1. Milton (Ga.), 22-1
The Eagles were simply dominant in 2019 as they completed their 13th state title. Their 100-20 margin of victory over five playoff games was just the latest for a team that outscored its opponents 431-124 on the year. While Milton will miss Brianna Carrasquillo (82 goals), Erin Degnan (282 draws won) and Belle Dora (47 goals), among others, they’ll still have a Carrasquillo (Skylar, who scored 48 goals as a sophomore) and a Dora (Maddie, who finished her sophomore season with 61 goals and 35 assists). That stellar rising junior class also includes Marleigh Sanders, who led the team in assists (68) and points (110), and Brie Catts (39 goals, 15 assists).
2. Lake Highland Prep (Fla.), 23-2
The Highlanders ended the year on a 14-game win streak, including a stunning state semifinal upset of American Heritage-Delray, followed by a state championship win over Benjamin. Lake Highland Prep’s resume also included wins over Mill Creek (Ga.), Lassiter (Ga.), Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), Glenelg (Md.) and, perhaps most impressive, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.). Both Thurston sisters were remarkable. Senior Ainsley led Lake Highland Prep with 70 goals. Sophomore Ashley led the Highlanders with 116 draw controls. Olivia Adamson tacked on 109 points with her 60 goals and 49 assists, while Jackie Norsworthy had 54 goals, 66 draw controls and a team-best 47 groundballs.
3. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 22-2
Caitlyn Wurzburger (North Carolina) topped 100 goals and 100 assists for the fourth straight season with 103 goals and 103 assists. While Wurzburger hit the 200-point mark, Allegra Catalano (Louisville) hit the 100-point milestone with 85 goals and 28 assists, and Kylie Hazen compiled 55 goals and 24 assists. Junior goalie Chloe Provenzano finished with an impressive 60.6 save percentage. Although the Stallions’ state semifinal loss was stunning, American Heritage-Delray had plenty of big wins, including over Lassiter (Ga.), Notre Dame Prep (Md.), Lake Oswego (Ore.) and Bishop Ireton (Va.).
4. Episcopal Dallas (Texas), 19-1
The Eagles had the perfect finish, avenging a Southwest Preparatory Conference title game loss to Kinkaid in the state championship. Seniors Anna Winkeler (62 goals, 53 assists, 117 draw controls) and Jay Browne (53 goals, 36 assists, 72 draw controls) piled on the points. Senior lockdown defenders Caroline Cheetham (21 caused turnovers, 36 groundballs) and Story Langston (27 groundballs) were equally important. Meanwhile, sophomores Lizzie Kelley (41 goals, 24 assists, 29 groundballs) and Sam Whiting (29 goals, 16 assists, 36 groundballs) should be good for years to come.
5. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 18-3
After a 4-3 start, the Crusaders won their final 14 games, galvanized by the return of Ella Reaves Vaughan (Virginia) from injury. Vaughan scored 17 goals in 10 games, adding firepower to an offense that finished with six 25-goal scorers. Caroline Kimel capped her 108-point senior season with five goals and five helpers in Cardinal Gibbons’ 17-10 state title game victory over Charlotte Catholic. Junior Bailey Mutch (85 points on 55 goals and 30 assists) and sophomore Caroline Mullahy (81 points on 39 goals and 42 assists) will return to help defend the title next year.
6. Weddington (N.C.), 17-1
The Warriors caught a tough break in the third round, falling 12-11 in overtime to Lake Norman. Up 11-8 with 13 minutes remaining, Jordyn Case suffered an injury and the lead slipped away. Still, it was a special season for Weddington, with two wins apiece over Lake Norman and Charlotte Latin and a victory apiece over Cardinal Gibbons and Charlotte Catholic. Case and Meryl Johnson also became the school’s first All-Americans. Case finished with 62 goals, 27 assists, 36 ground balls and 106 draw controls, while Johnson, a Michigan commit, had 47 goals and 41 assists. Goalie Flynn Murphy (Arizona) and Kendal Williams (44 goals) are also set to return.
7. Ravenwood (Tenn.), 16-1
The Raptors beat longtime rival Brentwood 17-8 to claim the Tennessee state title. They averaged 17.9 goals over their nine-game win streak to end the season, finishing the year with 282 goals in 17 games (16.6 per game). Four players topped 40 goals for Ravenwood: Julianna Iovine (51 goals, 36 assists), Andie McConnell (60 goals, 17 assists), Margaret Gleason (55 goals, 23 assists) and Hannah Lee Keller (44 goals, 30 assists). In addition to returning Iovine and McConnell, the Raptors also should have Mo Reimschisel (57 groundballs) and goalie Ava Ventimiglia (53.2 save percentage) back.
8. Bishop Moore (Fla.), 20-2
The Hornets lost just two games all season -- both to state champion Lake Highland Prep. Bishop Moore’s victories included one-goal wins over Lassiter (Ga.), Mill Creek (Ga.), Pine Crest (Fla.) and Plant (Fla.). The Hornets also notched impressive road wins over IMG Academy (Fla.), St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), Ponte Vedra (Fla.) and regional champions Hagerty (Fla.) and Benjamin (Fla.). They were led by Jessica Kranich (74 goals) as well as a pair of players who reached the century mark, one in goals (junior Kate Piscopo, with 103), the other in draw controls (junior Emma Poling, with 102). Piscopo and goalie Cami Donadio (Yale) both received All-American honors.
9. Kinkaid (Texas), 17-3
The Falcons had a superb year, losing a single game against Lone Star State opposition. After dropping two of its first five games, both to teams from Georgia, Kinkaid caught fire with 14 straight victories, making the state title game. Mikela McCauley (Dartmouth) had a superb year for the Falcons, including five goals in the championship, as did Chloe Hunter (Penn), including a key goal in a state semifinals win over Hockaday (Texas).
10. Ensworth (Tenn.), 16-2
The Tigers won their last five games en route to a private-school state title. They will miss their three senior captains, All-American Caroline Frist, McLean Whitson and Hailey Braemer, who helped Ensworth turn a 19-5 loss to Harpeth Hall on April 4 into an 11-8 win when the teams met again in the state title game. That said, Ensworth has plenty to be excited about in the future, including freshman Adelaide Mason, who had a hat trick in the state championship, and sophomore All-American Annabel Frist, who had 11 draw controls in the win over Harpeth Hall.
— Jonah Rosenblum
1. New Trier (Ill.), 21-1-2
The Trevians ended an 11-year state title drought, defeating Hinsdale Central (Ill.) 12-4 in the final on June 1. En route to the championship, New Trier defeated rival Loyola Academy (Ill.) in the regional round, 13-11, and the Trevians entered the postseason well prepared after earning draws against two other state champions in Rockford (Mich.) and Upper Arlington (Ohio).
2. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 20-2-2
Despite losing their first game of the year, the Golden Bears enjoyed another successful season and won their fifth consecutive state title by defeating New Albany (Ohio) 12-10. Upper Arlington’s season was highlighted with a win over Michigan state champion Rockford and a tie against Illinois state champion New Trier. Sophie Ballou scored a school-record 94 goals.
3. Rockford (Mich.), 13-5-2
The Rams polished off their seventh consecutive state title by defeating Brighton 21-6 on June 8. Rockford’s biggest result was a tie against New Trier (Ill.). Midfielder Sydney Zimmerman (Colorado) helped all year long with 65 goals, 28 assists, 39 groundballs and 99 draw controls.
4. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 25-2
While unable to win a state title of their own, the Ramblers can take solace in completing regular-season wins over Rockford (Michigan’s state champion), Upper Arlington (Ohio’s state champion) and New Trier (Illinois’ state champion). Loyola lost in the sectional round as New Trier dealt the knockout blow, 15-13.
5. New Albany (Ohio), 19-4
The Eagles had their hopes of winning a state title dashed by Upper Arlington in the finals on June 1 in a 12-10 defeat. New Albany defeated Rockford (Mich.) on May 10 and forced overtime against Loyola Academy (Ill.) before losing 10-9.
6. Columbus DeSales (Ohio), 21-1
The Stallions’ season was highlighted not just with a Division II state title in Ohio, but also by defeating the eventual Division I champs Upper Arlington (Ohio), 8-5, on March 23. DeSales’ only loss was its season opener against New Albany (Ohio).
7. Hinsdale Central (Ill.), 20-5
The Red Devils lost to last year’s runner-up, New Trier, after defeating St. Charles East (Ill.) 16-8 to earn a spot in the state title game. Hinsdale Central coach Dan Hartman left the program after four seasons and the 2018 state title.
8. Glenbrook South (Ill.), 20-5
After nearly upsetting New Trier (Ill.) in the state semifinals in a one-goal loss, the Titans took third place in the state with a 21-12 win over St. Charles East (Ill.). The third-place finish marked the best state tournament finish in Glenbrook South program history.
9. Prior Lake (Minn.), 18-1
The Lakers won Minnesota’s state championship by defeating Eden Prairie (Minn.) 17-12 on June 15, marking the first state title in program history. The Lakers were led by Payton Bloedow, who had 55 goals and 14 assists this season.
10. Carmel (Ind.), 17-3
The Greyhounds won their second straight Indiana state title by defeating Brebeuf Jesuit (Ind.) 12-7 on June 1. Sophomore Hannah Kim led the way this season with 61 goals, including three in the title game.
— Justin Boggs
1. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 19-0
Led by a balanced attack that featured three 50-goal scorers, the Mustangs completed a second straight unbeaten season with a fifth consecutive state title. They beat Cherry Creek (Colo.) 9-5 in the final.
Colorado has won 48 straight games dating back to 2017 and continues a 74-game unbeaten streak against in-state opponents dating back to 2015. Katharine Merrifield finished with 59 goals and 15 assists, Sloane Murphy added 57 goals and 19 assists and Jessie Bakes had 54 goals and 23 assists.
2. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 22-0
The Wolves finished off a perfect season with the North Coast Section Division I title, which had belonged to Novato for four straight years. SRV beat Amador Valley 19-9 in the final for their first title since 2006. The Wolves outscored opponents 430-126 this season, including winning four playoff games by a combined score of 79-28. Alannah Scott had 72 goals and 27 assists, Catie Grace Carrington added 67 goals and 18 assists, and Tatum Geist was the glue in the midfield with 37 goals, 50 assists and a .721 draw percentage.
3. St. Margaret’s (Calif.), 16-4
The Tartans capped a 12-game winning streak with a 20-9 victory over Palos Verdes (Calif.) in the CIF Southern Section championship for their second straight title. Maddie Barkate led with 65 goals and 28 assists, Niki Miles had 57 goals and 27 assists and Jordan Miles added 51 goals and 29 assists. St. Margaret’s beat former No. 4-ranked Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.) 15-11 in the Orange County final to advance.
4. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 17-2
The Bruins made it to their 22nd straight state final but couldn’t overcome the Colorado Academy hurdle that has prevented them from a title the past four years. Katie Collins tallied 55 goals and six assists to lead the offense, and goalie Erin Legwold posted a 4.9 goals against average. Cherry Creek avenged its other defeat to Denver East during the playoff run, winning 12-7 in the quarterfinals May 15.
5. Scripps Ranch (Calif.), 19-2
The Falcons claimed the CIF San Diego Open Division title with a 17-9 win over La Jolla (Calif.), a game that served as the rubbermatch between the two teams after they split during the regular season. Scripps Ranch lost just one other game against Harriton (Pa.) in mid-April. Jolie Riedell was named the San Diego Union-Tribune Player of the Year.
6. Mercer Island (Wash.), 17-0
The Islanders won a state finals rematch against Bainbridge Island, coming back from a 7-4 deficit to win 10-9 on Emma Brodsky’s fourth goal of the day with 29 seconds left. Grace Fujinaga finished with 53 goals and six assists, and Annabelle Gersch added 42 goals and 24 assists to lead Mercer Island, which lost to Bainbridge Island by the same score in last year’s championship game.
7. Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.), 17-2
The Knights couldn’t solve St. Margaret’s this season and suffered their second loss to the Tartans in the CIF Southern Section Orange County final. They lost 15-11 to the eventual Southern Section champions. Foothill outscored the rest of its competition 307-125 this season. Brooke Williams led with 80 goals and eight assists.
8. Amador Valley (Calif.), 19-4
The Dons avenged a regular-season loss to Granite Bay in the North Coast Section Division I semifinals but couldn’t do the same against San Ramon Valley in the championship and fell 19-9. Amador’s only other loss was a one-goal margin against St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) on March 5. Bella Mayo wracked up 110 goals and 17 assists.
9. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 14-4
The Raiders nearly prevented Cherry Creek from reaching the state final for the first time since the CHSAA sanctioned lacrosse 22 years ago, but they came up just short in a 12-11 loss. Regis trailed 7-2 at halftime. Three of the Raiders’ four losses came against the two state finalists. Regis was led by a dominant mid-line of Cate Lord (25 goals, 20 assists), Sidney Weigand (66 goals, 44 assists) and Grace Weigand (44 goals, 20 assists), while captain Maddie Ferguson (37 goals, 14 assists) led the offense and captain Bella Ames led the defense.
10. Jesuit (Ore.), 16-5
The Crusaders avenged two of their losses en route to winning the Oregon state title, upsetting three-time defending champion Lake Oswego in the final. Sydney Landauer led the attack with 86 goals and 10 assists, while Ella Smith added 64 goals and 44 assists and Isabella Sobol had 54 goals and 41 assists.
— Laurel Pfahler