National Top 25
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| 1 | McDonogh (Md.) | 2-0 | 1 | 3/14 at Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) |
| 2 | St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 2 | 3/28 vs. Manhasset (N.Y.) |
| 3 | Darien (Conn.) | 0-0 | 3 | 4/1 vs. Yorktown (N.Y.) |
| 4 | Victor (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 4 | 3/25 vs. Corning (N.Y.) |
| 5 | Bullis (Md.) | 2-0 | 5 | 3/21 at Calverton (Md.) |
| 6 | Gonzaga (D.C.) | 1-0 | 6 | 3/14 vs. Landon (Md.) |
| 7 | Boys’ Latin (Md.) | 1-0 | 7 | 3/14 at St. Andrew's (Fla.) |
| 8 | Landon (Md.) | 1-0 | 8 | 3/14 at Gonzaga (D.C.) |
| 9 | Ward Melville (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 9 | 3/28 vs. Huntington (N.Y.) |
| 10 | Chaminade (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 10 | 3/22 vs. Massapequa (N.Y.) |
| 11 | Culver (Ind.) | 2-0 | 11 | 3/18 Desmet Jesuit (Mo.) |
| 12 | Haverford School (Pa.) | 0-0 | 12 | 3/15 vs. Hill Academy (Ontario) |
| 13 | Calvert Hall (Md.) | 2-0 | 13 | 3/16 vs. Hill Acadmey (Ontario) |
| 14 | Jamesville-Dewitt (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 14 | 3/31 vs. Christian Brothers (N.Y.) |
| 15 | Syosset (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 15 | 3/21 vs. Garden City (N.Y.) |
| 16 | Smithtown East (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 16 | 3/25 vs. John Jay-Cross River (N.Y.) |
| 17 | Malvern Prep (Pa.) | 0-0 | 17 | 3/21 vs. Calvert Hall (Md.) |
| 18 | Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) | 0-0 | 19 | 3/22 at Smithtown West (N.Y.) |
| 19 | Delbarton (N.J.) | 0-0 | 20 | 3/29 vs. West Morris-Central (N.J.) |
| 20 | New Canaan (Conn.) | 0-0 | 21 | 4/5 vs. Wilton (Conn.) |
| 21 | Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.) | 0-0 | 22 | 3/29 vs. Hunterdon Central (N.J.) |
| 22 | Torrey Pines (Calif.) | 4-0 | N/A | 3/18 vs. Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif,) |
| 23 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) | 10-0 | 24 | 3/14 vs. Barron Collier (Fla.) |
| 24 | Pingry (N.J.) | 0-0 | 25 | 3/30 vs. St. Augustine Prep (N.J.) |
| 25 | La Salle College (Pa.) | 0-0 | N/A | 3/24 vs. Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.) |
Nike/US 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 (Preseason)
1. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.)
When the Friars open March 28 at Manhasset (N.Y.), they will look to pick up where they left off when they won their final four games last year, including an 18-5 victory over rival Chaminade (N.Y.) in the CHSAA title game. They boast a strong senior class highlighted by midfielder Terrance Mooney (Penn).
2. Darien (Conn.)
The Blue Wave have won three straight state titles, including an 18-3 win over Simsbury (Conn.) in last season’s Class L state title game, and they enter this season on a 31-game win streak. Darien opens its season on April 1 with a home game against Yorktown (N.Y.). Kevin Lindley (Loyola) and Riley Stewart (Brown) are among the top returning players.
3. Victor (N.Y.)
The Blue Devils have won 44 games in a row, including state championships in Class A and B over the past two seasons. This year will test how strong the foundation of Victor lacrosse is, after graduating an incredibly talented senior class. That class included two-time Nike/Lacrosse Magazine Northeast Player of the Year TD Ierlan (now a face-off specialist at Albany) and midfielder Jamie Trimboli (Syracuse).
4. Ward-Melville (N.Y.)
The Patriots fell 7-5 in last season’s Class A title game to Victor (N.Y.) and should be back in the hunt. Hofstra recruit Dominic Pryor (37 points) highlights a strong group of returners for W-M, which opens the season March 28 against Huntington (N.Y.).
5. Chaminade (N.Y.)
The Flyers lost their last three games of the 2016 season, including twice against rival St. Anthony’s, but they appear ready to get back on track. Face-off specialist Alessio Jack Giovanetti (Colgate), Matt Chmil (Duke), and Regan Quinn (Virginia) are among the standouts returning for Chaminade, which opens the season March 22 against Massapequa (N.Y.), followed by an early-season showdown against McDonogh (Md.) on March 25.
6. Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.)
The Red Rams claimed their fifth Class B state title with a 9-6 decision over Yorktown (N.Y.) last year, and they have won 10 straight games entering the 2017 season. Ryan Archer (Hobart), son of J-D coach Jamie Archer, is one of the top returning scorers in New York after totaling 64 goals and 52 assists last year. J-D opens the season March 31 at Christian Brothers Academy (N.Y.).
7. Syosset (N.Y.)
The Braves look to bounce back after falling 9-5 to Ward-Melville (N.Y.) in the Long Island Class A title game last year. Midfielder Matt Benus (Loyola), who had 26 goals and 14 assists, is among the top returning players for Syosset, which opens the season March 21 against Garden City (N.Y.).
8. Smithtown East (N.Y.)
East ended the 2016 season with a 13-12 overtime loss to Connetquot (N.Y.) in the Suffolk County (Section XI) Class A semifinals, but the Bulls return a ton of talent. Connor DeSimone (Johns Hopkins), Bobby Burns (Penn State), Mike Marino (Binghamton) and Luke Eschbach (Yale) form one of the strongest returning midfielder corps in the country. East opens the season March 25 at John Jay-Cross River (N.Y.).
9. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.)
The Seahawks capped an impressive season with a 15-4 win over Penn Yan (N.Y.) in the Class C state title game. Ian Laviano (Virginia), Matt Licciardi (Cornell) and Taylor Strough (Fairfield) are among the returning midfielders who will lead the way as Cold Spring Harbor’s tough early-season schedule includes games with Smithtown West (N.Y.), Syosset (N.Y.), and New Canaan (Conn.).
10. New Canaan (Conn.)
The Rams won the Class M state title with a 13-2 win over Daniel Hand-Madison (Conn.). Goalie Drew Madison (Maryland), midfielder Ryan O’Connell (North Carolina) and attackman Jackson Appelt (Virginia) headline the returning players. New Canaan opens the season April 5 against Wilton (Conn.). Two days later, the Seahawks play Maryland powerhouse McDonogh.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Chayse Ierlan, Victor (N.Y.), Jr., GK (Cornell)
Brady Keneally, St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), Jr., D (Johns Hopkins)
Ian Laviano, Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), Sr., A (Virginia)
Kevin Lindley, Darien (Conn.), Sr., A (Loyola)
Lucas Quinn, Niskayuna (N.Y.), Sr., M (Syracuse)
— Will Cleveland
Mid-Atlantic Top 10 (Preseason)
1. McDonogh (Md.)
The Eagles backed up lofty expectations last spring with their first MIAA title since 2005. Now they’re trying to reload and repeat. The defense should be excellent again with Brandon Shure (Johns Hopkins) and B.J. Farrare (Loyola) starring.
2. Bullis (Md.)
The Bulldogs closed the 2016 season with 19 straight wins, capping a spectacular run with their first IAC championship. Alex Trippi is back to follow up a 56-goal, 50-assist junior season and needs just 24 points to become the program’s all-time leader scorer.
3. Gonzaga (D.C.)
The Purple Eagles are heavy favorites for an eighth straight WCAC title with the talent and loaded schedule to be a factor in the national conversation. Senior captains Will Rock (Virginia) and Brian Townsend (Penn State) have plenty of big-game experience.
4. Boys’ Latin (Md.)
After a runner-up finish last year, the Lakers should be in the mix in the MIAA again. It starts with one of the nation’s top face-off men in Jake Glatz, who can ensure more chances for talented attackmen Luke Shilling (Johns Hopkins) and Matt Brandau (Yale).
5. Landon (Md.)
The Bears have almost everybody back and ready motivation after an early exit in the IAC playoffs last year. A trio of well-regarded Navy recruits – Nate Buller, Justin Shockey and Cam James -- highlight the list of 16 D-I-bound players on the roster.
6. Haverford School (Pa.)
The Fords weren’t perfect like 2015, but they still proved the class of the Inter-Ac last spring. They’ve got the pieces to stay there, led by coach’s son John Nostrant (Penn State) in the midfield and Parker Henderer (Cornell) in net.
7. Calvert Hall (Md.)
Three of the Cardinals’ five losses last season came by a single goal, including their MIAA playoff defeat against Loyola-Blakefield (Md.). They’ve got as much talent as anybody this time around, including blue-chip attackmen Jacob Kelly (UNC) and J.T. Bugliosi (Ohio State).
8. Malvern Prep (Pa.)
The Friars put together an impressive résumé last season, despite an 0-3 mark against rival Haverford. They’ve got enough offensive firepower to challenge for an Inter-Ac crown with Billy Coyle (Cornell) and Mike Fay (Notre Dame) still around.
9. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.)
The Saints are in for some changes coming off their best season in school history. Former assistant Tim Dodds was promoted to replace Andy Taibl as head coach, and he’s got to figure out how to fill in the gaps after graduating a 16-man senior class.
10. Delbarton (N.J.)
The Green Wave rode depth and experience to last year’s Tournament of Champions title. The top three scorers from that group are gone, but the cupboard isn’t exactly bare with eight D-I recruits – including Villanova-bound Colin Crowley — on the roster.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Nate Buller, Landon (Md.), Sr., A (Navy)
Jacob Kelly, Calvert Hall (Md.), Jr., A (North Carolina)
Matt Moore, Garnet Valley (Pa.), Sr., M (Virginia)
Connor Morin, Morristown-Beard (N.J.), Sr., A (Notre Dame)
Alex Trippi, Bullis (Md.), Sr., A (North Carolina)
— Eric Detweiler
South Top 10
1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 10-0
The defending FHSAA state champions beat Cardinal Mooney (Fla.) and American Heritage-Plantation (Fla.) last week to remain unbeaten. The Raiders play Barron Collier at home Tuesday in a matchup of unbeatens. Previous: 1
2. Highland Park (Texas), 5-0
The Scots traveled to the King of Spring Faceoff Classic in North Carolina and walked off with wins against Northwest Guilford (N.C.), Cape Henry Collegiate (Va.) before losing 13-5 to the No. 1 team in the country, McDonogh (Md.). HP was up 5-3 at halftime. Owen Seebold had 10 goals and three assists in the two wins. Previous. 3
3. Lambert (Ga.), 6-1
The Longhorns picked up a big 18-8 win over Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) at the King of Spring, and then lost 12-6 to Calvert Hall (Md.), which was ranked No. 13 in the country last week. Calvert Hall is the only team to hold Lambert under 13 goals this season and just the second to score more than eight against the Longhorns. Previous. 2
4. Lassiter (Ga.), 4-0
The Trojans picked up another win, topping North Paulding 10-3. They have allowed just 10 goals through their first four games and now look to a big matchup against perennial small-school power Westminster (Ga.) on Saturday. Previous: 5
5. The Woodlands (Texas), 10-0
The Highlanders pounded Houston Christian (Texas) 17-2 and then beat Palos Verdes (Calif.) 14-6 in their first of four games in California. Foothill-Santa Ana, Cathedral Catholic and La Costa Canyon are also on the schedule. Previous: 8
6. Pope (Ga.), 8-0
The Greyhounds played a pair of games in Tennessee and won both to stay undefeated, topping Montgomery Bell Academy 8-5 and Father Ryan 10-8. They play Centennial (Ga.) at home on Wednesday. Previous: 9
7. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 9-1
The Sharks picked up wins over Bartram Trail (Fla.) and Gulliver Prep (Fla.), but lost 15-9 to Jupiter in between. Clay Welch had five goals and two assists in a rebound 18-6 win over Gulliver. They are off until March 21, then play three of their next four games against out-of-state opponents Mountain Vista (Colo.), Wando (S.C.) and Charlotte Catholic (N.C.). Previous: 4
8. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 4-1
The Crusaders picked up a 16-0 in-state win over Durham Riverside, but lost 18-8 to No. 2 Lambert in the King of Spring Classic. They play national No. 1 McDonogh on Tuesday. Previous: 7
9. St. Andrew’s (Fla.), 11-1
The Scots picked up two road wins, outscoring West Boca Raton (Fla.) and St. John Paul II (Fla.) 35-10 on the road, and make their debut in the rankings. Their lone loss was earlier in the season to IMG Academy (Fla.). They play a home game against Boys’ Latin (Md.) on Tuesday. Previous: NR
10. Barron Collier (Fla.), 10-0
The Cougars beat Gulf Coast (Fla.) 10-3 to stay perfect behind hat tricks from Jason Andino and Connor McGraw. However, all eyes will be on their Tuesday meeting at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), as Barron Collier gets a chance to prove itself in that one. Previous: 10
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Henry Stites, Louisville Collegiate (Ky.)
The junior notched the first 10-goal game of his career in a 17-13 loss to South Oldham (Ky.) early in the week. Stites, a Dartmouth commit, also had five groundballs. Later in the week, he had seven goals and three assists in a 15-8 win at Lexington Dunbar.
Also notable: Matt Adams, St. Andrew’s (Fla.); Peyton Bray, Louisville St. Xavier (Ky.); Willie Greco, Mill Creek (Ga.); Brendan Halleran, Martin County (Fla.); Logan Miller, Menendez (Fla.); Bryan Reyes, Immokalee (Fla.); Clay Shaw, St. Augustine (Fla.); Nicky Solomon, Centennial (Ga.)
— Aimee Ford Foster
Midwest Top 10 (Preseason)
1. Culver Military (Ind.),
The Eagles won the Inter-Arc Challenge last year and appear as loaded as ever with nearly everyone on the roster committed to a Division I college. Culver scored at least 11 goals in every game last year, and the offense should remain steady behind players like senior midfielder Jackson Reid (Ohio State).
2. Brother Rice (Mich.)
The Warriors lost 14 seniors from last year’s team, which won its 14th consecutive state championship, but they still have plenty of talent returning. They are led by senior midfielders Daniel Reaume (Penn) and Jack Kelly (Georgetown) and defenseman Carson Cochran (Notre Dame).
3. MICDS (Mo.)
The Rams won their third-straight state title last year and return all four of their 30-goal scorers, including senior Harry Wellford (Virginia), who led the team with 46 goals and 31 assists. The defense has the most to replace after graduating goalie Matt Trowbridge, who allowed just 3.8 goals per game.
4. Loyola Academy (Ill.)
The Ramblers won their first state title in three seasons and look to build on their late-season success. Senior defenseman Kyle Koch (Marquette) and junior defensemen Luca Lazzaretto (Denver) are among the top returning players.
5. Upper Arlington (Ohio)
The Golden Bears are reloading after losing several key players from last year’s squad, which won the Ohio big school state title for its fourth championship in five years. They will count on senior attackman Jack Dolan (Jacksonville) to lead the way.
6. Cathedral (Ind.)
The Irish have several key players back to help defend their 2016 state title, including senior defensemen Quentin Carlile (Air Force) and senior midfielder Jack Mattei (Yale). They’ll have a good idea where they stand when they travel to Culver Military on April 26.
7. Cleveland St. Ignatius (Ohio)
The state runner-up Wildcats look to build off their first ever finals appearance and will count on returning players like senior midfielder Brent Chernosky (Bellarmine), junior midfielder Anthony Ameo (Ohio State) and senior goalie Carter Blossey. Coach Pat McManamon is 12 wins away from his 100th victory.
8. Carmel (Ind.)
The Greyhounds are especially hungry after seeing their two-year state tile streak broken last year by Cathedral in the championship game. Senior long-stick middie/defenseman Kaleb Boyl and junior attackman/midfielder Chad Kittaka (Lehing) are among the top returning players.
9. Cincinnati St. Xavier (Ohio)
The Bombers were upset in the regional finals last year but will look to return to their 2015 state championship form this season. They are led by senior attackman Caleb Anderson (Furman) and senior defenseman Brady Stoll.
10. Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.)
The state runner-up Shamrocks need just one more win to give coach Dave Wilson his 150th but there should be plenty more of those to come. Senior midfielder Brennan Kamish (Detroit Mercy) and junior attackman Peter Thompson (Georgetown) and junior midfielder Ethan Pattinson (Bellarmine) are among the top returning players.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Carson Cochran, Brother Rice (Mich.), Sr., D/LSM (Notre Dame)
Jackson Reid, Culver Military (Ind.), Sr., M (Ohio State)
Henry and Harrison Schertzinger, Summit Country Day (Ohio), Jr., M (UNC)
Najee Taylor, Loyola Academy (Ill.), So., M (Notre Dame)
Harry Wellford, MICDS (Mo.), Sr., M (Virginia)
— Bryant Billing
West Top 10
1. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 4-0: After breezing to a 21-2 win over San Dieguito (Calif.) earlier in the week, the Falcons stunned top-ranked St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) 14-11 on Saturday behind Alderik Van Der Hyde’s three goals and five assists. The win, coupled with an out-of-state win over Lawrenceville (N.J.) the previous week, launches Torrey Pines to the top spot. Previous: 3
2. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 1-0: The Raiders opened with a 15-1 win over Juan Diego Catholic (Utah) on Friday, after taking a 12-1 lead into halftime. Nick Ringhofer finished with a hat trick. Jesuit now looks to a rematch of last year’s state semifinal win over Cherry Creek on March 15. Previous: 2
3. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 2-1: Following a 10-day break from action, the Wildcats couldn’t avoid an upset against Torrey Pines. Ignatius led 3-1 after the first quarter but was outscored 6-1 in the second and couldn’t mount a comeback. Previous: 1
4. Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.), 5-0: The Cubs beat Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.) for the first time in program history, accounting for Foothill’s first loss of the season, 13-7, on Saturday. Loyola dominated possession with help from Aidan Hesse winning 16 of 24 on faceoffs, and Mason O’Hanlon led the offense with four goals and one assist while goalie Joe Theuer finished with 12 saves. Previous: 7
5. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 1-0: The Bruins turned away Chaparral (Colo.), 17-4, and now look forward to a chance Wednesday to avenge last year’s state semifinal loss to Regis Jesuit, which caused Cherry Creek to miss the state final for the first time since 2011 last year. Previous: 5
6. Monte Vista-Danville (Calif.), 5-1: The Mustangs have won three straight since a nine-goal loss to St. Ignatius, but their last two games were decided by three goals or less, including last week’s 11-8 win over Davis (Calif.). Previous: 4
7. Poway (Calif.), 4-0: The Titans picked up two more wins last week, including a 12-8 decision over St. Margarets Episcopal (Calif.) on Friday in preparation for a big test from St. Paul’s (Md.) on March 16. Eli Butler led all scorers with three goals. Senior Nick Beeson tallied eight goals in an 18-6 blowout of Bishop’s School (Calif.) early last week. Previous: 6
8. Bellevue (Wash.), 0-0: The Wolverines open their season Tuesday against Skyline (Wash.), a quick tune-up before traveling to Issaquah (Wash.) on Friday to face the only in-state team to beat them last year. Previous: 8
9. Corona del Mar (Calif.), 1-0: The Sea Kings were idle last week after opening with a 14-6 win over Los Alamitos (Calif.) on March 4. They resume play Tuesday against El Toro before a tilt with Foothill-Santa Ana on Saturday. Previous: 9
10. Arapahoe (Colo.), 0-0: The Warriors begin play Friday at Mountain Vista (Colo.), the team they beat in the state semifinals last year en route to a Class 5A runner-up finish. The schedule only gets tougher from there, as they play three West-ranked opponents to close March. Previous: 10
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Alderik Van Der Hyde, Torrey Pines (Calif.)
The senior attackman registered three goals and five assists to lead Torrey Pines to a 14-11 upset win over St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), which was the top-ranked team in the West at the time. Van Der Hyde is a Middlebury College commit and a team captain.
Also notable: Nick Beeson, Poway (Calif.); Aidan Hesse, Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.); Nick Ringhofer, Regis Jesuit (Colo.)
— Laurel Pfahler