New Mid-Atlantic No. 1, Other Changes in HS Girls' Regional Top 10s

Every Tuesday during the high school lacrosse season, USA Lacrosse updates Regional Top 10 and National Top 25 rankings to reflect the results of the previous week. Below are the Nike/USA Lacrosse High School Girls’ Regional Top 10 updates through games played April 9.

The Northeast Region has a very familiar look to it after none of the first nine teams lost a game in the week to remain in place. Cicero-North Syracuse joined the rankings at No. 10 after putting away Victor (N.Y.) for its biggest win of the season. A week of quality showdowns could have major ranking implications.

McDonogh (Md.) rallied and then held off former No. 1 St. Paul’s to climb to the top spot in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Glenelg Country Day (Md.) is third, unbeaten as it heads into the tougher half of its schedule, and No. 4 Agnes Irwin (Pa.) has also been perfect early. Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) has the only win over McDonogh, something that holds a lot of weight. A key showdown between No. 6 Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) and No. 9 Owen J. Roberts (Pa.) looms this week.

The South Region had a light schedule last week and the result was very little movement in the Top 10. Lake Highland Prep (Fla.) drops from sixth to eighth after a loss to end its regular season. Vero Beach, which already has a pair of strong wins this season, moves back into the Top 10 after a pair of ranked teams lost during the week.

A light schedule as well for the Midwest Region and few losses among the Top 10 translated to few changes. The first eight remain the same led by New Trier (Ill.) and Loyola Academy (Ill.), who have traveled outside the region for bigger challenges. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio) moves up a slot after others could not keep pace, and Lakeville South (Minn.) moves into the Top 10 on the strength of its potential as it prepares to kick off its season.

The West Region features the same top four of Colorado Academy (Colo.), St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.) and San Ramon Valley (Calif.). Colorado Academy and St. Ignatius Prep face off this week. Oak Ridge (Calif.) rides a big win into the rankings at No. 7 and ThunderRidge (Colo.) moves into the rankings at No. 9 after ousting a former Top-10 team. 

Nike/USA 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

1. Darien (Conn.), 3-0

The Blue Wave are racking up reigning state champions on a terrific early-season resume. It started with a road trip to Manhasset (N.Y.) a week ago and continued at home Saturday with a 14-8 victory over Summit (N.J.), which won the Tournament of Champions last year. A busy week’s ahead for Darien with four games in the span of five days, including a trip to Maryland to take on St. Paul’s School. Previous: 1

2. New Canaan (Conn.), 1-0

The Rams opened the 2023 season with an 18-4 win over Fairfield Ludlowe (Conn.). Sydney Patten had three goals, one assist and two draw controls and 10 different players scored for the defending FCIAC and CIAC Class L champions who meet Trumbull (Conn.), Westhampton Beach (N.Y.) and Rye (N.Y.) this week. Previous: 2

3. Baldwinsville (N.Y.), 2-0

The Bees improved to 2-0 on the season, defeating Pittsford Sutherland (N.Y.). Carlie DeSimone had five goals and two assists, Mia Pozzi had two goals and one assist, three draw controls and a forced turnover, Sophia Muscolino had one goal and three assists and Sophia Ianno had six draw controls, three ground balls and three caused turnovers. Previous: 3

4. Ward Melville (N.Y.), 5-0

Kate Spinks had three goals and two assists, Grace Balocca had three goals and one assist, Ava Simonton had two goals and one assist and Ava Carrillo made 10 saves in a 15-5 win over Sachem North (N.Y.) following a 19-8 win over Middle Country (N.Y.). Smithtown East (N.Y.) and Walt Whitman (N.Y.) come up this week and there’s an anticipated clash with No. 1 Darien (Conn.) on the horizon. Previous: 4

5. Northport (N.Y.), 4-0

Kennedy Radziul had four goals and one assist, Julia Huxtable had three goals and four assists, Haleigh Greenberg had three goals and two assists and Kate Atkinson added three goals for Northport (N.Y.) in a 17-7 win over Long Beach (N.Y.) Saturday. The Tigers host William Floyd (N.Y.) and Half Hollow Hills (N.Y.) this week. Previous: 5

6. Wantagh (N.Y.), 5-0

Madison Alaimo had seven goals and one assist, Julia Nicholson had five goals, Juliana Cerasi had three goals and one assist, Olivia Nicholson had two goals and four assists and Riley Forthofer had four assists in a 19-11 win over Syosset (N.Y.). Next up for Wantagh is South Side (N.Y.). Previous: 6

7. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 3-1

The Friars bounced back from last week’s home loss to Wantagh (N.Y.) to defeat Suffern (N.Y.), 16-3, at Cy Donnelly Field. Tess Calabria had seven goals and two assists, Kate Licciardi had two goals and four assists, Megan Kelly had two goals and one assist and Lauren Matyka added a pair of goals for St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), which heads to upstate New York for a Canandaigua/Victor double dip later this week. Previous: 7

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

The Indians rebounded from a season-opening loss to Darien (Conn.) by defeating Seaford (N.Y.) 15-8 on the road. Caitlin Barrett and Taylor Gordon each netted a hat trick, Lauren Perfetto had two goals and one assist, Katelyn Greeley and Shea Panzik scored two goals apiece and Mia LoPinto dished out three assists. Manhasset faces Sacred Heart (N.Y.) and Syosset (N.Y.) on back-to-back days this week. Previous: 8

9. Wilton (Conn.), 3-0

Wilton improved to 3-0 on the young season with an 11-6 win over Bronxville (N.Y.) Saturday. Molly Snow had two goals and six assists, Addison Pattillo had four goals and two assists, Emerson Pattillo had two goals and one assist, Lucy Corry had a pair of goals, Bel DiNanno had two goals and eight draw controls and Ashleigh Masterson added a pair of goals and five draw controls for the Warriors, who also defeated Canandaigua Academy (N.Y.), 13-6, last week. Previous: 9

10. Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.), 4-0

After a signature 11-10 win over Victor (N.Y.), Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.) edged Penfield (N.Y.) by one and then defeated Bethlehem, 15-9, on Saturday. Elizabeth Smith led with four goals and one assist, Brooke Molchanoff had three goals and four assists, Shea Firth netted a hat trick and Mackenzie Prentice had two goals and three assists. The Northstars meet Irondequoit (N.Y.) April 15. Previous: NR

— Dylan Butler

MID-ATLANTIC TOP 10

1. McDonogh (Md.), 8-1

The Eagles became the first team to knock off St. Paul’s (Md.) when they rallied for a 10-9 win. St. Paul’s led 7-5 before Sophia Trahan scored three straight goals to lead a 5-0 McDonogh run that was enough for the win. Kate Levy won five draw controls to lead the Eagles' 13-for-19 effort and had a goal and two assists. Payton Magday, Makena London and Amanda Lawson all had two goals apiece with London’s scoring her pair in the 5-0 run. Reagan O’Donovan made six saves. The Eagles play Garrison Forest (Md.) on April 11, Notre Dame (Md.) on April 13 and Glenelg (Md.) on April 15. Previous: 2

2. St. Paul’s (Md.), 9-1

The Gators rallied to make it a one-goal game but fell to McDonogh, 10-9. Natalie Shurtleff and Marleigh O’Day each had a pair of goals while Frannie Hahn scored a goal and added an assist. Susan Radebaugh stopped seven shots. St. Paul’s won a key MIAA A matchup with Archbishop Spalding (Md.) 12-7. They face another huge game when they take on Darien (Conn.) on April 15 after games with Severn (Md.) and Mount de Sales (Md.) early in the week. Previous: 1

3. Glenelg Country (Md.), 8-0

The Dragons beat John Carroll (Md.) 9-6 before edging Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) 7-6 in a tough matchup. Regan Byrne had a hat trick against Visi and Blair Byrne scored twice and had one assist. Natalie Eastwood made 10 saves. Glenelg Country takes on Archbishop Spalding (Md.) on April 11 and Roland Park on April 13. Previous: 3

4. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 5-0

The Owls defeated Lawrenceville (N.J.) 18-6 behind a balanced team effort. Caroline Chisholm, Mairyn Dwyer and Catie Holmes all had hat tricks. Dwyer also had three assists. Blair Fox had a pair of goals, six ground balls and six draw controls. Maggie Mullen and Rowan Pauzano each had five saves. Dwyer scored three times, Fox had eight draw controls and Chisholm, Holmes and Kelsey Young all had two goals apiece in an 11-5 win over Notre Dame (Pa.). Agnes Irwin plays Germantown Academy (Pa.) on April 11, Hill School (Pa.) on April 13, and Baldwin School (Pa.) on April 14. Previous: 4

5. Maryvale (Md.), 7-2

The Lions rolled over Mercy (Md.) 16-3 in their lone game of the week. Ryan Kinkead scored four goals and Louise Aloi had four assists to pace the offense. Sam Paradise and Natalie Koors had two goals apiece. Abby Francioli and Mackenzie Ward each had three saves. The Lions have outscored teams 110-65 this year. Maryvale will play Gerstell (Md.) on April 11, John Carroll on April 13, and Notre Dame (Md.) on April 15. Previous: 5

6. Archbishop Carroll (Pa.), 4-1

The Patriots rolled over Archbishop Wood (Pa.) 21-3 before winning a 7-6 decision over Garnet Valley (Pa.). Machaela Henry had three goals and two assists in the tight win. She also won three draw controls. Cate McConaghy had a pair of goals, and Bridget Robinson saved five shots. Chloe Bleckley, McConaghy, Sam Hewitt, Claire Sexton, Henry, Lainey Straub, Ava Bleckley, Katie O’Neill and Brooke Hippert all scored two goals apiece against Wood. The Patriots face a big non-conference battle against unbeaten Owen J. Roberts (Pa.) on April 11, play Bonner-Prendergast (Pa.) on April 13 and then host Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) on April 15. Previous: 7

7. Archbishop Spalding (Md.), 6-2

The Cavaliers beat Notre Dame (Md.) 11-9 with Maeve Cavanaugh racking up six points on four goals and two assists. Gabby Greene scored four goals as well. Spalding dropped a 12-7 game to St. Paul’s. Greene had a hat trick and Cavanaugh scored twice in the loss. They face a four-game week with Glenelg Country on April 11 followed by Severna Park (Md.), Mercy (Md.) and Bryn Mawr (Md.). Previous: 6

8. St. Anne’s-Belfield (Va.), 10-1

The Saints defeated Paul VI (Va.) 14-12 with Addi Foster scoring four goals and providing one assist. Mia Maurer had a hat trick and dished out three assists. Martha Oakey scored twice and assisted on two other goals while winning eight draw controls. STAB then stopped St. John’s College High (D.C.) 14-10 for their 10^th win of the season. Maurer had a goal and four assists, Oakey scored four times and had one assist and Foster deposited five goals with one assist. STAB faces Collegiate School (Va.) on April 11, Trinity Episcopal (Va.) on April 14 and Bullis (Md.) on April 15. Previous: 8

9. Owen J. Roberts (Pa.), 8-0

The Wildcats got a big game from Ava Clemson with four goals, three draw controls, four ground balls and three caused turnovers in a 19-0 win over Boyertown (Pa.). Kenzie Hagerty earned the shutout in goal. Rachel Sbei, Cailin Harrington, Avery Wentzel, and Ashly White were stout in front of goalie Korrigan Sweeney in a 16-1 win over Methacton (Pa.). Alexa Vogelman (6G, 3A) and Gabbi Koury (4G, 4A) led the offense. They play Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) in a big showdown, then face Perkiomen Valley (Pa.) and Upper Merion (Pa.). Previous: 9

10. Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), 7-3

The Cubs were edged by unbeaten Glenelg Country Day 7-6. Quinn Murray had three goals and four draw controls. Madison Rassas had two points on a goal and assist and also had two draw controls. Kenzie Rassas and Annie Madden also scored a goal apiece. Visi blew by National Cathedral School (D.C.) 18-3. Madison Rassas scored six goals and dished out three assists. She also had a team-high six draw controls. Murray had four goals and four assists. Faith O’Connor scored twice and assisted on two goals. Maeve McCarthy and Annie Madden each had two goals apiece. Previous: 10

— Justin Feil

SOUTH TOP 10

1. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 14-1

The Stallions closed out the regular season with an emphatic 18-2 win over Community School of Naples (Fla.). American Heritage-Delray’s only regular season loss was a one-goal defeat to Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.). Previous: 1

2. Milton (Ga.), 12-2

The Eagles were idle last week after falling twice in a row to out-of-state competition. Milton returns to action this week against North Gwinnett (Ga.). Previous: 2

3. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 10-1

The Crusaders are coming off a bye week after a successful 2-0 trip to Virginia on April 1. Cardinal Gibbons next faces Sanders (N.C.) April 12. Previous: 3

4. Hockaday (Texas), 14-0

The Daisies remain undefeated after easily defeating Flower Mound (Texas) 20-6. Hockaday hosts Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas) in its final home regular season game of the year. Previous: 4

5. Steinbrenner (Fla.), 11-2

Kate Prentice’s four-goal effort helped the Warriors defeat Sickles (Fla.) 16-4 in their last regular season game of the year. Natalie Jones also helped out with two goals and three assists. Prentice now has 31 goals for the year. Previous: 5

6. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 13-2

It was an off week for the Titans who return to play April 14 against Fellowship Christian (Ga.). Previous: 7

7. Anderson (Texas), 14-0

The Trojans remain perfect for the year after easily defeating Vandergrift (Texas) 17-1. Eight of Anderson’s 12 wins have been by double figures. Previous: 8

8. Lake Highland Prep (Fla.), 14-3

The Highlanders enter the postseason on a sour note after losing to Hagerty (Fla.) 9-8. Hagerty broke the tie with a goal in the final 20 seconds of the match. Katherine D’Avanzo had a hat trick in a losing effort. Previous: 6

9. Bishop England (S.C.), 13-0

The Battling Bishops have now won over 100 games in a row dating back over six seasons after defeating Clover (S.C.) 20-0. Junior Bo Rosato led Bishop England with four goals and four assists. She is among three Battling Bishops with over 40 goals this season. Previous: 9

10. Vero Beach (Fla.), 13-4

Vero Beach enters the Top 10 despite a week off after Bartram Trail (Fla.) dropped a game last week to Episcopal School of Jacksonville (Fla.). Vero Beach has notable wins this year against Ponte Vedra (Fla.) and Pine Crest (Fla.). Previous: NR

— Justin Boggs

MIDWEST TOP 10

1. New Trier (Ill.), 5-2

The Trevians return from a long spring break with two games in three days against in-state foes Glenbrook South and Benet Academy. The last time New Trier played, it came within a goal of two top East Coast opponents in Paul VI (Va.) and Georgetown Visitation (D.C.). Previous: 1

2. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 8-2

Like the Trevians, the Ramblers have been off for over a week since their own East Coast trip. Loyola has another trip coming this week, to the Centennial State to take on a number of Colorado’s top teams in Regis Jesuit, Kent Denver and undefeated Colorado Academy. Previous: 2

3. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 5-0

The Golden Bears have been tested early this season, but keep emerging undefeated. Knotted at 11 late with Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), Upper Arlington keeper Marisa Blauser kept it tied with a couple of key saves, and then Elizabeth Schumacher helped un-tie it with assists to Kampbell Stone and Lilly Stelzer. Previous: 3

4. Kentucky Country Day (Ky.), 9-1

The Bearcats’ break is over and their first week back includes a couple of interesting games against solid Land of Lincoln opposition: York (April 14) and Benet Academy (April 15). That’s the beginning of a stretch of 12 games in 16 days. Previous: 4

5. East Grand Rapids (Mich.), 1-0

Having last played on March 23, the Pioneers’ first game back happens to be a good one, a trip to Forest Hills Central (Mich.). Every time EGR and FHC met last season, the game turned into a high-scoring battle, with the Pioneers prevailing three times (21-17, 24-17 and 12-11). Previous: 5

6. University School of Milwaukee (Wisc.), 1-0

The Wildcats got off to an impressive start, topping then-undefeated Divine Savior (Wisc.) in their opener. Amazingly, 10 of University School’s 12 goals came from just two players, both underclassmen: freshman Darcy Doyle (6 goals, 2 assists) and sophomore Mia Darr (4 goals, 2 assists). Previous: 6

7. Hinsdale Central (Ill.), 4-0

The Red Devils tallied a season-high 23 goals in Saturday’s in-state win over Lockport, including four goals apiece from Angie Conley, Reese Napier and Daphne Venetsanopoulos. That marks Hinsdale Central’s last home game until Loyola Academy comes to town April 25, as its five-game road trip includes last year’s Buckeye State Division I finalists Upper Arlington and New Albany. Previous: 7

8. Carmel (Ind.), 4-0

So far, so good for the Greyhounds, who have allowed just 13 goals through their first four games. Coming off a long break, Carmel has three games in three days, starting April 13 against Bishop Chatard (Ind.). Previous: 8

9. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 5-2

Credit the Patriots, who impressed in victory (a six-goal win over an always tough Medina team) and defeat (coming within two goals of powerhouse Upper Arlington). Expect a fascinating contest April 15 between Liberty and Jackson (Ohio), which recently picked up an impressive road win over Mason (Ohio). Previous: T10

10. Lakeville South (Minn.), 0-0

The Cougars ended the 2022 season with 16 straight wins and a state championship. While Lakeville South graduated leading scorer Brielle Fannin, it returns plenty of talent, including last year’s leader in draw controls, Tori Tschida (Temple), as well as Gabby Bouman (Xavier), who tied for second on the team with 75 points last year. Also watch for Berkeley commit Emily Moes (43 goals, 15 assists) and Sivanna O’Brien. Previous: NR

— Jonah Rosenblum

WEST TOP 10

1. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 7-0

The Mustangs showed no rust after a 10-day break from action, as they routed Columbine (Colo.) 18-3 in their first game back April 3 and followed that with a 16-2 victory over a quality Cherry Creek (Colo.) team. Addy Westerberg led CA with four goals and one assist in the game against Cherry Creek, while Skylar May also added five points on two goals and three assists. Previous: 1

2. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 11-0

The Wildcats were 3-0 last week and scored 17 points in each of their games, beating Tamalpais (Calif.), Archbishop Mitty (Calif.) and Menlo-Atherton (Calif.). Tamalpais was the only of those opponents to come within single digits of St. Ignatius, falling 17-10. This week will be a challenge with three games in Colorado, including a showdown of the top two ranked teams April 12 at Colorado Academy. Previous: 2

3. Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.), 10-2

The Knights led Palos Verdes (Calif.) by just four at halftime and outscored the Sea Kings 8-1 the rest of the way for a 15-4 win April 8. Foothill won all but five of the draws and peppered the Palos Verdes goalkeeper with 37 shots. The Knights have allowed double digit goals in just two games this season – both their losses against St. Ignatius and Colorado. Previous: 3

4. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 10-0

After winning a close battle against Torrey Pines (Calif.) the week prior, the Wolves had an easier time putting away St. Margaret’s (Calif.) on April 3 in their only game of the week. They beat the Tartans 17-4 behind Addie Brower’s four goals. Grace Kerr and Leslie Ilorio each added three goals and two assists, and Lauren Poulsen made seven saves in goal. Previous: 4

5. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 6-5  

The Falcons have been idle since their one-goal loss to San Ramon Valley but they were set to return to play April 10 against Park City (Utah). Torrey Pines struggled early this season against a tough schedule, but showed what the team is capable of in beating Cathedral Catholic (Calif.), 14-7, on March 29. Two of the Falcons’ losses were against out-of-state teams, including Mid-Atlantic power St. Paul’s School for Girls (Md.) and Texas defending state champion Hockaday. Previous: 7

6. Valor Christian (Colo.), 5-2

The Eagles rolled to a 23-1 win over Air Academy (Colo.) in their only game of the week, as Amanda Stevens tallied six goals and Reagan Digby put up four goals and four assists. Valor has been solid since its three-goal loss to Fairview (Colo.), which dropped out after two losses to unranked teams last week. The Eagles beat Regis Jesuit and Cherry Creek and now will play a key matchup April 11 with the one-loss ThunderRidge (Colo.) team that handed Fairview one of its losses last week. Previous: 8

7. Oak Ridge (Calif.), 12-2

The Trojans joined the rankings after beating a solid Cathedral Catholic (Calif.) team, 15-8, on April 3 in their only game last week. Their two losses were against unbeaten San Ramon Valley and an early setback against California San Ramon. Even with those defeats, Oak Ridge has outscored opponents 224-52 this season. Previous: NR

8. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 8-1

The Gators followed a one-goal win over Cathedral Catholic with an upset of previously-ranked Coronado (Calif.) on April 3. Lily Selcher and Olivia Abbott each tallied three goals in the 11-8 victory, and Skylar Schramm had four assists. That was SHP’s only game of the week, but a big one is up next with a road matchup at San Ramon Valley on April 12. Previous: 9

9. ThunderRidge (Colo.), 6-1

The Grizzlies jump into the top 10 after beating former No. 5 Fairview (Colo.) 13-10 last week in their only game. The teams were tied at halftime, but ThunderRidge broke loose in the second half to collect its best win of the season. The Grizzlies’ lone loss was against Colorado Academy, a six-goal defeat on March 14. Another test awaits against Valor Christian on April 11. Previous: NR

10. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 6-2

The Bruins dropped a big loss to Colorado Academy but stay put for now while other top teams in Colorado still are sorting out their places while beating up on each other. Cherry Creek has wins over La Jolla (Calif.) and La Costa Canyon (Calif.), and upcoming games against Fairview and Regis Jesuit will eventually sort things out and make the rankings clearer. Previous: 10

— Laurel Pfahler