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Mount Sinai (N.Y.) moved to the top spot in the Northeast and is up to No. 2 nationally after Garden City (N.Y.) suffered an upset loss to unranked Syosset (N.Y.) last week. Syosset made a big jump in to No. 14 with the win over Garden City.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Mustangs added a 10-3 victory over West Babylon (N.Y.) on Tuesday, though the rankings do not reflect Tuesday results. The Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ National Top 25 is typically published on Tuesday each week and will resume the normal schedule next week.
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National Top 25

 
April 3, 2018
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1 McDonogh (Md.) 6-0 1 4/4 vs. St. Paul's (Md.)
2 Mount Sinai (N.Y.) 1-0 4 4/3 vs. West Babylon (N.Y.)
3 Darien (Conn.) 0-0 3 4/3 vs. Norwalk (Conn.)
4 Skaneateles (N.Y.) 1-0 5 4/4 vs. Homer (N.Y.)
5 St. Anthony's (N.Y.) 0-0 6 4/3 at Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.)
6 Pittsford (N.Y.) 0-0 7 4/3 at Scarsdale (N.Y.)
7 American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) 13-0 8 4/3 vs. Holy Cross (Md.)
8 St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) 7-1 9 4/3 at Glenelg (Md.)
9 Moorestown (N.J.) 3-0 11 4/3 at Westfield (N.J.)
10 Summit (N.J.) 1-0 12 4/5 vs. Northern Heights (N.J.)
11 Oak Knoll (N.J.) 1-0 13 4/3 at Ridgewood (N.J.)
12 Bishop Ireton (Va.) 6-1 14 4/5 at American-Heritage Delray (Fla.)
13 Marriotts Ridge (Md.) 2-0 15 4/3 at Kent Island (Md.)
14 Syosset (N.Y.) 4-0 NR 4/11 vs. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.)
15 Garden City (N.Y.) 2-1 2 4/4 at St. Mary's (Md.)
16 Manhasset (N.Y.) 2-1 17 4/11 at Port Washington (N.Y.)
17 West Genesee (N.Y.) 2-0 18 4/3 vs. South Jefferson (N.Y.)
18 Glenelg Country (Md.) 3-1 19 4/4 at Roland Park (Md.)
19 Bryn Mawr (Md.) 6-0 20 4/4 vs. Severn (Md.)
20 Longmeadow (Mass.) 0-0 21 4/3 vs. Loomis Chaffee (Mass.)
21 Novato (Calif.) 8-1 22 4/4 vs. St. Margaret's (Calif.)
22 Ridgewood (N.J.) 1-1 23 4/3 vs. Oak Knoll (N.J.)
23 Eastport-South Manor (N.Y.) 1-0 24 4/3 vs. Mattituck-Southold (N.Y.)
24 Maryvale Prep (Md.) 3-2 NR 4/4 vs. John Carroll (Md.)
25 Massapequa (N.Y.) 2-1 16 4/3 vs. Our Lady of Mercy (N.Y.)
Also considered (alphabetical order): Glenelg (Md.), Hutchison (Tenn.), Upper Arlington (Ohio)
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Northeast Top 10

1. Mount Sinai (N.Y.), 1-0

The Mustangs, who have claimed three straight Class C state titles, have now won 16 games in a row after a season-opening 14-2 win over East Islip (N.Y.). Camryn Harloff led the Mustangs with four goals and two assists. Previous: 3

2. Darien (Conn.), 0-0

The Blue Wave were set to open the season Tuesday against Norwalk (Conn.). Darien has collected five straight state titles and nine in the past 10 years. Previous: 2

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

Riley Brogan finished with four goals and one assist and Ryley Pas’cal recorded 13 saves on 20 shots to lead Skaneateles to an 8-7 season-opening win over Rush-Henrietta (N.Y.). Previous: 4

4. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 0-0

The Friars were scheduled to open Tuesday at Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.). They ended the 2017 season with another CHSAA title. Previous: 5

5. Pittsford (N.Y.), 0-0

The Panthers are coming off their best season in program history, winning the first state title and riding an 11-game winning streak into the 2018 campaign, which was set to begin Tuesday at Scarsdale (N.Y.). Previous: 6

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

The Braves make their debut in the regional rankings after an impressive start, which included an 11-10 win over previously top-ranked Garden City last week. Kendall Halpern scored the game-winner with seven seconds left. Senior Taylyn Stadler (Penn) leads Syosset with seven goals and nine assists through four games this season. Previous: NR

7. Garden City (N.Y.), 2-1

The Trojans, who have won 14 state titles in the last 22 years, went 1-1 last week to fall from the top spot. They opened the week with an 11-8 win over Port Washington (N.Y.) but followed that with an 11-10 loss to Syosset (N.Y.). Garden City led 10-5 early in the second half before Syosset stormed back. Previous: 1

8. Manhasset (N.Y.), 2-1

Kelly Trotta finished with three goals and one assist to lead Manhasset to an 11-8 win over previously-ranked Massapequa (N.Y.). Maggie Beresheim and Grace Gately each added two goals for the Indians. Previous: 7

9. West Genesee (N.Y.), 2-0

Phoebe Nelson scored two goals and added three assists to lead West Genny to an 11-5 win over Honeoye Falls-Lima (N.Y.). She followed up with four goals and one assist in a 9-8 win over Fulton (N.Y.). Previous: 9

10. Longmeadow (Mass.), 0-0

The Lancers were scheduled to open Tuesday against Loomis Chaffee (Mass.). Longmeadow fell in the Division 1 state title game last season. Previous: 10

— Will Cleveland

Mid-Atlantic Top 10

1. McDonogh (Md.), 6-0

The Eagles’ winning streak improved to 183 games with wins over John Carroll (Md.), Mount de Sales (Md.) and Maryvale Prep (Md.) last week. Izzy Marsh and Julia Hoffman (Maryland) each had a hat trick in a 17-1 win over Mount de Sales. Previous: 1

2. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), 7-1

The Saints played three games last week and defeated teams from Pennsylvania and Georgia. The closest game of the week was a 15-12 win over Agnes Irwin (Pa.) on March 27, as Emma Day scored four goals and had one assist. Previous: 2

3. Moorestown (N.J.), 3-0

Robin Panzarella scored three goals as Moorestown defeated Ridgewood (N.J.) 10-9 on March 31. The Quakers got two goals each from Kayla Frank and Ava Frantz. Moorestown then beat Seneca (N.J.) 20-4 on Monday. Colette Smith had two goals and four assists, and Frantz had three goals. Previous: 4

4. Summit (N.J.), 1-0

Kaitlin Mead and Lauren Neufeld each scored three goals as the Hilltoppers started their season with an 18-9 win over Sparta (N.J.). Previous: 5

5. Oak Knoll (N.J.), 1-0

Annabelle Zebrowski scored eight goals in The Royals’ season-opening win over Westfield (N.J.), and Kayleigh Wolff added three goals. Oak Knoll was set to play Ridgewood (N.J.) on Tuesday. Previous: 6

6. Bishop Ireton (Va.), 6-1

The Cardinals rebounded from their first loss in 17 games with a 9-8 win over conference rival Good Counsel (Md.). Ireton got three goals and two assists from sophomore Reilly Casey, and Madison Mote and Lexi Ledoyen each scored two goals. Ireton then beat Brighton (N.Y.) 17-5 on Monday. Previous: 7

7. Marriotts Ridge (Md.), 2-0

The Mustangs defeated Reservoir (Md.) 17-2 last week. They travel to Kent Island (Md.) before facing a series of tests against C.M. Wright (Md.) and Severna Park (Md.). Previous: 8

8. Glenelg Country School (Md.), 3-1

The Dragons traveled to Florida last week and came away 1-1 on the trip. They defeated Vero Beach (Fla.) before dropping a 16-13 decision to South-ranked American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) on March 27. Conference play starts this week. Previous: 9

9. Bryn Mawr (Md.), 6-0

The Mawrtians’ hot start continued last week with a 10-8 win over Maryvale Prep (Pa.). They host Severn on Wednesday before facing Notre Dame Prep (Md.) on April 9. Previous: 10

10. Maryvale Prep (Md.), 3-2

Despite losses to Bryn Mawr and McDonogh in the last week, the Lions enter the top 10. Maryvale has posted wins over Roland Park (Md.) and Archbishop Spalding (Md.) this season. Previous: NR

— Mike Loveday

South Top 10

1. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 13-0

The Stallions swept a doubleheader March 27, beating Olympia (Fla.) 19-5 before upending nationally-ranked Glenelg Country (Md.) 16-13. In the win over Glenelg, Caitlyn Wurzburger led with six goals and six assists, Allegra Catalano had four goals and three assists and Sara Palmisano had two goals and four assists. Glenelg was ranked No. 10 in the country last week, giving the Stallions two wins over top 10 teams in four days. The Stallions were scheduled to play Holy Cross (Md.) on Tuesday and have another big matchup on Thursday against No. 14 Bishop Ireton (Va.). Previous: 1 

2. Hutchison (Tenn.), 10-0

The Sting finished their run of games against out-of-state opponents with two more wins and also picked up a key in-state victory to remain undefeated. They beat MICDS-St. Louis (Mo.) 20-8 and William Penn Charter (Pa.) 14-6. MICDS won the Missouri state championship last spring. In between those wins, the Sting knocked off Harpeth Hall (Tenn.) 19-4. Previous: 2

3. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 12-1

The Raiders beat Dr. Phillips 18-5 in their only game of the week. Carly Steinlauf had four goals and three assists, Jada Preston tallied four goals and four assists, and Kaitlyn Michaud and Caroline Stefans each had three goals. The Raiders were scheduled to play at Lake Highland Prep (Fla.) on Tuesday. Previous: 3

4. Milton (Ga), 7-4

The Eagles won their only game of the week, 19-0 against North Forsyth (Ga.). They return to action Friday against Holy Child (Md.), then play a doubleheader against Good Counsel and Holy Cross, two more Maryland schools, on Saturday. Previous: 4 

5. Lassiter (Ga.), 10-2

The Trojans were idle. They play Saturday at nationally-ranked Glenelg Country (Md.) and Monday at Archbishop Spalding (Md.). Previous: 7

6. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 7-2

The Crusaders had 16 different players score in a 17-0 win over Leesville Road (N.C.) before losing 8-7 to Springfield-Delco, the Pennsylvania PIAA AAA state runner-up last year. The Crusaders trailed 5-1 at the half, but the rally fell short despite holding Springfield to just three goals in the second half. Grace Nelson led with three goals and five ground balls. Gabby Young collected 10 saves. Previous: 5  

7. Bishop Moore (Fla.), 12-1

The Hornets got in-state wins over Creekside and Olympia. Caitlin Brauman had three assists in the 20-1 win over Creekside. Kate Piscopo had six goals and three ground balls in the 18-2 win over Olympia, and Brauman had two goals and five assists. Previous: 8

8. Vero Beach (Fla.), 10-4

The Fighting Indians were idle. They were scheduled to play at South Fork (Fla.) on Tuesday. On Thursday, they host Barron Collier (Fla.), the team that knocked them out of the state playoffs last year in the regional finals. Previous: 9

9. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 11-1

The Titans won their fifth consecutive game March 28 to reclaim a spot in the rankings, as they beat Westminster School (Ga.) 17-4. They are idle until April 10. Previous: NR

10. Sacred Heart Academy (Ky.), 8-1

The Valkyrie beat defending state champ Kentucky Country Day 12-11 last week to move into the top 10 for the first time this season. Maddie Landoch scored four goals and Lily Thornewill had three. Previous: NR  

— Aimee Ford Foster

Midwest Top 10

1. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 2-0

After beginning the season in Illinois, the Golden Bears will end a two-week break Thursday at Pickerington Central (Ohio). Upper Arlington’s home opener is Saturday against Olentangy Liberty (Ohio). Previous: 1

2. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 6-0

The Ramblers are in the midst of a 10-day layoff to prepare for a tough road trip to the Capital region, which includes matches at 6-0 Potomac School (Va.), nationally-ranked St Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), Bullis School (Md.) and Georgetown Visitation (D.C.). Previous: 2

3. Rockford (Mich.), 1-0

After winning its season opener on March 24 against Birmingham Unified (Mich.), the Rams are in the midst of a nearly three-week break. Rockford is back in action April 13 against Hinsdale Central (Ill.). Previous: 3

4. New Trier (Ill.), 3-1

After almost two weeks to sit on their loss to Upper Arlington (Ohio), the Trevians return to play Wednesday with 5-1 Maine South (Ill.). New Trier also has Hinsdale Central (Ill.) on its slate this week. Previous: 4

5. Eden Prairie (Minn.), 0-0

The reining state champion Eagles must wait out the rest of an extended winter before opening the season on April 17 against Benilde-St. Margaret's (Minn.). Previous: 5

6. Hartland (Mich.), 0-0

The Eagles are about to begin their season, as they open Thursday against Ann Arbor Pioneer (Mich.). Previous: 6

7. Maine South (Ill.), 5-1

The Hawks have already faced one tough test falling to Loyola on March 20, but they have another one on Wednesday when they play New Trier (Ill.). Maine South, which was idle last week, is looking for its first win ever against New Trier. Previous: 7

8. Cathedral (Ind.), 4-2

Led by Katherine Burnside’s 11-goal outburst, the Irish dominated Hamilton Southeastern on March 28, defeating the Royals 18-4. Adrianne Wagner, current head coach at Hamilton Southeastern, coached Cathedral in 2016 and 2017. The Irish were scheduled to play Tuesday. Previous: 8

9. Carmel (Ind.), 7-1

The Greyhounds are off to their best start since 2013 after defeating Guerin Catholic (Ind.) 20-6 on March 28. Kelly Csenar has played a huge role for Carmel this year, leading the team in goals, including a seven-goal effort against Guerin Catholic. Previous: 10

10. New Albany (Ohio), 5-0

The Eagles are off to a strong start with a notable win over Columbus DeSales (Ohio) on March 17 and have yet to be in a tight contest. New Albany has a challenging contest Thursday against unbeaten Olentangy Liberty (Ohio). Previous: NR

— Justin Boggs

West Top 10

1. Novato (Calif.), 8-1

In their only game last week, the Hornets rolled to a 23-7 win over Menlo (Calif.). They were scheduled to play Tuesday against Redwood (Calif.). Novato was averaging 18.8 goals per game going into this week. Previous: 1 

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

The Mustangs showed no rust coming off a 12-day break from action, as they cruised to an 18-3 win over Cleveland Heights (Ohio) on Monday. Sloane Murphy (seven goals, one assist) and Lauren Russell (four goals and four assists) led Colorado with eight points each. Previous: 2

3. Lake Oswego (Ore.), 7-0

The Lakers didn’t let down after a big win over Radnor (Pa.) last Monday. They added a 13-8 win over formerly-ranked Mater Dei (Calif.) the next day, as Taylor Hamper led with four goals and McKinley Mullen added three. Lake Oswego then enjoyed some time off the rest of the week. The Lakers were scheduled to play Clackamas (Ore.) on Tuesday. Previous: 3

4. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 10-1

The Mavericks added three more wins last week, beating Glenbrook South (Ill.) 13-7, Del Norte (Calif.) 19-10 and then-No. 7 Arapahoe (Colo.) 12-5.  La Costa Canyon built a 9-3 lead in the first half against Arapahoe and the gap proved to be enough. Previous: 4

5. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 7-0

The Bruins went to Virginia last week and brought home a pair of victories against St. Catherine’s and Collegiate School. Isabel Anema racked up seven goals and one assist in a 16-13 win over St. Catherine’s and then had three goals in a 9-8 decision against Collegiate – a game in which Katie Collins also had three goals and Megan Patrick had 10 saves. Previous: 5 

6. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 6-2

The Falcons coasted against rival Poway (Calif.), building an 11-6 halftime lead en route to a 20-8 victory.  This week brings games against Del Norte (Calif.), St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) and Carondelet (Calif.). Previous: 6

7. Arapahoe (Colo.), 2-1

The Warriors shook off some rust in a 13-8 win at Poway (Calif.) on March 27, but couldn’t repeat the performance against No. 4 La Costa Canyon (Calif.). Meg Hanson recorded a team-high four points on two goals and two assists against Poway, while Lizzie Pierpont had three goals and eight draw controls and Molly Galloway posted 12 saves in goal. Arapahoe had been idle since their opener on March 9. Up next is a trip to Denver East (Colo.) on Wednesday. Previous: 7 

8. St. Margaret’s (Calif.), 6-0

The Tartans handed Santa Margarita (Calif.) its second loss, winning 16-4 on March 27. Cailin Young tallied four goals and three assists, and Maddie Barkate had four goals and one assist. This week will be a big test with games against St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) and Novato (Calif.). Previous: 10

9. Eastside Catholic (Wash.), 4-0

Maddie McMaster racked up seven goals and two assists in a 21-8 win over Holy Names (Wash.), and Alexa Stephens added four goals and two assists. Aria Shakib contributed four goals, and Jessie Carroll had two goals and four assists. Previous: 8

10. Oak Ridge (Calif.), 6-1

The Trojans were idle last week. They resume play Wednesday against Bella Vista (Calif.), looking to build on a six-game win streak. Previous: 9

— Laurel Pfahler