Vero Beach moves up one spot in the first in-season report for the Nike/US Lacrosse South Girls' Top 10, while Walton remains steady at the top.
1. Walton (Ga.), 3-0
The Raiders were idle last week after a strong start to the season, which included out-of-state win over defending Florida state champion Bartram Trail and Ponte Vedra (Fla.).
2. Milton (Ga.), 3-0
With 11 players scoring goals, the Eagles beat Alpharetta 19-1 in their only game last week, six days after earning a quality win over Lake Highland Prep (Fla.). Kate Winsness had four goals and Sophie Baez a hat trick in the LHP game.
3. Vero Beach (Fla.), 6-0
The Fighting Indians picked up three wins last week, including a 19-1 romp against Lake Mary (Fla.). Maddie Ellis had five goals and two assists in that win, and Gracie Martin, Lily Linehan and Gabby Sposato all chipped in four goals.
4. St. John’s (Texas), 2-0
The Mavericks were idle after opening with two big wins in which they totaled 36 goals. They play Katy on Feb. 28.
5. Hutchison (Tenn.), 1-0
The Sting opened with an 18-2 win over St. Agnes Academy. Senior Griffin Gearhardt had four goals, two assists, two draw controls and two groundballs in the first half. Freshman Janessa Mai added three goals, an assist, four draw controls and four groundballs.