McDonogh (Md.) extended its winning streak to 161 games and has outscored its six opponents by a combined score of 118-28, reasserting its spot atop the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25.
Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) made the biggest leap this week, thanks to a 10-6 victory over Bishop Ireton (Va.).
Three teams that have yet to start their seasons — Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.), Smithtown West (N.Y.) and Oak Knoll (N.J.) — surfaced as a result of other teams dropping out at Nos. 23-25.
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National Top 25
March 28, 2017 |
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| 1 | McDonogh (Md.) | 6-0 | 1 | 3/28 vs. Maryvale Prep (Md.) |
| 2 | Garden City (N.Y.) | 2-0 | 2 | 3/28 at Farmingdale (N.Y.) |
| 3 | St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) | 4-0 | 3 | 3/30 vs. Episcopal Academy (Pa.) |
| 4 | Good Counsel (Md.) | 3-0 | 4 | 3/28 vs. Agnes Irwin (Pa.) |
| 5 | Darien (Conn.) | 0-0 | 5 | 4/1 vs. Yorktown (N.Y.) |
| 6 | Notre Dame Prep (Md.) | 3-0 | 6 | 3/28 vs. Episcopal Academy (Pa.) |
| 7 | Manhasset (N.Y.) | 1-0 | 7 | 3/28 at Long Beach (N.Y.) |
| 8 | St. Anthony's (N.Y.) | 1-0 | 9 | 3/29 at Kellenberg (N.Y.0 |
| 9 | Summit (N.J.) | 0-0 | 10 | 3/29 vs. Mountain Lakes (N.J.) |
| 10 | Mount Sinai | 0-0 | 11 | 3/28 vs. Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.) |
| 11 | Christian Brothers (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 12 | 4/10 vs. East Syracuse-Minoa (N.Y.) |
| 12 | Ridgewood (N.J.) | 0-0 | 13 | 3/30 vs. Saddle River Day School (N.J.) |
| 13 | West Islip (N.Y.) | 2-0 | 14 | 3/29 vs. Sachem North (N.Y.) |
| 14 | Wantagh (N.Y.) | 2-0 | 15 | 3/28 at Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) |
| 15 | Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) | 3-0 | 21 | 3/29 vs. Episcopal Academy (Pa.) |
| 16 | Bishop Ireton (Va.) | 3-2 | 8 | 3/30 at Good Counsel (Md.) |
| 17 | Agnes Irwin (Pa.) | 2-0 | 17 | 3/28 at Good Counsel (Md.) |
| 18 | Westwood (Mass.) | 0-0 | 20 | 4/5 vs. Needham (Mass.) |
| 19 | Marriotts Ridge (Md.) | 1-0 | 19 | 3/28 vs. South River (Md.) |
| 20 | Pittsford (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 18 | 4/3 at Fairport (N.Y.) |
| 21 | Novato (Calif.) | 6-0 | 23 | 3/28 vs. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) |
| 22 | Loyola Academy (Ill.) | 4-0 | 22 | 3/28 vs. Maine South (Ill.) |
| 23 | Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.) | 0-0 | NR | 3/28 at Hunterdon Central (N.J.) |
| 24 | Smithtown West (N.Y.) | 0-0 | NR | 3/29 vs. Northport (N.Y.) |
| 25 | Oak Knoll (N.J.) | 0-0 | NR | 3/29 at Mendham (N.J.) |
Also considered: Moorestown (N.J), Conestoga (Pa.), Glenelg (Md.), Garrison Forest (Md.)
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Midwest Boys' Top 10 | Midwest Girls' Top 10
West Boys' Top 10 | West Girls' Top 10
Northeast Top 10
1. Garden City (N.Y.), 2-0
The Trojans’ win streak now stands at 20 after opening the season with a pair of wins. Garden City topped Port Washington (N.Y.), 8-5, and then followed with a 10-9 overtime win over Massapequa (N.Y.). Jenn Medjid (Boston College) totaled nine goals in the two wins, including seven in the Massapequa game. Garden City plays at Farmingdale (N.Y.) Tuesday. Previous: 1
2. Darien (Conn.), 0-0
Darien is coming off its fourth consecutive state championship and 15th overall under coach Lisa Lindley after going 21-1-1 last season. The Blue Wave closed the season with 14 consecutive wins and will look to extend that streak when they open Saturday against Yorktown (N.Y.). Previous: 2
3. Manhasset (N.Y.), 1-0
Manhasset opened the season with a 12-4 win over Syosset (N.Y.), as seven different players scored goals. Kelly Trotta led the Indians with three goals and three assists. They play at Long Beach (N.Y.) on Tuesday and then host Wantagh (N.Y.) on Saturday. Previous: 3
4. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 1-0
St. Anthony’s opened the season with a 10-4 win over Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.). Delaney Galvin recorded 10 saves and Kiera Accettella finished with three goals and one assist for the Friars, who resume play at Kellenberg Memorial (N.Y.) on Wednesday. Previous: 4
5. Mount Sinai (N.Y.), 0-0
The defending Class C state champions open the season Tuesday against Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.). The Mustangs travel to Miller Place (N.Y.) on Thursday. Previous: 5
6. Christian Brothers Academy (N.Y.), 0-0
In the last five seasons, CBA has won state titles in each of the three state classifications, including a Class A state title last year with an 11-6 win over Pittsford (N.Y.), which capped a 21-0 campaign. CBA gets a late jump on the season, opening defense of its state title on April 10 against East Syracuse-Minoa (N.Y.). Previous: 6
7. West Islip (N.Y.), 2-0
The Lions opened the season with a pair of low-scoring, one-goal wins. West Islip edged Massapequa (N.Y.) 4-3 in a rematch of last season’s Long Island Class A championship game and followed with a 5-4 win over West Baylon (N.Y.). Lauren DiStefano recorded 22 total saves in the two wins. The Lions host Sachem North (N.Y.) Wednesday. Previous: 7
8. Wantagh (N.Y.), 2-0
The Warriors topped Farmingdale (N.Y.), 10-5, and North Shore (N.Y.), 12-9, to kick off its season. Megan Gordon (Northwestern) totaled six goals and seven assists in the two wins. Wantagh plays at Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) Tuesday. Previous: 8
9. Pittsford (N.Y.), 0-0
The Panthers capped one of the best seasons in program history at 18-3 with an 11-6 loss to Christian Brothers Academy (N.Y.) in the Class A state title game. They open the 2017 campaign at Fairport (N.Y). on April 3. Previous: 9
10. Westwood (Mass.), 0-0
Under coach Leslie Frank, the Wolverines won another Division I state title. Westwood has won 15 straight games and opens the season April 5 against Needham (Mass.). Previous: 10
— Will Cleveland
Mid-Atlantic Top 10
1. McDonogh (Md.), 6-0
The Eagles passed their first real test of the season with flying colors last Tuesday, holding off Garrison Forest (Md.) for a 13-11 victory. They had an easier time in the two IAAM road wins that followed, over Roland Park Country (Md.) and Mount de Sales (Md.), to run their winning streak to 161 games. Previous: 1
2. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), 4-0
The Saints stayed perfect Wednesday, crushing Benjamin School (Fla.), 18-2. Annie Dyson (Virginia) paced the offense with three goals and three assists. They’ll play four games in three days this week as part of their annual Spring Fling tournament. Previous: 2
3. Good Counsel (Md.), 3-0
The Falcons have flexed their muscles in three convincing wins over WCAC foes, the most recent an 18-3 romp over Bishop O’Connell (Va.) on Thursday. Matchups with Agnes Irwin (Pa.) and Bishop Ireton (Va.) this week should provide a useful measuring stick. Previous: 3
4. Notre Dame Prep (Md.), 3-0
The Blazers should be serious IAAM contenders this spring. They rolled past Severn (Md.), 14-5, on March 21 and John Carroll (Md.), 18-11, on Thursday to start conference play. Hannah Mardiney (Florida) scored three times in both wins. Previous: 4
5. Summit (N.J.), 0-0
The new-look Hilltoppers figure to learn a lot about themselves right away. They get started Wednesday against Mountain Lakes (N.J.) and follow with a Saturday trip to Ridgewood (N.J.) for a rematch of last season’s Tournament of Champions final. Previous: 6
6. Ridgewood (N.J.), 0-0
The Maroons have a shot to make an early statement Saturday when they host Summit. They’ll have plenty more chances to bolster their résumé with four other current Top 25 squads on the schedule. Previous: 7
7. Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), 3-0
The Cubs, under first-year coach Katie McMahon, surge into the rankings thanks to a 10-6 win over Bishop Ireton last Thursday. They’re still unbeaten after taking down Collegiate School (Va.) and Hinsdale Central (Ill.) since then. Previous: NR
8. Bishop Ireton (Va.), 3-2
The Cardinals tripped up Thursday with a 10-6 loss at previously unranked Georgetown Visitation, despite four goals from Madison Mote (Notre Dame). They’ll try to get back on track Thursday visiting rival Good Counsel. Previous: 5
9. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 2-0
The Owls outscored Notre Dame Academy (Pa.) and Hill School (Pa.) by a combined 33-4 in two wins to open the season. Now the competition heats up with games against Good Counsel and Vero Beach (Fla.) this week. Previous: 9
10. Marriotts Ridge (Md.), 1-0
The Mustangs kicked off their season with a 13-7 win over Centennial (Md.) on March 21. Lily Kennedy (UMBC) and Carolina Blalock (Louisville) scored three goals apiece. They’ve had a full week to get ready for Tuesday’s clash with South River (Md.). Previous: 10
— Eric Detweiler
South Top 10
1. Vero Beach (Fla.), 13-1
The Fighting Indians squeezed past Creekside (Fla.) 13-12 in their only game of the week. Meredith Moore scored in the final seconds for the win. The Indians wrap up the regular season this week with two games, both against out-of-state teams. Their finale will be against unbeaten Agnes Irwin (Pa.) on Thursday. Agnes Irwin is ranked No. 17 in the country. Previous: 1
2. Hutchison (Tenn.), 7-0
The Sting returned to action after their strong showing in California, topping previously unbeaten St. George’s (Tenn.) 15-4 behind Griffin Gearhardt’s six goals, five assists, three draw controls and four groundballs. Hutchison has outscored its opponents 123-66, and four of its last seven games this season will be against out-of-state opponents. Previous: 2
3. Milton (Ga.), 5-3
The Eagles were on their way to a big win over in-state rival Lambert early last week when lightning stopped the game with 18:30 left and Milton up 13-10. The game will be finished Tuesday, as the Eagles are trying to bounce back from a three-game losing streak against out-of-state opponents. Previous: 3
4. North Gwinnett (Ga.), 12-0
The Bulldogs stayed unbeaten with a 21-1 pounding of Duluth (Ga.) as they continued to impress on the road. The goal total matched their season high. They travel to Mountain View (Ga.) on Tuesday before taking a two-week break. Previous: 4
5. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 12-0
The Stallions were idle last week, but they return to the field on Wednesday against unbeaten Barron Collier (Fla.). American Heritage is averaging 17.4 points per game and has outscored opponents 209-74. Barron Collier is 15-0 and has outscored its opponents 266-77. Previous: 5
6. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 7-0
The Crusaders stretched their unbeaten streak to 29 games with lopsided wins over Jordan (N.C.) and Riverside (N.C.). They are allowing just 2.85 goals per game. Gibbons will face its toughest opponent yet on Friday when it travels to St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), which is ranked third in the country. Previous: 7
7. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 12-1
The Raiders got two more wins as they approach the end of their regular-season schedule. 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: 9
8. Lassiter (Ga.), 9-1
The Trojans went 2-1 in out-of-state games last week, beating Pinecrest (Fla.) 14-3 with seven players scoring goals and then earning a solid 8-7 overtime win against Lake Highland Prep (Fla.). They lost to Glenelg (Md.) 14-3. Against Lake Highland, Emma Grace Wisdom scored in overtime for the win as part of her 10 goals (and six draw controls) for the week. The Trojans play three games in Maryland this week. Previous: 10
9. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 9-2
A huge 16-10 win over defending state champion Walton (Ga.) last week pushes the Titans back into the rankings. Mary Markwordt, who has 48 goals and 31 assists this season, led the team with five goals. Brittney Villhauer and Sarah Flatt each scored four and Elise Hammelrath added three. They have now won six games in a row after losing two games early in the season, including one to Lassiter (Ga.). Previous: NR
10. Walton (Ga.), 7-2
The Raiders split last week, picking up a 22-6 win over Roswell (Ga.), then suffering their second loss of the year, a 16-10 setback to Blessed Trinity (Ga.). They play three games this week, including two in New York. Previous: 7
— Aimee Ford Foster
Midwest Top 10
1. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 4-0
The Ramblers are off to a dominating start after winning at Montini Catholic (Ill.) 16-2 on March 21, followed by a 16-1 victory over York (Ill.) on March 23. Northwestern signee Brennan Dwyer had 10 goals and four assists over two games last week. Previous: 1
2. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 2-2
The Golden Bears bounced back from a rough start to the season in Georgia with a 9-8 win over No. 3 Rockford (Mich.) on Saturday. Senior midfielder Anna Piscopo scored the game-winner with 8:30 left for Upper Arlington. It was Piscopo’s third goal of the contest. Previous: 2
3. Rockford (Mich.), 1-1
Despite rallying from down 8-5 to tie the game in the second half against Upper Arlington (Ohio), Rockford fell 9-8. Brooklyn Neumen scored three goals in the losing effort. The loss came a day after the Rams easily defeated Ann Arbor Pioneer (Mich.) 25-1 to open the season. Previous 3
4. New Albany (Ohio), 3-0
The Eagles are off to a strong start after wins last week against Dublin Jerome (Ohio) and Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio). Sophomore Emily Rezabek continued her hot streak by scoring four goals against Jerome and adding two tallies against Kilbourne. Previous: 5
5. Noblesville (Ind.), 3-0
The Millers are riding a 23-game regular-season winning streak, which dates back to 2015, after defeating Guerin Catholic (Ind.) 14-7 on March 20. They are idle until April 7. Previous: 6
6. New Trier (Ill.), 4-1
Following a 2-0 start, New Trier travelled to Atlanta to participate in the Dogwood Classic. After defeating Lovett (Ga.) 20-4 on Friday, New Trier fell to Mill Creek (Ga.) in the semifinals, 9-7. The Trevians bounced back the next day to wallop Sacred Heart Academy (Ky.) 17-10 in the third-place game. Previous: 7
7. Eden Prairie (Minn.), 0-0
As winter still has a grip over the Upper Midwest, Eden Prairie has a little more time to prepare for its first matchup against Wayzata (Minn.) on April 18. Previous: 4
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 off a Division 2 state title in 2016, East Grand Rapids is set to defend its title beginning on Wednesday against Ann Arbor Pioneer (Mich.). East Grand Rapids went 17-4 last season. Previous: 9
10. Hinsdale Central (Ill.) 2-1
The Red Devils split a pair of contests in the nation’s capital on Saturday. Hinsdale Central squeaked by Potomac School (Va.) 12-11 as Sydney Collignon scored the game-winner after her team trailed by four late in the game. The Red Devils fell in the nightcap to Holy Cross (Md.) by a 15-5 result. Previous: 10
— Justin Boggs
West Top 10
1. Novato (Calif.), 6-0
The Hornets’ confidence grew after an impressive 16-6 win over Colorado Academy (Colo.) on March 20, and they rolled to three more convincing wins last week, outscoring those opponents 56-14. Charlie Rudy tallied seven goals and one assist in the Colorado win, while Jamie Level helped secure a possession advantage with nine draw controls, and Katie McGrath had 10 saves in the cage. Previous: 1
2. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) 5-0
The Wildcats coasted to an 18-2 win over Archbishop MItty (Calif.) in their only game last week, and then took a break from action in preparation for three big tests this week. They travel to Novato on Tuesday, then meet national No. 4 Good Counsel (D.C.) and defending Pennsylvania independent schools champion Episcopal Academy in a doubleheader April 1. Previous: 3
3. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 9-0
The Falcons handed Del Norte (Calif.) and Poway (Calif.) their first losses of the season last week, beating both by eight goals or more. Kellie McKinnon had six goals and an assist in a 16-8 win over Poway, while Taylor Scornavacco added five goals and two assists. Previous: 4
4. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 1-1
Bridget Sutter made 17 saves, but couldn’t hold up against Novato’s dynamic offense in a matchup of the top two teams in the region at the time. The loss dropped the Mustangs down a couple notches, but they have all week to refocus. The April slate brings games against Midwest No. 1 Loyola Academy (Ill.) and St. Ignatius (Calif.). Previous: 2
5. Mater Dei (Calif.), 7-1
The Monarchs topped once-ranked La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 13-6, on March 21 and had the rest of the week to prepare for Monday’s matchup against unbeaten Dakota Ridge (Calif.). Grace Houser led Mater Dei with four goals, nine draw controls and one takeaway in the win. Previous: 5
6. Lake Oswego (Ore.), 4-0
The Lakers received a scare from Wilsonville (Ore.) last week when they needed overtime to earn the 9-8 win and remain unbeaten. Carlie Leach had five goals, five draw controls and one caused turnover, and Riley Hertford made eight saves to preserve the win. They were scheduled to open a three-game slate in Florida on Monday. Previous: 6
7. Issaquah (Wash.), 3-0
The Eagles made an early statement in knocking off defending state champion Eastside Catholic (Wash.), 13-5, on Friday. Nicole Victory led Issaquah with four goals and four assists, and Hannah Meier added four goals and one assist. Previous: NR
8. California High (Calif.), 7-1
The Grizzlies return to the rankings after rebounding from an overtime loss to Davis (Calif.) with three wins over the last two weeks. They opened last week with a notable 17-13 win over Menlo (Calif.), as Ashley Ward tallied five goals and three assists. Previous: NR
9. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 5-1
The Wolves, whose lone loss was to California, extended their win streak to five games with a 17-1 victory against Dublin (Calif.) on Friday. They travel to Marin Catholic (Calif.) on Tuesday. Previous: 10
10. Dakota Ridge (Colo.), 5-0
The Eagles slide into the rankings as other top teams in Colorado have beaten up on each other. They opened their season with an overtime win over Chaparral (Colo.) and have dominated since, most recently earning a 21-1 win over Cherokee Trail (Colo.). They were set to play at Mater Dei on Monday. Previous: NR
— Laurel Pfahler