High School Boys' Lacrosse West Region Preview

California and Colorado kick off play in earnest this coming week, and Arizona already is well underway, while a few other states in the West Region won’t start for another two weeks.

If that’s not reason enough to get excited, there are several big matchups right off the bat, including a great crossover game between states. A top-three showdown gets us going with No. 1 St. Ignatius (Calif.) and No. 3 Valor Christian (Colo.) facing off March 7. Valor turns around the next day to take on No. 8 Marin Catholic (Calif.). 

Our West rankings cover the Mountain, Pacific and Northwest regions and at least part of the Southwest. Rankings are compiled by USA Lacrosse writers with input from coaches around the country.