Falcons soared back for a 15-5 win Saturday to claim the CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship and cap their first perfect season. Taylor Scornavacco led the way with four goals, while Marisa Kubera and Kelly McKinnon added hat tricks, and the defense held the Titans without a goal for more than 30 minutes after allowing the two early goals. Torrey Pines beat La Costa Canyon 17-9 in the semifinals. Previous: 1
2. Novato (Calif.), 23-1
The Hornets avenged their only loss in beating Davis (Calif.) 15-8 on Friday to advance to the North Coast Section Division I semifinals, where they face Oak Ridge (Calif.) on Tuesday. Novato opened the tournament Wednesday with a 22-7 win over Acalanes (Calif.). Charlie Rudy finished with 13 goals and four assists for the two games, while Jamie Level added seven goals and four assists and Allie Level had nine goals and three assists. Previous: 2
3. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 14-2
The top-seeded Mustangs made quick work of Cheyenne Mountain (Colo.) in the second round of the CHSAA tournament Friday, as Lauren Russell and Claire Wright each tallied five goals. Sloane Murphy contributed four goals and one assist and Sydney Prokupek had two goals and three assists. Colorado meets eight-seeded Dakota Ridge (Colo.) in the quarterfinals Wednesday. 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.), 17-3
Marissa Leonardi scored three goals and Ashley Ward added one goal and three assists to lead the Grizzlies into the North Coast Section Division I semifinals with a 10-4 win over Dougherty Valley (Calif.) on Friday. They meet San Ramon Valley (Calif.) on Tuesday for a shot at the championship. Previous: 6
6. Lake Oswego (Ore.), 17-2
The Lakers head into the postseason on an eight-game win streak, which followed a lopsided loss to Novato on April 14. Last week, they closed the regular season with a pair of victories over Lakeridge (Ore.) and Oregon City (Ore.), outscoring them 36-4. Oswego is the top seed in the OGLA playoffs and meets Westview (Ore.) or St. Mary’s Academy (Ore.) in the second round Wednesday. Previous: 5
7. Bainbridge Island (Wash.), 14-0
The Spartans outscored their first two WSLA tournament opponents 39-15 last week to move into the semifinals, where they meet Snohomish (Wash.) in the semifinals Tuesday. They beat Snohomish 23-11 on March 21. Sophia Hagstromer finished with six goals and six assists in a 23-10 win over Lake Samm West (Wash.) in the quarterfinals, and Mackenzie Chapman added six goals and two assists. Previous: 7
8. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 13-3
Pearl Schwartz scored five goals and assisted another, as the Bruins beat Pine Crest (Colo.) 17-3 in the second round of the CHSAA tournament Friday. Cherry Creek advances to the quarterfinals Wednesday against 14th-seeded Air Academy (Colo.), which upset Kent Denver in the second round. Previous: 8
9. 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 Saturday. Maddi Hooks (Butler) led all scorers with four goals and four assists, Lauren Gonzales (Fresno State) added four goals and two assists, and Grace Houser (California) and Mackenzie Wallevand (Fresno State) each tallied three goals and two assists. Previous: NR
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.) on Saturday after knocking out Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) 13-7 in the semifinals Thursday. Abby Wolfenden led Menlo with three goals in the final. Previous: 9
— Laurel Pfahler