High School Boys

We've identified five players each from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest and West who have player-of-the-year potential.

The USA Lacrosse Players of the Week recognize the most outstanding individual performances in high school boys’ lacrosse in each region we cover.

Avu Ruiz's overtime winner sent the Bulldogs past Good Counsel (Md.) and into the national rankings. Calvert Hall (Md.) and Malvern Prep (Pa.) are off to hot starts.

Malvern Prep (Pa.) edges Boys' Latin (Md.) in early Mid-Atlantic showdown. West No. 1 St. Ignatius (Calif.) faces huge trip to Colorado.

Nick Testa of St. Andrew's (Fla.) and Byrson Lewis of St. Ignatius (Calif.) have been named USA Lacrosse Players of the Week for high school boys' lacrosse.

Top-10 wins over Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.) and Torrey Pines (Calif.) have given the Wildcats early credibility as the best in the West.

Jupiter (Fla.) knocked off Benjamin (Fla.) to vault to No. 6, while a perfect start has boosted rankings newcomer Ponte Vedra (Fla.).

More than half the teams ranked in USA Lacrosse High School Boys' West Preseason Top 10 are located in California, where the 2026 season is underway.

With the high school lacrosse season underway in Florida, Texas and other key spots, here are the top teams to know and the players to follow in 2026.

The 2026 high school lacrosse season has arrived. Here are the teams to follow and the names to know.