With a roster loaded with Division I talent, Notre Dame Prep (Md.) could make some noise in the IAAM this year, evidenced by the Blazers' 14-12 win over D.C.-area power Bishop Ireton (Va.). NDP rose from 15th to sixth in this week's Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25.
Top-ranked McDonogh (Md.), meanwhile, is up to 158 consecutive wins after a successful swing through the South.
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National Top 25
March 21, 2017 |
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| 1 | McDonogh (Md.) | 3-0 | 1 | 3/21 vs. Garrison Forest (Md.) |
| 2 | Garden City (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 2 | 3/23 vs. Massapequa (N.Y.) |
| 3 | St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) | 3-0 | 3 | 3/22 vs. Benjamin School (Fla.) |
| 4 | Good Counsel (Md.) | 1-0 | 4 | 3/21 at Paul VI (Va.) |
| 5 | Darien (Conn.) | 0-0 | 6 | 4/1 vs. Yorktown (N.Y.) |
| 6 | Notre Dame Prep (Md.) | 1-0 | 15 | 3/21 at Severn (Md.) |
| 7 | Manhasset (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 7 | 3/20 vs. Massapequa (N.Y.) |
| 8 | Bishop Ireton (Va.) | 2-1 | 5 | 3/21 at Holy Cross (Md.) |
| 9 | St. Anthony's (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 8 | 3/25 vs. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) |
| 10 | Summit (N.J.) | 0-0 | 9 | 3/29 vs. Mountain Lakes (N.J.) |
| 11 | Mount Sinai (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 10 | 3/28 vs. Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.) |
| 12 | Christian Brothers (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 11 | 4/7 vs. Homer (N.Y.) |
| 13 | Ridgewood (N.J.) | 0-0 | 12 | 3/30 vs. Saddle River Day School (N.J.) |
| 14 | West Islip (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 13 | 3/29 vs. Sachem North (N.Y.) |
| 15 | Wantagh (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 14 | 3/20 at Farmingdale (N.Y.) |
| 16 | Episcopal Academy (Pa.) | 0-0 | 16 | 3/24 vs. Holton-Arms (Md.) |
| 17 | Agnes Irwin (Pa.) | 0-0 | 17 | 3/22 vs. Notre Dame Academy (Pa.) |
| 18 | Pittsford (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 18 | 4/3 vs. Fairport (N.Y.) |
| 19 | Marriotts Ridge (Md.) | 0-0 | 19 | 3/21 vs. Centennial (Md.) |
| 20 | Westwood (Mass.) | 0-0 | 20 | 4/1 vs. Duxbury (Mass.) |
| 21 | Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) | 0-0 | 21 | 3/15 vs. No. 8 Bishop Ireton (Va.) |
| 22 | Loyola Academy (Ill.) | 2-0 | 23 | 3/21 at Montini Catholic (Ill.) |
| 23 | Novato (Calif.) | 2-0 | 24 | 3/21 at Monte Vista-Danville (Calif.) |
| 24 | Moorestown (N.J.) | 0-0 | 25 | 3/30 at Rumson-Fair Haven (N.J.) |
| 25 | Roland Park (Md.) | 0-0 | NR | 3/23 vs. No. 1 McDonogh (Md.) |
Also considered: Conestoga (Pa.), Smithtown West (N.Y.), Manchester Valley (Md.), Milton (Ga.)
Nike/US 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 (Preseason)
1. Garden City (N.Y.)
The Trojans closed the season with 18 straight wins and claimed the Class B state title with a 16-5 win over Yorktown (N.Y.). Devon Heaney (Southern California) and Celia Concannon (Harvard) highlight the strong cast of returning players for Garden City, which opens the 2017 season March 20 at Port Washington (N.Y.).
2. Darien (Conn.)
Darien is coming off its fourth consecutive state title and looks to build on a 14-game win streak to close last season. The Blue Wave, which have won 15 state titles under coach Lisa Lindley, are led by senior midfielder Laura Murphy (Penn). Darien has an early-season matchup looming with New Jersey powerhouse Ridgewood.
3. Manhasset (N.Y.)
Showing the depth and power of New York’s Section VIII Class B, Manhasset closed the season with 10-9 win over Wantagh (N.Y.) in the sectional semifinals and a 9-8 loss to Garden City (N.Y.) in the finals. Each of Manhasset’s four losses last season were by one-goal margins. Junior attacker Madison Rielly (Maryland) is one of the top returning players for coach Danielle Gallagher and her team, which open the season March 20 at Massapequa (N.Y.).
4. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.)
The Friars ended the season with a 15-4 win over Sacred Heart (N.Y.) in the CHSAA title game. Goalie Delaney Galvin (Marist) leads a strong returning nucleus for St. Anthony’s as it prepares to open the season March 25 against Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.).
5. Mount Sinai (N.Y.)
The Mustangs capped the 2016 season with a 12-3 win over Skaneateles (N.Y.) in the Class C state championship game. Goalie Hannah Van Middelem (Syracuse) backstops a strong group of returning players for Mount Sinai, which opens the season March 28 against Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.).
6. Christian Brothers Academy (N.Y.)
In the last five seasons, CBA has won state titles in each of the three state classifications, including a Class A state title in 2016 after an 11-6 win over Pittsford (N.Y.). Sam McKenna (UConn) and Olivia Penoyer (Virginia) lead the group of returning players. West Genesee (N.Y.) should challenge CBA in Section III Class A.
7. West Islip (N.Y.)
The Lions fell 11-5 to Pittsford (N.Y.) in the Class A state semifinals to end their 2016 campaign and have a lot of offensive power to replace with the graduation of Vanessa Costantino (Syracuse) and Emily Piciullo (Jacksonville), who combined for 95 goals. However, a solid core returns, including attacker Emily Beier (Loyola). West Islip opens the season March 29 against Sachem North (N.Y.).
8. Wantagh (N.Y.)
Coming off a one-goal overtime loss to Manhasset in the sectional semifinals last year, the Warriors remain right in the middle of the Nassau County Class B muck with Manhasset and Garden City. Midfielders Megan Gordon (Northwestern) and Alexandra Murphy (UMass) form a strong returning nucleus for Wantagh, which opens the season March 20 at Farmingdale (N.Y.).
9. Pittsford (N.Y.)
The Panthers capped one of the best seasons in program history with an 11-6 loss to Christian Brothers Academy (N.Y.) in the Class A state title game. Elizabeth Blanding (New Hampshire), Heather Higgins (Old Dominion) and Jillie Quevedo (Virginia) lead a strong senior class for the Panthers, who will have stiff competition in Section V (Rochester area) Class A from Victor (N.Y.).
10. Westwood (Mass.)
Coach Leslie Frank’s Wolverines avenged a 2015 state championship loss with a 12-6 win over Longmeadow (Mass.) in the state semifinals last year and claimed the title with a 13-7 win over North Andover (Mass.). Westwood closed the season with 15 straight wins but will again be challenged in Massachusetts South Division 1 by Notre Dame-Hingham (Mass.), coached by Frank’s daughter, Meredith Frank.
— Will Cleveland
Mid-Atlantic Top 10
1. McDonogh (Md.), 3-0
The Eagles’ win streak is at 158 games after three easy victories to start the season in Florida. They racked up 56 goals and allowed just nine in beating Vero Beach (Fla.), Milton (Ga.) and Hill Academy (Canada). Maryland recruit Julia Hoffman has a team-best eight goals and five assists. Previous: 1
2. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), 3-0
The Saints remain perfect after three wins over two days in Florida. They picked off the South region’s top club Milton (Ga.), 16-11, to start Saturday and followed with stress-free wins over Bartram Trail (Fla.) and Hill Academy (Canada). The offense has scored 15 goals per game. Previous: 2
3. Good Counsel (Md.), 1-0
The Falcons rolled past WCAC foe Elizabeth Seton, 21-6, to start their season Friday. Their schedule ratchets up next week when they host No. 9 Agnes Irwin (Pa.) and No. 5 Bishop Ireton (Va.) in consecutive games. Previous: 3
4. Notre Dame Prep (Md.), 1-0
The Blazers have a roster stacked with D-I recruits, and they looked the part in Saturday’s 14-12 win at Bishop Ireton (Va.). Caitlynn Mossman (Boston College) led the way with four goals and four assists. They should have plenty of confidence heading into Tuesday’s IAAM opener at Severn (Md.). Previous: 7
5. Bishop Ireton (Va.), 2-1
After two wins to start the season, the Cardinals stumbled on their home field Saturday against Notre Dame Prep. The defending WCAC champions got four goals from Madison Mote but couldn’t hold a halftime lead in a 14-12 defeat. Previous: 4
6. Summit (N.J.), 0-0
The Hilltoppers won’t get their first chance to show off a lineup full of first-time starters until next week against Mountain Lakes (N.J.). They should have enough talent to contend for a repeat Tournament of Champions crown. Previous: 5. Up next: 3/29 vs. Mountain Lakes (N.J.).
7. Ridgewood (N.J.), 0-0
The Maroons haven’t played yet, but they will find out quickly where they stand. They meet Summit (N.J.) in a rematch of last season’s Tournament of Champions final on April 1. Previous: 6
8. Episcopal Academy (Pa.), 0-0
Taylor Lucey (VCU) and Katie Crager (Georgetown) are among nine D-I recruits on the roster. The Churchmen will get their bid for a repeat Pennsylvania independent schools title started Tuesday when they host Holton-Arms (Md.). Previous: 8
9. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 0-0
The Owls continue to get ready for a schedule loaded with marquee matchups. Their season starts Wednesday against Notre Dame Academy (Pa.), and their first chance to make a splash comes next Tuesday at No. 3 Good Counsel. Previous: 9
10. Marriotts Ridge (Md.), 0-0
The Mustangs came up short of a Maryland state title last season. Those memories should provide fuel for a talented group with an ambitious schedule, which begins Tuesday at Howard County neighbor Centennial (Md.). Previous: 10
— Eric Detweiler
South Top 10
1. Vero Beach (Fla.), 11-1
The Fighting Indians suffered their first loss of the year to the nation’s No. 1 team, McDonogh (Md.), but rebounded with an impressive, 8-7 double-overtime win against heralded Hill Academy from Canada. Lexie Patton had 10 saves to preserve the win. The Indians play four of their last five regular-season games against out-of-state opponents. Previous: 2
2. Hutchison (Tenn.), 6-0
The Sting were idle after their impressive 3-0 swing through California. They return to action this week with two games against undefeated in-state opponents St. George’s and St. Mary’s. Previous: 3
3. Milton (Ga.), 5-3
It was a brutal week for the Eagles, who played two of the best teams in the country and lost to both McDonogh (Md.) and St. Stephen’s & Agnes (Va.). A third loss to St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) knocked the Eagles out of the top spot, but the schedule lightens up for a bit now as the Eagles play just once this week, against in-state rival Lambert. Previous: 1
4. North Gwinnett (Ga.), 11-0
The Bulldogs picked up three more wins, including a 14-12 win over previously ranked Mill Creek (Ga.) behind Haley Gorke’s five goals and one assist. They went on the road to win at Ensworth (Tenn.) and Kentucky Country Day to further solidify their place among the top 5. Previous: 4
5. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 12-0
The Stallions picked up two big wins, toppling St. John Paul II (Fla.) and previously-ranked Lake Highland Prep (Fla.). They are averaging 17.4 points per game and have outscored their opponents 209-74. Previous: 5
6. St. John’s (Texas), 7-
The Mavericks picked up two good wins in beating California opponents Corona Del Mar and Santa Margarita to wrap up their trip west. They have a big game Thursday at undefeated The Woodlands (Texas). Previous: 6
7. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 5-0
The Crusaders stretched their unbeaten streak to 27 games with an 18-2 win over previously-unbeaten Chapel Hill (N.C.). Jordan Lappin led the way with five goals and two assists. They’ll get a chance to keep it going Tuesday when they host Jordan (N.C.). Previous: 7
8. Walton (Ga.), 5-1
The Raiders shut out Cherokee 22-0 in their only game of the week. They play twice this week, including an important matchup at Blessed Trinity (Ga.). Previous: 10
9. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 10-1
The Raiders got a huge win over Milton (Ga.) to make their first appearance in the rankings. The high-scoring team’s only loss was to American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) – one of just two teams to hold them under 10 goals this season. Aquinas averages 15.2 goals per game. Previous: NR
10. Lassiter (Ga.), 6-0
The Trojans make their rankings debut after picking up wins over the Benjamin School (Fla.) and Roswell (Ga.). Three games this week are against out-of-state opponents. The Trojans are averaging 11.5 points per game while allowing just 3.3 per game. Seven players typically score each game for the Trojans. Previous: NR
— Aimee Ford Foster
Midwest Top 10
1. Loyola (Ill.), 2-0
Loyola defeated Fenwick (Ill.) in a dominating 20-3 victory on March 16 to lead off the season, followed by a 17-2 win over Lyons Township (Ill.) two days later. Northwestern signee Brennan Dwyer has nine tallies in two games to begin 2017. Previous: 1
2. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 1-2
Upper Arlington travelled to Georgia to play three games in 30 hours over the weekend. The Golden Bears won their opener to Cambridge (Ga.) 11-8 on Friday, but both of their contests on Saturday by a single goal. Senior Olivia Schildmeyer scored five goals in Upper Arlington’s first three games. Previous: 2
3. Rockford (Mich.), 0-0
Rockford is ready to begin 2017 play on March 24 by hosting Ann Arbor Pioneer (Mich.), followed by a visit to No. 2-ranked Upper Arlington the next day. Rockford is coming off its fifth straight state title. Previous: 3
4. Eden Prairie (Minn.), 0-0
As winter still has a grip over the Upper Midwest, Eden Prairie still has time to prepare for its first matchup against Wayzata (Minn.) on April 18. Previous: 4
5. New Albany (Ohio), 1-0
New Albany won its season opener 16-5 over Springboro (Ohio) on Saturday. Senior Molly Berend and sophomore Emily Rezabek each had four-goal contests in the win. Previous: 5
6. Noblesville (Ind.), 2-0
Noblesville led off the season with a pair of huge wins. The Millers handed Zionsville (Ind.) its first loss of the campaign on Friday with a 15-5 victory. On Saturday, Noblesville won another contest in dominating fashion, dropping Penn (Ind.) 17-3. Previous: 6
7. New Trier (Ill.), 0-0
Mother Nature has not cooperated with New Trier early on this season. After snow pushed back its season opener versus Vernon Hills (Ill.), the Trevians also had to delay their contest on Saturday against St. Charles (Ill.). New Trier was finally slated to start the season Monday versus St. Charles. Previous: 7
8. Blake (Minn), 0-0
Like its Minnesota counterpart in the top 10, Blake will have to await winter’s bitter end to start its season. Blake squares off with Holy Family Catholic (Minn.) April 20 to start the 2017 season. Previous: 8
9. East Grand Rapids (Mich.), 0-0
Coming of a Division 2 state title in 2016, East Grand Rapids is set to defend its title beginning on March 29 against Ann Arbor Pioneer (Mich.). East Grand Rapids is coming off a 17-4 season. Previous: 9
10. Hinsdale Central (Ill.), 0-0
All eyes will be on standout attacker Anna Santulli (Stanford) when Hinsdale Central kicks off the season against York (Ill.). Hinsdale Central is starting the season with a pair of local matches before traveling to the East Coast to take on Holy Child (N.Y.) and Potomac School (Va.) on March 25. Previous: 10
— Justin Boggs
West Top 10
1. Novato (Calif.), 2-0
The Hornets outscored their first two opponents 39-15 early last week, as Charlie Rudy totaled 17 goals and five assists. They were scheduled to battle No. 2 Colorado Academy (Colo.) on Monday. Previous: 1
2. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 1-0
The Mustangs were idle last week leading up to Monday’s bout with No. 1 Novato (Calif.) as part of their spring break trip. They had opened with a 13-5 win over Regis Jesuit (Colo.) on March 11. Previous: 2
3. St. Ignatius (Calif.) 4-0
After earning a 9-5 win over Monte Vista-Danville (Calif.) on March 15, the Wildcats had an easier time the next day handing Menlo (Calif.) its first loss, 18-7. They finished with 22 shots on goal. Avery Priest had 10 saves in the Monte Vista game, and Catriona Barry totaled eight goals, two assists and 15 draw controls over the two wins. Ignatius was set to play Archbishop Mitty (Calif.) on Monday. Previous: 3
4. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 7-0
The Falcons picked up three more wins last week, including a 16-8 win over La Costa Canyon (Calif.) as part of a doubleheader with Foothill-Santa Ana on Saturday. They play two unbeaten in-state opponents this week before meeting Cleveland Heights (Ohio) on March 27. Previous: 4
5. Mater Dei (Calif.), 6-1
After splitting a pair of out-of-state games, the Monarchs resumed their in-state schedule last week and outscored Trabuco Hills and Corona del Mar 38-8. Grace Houser and Lauren Gonzales each tallied six goals and three assists in the win against Trabuco and Madeline Hooks added five goals and three assists. Previous: 5
6. Lake Oswego (Ore.), 2-0
The Lakers opened with a 13-8 win over Oregon Episcopal (Ore.) on March 14, then edged defending Washington state champion Eastside Catholic, 13-12, on Saturday. Lauren Gilbert led the team with 11 goals over the two games, including a six-goal, one-assist outing against Eastside. Previous: 6
7. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 3-0
The Bruins earned an 11-8 win at Palmer Ridge (Colo.) in their only game last week. Eliza Radochonski finished with five points on three goals and two assists, while Pearl Schwartz added three goals, and Megan Patrick registered 17 saves in goal. Previous: 8
8. Mullen (Colo.), 2-0
The Mustangs edged Air Academy (Colo.), 12-11, on March 14. Emme Johnson had five goals on eight shots, and Sarah Merrifield added four goals and one assist. Mullen plays Ralston Valley (Colo.) on March 23. Previous: 10
9. Eastside Catholic (Wash.), 3-1
The Crusaders couldn’t overcome Lake Oswego in a 13-12 decision Saturday, but they rebounded Sunday with a decisive 20-8 win over West Linn (Ore.), the other perennial challenger for the Oregon state title. Eastside breezed through its first two games of the season last week behind Carlin Reilly’s 10 goals. Previous: 9
10. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 4-1
The Wolves have won four straight since opening with a narrow loss to California High (Calif.), most notably handing Amador Valley (Calif.) its first loss, 12-9, on Friday. Their next big test comes April 5 against Novato (Calif.). Previous: NR
— Laurel Pfahler