Brunswick, Lawrenceville Assume No. 1 Spots in USA Lacrosse Regional Rankings

Culver Academy (Ind.) upheld its top billing in the Midwest region by winning an in-region showdown with Western Reserve Academy (Ohio).

The same could not be said in the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic, where losses by the top-ranked teams allowed a pair of new No. 1 teams in the latest USA Lacrosse High School Boys' Regional Top 10 rankings, presented by CWENCH Hydration.

Loomis Chaffee (Conn.) lost for the first time this season. Avon Old Farms (Conn.) followed up a big win over Choate with an even bigger win over Loomis. That win enabled the hottest team of late, Brunswick (Conn.), to rise to No. 1 in the Northeast. The series of events pushed Avon Old Farms into the rankings for the first time and unbeaten Iona Prep (N.Y.) also joined the region's best.

The Mid-Atlantic Region saw an even bigger twist as the reigning No. 1 team, Episcopal (Pa.), fell at the hands of Malvern Prep (Pa.), which then fell to St. Anthony's (N.Y.). It was Lawrenceville (N.J.) who had a perfect week and already owns a win over Malvern to enable the Big Red to ascend to the top of the region. Also new in the Mid-Atlantic is Summit (N.J.), an unbeaten team with the potential to knock off anyone.

Compiled by USA Lacrosse writers with input from coaches around the country, rankings and records reflect results as of previous Sunday. 

NORTHEAST Top 10

Loomis Chaffee (Conn.) had held the top perch in the Northeast region over the weeks, but their loss to Avon Old Farms (Conn.) enabled red-hot Brunswick (Conn.) to take the top spot. Avon Old Farms also defeated another team that was new to the rankings, Choate (Conn.). While Brunswick had some bumps in the road early in the season they have hit their stride. 

Avon also wasn't happy with their opening game loss, but since then they have been unbeaten. Each win has been more impressive than the previous.

The other new team in the Northeast is Iona Prep (N.Y.). The Gaels have quality wins, and they get a strong challenge to start the week with rankings regular St. Anthony's (N.Y.) on tap. Also must-see is the annual "Reg's Rock" game between Chaminade (N.Y.) and Manhasset (N.Y.) to close this week.

Our Northeast rankings cover Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

1. Brunswick (Conn.), 8-2 

Lucas Garcia (Virginia) had two goals and two assists, Hunter Hanford, Alex Cichella (Georgetown), and Rick Giordano (North Carolina) each had two goals and one assist, and Austin Tuttle added a pair of goals for the Bruins in a 15-3 win over Hotchkiss (Conn.). Hill Academy (Ont.), Trinity-Pawling (N.Y.), and the always anticipated annual showdown with Darien (Conn.) are coming up this week for surging Brunswick. Previous: 2

2. Loomis Chaffee (Conn.), 7-1 

Loomis Chaffee suffered its first loss of the season, dropping a back-and-forth epic battle with Avon Old Farms (Conn.). OJ Ika scored six goals, Milki Conway-Reppert (Dartmouth) had four goals, including the tying tally with 23 seconds left, to go along with a pair of assists, and Jayden Rodriguez (UPenn) had two goals and two assists in the defeat. Previous: 1

3. Deerfield (Mass.), 6-2 

Mike McColgan (Harvard) had three goals, Cooper Brozek (Harvard) had two goals and two assists, Colin Mulderig scored twice, Justin Scalzo (Georgetown) won 17 of 23 faceoffs and Cooper Lawson (Hamilton) and Lucas Ward allowed three goals in each half to lead the Big Green to a 13-6 win against Taft (Conn.). Next up is a huge showdown with Loomis Chaffee on Wednesday before hosting Phillips Andover (Mass.) on Saturday. Previous: 3

4. St. Sebastian’s (Mass.), 8-0 

Ty Curry (Notre Dame) scored four goals, including the winner with 53.7 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Jake Beck (Utah) had three goals and three assists, Stew Curry and Will Haggerty scored two goals apiece, David Hahm (Boston University) won 23 of 26 faceoffs and Patrick Cardone made nine saves to lead St. Seb’s to a 12-11 victory over Milton (Mass.) in a battle of the last two undefeated ISL teams. Previous: 4

5. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 6-3 

Danny Rooney (Maryland) had five goals and two assists, setting up Billy Atkinson (Bryant) for the winning goal with 42.4 seconds left in regulation, to lift the Friars to a 12-10 victory over Malvern Prep (PA). Dylan Harrigan (Maryland) netted a hat trick, and Jake Johnston (Johns Hopkins) added an empty net insurance marker. Previous: 5

6. Chaminade (N.Y.), 7-3 

After a 10-day hiatus, the Flyers’ season kicks back into gear with a first-ever matchup against New Canaan (Conn.), followed by a showdown with Boston College HS (Mass.) and the annual “Reg’s Rock” game against Manhasset (N.Y.), remembering the legacy of Sgt. James J. Regan, coming up on Saturday. Previous: 6

7. Garden City (N.Y.), 9-0 

There’s no slowing down Garden City, which rolled to a 19-7 win over Northport (N.Y.) after defeating Massapequa (N.Y.) 11-7 in the midweek. Charlie Koester (Lehigh) erupted for seven goals and two assists, Ben Smith scored four goals, Michael Ferrucci had a pair of goals, Jeff Finnell chipped in with five assists, and Brayden Robertiello (Penn State) won 17-of-21 faceoffs as the Trojans avenged one of their two losses from 2025. Previous: 7

8. Avon Old Farms (Conn.), 5-1 

Here comes the Winged Beavers! After an impressive 13-7 victory over Choate (Conn.), they leveled up with a thrilling 15-14 win over Loomis Chaffee in a game in which neither team led by more than two goals. Luke Mullen scored four goals, including the winner with 17 seconds left, off an assist from faceoff specialist Cameron Nacar. Parker Gibson added three goals and two assists, TJ Nixon had two goals and two assists, Peter Nelson had two goals and one assist, and James Norman scored twice. Previous: NR

9. Iona Prep (N.Y.), 7-0 

The Gaels opened eyes earlier this month with a 10-4 victory at Don Bosco Prep (NJ), and they haven’t let off the gas since. After defeating archrival Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.), Iona Prep knocked off Fairfield Prep (Conn.), 10-8, on Saturday. Tim Plunkett (North Carolina) had two goals and two assists, and Dillon Sykes, Matt Napolitano (Manhattan), and Drew Hiltsley scored two goals each. Previous: NR

10. Choate (Conn.), 7-2

Choate bounced back from a 13-7 loss to Avon Old Farms to defeat Phillips Andover (Mass.), 12-9. Bryce Privateer (Dartmouth) had three goals and one assist, Michael Bruketta, who was inserted into the starting lineup due to injuries, had one goal and two assists. Paul Wable (North Carolina) won the middle of the field and had two goals and one assist, Will Lawrence (Harvard) and Lucas Knauft (Lafayette) were solid at LSM, and Mac Privateer was a force in the cage again. Previous: 10

— Dylan Butler

Mid-Atlantic Top 10

There had been little to separate the top of the Mid-Atlantic region. The top teams seemingly either all won or all lost together. Then last week Lawrenceville (N.J.) enjoyed a perfect week while previous No. 1 Episcopal (Pa.) lost to Malvern Prep (Pa.) and Malvern lost to St. Anthony's (N.Y.).

The Big Red return to the No. 1 spot and continue through their ambitious schedule by taking on St. Anthony's this week. Meanwhile Malvern will take on Delbarton (N.J.) in the region's top matchup of the week.

Calvert Hall (Md.) sits atop the MIAA A Conference, and the Cardinals try to stay there with games against St. Mary's (Md.) and Archbishop Spalding (Md.). McDonogh (Md.) knocked off previously ranked Loyola Blakefield (Md.) last week to open the door for unbeaten Summit (N.J.) to debut. Among Summit's wins this year is one over the Seton Hall Prep (N.J.) that upset Delbarton last week.

Our Mid-Atlantic rankings cover D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

1. Lawrenceville (N.J.), 8-2

The Big Red picked up wins over Blue Ridge (Va.) and Salisbury School (Conn.) this week. They topped Salisbury in overtime, the second time they’ve won an overtime game this year. Lawrenceville faces Perkiomen (Pa.) and St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) this week. Previous: 2

2. Malvern Prep (Pa.), 10-3 

The Friars defeated Episcopal (Pa.) in a key Inter-Ac matchup behind 12 saves from Thomas Ploszay and a hat trick from Dan Riely. Danny Lucovich scored twice and assisted on two goals. Jamie McCracken scored a pair of goals. Max DelVescovo and Eddie Rudloff had four ground balls apiece. TJ McDermot was 7 for 11 and Matt Connolly finished 8 for 11 on faceoffs. After a 16-2 win over Penn Charter (Pa.), the week finished with a 12-10 loss to St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) despite Riely’s four goals and seven ground balls from DelVescovo. Ploszay made nine saves and McDermott won 11 of 16 faceoffs. Previous: 4

3. Episcopal Academy (Pa.), 9-3

Episcopal bounced back from their loss to Malvern Prep (Pa.) with an 11-7 win over Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.). Brody Garrison had five points on a hat trick and two assists in the win. Reid Dennis led the Churchmen with four goals and Parker Smith had a hat trick. Liam Titus stopped 14 shots. Episcopal tries to start a winning streak against Haverford School (Pa.) and Penn Charter (Pa.). Previous: 1

4. Calvert Hall (Md.), 7-3 

In their only game of the week, the Cardinals dispatched of St. Paul’s (Md.) 11-7. It’s their fifth straight win. Caleb Kelly and Hut Perdew each had a hat trick and assist apiece. Michael Steer also had four points on a pair of goals and two assists. The Cardinals try to stay atop the MIAA with games against St. Mary’s (Md.) and Archbishop Spalding (Md.) this week. Previous: 5

5. Delbarton (N.J.), 8-3 

The Green Wave had just one game this week, and ended up on the wrong side of a 9-7 upset against Seton Hall Prep (N.J.). After falling behind, 3-0, in the first quarter, Delbarton never got within a goal the rest of the game. Chase Houser, Pierce Bolger and Jack Sheridan all had two goals apiece. After games ahead Pope John XXIII (N.J.) and Mountain Lakes (N.J.), they’ll play at Malvern Prep in a key regional showdown. Previous: 3

6. Hill School (Pa.), 9-1

The Blues swept Kiski (Pa.) and Perkiomen (Pa.) in back-to-back days to run their win streak to eight in a row. They’ll go back-to-back again this week with games at Academy of New Church (Pa.) and at Peddie (N.J.). Previous: 6

7. Paul VI (Va.), 11-1

The Panthers squeaked by St. Augustine (N.J.) 10-9 before a little easier time with DeMatha (Md.) in a 14-5 win. Paul VI has outscored opponents by 70 goals this season. Previous: 7

8. St. John’s College (D.C.), 8-4

It was close, but St. John’s pulled out a 9-8 win over Gonzaga (D.C.). The win got them back on track after falling to Paul VI last week. They followed it up with a 15-5 win over Heights (Md.). Previous: 8

9. La Salle (Pa.), 7-2 

The Explorers ran their win streak to eight games with wins over Father Judge (Pa.) and Devon Prep (Pa.). They play St. Joseph’s (Pa.) after a scheduled game against Archbishop Wood (Pa.). Previous: 9

10. Summit (N.J.), 8-0 

The Hilltoppers kept their unbeaten record with a pair of big wins, knocking off Montclair (N.J.) 13-4 and then topping Moorestown (N.J.) 12-3. Summit already has key wins over Radnor (Pa.), Seton Hall Prep (N.J.) and Scotch Plains-Fanwood (N.J.). It’s a challenging week with Westfield (N.J.) and then Rumson Fair-Haven (N.J.) before they turn their sights to Delbarton (N.J.) the following week. Previous: NR

— Justin Feil

SOUTH Top 10

Florida teams are in the midst of playoffs and Texas is in the middle of some great matchups. Most of the ranked South teams had perfect weeks, but Episcopal Dallas (Texas) made sure that The Woodlands (Texas) did not in a key in-state contest. Now they'll take on the region's top-ranked team, Highland Park (Texas), in a game that feels like a title match.

St. Andrew's (Fla.), Ponte Vedra (Fla.), Jupiter (Fla.), St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) and Benjamin (Fla.) made it a clean sweep of the district titles by ranked South teams. They move into regional play now as they begin looking for more hardware. 

Georgia, like Texas, still has some regular-season left. Roswell (Ga.) and Lambert (Ga.) can't look too far ahead yet. 

Our South rankings cover the region from North Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas. 

1. Highland Park (Texas), 15-1

The Fighting Scots’ winning streak hit 14 games last week with a pair of victories. Highland Park kicked the week off with a 19-7 win at Rockwell. The victory was followed by defeating Southlake (Texas) 14-5. The coming week includes the regular season finale against Episcopal Dallas (Texas). Previous: 1

2. St. Andrew’s (Fla.), 16-3

Senior Nick Testa continues to prove he is one of the top offensive threats in the South. He had a five-goal effort in a 23-2 win over North Broward (Fla.). He then led the Scots with four goals, seven assists in a 20-4 win over Pine Crest (Fla.). Previous: 2

3. Episcopal Dallas (Texas), 15-2

The Eagles now are riding an eight-game winning streak after winning twice last week. ESD toppled an up-and-coming St. Mark’s (Texas) squad. Episcopal Dallas then took down Woodlands (Texas) 16-11 in a battle between two of Texas’ top squads. The regular season concludes this week with another Lone Star State showdown against Highland Park (Texas). Previous: 3

4. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 16-2

The Sharks earned a district championship with a 21-5 win over Nease (Fla.). Nease entered the matchup winning 12 out of 13 contests. Regional playoffs begin this week for Ponte Vedra with a contest against Niceville (Fla.). Previous: 4

5. Jupiter (Fla.), 14-3

The Warriors secured a district title after easily defeating Martin County (Fla.), 21-6. Jupiter got off to a quick start, getting scoring from a variety of sources, including defender Dylan Creps, who showed his versatility on both sides of the field. Previous: 5

6. Roswell (Ga.), 15-1

The Hornets got a solid goaltending effort from Will Culves in a 12-5 win over Cambridge (Ga.). He had 10 saves in the win, while Jackson Hardwick led the scoring with three goals and two assists. Previous: 6

7. The Woodlands (Texas), 16-3

The Highlanders closed out the regular season with a 16-11 loss to Episcopal Dallas (Texas), marking their fourth consecutive loss to the Eagles dating back to 2024. Woodlands now awaits its postseason assignment. Previous: 7

8. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 13-3

Marcus Dean was a perfect 10 for 10 in faceoffs and picked up six groundballs in a 19-4 win over Columbus (Fla.) in the district final. St. Thomas Aquinas’ Diego Salazar scored four goals in the win. Previous: 8

9. Benjamin (Fla.), 11-5

The Buccaneers led 16-0 at halftime and never looked back in a 20-0 blanking of Pine (Fla.). Benjamin went on to clinch a district title in an 18-3 win over St. Edward’s (Fla.). Previous: 9

10. Lambert (Ga.), 15-1

The Longhorns easily downed Alpharetta (Ga.) in a 20-0 victory. The win was followed by an 8-6 win over Lassiter (Ga.). Lambert closes the regular season versus Lovett (Ga.). Brody Powell had five goals last week. Previous: 10

— Justin Boggs

midwest Top 10

The game of the week saw Culver (Ind.) get by Western Reserve (Ohio) in a meeting of unbeaten juggernauts. Culver solidified its No. 1 ranking in the Midwest with the big-time win. Both will conclude regular-season play this week. 

The region's other top matchup went to St. Xavier (Ohio) which was a solid winner over previously unbeaten Carmel (Ind.). Detroit Country Day (Mich.) stayed unbeaten with an overtime win, and they take on Rockford (Mich.) in a great in-state battle this week.

The other great in-state matchup pits Glenbard West (Ill.) against unbeaten Hinsdale Central (Ill.). Glenbard West has faced strong opposition each week, and comes off their first loss of the season.

Our Midwest rankings cover Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

1. Culver Academy (Ind.), 10-0

The Eagles remained undefeated by the slimmest of margins, topping The Hill Academy (Ont.) and Western Reserve (Ohio) by a goal apiece. Culver rallied from an 8-3 halftime deficit to beat Hill, with sophomore PJ Kennedy scoring five of his seven goals in the third quarter and junior Bodhi Harmon (Duke) making six of his 12 saves in the fourth. The Eagles rallied from another 8-3 deficit to beat the Pioneers, helped by freshman Russell Bosek going 11 of 13 at the X. Previous: 1

2. Western Reserve (Ohio), 10-1

The Pioneers gave the top-ranked Eagles a heck of a battle, including 12 saves from Cole Narkiewicz and a hat trick from Kellen Bladon. Gentry Curtis was no less dominant at the X in a 15-13 win over The Hill Academy (Ont.), winning 16 of 18 faceoffs. Previous: 2

3. St. Xavier (Ohio), 12-0

The Bombers went 3-0 against a slew of impressive opponents, topping two of Kentucky’s best — St. Xavier and Trinity — by seven goals apiece and Indiana’s best, Carmel, by five. Max Violet won 17 of 20 at the X against the Greyhounds while Ethan Cole had four goals and an assist. Previous: 3

4. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 10-2

The Golden Bears topped local rival Liberty by seven on Wednesday before suffering their second loss of the year — to No. 24 Salesianum (Del.). Upper Arlington’s resume remains quite impressive. Its lone losses are to Delaware’s best and a 15-1 Georgia team. Previous: 4

5. Carmel (Ind.), 10-1

The Greyhounds absorbed their first loss, but they competed at a high level against Buckeye State power St. Xavier. Indeed, Carmel trailed by a goal entering the fourth quarter. Earlier in the week, Will Bates had a 10-save shutout against Zionsville (Ind.) while Ike Stitle had five points and five ground balls and Lincoln O’Leary and Luke Shrift also tallied hat tricks. Previous: 5

6. Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio), 8-3

The Wolves topped a couple of top in-state opponents this week, beating New Albany by one and Dublin Jerome by two. Declan Ryan combined for 11 goals and four assists across the two games while Tate Rich also had hat tricks against the Celtics and Eagles. Previous: 6

7. Glenbard West (Ill.), 8-1

The Hilltoppers had a strong week, handing St. Ignatius Prep (Ill.) its first loss on Monday (behind four Chase Lloyd goals). Glenbard West also beat Guerin Catholic (Ind.) and Wheaton North (Ill.) and lost to the Culver Academy varsity (as opposed to its top-ranked prep program). Previous: 7

8. Stillwater (Minn.), 4-0

The Ponies continue to lock their opponents down, shutting out Cretin-Derham Hall (Minn.) Thursday and limiting Prior Lake (Minn.) to a goal Saturday. Easton Abrams and Aiden Sargent had two goals apiece against the Lakers while Jonah Johnston and Wyatt Wells each had six ground balls. Keiran Jones added a 12-point performance (three goals, nine assists) against the Raiders. Previous: 8

9. Detroit Country Day (Mich.), 8-0

The Yellowjackets’ perfect record was tested Friday, as they edged Wheaton Academy (Ill.) in overtime. It will be tested once again Saturday as Detroit Country Day travels to top in-state opponent Rockford, which bowed out in the state semifinals last year. Previous: 9

10. MICDS (Mo.), 8-2

The Rams impressed with a 13-7 win over last year’s Lacrosse Association of Kansas City champion: Shawnee Mission East (Kan.). Wyatt Giles, Mikey Gutchewsky and Peter O’Leary all had hat tricks in the win with Gutchewsky also tallying five ground balls. Previous: 10

— Jonah Rosenblum

West Top 10

The West nearly had a new No. 1 like some other regions. Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.) needed overtime for a win to keep the top spot. No. 2 Marin Catholic defeated De La Salle (Calif.) and St. Ignatius (Calif.) in an impressive week of Top-10 wins.

This week the marquee Top-10 matchup will feature Valor Christian (Colo.) against Regis Jesuit (Colo.). A win for either in the matchup would be huge. 

St. Ignatius and Mount Si (Wash.) split their weeks, but neither loss was damaging to their ranking. Brophy (Ariz.) is the top seed for the Arizona Lacrosse League playoffs that begin this week.

Our West rankings cover the Mountain, Pacific and Northwest regions and at least part of the Southwest.

1. Loyola–Los Angeles (Calif.), 17-3

Loyola stays at the top after adding two more wins, including an 11–10 overtime victory over Torrey Pines (Calif.). It wasn’t easy, but grinding out a one-goal game against a top opponent matters. They continue to be tested week in and week out and still look like the team to beat out West. Previous: 1

2. Marin Catholic (Calif.), 12-5

Marin Catholic put together a strong week with wins over St. Ignatius (Calif.) 10–6 and De La Salle (Calif.) 14–8. Both results were convincing and show they’re starting to separate themselves within NorCal. This is the kind of week that reinforces their position near the top. Previous: 2

3. St. Ignatius (Calif.), 11-6

St. Ignatius split the week, picking up a tight 9–8 win over Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) before falling to Marin Catholic 10–6. The one-goal win shows they can close, but the loss highlights the gap against the very top teams right now. Previous: 3

4. Valor Christian (Colo.), 10-2

Valor continues to dominate locally with decisive wins over Rock Canyon (Colo.) 15–2 and Chaparral (Colo.) 19–0. They’ve been consistent all season, but the upcoming matchup with undefeated Regis Jesuit (Colo.) will be one of the most important games left before the postseason. Previous: 4

5. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 8-2

Cherry Creek is rolling, highlighted by a dominant 20–2 win over Denver East (Colo.). Everything is clicking on both ends of the field, and they continue to look like one of the most complete teams in Colorado. Previous: 5

6. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 8-3

Torrey Pines came up just short in one of the biggest games of the week, falling 11–10 in overtime to Loyola. Even in the loss, they proved they can go toe-to-toe with the top team in the rankings, which keeps them firmly in the mix. Previous: 6

7. De La Salle (Calif.), 12-4

De La Salle dropped a matchup with Marin Catholic 14–8 but responded well with a strong 14–11 win over Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.). The bounce-back matters, and they continue to show resilience against quality competition. Previous: 7

8. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 11-0

Regis Jesuit moves up after staying undefeated, most recently with a 9–4 win over Mountain Vista (Colo.). They’ve consistently handled their schedule, and with no losses, they’ve earned the jump. The matchup with Valor Christian will be a defining test. Previous: 9

9. Brophy (Ariz.), 17-4

Brophy slips a spot as others gain momentum, but a 17–4 record still reflects a strong season overall. They’ve handled most of their matchups and remain firmly in the top 10 heading into postseason play. Previous: 8

10. Mount Si (Wash.), 12-2

Mount Si had a mixed week, falling to Westlake (Texas) 13–9 before bouncing back with a convincing 17–6 win over Alamo Heights (Texas). The response after the loss stands out, and they’ve earned their place in the rankings. Previous: 10

— Sonorah Hunter