2018 Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse Top 25 High School Power Rankings 

  1. Ward Melville (N.Y.)
  2. Delbarton (N.J.)
  3. Hill Academy (Ont.)
  4. Culver Academy (Ind.)
  5. Salisbury (Conn.)
  6. Brunswick (Conn.)
  7. Calvert Hall (Md.)
  8. Chaminade (N.Y.)
  9. Gonzaga (D.C.)
  10. Bullis (Md.)
  11. Malvern Prep (Pa.)
  12. Boys’ Latin (Md.)
  13. Garden City (N.Y.)
  14. Ridgefield (Conn.)
  15. Darien (Conn.)
  16. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.)
  17. Haverford School (Pa.)
  18. McDonogh (Md.)
  19. IMG Academy (Fla.)
  20. Torrey Pines (Calif.)
  21. Manheim Township (Pa.)
  22. Noble & Greenough (Mass.)
  23. Islip (N.Y.)
  24. Landon (Md.)
  25. Victor (N.Y.)

2018 IL Mid-Atlantic

  1. Delbarton (N.J.)
  2. Calvert Hall (Md.)
  3. Gonzaga (D.C.)
  4. Bullis (Md.)
  5. Malvern Prep (Pa.)
  6. Boys’ Latin (Md.)
  7. Haverford School (Pa.)
  8. McDonogh (Md.)
  9. Manheim Township (Pa.)
  10. Landon (Md.)

Regional Experts: Rick Brocato, Bob Shriver, Brody Bush, Jeff Bellistri, Kevin Giblin, Bill Leahy, JR Bordley, Tyler Meth, Dan Aburn

2018 IL Northeast

  1. Ward Melville (N.Y.)
  2. Salisbury School (Conn.)
  3. Brunswick (Conn.)
  4. Chaminade (N.Y.)
  5. Garden City (N.Y.)
  6. Ridgefield (Conn.)
  7. Darien (Conn.)
  8. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.)
  9. Noble & Greenough (Mass.)
  10. Islip (N.Y.)

Regional Experts: Chris Cameron, Joe Lombardi, Ric Beardsley, Jeff Brameier, Nick Daniello

2018 IL West

  1. Torrey Pines (Calif.)
  2. Regis Jesuit (Colo.)
  3. San Ramon Valley (Calif.)
  4. Kent Denver (Colo.)
  5. Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.)
  6. St. Margaret’s Episcopal (Calif.)
  7. Coronado (Calif.)
  8. Bellevue (Wa.)
  9. La Costa Canyon (Calif.)
  10. Columbine (Colo.)

Regional Experts: Jono Zissi, Rory Doucette, Ian O’Hearn, John Greeley

2018 IL Southeast

  1. Woodlands (Texas)
  2. Lambert (Ga.)
  3. Highland Park (Texas)
  4. Jupiter (Fla.)
  5. Bishop Moore (Fla.)
  6. Ponte Vedra (Fla.)
  7. Lassiter (Ga.)
  8. Episcopal School Dallas (Texas)
  9. St. Andrew’s (Fla.)
  10. Lake Norman (N.C.)

Regional Experts: Bryan Wallace, Pat Kennedy, Ryan Cassidy

2018 IL Midwest

  1. Culver Academy (Ind.)
  2. Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.)
  3. MICDS (Mo.)
  4. Cincinnati St. Xavier (Ohio)
  5. Loyola Academy (Ill.)
  6. East Grand Rapids (Mich.)
  7. St. Ignatius (Ohio)
  8. Dublin Coffman (Ohio)
  9. New Trier (Ill.)
  10. Forest Hills Central (Mich.)

Regional Experts: Tom Herrala, Andy Kay, Nate Sprong, John Tallman, Woody Calleri, Tucker Mizhir, Tom Reidy

2018 LACROSSE MAGAZINE NATIONAL TOP 25

JUNE 19, 2018

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1 Culver Academy (Ind.) 24-2 1 Season complete
2 Calvert Hall (Md.) 16-3 2 Season complete (MIAA-A champion)
3 Ward Melville (N.Y.) 21-1 3 Season complete (Class A champion)
4 Boys’ Latin (Md.) 14-4 4 Season complete (MIAA-A runner-up)
5 Brunswick (Conn.) 16-1 5 Season complete (New England West 1 co-champion)
6 Chaminade (N.Y.) 17-3 6 Season complete (CHSAA champion)
7 McDonogh (Md.) 13-5 7 Season complete
8 Garden City (N.Y.) 18-3 8 Season complete (Class B champion)
9 Victor (N.Y.) 20-2 9 Season complete (Class B runner-up)
10 Loyola-Blakefield (Md.) 14-6 10 Season complete
11 Gonzaga (D.C.) 17-3 11 Season complete (WCAL champion)
12 Delbarton (N.J.) 19-1 12 Season complete (Tournament of Champions winner)
13 Ridgefield (Conn.) 16-5 13 Season complete (Class L champion)
14 Darien (Conn.) 22-1 14 Season complete (Class L runner-up)
15 Torrey Pines (Calif.) 19-1 15 Season complete (San Diego Open champion)
16 Paul VI (Va.) 19-4 17 Season complete (VISAA D1 champion)
17 St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) 16-5 18 Season complete
18 Bullis (Md.) 16-4 19 Season complete (IAC champion)
19 Islip (N.Y) 19-2 20 Season complete (Class C champion)
20 Malvern Prep (Pa.) 15-5 21 Season complete (Inter-Ac champion)
21 Haverford School (Pa.) 16-4 22 Season complete
22 Boston College High (Mass.) 19-3 NR 6/23 vs. Acton Boxborough (Mass.)
23 West Genesee (N.Y.) 18-3 16 Season complete (Class A runner-up)
24 Massapequa (N.Y.) 17-2 23 Season complete
25 Niskayuna (N.Y.) 19-2 24 Season complete
ALSO CONSIDERED (ALPHABETICAL ORDER): BISHOP SHANAHAN (PA.), COLD SPRING HARBOR (N.Y.), LAMBERT (GA.), REGIS JESUIT (COLO.), SMITHTOWN WEST (N.Y.), SUMMIT (N.J.)

2018 LACROSSE MAGAZINE NORTHEAST TOP 10

1. Ward Melville (N.Y.), 21-1

The Patriots claimed the Class A state title for a second straight year, this time with a 15-2 win over West Genesee (N.Y.). Matt Grillo led the team with 70 goals and 16 assists this season. Previous: 1

2. Brunswick (Conn.), 16-1

The Bruins split the New England West 1 title with Salisbury (Conn.) to complete their season. Salisbury was the lone team to beat Brunswick. Among the highlights of the season were wins over Landon (Md.) and Canadian powerhouse Hill Academy (Ontario). Previous: 2

3. Chaminade (N.Y.), 17-3

The Flyers earned the state CHSAA title with a 17-4 win over St. Joseph’s (N.Y.) on May 29. Aidan Byrnes led Chaminade this season with 41 goals and 10 assists. Previous: 3

4. Garden City (N.Y.), 18-3

The Trojans closed the season with 10 straight wins and knocked off three-time defending state champion Victor (N.Y.), 7-6, in the Class B state final. James Baile fired off the game-winning shot with 1.2 seconds remaining to give Garden City its first title since 2013 and its seventh overall. Liam Muldoon led the Trojans with 39 goals and 24 assists this season. Previous: 4

5. Ridgefield (Conn.), 16-5

The Tigers pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of the season to claim the Class L state championship, upending four-time defending champion Darien (Conn.), 9-8, in the final. The title was Ridgefield’s first since 2011. Previous: 5

6. Darien (Conn.), 22-1

The Blue Wave’s 76-game winning streak come to a close with a 9-8 loss to Ridgefield (Conn.) in the Class L state championship game. The loss stopped Darien’s run of four straight state titles. Senior attackmen Logan McGovern and Brian Minicus powered Darien. Previous: 6

7. Victor (N.Y.), 20-2

The Blue Devils saw their run of three straight state titles halted in a last-second 7-6 loss to Garden City in the Class B final. Previous: 7 

8. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 16-5

The Friars lost to rival Chaminade (N.Y.) in the CHSAA regional final on May 25. Brennan O’Neill led the Friars with 64 goals and 34 assists this season. Previous: 9

9. Islip (N.Y.), 19-2

The Buccaneers beat Pelham (N.Y.), 14-4, in the Class C state semifinals, then topped Westhill (N.Y.), 9-3, to claim their first state title. Mike Bienkowski finished the season with 49 goals and 26 assists. Previous: 10

10. Boston College High (Mass.), 19-3

The Eagles make their debut in the regional top 10 after soaring into the Massachusetts Division I state title game. BC routed Needham (Mass.), 18-5, in the South semifinals and then secured a 15-5 win over Wellesley (Mass.) in the South final before dropping Hingham (Mass.) 13-5 in the state semifinals. BC has lost to Lincoln-Sudbury in the past two years in the state championship but meets Acton Boxborough for the title Saturday. Previous: NR

— Will Cleveland

 

2018 LACROSSE MAGAZINE MID-ATLANTIC TOP 10 (FINAL)

1. Calvert Hall (Md.), 16-3

The Cardinals claimed their second straight Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference title with an 8-6 win over Boys’ Latin to cap an emotional season that started with the passing of assistant coach Dave Huntley and then included the loss of senior captain Peter Ilardo’s father before the semifinals. They are the first A Conference team to win back-to-back titles since 2007-08 when Loyola-Blakefield won two straight. Previous: 1

2. Boys’ Latin (Md.), 14-4

Entering the playoffs as the No. 4 seed, the Lakers reached the conference final by defeating St. Mary’s (Md.) and McDonogh (Md.), but had to settle for being runner-up to Calvert Hall. Brendan Grimes and Brenden Crouse each scored two goals in the championship game. Previous: 2

3. McDonogh (Md.), 13-5

The Eagles entered the MIAA-A Conference playoffs as the No. 1 seed but dropped their semifinal meeting with Boys’ Latin, 8-5, to snap a nine-game winning streak. McDonogh posted wins over Calvert Hall, Boys’ Latin, Loyola-Blakefield and Oxbridge Academy (Fla.) this season. Previous: 3

4. Loyola Blakefield (Md.), 14-6

The Dons defeated Severn (Md.) in the first round of the MIAA-A playoffs but fell to eventual champ Calvert Hall, 15-9, in the semifinals. Head coach Ben Rubeor led Loyola Blakefield to the conference semifinals in each of his three seasons. Previous: 4

5. Gonzaga (D.C.), 17-3

The Purple Eagles got their chance to avenge their only conference loss of the year when they defeated Paul VI (Va.) in the WCAC championship 10-7. Kyle Borda led the Purple Eagles with four goals and one assist in the championship victory. Previous: 5

6. Delbarton (N.J.), 19-1

The Green Wave won their third straight Tournament of Champions title with a 12-6 victory over Summit (N.J.). Delbarton jumped out to a six-goal lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Matt Campbell scored six points on four goals and two assists, and Nick Ramsey won 18 of 21 faceoffs. Previous: 6

7. Paul VI (Va.), 19-4

The Panthers won the first Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I championship in history with a 10-4 win over St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.). Goalie Luke Caracciolo anchored a defense that held the Saints to just two goals in the second half. Previous: 7

8. Bullis (Md.), 16-4

The Bulldogs won the IAC championship with a 9-8 victory over Landon (Md.) on May 11 before finishing up with an appearance at the Geico Nationals. Landon had accounted for one of Bullis’ three regular-season losses. Other highlights included wins over St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.) and Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas). Previous: NR

9. Malvern Prep (Pa.), 15-5

Jack Traynor scored four goals and Quinn McCahon scored three as the Friars defeated Haverford School (Pa.) 17-13 to win the inaugural Inter-Ac tournament championship. Malvern finished the season with a four-game winning streak en-route to the title. Previous: 8

10. Haverford School (Pa.), 16-4

Chris Tsetsekos won 21 of 31 faceoffs and Scott Deck scored four goals in the championship loss to Malvern Prep. The Fords won two of three games against their conference rival this season. Previous: 9
— Mike Loveday

 

2018 LACROSSE MAGAZINE SOUTH TOP 10 (FINAL)

1. Lambert (Ga.), 22-0

Lambert capped a perfect season with a 12-6 win over Lassiter in the Georgia High School Association Class 6A-7A state championship game. Gerard Kane led all scorers with five goals, and John Michael McCormick and Andrew Atchison each finished with two goals. The Longhorns advanced to the title game after edging Centennial 15-14 in overtime in the semifinals. They scored with seven seconds left in regulation to tie the game, then Benny O’Rourk got the game-winner with 3:17 left in overtime. Previous: 1

2. Jupiter (Fla.), 21-2

The Warriors beat St. Andrew’s 12-5 in the semifinals of the Florida High School Athletic Association state tournament and then knocked off Bishop Moore 11-8 to become the first public school to win the Florida boys championship. Previous: 3

3. Lake Norman (N.C.), 22-2

The Wildcats scored four goals in the final four minutes to rally past previously-unbeaten Middle Creek 13-11 for their second North Carolina High School Athletic Association lacrosse championship on Saturday. They last won six years ago. Drew Elder won 19 of 25 faceoffs and also had 17 ground balls and three goals to lead Lake Norman, which beat Northwest Guilford 14-9 in the semifinals. Previous: NR

4. Middle Creek (N.C.), 21-1

The Mustangs were denied a second consecutive state championship, losing 13-11 to Lake Norman in the NCHSAA final to snap a 43-game winning streak. J.J. Tolentino led the Mustangs with four goals, while senior Jimmy Slaight added three goals and senior Owen Caputo, the state’s all-time leading scorer, finished with two goals. The Mustangs beat Cardinals Gibbons 6-4 in the semifinals to advance to the title game. Caputo had three goals and an assist, Jake Caputo had two goals and an assist, and Lance Skelton had five saves and a .555 save percentage. Previous: 2

5. The Woodlands (Texas), 22-1

The Highlanders beat St. Mark’s (Texas) 10-6 to claim their first Texas High School Lacrosse League state championship. No Houston-area team had won a state title since St. John’s in 2006, and it had been 23 years since a public school from the city won a championship. Previous: 4

6. St. Andrew’s (Fla.), 17-3

The Scots lost to eventual state champ Jupiter 12-5 in the FHSAA state semifinals to end their season. They were playing without midfielder Michael Lizzio, who broke a collarbone in the regional final win over Belen Jesuit. Previous: 5

7. Lassiter (Ga.), 17-4

Lassiter lost 12-6 to No. 1 Lambert in the GHSA 6A-7A championship game. The Trojans, who beat Lambert a year ago in the title game, were down 6-2 at the half and never rallied. In the semifinals, they held off North Gwinnett 10-9 in overtime. North Gwinnett had tied the game with three seconds left in regulation. Braden Erksa got the game-winner two minutes into overtime. Previous: 6

8. Centennial (Ga.), 19-3

The Knights’ season ended with a 15-14 overtime loss to No. 1 Lambert in the GHSA state semifinals. Centennial led late, but Lambert tied it with seven seconds left in regulation. Nicky Solomon paced the Knights with five goals and three assists, finishing the season with 181 points. Colin Hall also had five goals. Ryan Siracusa had two goals and one assist. Previous: 7

9. Weddington (N.C.), 19-2

The Warriors rejoin the rankings after winning the NCHSAA 1A-3A state title for the second consecutive year. Anthony Todaro led with eight goals and three assists in the 20-6 win over East Chapel Hill, and he was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Eamon Murphy added four goals. The Warriors beat Mount Tabor 11-7 in the semifinals. Their two losses this year were to Lake Norman and Middle Creek. Previous: NR

10. Bishop Moore (Fla.), 19-3

The Hornets advanced to their first final four after beating Ponte Vedra 8-6 in the state semifinals, but they lost to Jupiter in the final, 11-8. Previous: 10

— Aimee Ford Foster

 

2018 LACROSSE MAGAZINE MIDWEST TOP 10 (FINAL)

1. Culver Military Academy, 24-2

The Eagles’ season came to a close on May 28 with a loss to Canadian powerhouse Hill Academy (Ontario) in the Geico Nationals. Austin Madronic powered the squad with 72 goals, while Owen Hiltz led in points with 112. Previous: 1

2. MICDS (Mo.), 20-2

The Rams wrapped up a fourth straight state title on May 26, defeating St. Louis University High. Graham Bundy Jr. led the entire state in points with 146. The Rams’ season was highlighted by wins over Loyola Academy (Ill.) and Episcopal Dallas (Texas). Previous: 2

3. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 22-3

The Ramblers breezed through the Illinois state playoffs, toppling New Trier (Ill.) 7-2 in the final June 2. Loyola’s season was highlighted by an April 20 win at nationally-ranked Victor (N.Y.). Previous: 3

4. Cincinnati St. Xavier (Ohio), 19-3

The Bombers won Ohio’s Division I state title on June 2 by defeating Cleveland St. Ignatius (Ohio) 10-9. St. Xavier had significant wins over Columbus DeSales (Ohio) and New Trier (Ill.). Previous: 4

5. Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.), 20-2

The Shamrocks capped off a mighty sweep of rival Brother Rice (Mich.) with an 11-10 victory in the state championship. The contest ended Brother Rice’s 13-year run as state champs. Joey Kamish and Peter Thompson ended with identical stat lines of 80 goals and 39 assists. Previous: 5

6. New Trier (Ill.), 21-4

The Trevians were unable to defend their 2017 title, as they dropped a 7-2 loss to Loyola in the state final June 2. New Trier had beaten Loyola 5-3 earlier in the season. The Trevians split games with St. Xavier (Ohio) and fell twice to Culver Military Academy to account of their other losses. Henry Scherb led New Trier in points after tallying 49 goals and 30 assists, while teammate Henry Freedman was a close second with 48 goals and 30 assists. Previous: 6

7. Dublin Coffman (Ohio), 21-2

The Shamrocks fell short in the state semifinals, losing to Cleveland St. Ignaitus (Ohio) 16-15 in overtime on May 30. Sophomore Luke Holland led the squad with 84 goals, while teammate Cam Bowdy had a team-leading 114 points. Previous: 7

8. Columbus DeSales (Ohio), 19-3

The Stallions captured an Ohio Division II state title on June 2 after defeating Ottawa Hills 13-5. DeSales’ season was highlighted by a win over Dublin Coffman (Ohio). Previous: 8

9. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 19-3

The Golden Bears’ season came to an end on May 25 in a regional final loss to Worthington Kilbourne. They had opened the season with 14 straight wins, including one over St. Xavier, but UA lost some momentum down the stretching while dropping two of its next three — falling to Coffman and splitting back-to-back games against Cincinnati Moeller (Ohio). Previous: 9

10. East Grand Rapids (Mich.), 19-4

The Pioneers beat previously-ranked Forest Hills Central (Mich.) 11-10 in double overtime Saturday to avenge a regular-season loss and claim their second straight Division II state title. Chris Owens scored the game-winner on a rip from 10 yards out, and Eric Solberg finished with six goals. Previous: 10

— Justin Boggs

 

2018 LACROSSE MAGAZINE WEST TOP 10 (FINAL)

1. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 19-1

The Falcons rallied from a three-goal deficit to claim the CIF San Diego Open Division championship with a 7-5 win over Coronado (Calif.). Torrey Pines, which lost to Coronado 6-4 in the semifinals last year, rolled into the final with a 16-7 win over Poway. Previous: 1

2. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 18-1

The Raiders used a four-goal run in the second half to open a gap and claimed their fourth state title in eight years with a 10-4 win over Kent Denver in the Class 5A final. Regis Jesuit was playing in its fifth straight state final and has won three titles since 2014 but lost to Cherry Creek last year. Previous: 2 

3. Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.), 21-4

The Cubs claimed their third straight Southern Section title with a 10-9 decision over St. Margaret’s Episcopal, thanks to freshman Owen Gaffney’s game-winner in overtime. Loyola, which lost to St. Margaret’s on March 17, ended the season on a nine-game winning streak, including a 9-5 victory over Palos Verdes in the Los Angeles championship. Previous: 3

4. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 22-2

The Wolves finished as the North Coast Section champions after beating De La Salle (Calif.) 15-7 in the final. Last year, SRV lost in the semifinals, but the Wolves escaped Granite Bay (Calif.) 9-6 to advance to the title game this time. Previous: 4 

5. Coronado (Calif.), 15-5

The third-seeded Islanders beat No. 2-seeded La Costa Canyon (Calif.) 11-10 in the San Diego Open Division tournament semifinals to avenge a regular-season loss and advance to the final for a second straight year. The Islanders had lost to LCC in the final last year and once again finished as the runners up after falling to Torrey Pines, 7-5, in the championship game.Previous: 5

6. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 15-3

The Mavericks didn’t get a chance to defend their 2017 state title after falling to Coronado, 11-10, in the semifinals of the San Diego Open Division tournament. Isaac Smith won 18 of 24 faceoffs, and J.J. Sillstrop poured in five goals, including the final score with seven seconds left, but LCC ran out of time after winning the ensuing faceoff. The Mavs graduate just three seniors. Previous: 6

7. Bellevue (Wash.), 17-2

The Wolverines claimed their third straight state title with an 8-6 win over 2017 runner-up Mercer Island (Wash.) in the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association Class 3A state final Saturday. Bellevue, which hasn’t lost to an in-state opponent since last April, breezed into the championship with a 14-2 win over Stanwood in the semifinals. Previous: 8

8. St. Margaret’s Episcopal (Calif.), 19-3

The Tartans overcame a five-goal deficit to beat Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.) 12-11 in double overtime in the Orange County championship but couldn’t survive another close battle in the Southern Section final against Loyola. They had beaten Loyola 8-4 during the regular season. St. Margaret’s other losses were to Torrey Pines and Palos Verdes (Calif.). Previous: 7

9. Kent Denver (Colo.), 15-4

The Sun Devils avenged a regular-season loss to Arapahoe (Colo.) to advance to the Class 5A state final, but couldn’t keep up with the only other Colorado team to beat them this season as they fell 10-4 to Regis Jesuit in the championship game. It was Kent’s first trip to the final since 2011, an 11-10 loss to Regis. Previous: 9

10. Palos Verdes (Calif.), 19-4

The Sea Kings led 5-3 midway through the third quarter but gave up six unanswered goals and lost to Loyola-Los Angeles for a third year in a row in the Southern Section Los Angeles championships. Palos Verdes was making its eighth consecutive appearance in the L.A. championship game under coach Jimmy Borell. Previous: 10

2017 LACROSSE MAGAZINE NATIONAL TOP 25

JUNE 20, 2017

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1 Landon (Md.) 21-0 1 Season complete (IAC champion)
2 Darien (Conn.) 23-0 2 Season complete (Class L champion)
3 Culver Academy (Ind.) 21-1 3 Season complete
4 Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) 21-0 4 Season complete (Class C champion)
5 St. Ignatius (Calif.) 19-2 5 Season complete (WCAL champion)
6 Delbarton (N.J.) 21-1 6 Season compete (NJSIAA Non-Public A champion/TOC winner)
7 Calvert Hall (Md.) 17-2 7 Season complete (MIAA-A champion)
8 Ward Melville (N.Y.) 20-2 8 Season complete (Class A champion)
9 McDonogh (Md.) 17-4 9 Season complete (MIAA runner-up)
10 Chaminade (N.Y.) 11-4 10 Season complete (CHSAA AAA Champ)
11 Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) 21-2 11 Season complete (Class C runner-up)
12 La Salle College High (Pa.) 21-2 12 Season complete
13 Bullis (Md.) 18-3 13 Season complete (IAC runner-up)
14 Severna Park (Md.) 20-0 14 Season complete (MPSAA 4A/3A champion)
15 Victor (N.Y.) 19-3 15 Season complete (Class B champion)
16 Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.) 19-1 16 Season complete (Division I state champion)
17 Pittsford (N.Y.) 19-2 17 Season complete (Class A runner-up)
18 Smithtown East (N.Y.) 15-4 18 Season complete
19 Haverford School (Pa.) 16-7 19 Season complete
20 Boys’ Latin (Md.) 14-5 20 Season complete
21 Avon Grove (Pa.) 23-2 21 Season complete (PIAA 3A champion)
22 Yorktown (N.Y.) 17-5 22 Season complete (Class B runner-up)
23 Conestoga (Pa.) 22-4 23 Season complete (PIAA 3A runner-up)
24 Manhasset (N.Y.) 15-2 24 Season complete
25 Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.) 17-1 25 Season complete
ALSO CONSIDERED: MASSAPEQUA (N.Y.), MALVERN PREP (PA.), ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (FLA.), SPRINGFIELD-DELCO (PA.), MOORESTOWN (N.J.), CHERRY CREEK (COLO.)

2017 LACROSSE MAGAZINE NORTHEAST TOP 10

1. Darien (Conn.), 23-0

The Blue Wave claimed their fourth consecutive Class L state title with a 16-3 win over Cheshire (Conn.) and pushed their winning streak to 54 games. The championship was their 13th overall. Previous: 1

2. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), 21-0

The Seahawks, who have won 28 straight games, earned their third straight state title with a hard-fought 11-9 decision over Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) in the Class C final. They have two losses combined over the past three championship seasons. Previous: 2

3. Ward Melville (N.Y.), 20-2

The Patriots’ ninth state title came with a dramatic 10-9 overtime win against Pittsford (N.Y.) in the Class A championship. Ward Melville trailed 9-4 with 4:26 remaining in the fourth quarter and was still down 9-6 with 1:01 left in regulation. Previous: 3

4. Chaminade (N.Y.), 11-4

The Flyers were awarded the CHSAA Class AAA championship after the CHSAA sanctioned St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) for using an illegible player this season, canceling the title game with a forfeit and stripping the Friars of all their wins. Previous: 4

5. Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.), 21-2

J-D built a 5-1 lead in the second quarter, but couldn’t hold on in an 11-9 loss to Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) in the Class C state final. The Red Rams’ only other loss was to Yorktown (N.Y.) on April 11. Previous: 5

6. Victor (N.Y.), 19-3

The Blue Devils were dominant in a 9-3 win over Yorktown (N.Y.) in the Class B final, as they collected their third consecutive state championship. Previous: 6

7. Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.), 19-1

The Warriors topped Acton Boxborough (Mass.), 9-7, in the Division I North final, then followed with an 8-7 win over Boston College High (Mass.) in the state championship game as L-S claimed its third straight state title. The Warriors built a 5-0 lead early and an 8-4 lead after three quarters in the final, and Jack Sutherland led the way with three goals. Previous: 7

8. Pittsford (N.Y.), 19-2

The Panthers just missed out on their first state title, dropping the Class A championship in heart-breaking fashion against Ward Melville. Pittsford led 9-4 with 4:26 left in regulation but gave up the game’s final six goals as the Patriots stole a 10-9 win in overtime. Previous: 8

9. Smithtown East (N.Y.), 15-4

The Bulls’ season ended with a 9-8 loss to Ward Melville (N.Y.) in the Suffolk County Class A title game late last month. Connor DeSimone finished the season with 60 goals and 54 assists, while MIchael Latini had 48 goals and 17 assists. All of East’s losses were by one goal, including a regular-season loss to Ward Melville. Previous: 9

10. Yorktown (N.Y.), 17-5

Yorktown closed the season with a 9-3 loss to Victor in the Class B state final after earning a thrilling overtime win over Garden City (N.Y.) in the semifinals. Previous: 10

— Will Cleveland

 

2017 LACROSSE MAGAZINE MID-ATLANTIC TOP 10 (SEASON COMPLETE)

1. Landon (Md.), 21-0

The Bears were rarely tested on the way to an IAC title that closed a perfect season. They finished in style by beating Bullis (Md.), 18-7, in the championship May 12. Joey Epstein (Johns Hopkins) piled up 75 goals and 48 assists for the season, and Justin Shockey (Navy) won 79 percent of his face-offs. Previous: 1

2. Delbarton (N.J.), 21-1

The Green Wave blasted Moorestown (N.J.), 15-9, on Saturday to claim their second straight NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title and third in the last four years. They let an eight-goal lead shrink to three in the fourth quarter but recovered to pull away late. Michael Long, Luca Tria (Cornell) and Matt Campbell scored three goals apiece. Delbarton beat Ramapo, 10-4, earlier in the week to earn a spot in the final. Previous: 2

3. Calvert Hall (Md.), 17-2

The Cardinals left no doubt about their spot atop the MIAA-A, closing with a 12-6 win over McDonogh (Md.) in the championship May 25. After two early losses, they finished the spring with 15 straight victories. Jacob Kelly (North Carolina) hit his scoring stride in the run and finished with a team-best 47 goals and 44 assists. Previous: 3

4. McDonogh (Md.), 17-4

The Eagles came up short in their bid for a repeat MIAA-A title, falling 12-6 to Calvert Hall in the championship May 25. Their nonconference résumé included defeats of heavyweights Chaminade (N.Y.), Haverford School (Pa.) and Bullis (Md.). McDonogh put five players on the all-conference team, including defensive stalwarts B.J. Farrare, Brandon Shure and Chris Smith. Previous: 4

5. La Salle (Pa.), 21-2

The Explorers tripped up short of a Pennsylvania state title, falling to Central Bucks East (Pa.), 8-6, in a June 3 quarterfinal. The loss finished an impressive season highlighted by a Philadelphia Catholic League title and wins over a handful of traditional Pennsylvania powers. Brett Baskin (Johns Hopkins) was named PCL MVP after tallying 41 goals and 23 assists. Previous: 5

6. Bullis (Md.), 18-3

The Bulldogs put together another strong résumé but settled for runner-up in the IAC after losing 18-7 to top-ranked Landon in the final May 12. Alex Trippi (North Carolina) posted 54 goals and 61 assists this season and finishes as the program’s all-time leading scorer. Previous: 6

7. Severna Park (Md.), 20-0

The Falcons were perfect en route to a repeat Maryland 4A/3A title. They finished in dramatic fashion, beating Churchill (Md.), 7-6, in the May 24 final on a goal by Jack Thomas with three seconds left in regulation. UMBC-bound Trevor Patschorke posted 83 goals for an explosive club that averaged 15.8 goals per game. Previous: 7

8. Haverford School (Pa.), 16-7

The Fords ended a second straight season with a loss to Culver Academy Prep (Ind.) in the Inter-Ac Invitational final. They couldn’t get much going offensively in a 9-5 defeat on May 21. It was still another strong season for Haverford with a handful of notable wins against a brutal schedule and an outright conference regular season title. Luke O’Grady (Providence) did his part in pacing a new-look attack with 56 goals. Previous: 8

9. Boys’ Latin (Md.), 14-5

The Lakers earned the No. 2 seed in the MIAA-A tournament but had their season end in the semifinals with an 11-8 loss to McDonogh on May 22. After a nice run midseason to get to the top of the conference standings, they closed the spring with three losses in their final four games. Matt Brandau (Yale) set the offensive pace with 36 goals and 34 assists. Previous: 10

10.  Avon Grove (Pa.), 23-2

Zach Augustine’s double-overtime goal Saturday gave the Red Devils a 5-4 win over then-national No. 20 Conestoga (Pa.) and their first Pennsylvania (PIAA 3A) state title. They had to go to the extra period after allowing the tying goal with one second left in regulation. Avon Grove got through to the final by beating Central Bucks East, 7-5, on Wednesday, boosted by two goals from Augustine. Previous: NR

— Eric Detweiler

 

2017 LACROSSE MAGAZINE SOUTH TOP 10 (SEASON COMPLETE)

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 21-1

The Raiders claimed their second consecutive state championship with a 12-7 win over Lake Highland Prep (Fla.). STA has not lost to a Florida team since May of 2015.

2. Dallas Jesuit (Texas), 15-5

The Rangers ended the season by winning their second consecutive THSLL state championship. They are the first repeat THSLL champion since 2010. 

3. Lassiter (Ga.), 17-4

The Trojans beat Lambert (Ga.) 10-5 to win their first GHSA 6A/7A state championship since 2006, ending Lambert’s in-state win streak at 39 games and avenging last year’s title game loss. Colvin Prosser led with four goals in the weather-delayed game, while Nolan Moon scored three goals, Choice Mostellar added two and Justin Edwards one. The Trojans came back from down 4-1 early to beat Allatoona 11-9 in the semifinals.

4.  Lambert (Ga.), 20-2

The Longhorns rallied past Centennial (Ga.), 12-7, to advance to the GHSA 6A/7A state championship game, but were denied a repeat title with a 10-5 loss to Lassiter in a weather-delayed final. Alex Walker scored two goals for Lambert. Eric Overbay, Kyle Lewis and Bradley Wehmon had one each.

5. Middle Creek (N.C.), 22-0

The Mustangs finished off a perfect season to claim their first ever state title. They beat Lake Norman 17-8 on Saturday to win the NCHSAA 4A championship. Middle Creek fell behind early, but put together a strong second quarter to take an 8-4 lead at halftime. Senior Jake Medwar led the Mustangs with five goals, and Patrick Tanner and Owen Caputo scored four each, while Graham Schwartz won 19 of 25 faceoffs. Middle Creek got to the finals by upending perennial power and previously-ranked Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) 17-4 in the semifinals.

6. Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas), 18-1

The Eagles advanced to the THSLL title game, but fell short of the title when Dallas Jesuit rallied for a 9-8 win. ESD had beaten Jesuit 7-5 on April 28.

7. The Woodlands (Texas), 23-1

The Highlanders, top-seeded in the THSLL Final Four, lost to Episcopal Dallas, 11-8, in the state semifinals. The Woodlands owns five out-of-state wins.

8. Weddington (N.C.), 19-1

The Warriors scored 12 second-quarter goals on their way to a 21-6 win over Cedar Ridge in the NCHSAA 1A/2A/3A state championship for their first state title. Austin Leonard led with five goals, while Hunter Fasanaro had four. The Warriors beat Cuthbertson (N.C.) 21-6 to advance to the title game. Leonard scored five goals, Fasanaro had four goals and three assists and James Shipley had four goals and an assist in that win. Whitner Litton collected nine groundballs and won 23 of 29 faceoffs.

9. Memphis University School (Tenn.), 16-3

The Owls won their second consecutive TSLA state title when Cade Klawinski scored in the second overtime to beat McCallie School (Tenn.) 9-8. The game was forced to overtime after a flurry of late goals in regulation. Daniel Shumake gave MUS an 8-6 lead with 50 seconds left, but McCallie scored two quick goals to send it to overtime. The Owls beat Christian Brothers (Tenn.) 12-4 in the semifinals to advance to the title game.

10. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 19-2

The Sharks’ promising season ended in an upset in the second round of the Florida state play-in games. Their only other loss was to Jupiter, and they had three strong out-of-state wins. 

— Aimee Ford Foster

 

2017 LACROSSE MAGAZINE MIDWEST TOP 10

1. Culver Prep Academy (Ind.), 21-1

The Eagles concluded their season on May 20 by winning the Inter-Ac Invitational in Philadelphia. They beat nationally-ranked Haverford School (Pa.) in the final to avenge their lone loss of the season. Culver, which is ranked third nationally, also had notable in-region wins over Brother Rice (Mich.) and New Trier (Ill.). Goalie Matt Schmidt blocked 169 of the 219 shots he faced this season for a 77.2 percent save rate. Previous: 1

2. Brother Rice (Mich.), 20-4

The Warriors clinched their 13th straight state championship with an 8-7 victory over Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.) on June 10, following an 8-6 win over Rockford (Mich.) in the semifinals. Brother Rice had 10 first-team all-state selections, led by Michigan’s Mr. Lacrosse Jack Kelly. Previous: 2

3. Cathedral (Ind.), 21-4

The Irish finished 2017 with their second-straight state title, defeating Carmel (Ind.) 8-5 in the final June 3 to avenge their lone in-state loss. After an 0-2 start to the season, Cathedral bounced back with wins against Cincinnati St. Xavier (Ohio) and Brother Rice (Mich.), and its only other setback was against Canadian power Everest Academy. Kavan Braun led the way for Cathedral. Previous: 3

4. New Trier (Ill.), 20-4

The Trevians were crowned Illinois state champs on June 3 following their 9-6 win over Loyola Academy (Ill.), which avenged a 7-6 loss from April 29. New Trier’s season was highlighted by a pair of wins over MICDS (Mo.) and a victory over DeSmet Jesuit (Mo.). Nelson Gaechter finished the season with 58 goals. Previous: 4

5. East Grand Rapids (Mich.), 19-1 

The Pioneers won the Michigan Division II state title with an 11-9 victory over Forest Hills Central (Mich.) on June 10. The title was East Grand Rapids’ first since 2009. Hub Hejna (Colorado College) scored an astounding 93 goals and 66 assists this season. Previous: 5

6. MICDS (Mo.), 17-5

The Rams won their fourth straight state title on May 27, beating Chaminade Prep (Mo.) in the final. All five of MICDS’ losses this season were decided by three goals or less, including an overtime decision against Brother Rice (Mich.) and two games against New Trier (Ill.). Harry Wellford (Virginia) finished his time at MICDS with 163 goals and 125 assists. Previous: 6

7. Archbishop Moeller (Ohio), 17-7

The Crusaders won their last 10 games of the season en route to Ohio’s Division I state title, defeating Cleveland St. Ignatius (Ohio) 9-8 in double overtime in the final June 3. Moeller’s season was highlighted by a win over Ohio powerhouse Upper Arlington in the state semifinals, as well as a win over St. Xavier (Ohio) in the regional finals. Previous: 7

8. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 17-8

The Ramblers could not defend their 2016 state title, falling to New Trier (Ill.) 9-6 in the championship game June 3. Loyola played arguably the toughest schedule in the region, but had most of its success in-state, defeating teams such as New Trier (Ill.) and Grayslake North (Ill.) during the regular season. Previous: 8

9. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 20-3

The Golden Bears’ impressive season ended in the state semifinals against Moeller on May 31, as they couldn’t avenge a regular-season loss to the Crusaders. The only other team to beat Upper Arlington this season was Dublin Coffman (Ohio). Jack Dolan led Upper Arlington’s attack with 53 goals. Previous: 9

10. Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.), 15-6

The Shamrocks nearly ended Brother Rice’s run as Michigan state champs, but wound up short in an 8-7 contest on June 10 in the title game. Detroit Catholic Central had victories over New Trier (Ill.) and one-loss Hartland (Mich.). Previous: 10

— Justin Boggs

 

2017 LACROSSE MAGAZINE WEST TOP 10 (SEASON COMPLETE)

1. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 19-2

The Wildcats beat Bellarmine Prep 9-4 to claim their eighth straight West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL) title and wrap up another impressive season. Ignatius, which is ranked in the top 10 nationally, hasn’t lost a league game in eight years of play. Previous: 1

2. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 18-1

A year after failing to make the state final for the first time since 2011, the Bruins made the most of their return to collect their record sixth title with a 17-8 win over defending champion Regis Jesuit (Colo.) in the Class 5A championship. Cherry Creek beat Kent Denver (Colo.) 13-5 in the semifinals to set up the third championship meeting in the last four years with Regis. Previous: 2

3. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 18-2

The second-seeded Mavericks claimed their eighth CIF championship overall and third in four years by outlasting Coronado (Calif.) 10-9 in the San Diego Section Open final. They ended a one-year title drought after topping Poway 11-8 in the semifinals. Previous: 3

4. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 15-4

The Raiders topped 2016 state runner-up Arapahoe (Colo.) 15-7 in the Class 5A semifinals but couldn’t repeat an early-season win over Cherry Creek in the final. Regis fell behind 5-1 in the first quarter and trailed 9-2 at the half. Previous: 4

5. Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.), 21-4

The Cubs claimed their second straight Southern Section CIF title, avenging a regular-season loss to Palos Verdes (Calif.) in the Los Angeles final and topping Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.) 13-5 in the overall championship. Loyola’s other three losses were against teams that have been ranked this season. Previous: 5

6. De La Salle (Calif.), 19-4

The Spartans claimed the CIF North Coast Division 1 title, beating Amador Valley (Calif.) 7-5 in the final to avenge an early-season loss to the Dons. Three of their four losses were decided by two goals or less, including one against nationally-ranked St. Ignatius Prep. De La Salle beat knocked defending champion Monte Vista-Danville (Calif.) out in the semifinals, 8-6. Previous: 7

7. Arapahoe (Colo.), 13-5

The Warriors won 12 of their last 14 games after a 1-3 start to the season but ended their season with a second loss to Regis Jesuit in the Class 5A state semifinals. Arapahoe led 5-4 at halftime but was outscored 11-2 in the second half of the 15-7 loss. Previous: 8

8. Oregon Episcopal (Ore.), 17-1

The Aardvarks avenged their lone loss of the season by beating previously-ranked West Linn (Ore.) 11-10 in overtime of the state semifinals May 31, then went on to win the title Saturday with a 9-6 win over Sunset. They held a 4-3 advantage at the half but fired off four goals in the third quarter to propel themselves to the win. Previous: NR

9. Skyline (Wash.), 16-2

The Spartans claimed the WHSBLA Class 4A state title with a 9-7 win over rival Eastlake (Wash.) in the final after topping Woodinville (Wash.) 9-6 in the semifinals. Skyline had one in-state loss this season, a two-goal loss to Bellevue (Wash.) in the opener. Previous: 9

10. Coronado (Calif.), 15-7

The Islanders rallied back from an 8-4 deficit against La Costa Canyon to take a 9-8 lead with 4:29 left but couldn’t hold on and settled for runner-up in the San Diego Open division. It was their second one-goal loss to LCC. Coronado upset previously-ranked Torrey Pines (Calif.) 6-4 in the semifinals, less than two weeks after dropping a 19-7 loss to the Falcons. Previous: 10

— Laurel Pfahler

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