High School Girls

For the second time in three years, Maryland women’s lacrosse has landed a top-ranked recruit with family ties to the program.

He’s not just a referee. He’s Ref Frank. From viral moments to yellow cards and trivia, John Francis Handley III embodies what it means to be fun and fair as an official.

After talking to college, club and high school coaches, we've identified 16 players who stood out this summer — and whose phones will be among the first to buzz Sept. 1.

A 6-foot-2 multi-sport athlete, Pingree School (Mass.) and Laxachusetts goalie Murphy Holden is commanding college coaches' attention for more than just her size.

 It takes a special performance for a draw specialist to earn most valuable player honors in a lacrosse all-star contest.

All-star games typically favor those who put the ball in the net. Instead, the defense and goalies shone most Saturday as the North defeated the South 12-8.

The Class of 2026 has one final chance to highlight themselves against their peers on the biggest stage before heading to college. Here's who's playing Saturday at Towson and on ESPNU.

The NFHS announced rule changes for the 2027 high school girls’ lacrosse season, most notably clearing the way for states to adopt a 90-second possession clock.

The award honors a girls’ lacrosse head coach in each area who exemplifies the ideals of the game of lacrosse.

Named in honor of a legendary member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, these awards recognize one female senior player from each area who goes ‘above and beyond’ in service to her team, school, and community.