6. Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas), 1-0
The Eagles opened with an easy 19-1 win over Southlake Carroll (Texas) last week. They face 1-0 Highland Park (Texas) on Thursday in a game that will answer some questions about Texas lacrosse. Previous: 6
7. Lassiter (Ga.), 5-1
After a strong run through Florida at the end of February, the Trojans were idle last week. They return to action on Tuesday with a game at Cherokee (Ga.). Previous: 7
8. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 4-0
The Titans stayed unbeaten with big in-state wins over Fellowship Christian and King’s Ridge Christian. They won the first 18-3, then beat KRC 16-4. The Titans are averaging just over 16 goals per game. Elise Hammelrath had five goals and four assists in the two games. Previous: 8
9. Bishop Moore (Fla.), 5-1
The Hornets picked up two more wins, beating in-state schools Edgewater 17-0 and Benjamin 9-3. Ellie Stricker had three goals and two assists against Edgewater, and Delaney Law had three goals. Stricker scored five goals with one assist against Benjamin. Goalie Cami Donadio had 14 saves against Benjamin, bringing her season total to 27 saves with just seven goals allowed. Previous: 10
10. Vero Beach (Fla.), 4-0
Longtime Florida power Vero Beach makes its return to the top 10 after beating in-state opponents Jensen Beach 14-4 and Cardinal Newman 20-7 last week. Gabby Sposato scored three goals with two assists in the first game and then had four goals and three assists against Newman. The Fighting Indians have three games this week, including an intriguing matchup with Texas power St. John’s on Friday. Previous: NR
BRINE/US LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Josie Ward, Franklin (Tenn.)
Ward was unstoppable in six games last week, scoring 26 goals with eight assists, 21 draw controls, five ground balls and two interceptions. Franklin went 4-2 in the games. Ward, a freshman, scored seven goals in an 11-8 win over Houston (Tenn.), the second of three games on Feb. 24. She had three goals and eight assists in a 19-1 win over Pope John Paul II (Tenn.). Ward compiled her stats in about 4.5 games of actual playing time.
Also notable: Carly Steinhauf, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.); Brooke Beverly, Mill Creek (Ga.); Cami Donadio, Bishop Moore (Fla.); Bailey Hawkins, Cambridge (Ga.); Arianna Rivera, Hillgrove (Ga.); Allie Dreyer, Kennesaw Mountain (Ga.); Shelby Glasgow, Mountain View (Ga.); Juliana Aiello, Jupiter (Fla.); Justine Decker, Dr. Phillips (Fla.); Gabbie Valle, Timber Creek (Fla.); Jacqui Lawler, Naples (Fla.); Belle Hardwick, South Mecklenburg (N.C.); Kendall Brand, Kell (Ga.); Anna Winkeler, Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas).