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Two teams enter the USA Lacrosse High School Boys' South Top 10 in the first update of the region since the preseason.
Jupiter (Fla.) has already benefitted from a strong schedule. The Warriors jumped into the rankings by splitting a pair of games against Top-10 teams. While they lost to top-ranked St. Andrew's (Fla.), which has asserted itself early as the team to beat, the Warriors came back a week later to beat Benjamin (Fla.), 11-9.
Ponte Vedra (Fla.) is the second new team in the Top 10. They have been perfect through their first six games to earn the No. 10 ranking. They stand to move up if they can knock off their fellow newcomer Jupiter at the end of this three-game week.
Unbeatens St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) and Episcopal Dallas (Texas) both moved one spot apiece to No. 4 and No. 5 respectively, while Benjamin remains in the rankings at No. 7. The Buccaneers also lost to St. Andrew's, but they gave them their closest contest of the early season.
Presented by CWENCH Hydration, our South rankings cover the region from North Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas. They are compiled by USA Lacrosse writers with input from coaches.
Rankings and records reflect results as of previous Sunday.
1. St. Andrew’s (Fla.), 8-0
The Scots are off to an impressive start to the season, outscoring opponents 133-40. The early-season schedule was highlighted by a 12-10 victory over Benjamin (Fla.). St. Andrew’s Nick Testa is off to an eye-popping start with 15 goals and 40 assists. Sophomore Cole Denton has 26 points so far. Previous: 1
2. Highland Park (Texas), 5-1
The Fighting Scots have picked up wins against the Woodlands (Texas), Austin (Texas), Lake Travis (Texas) and Strake Jesuit (Texas) since falling to Culver (Ind.). Previous: 2
3. IMG Academy (Fla.), 0-0
The Ascenders’ schedule gets underway today with a contest at St. Paul VI (Va.). IMG also faces McDonogh (Md.) this week. Previous: 3
4. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 3-0
The Raiders have relied on a talented senior class to get off to a 3-0 start with Jack Lancelot, Diego Salazar and James Finch leading the way. After playing games seven days apart, St. Thomas Aquinas’ schedule picks up in earnest this week with games against Gulliver Prep (Fla.), Pine Crest (Fla.) and Jupiter (Fla.). Previous: 5
5. Episcopal Dallas (Texas), 1-0
The Eagles began their season Saturday with a 14-5 win over Westlake (Texas). Episcopal Dallas next welcomes Jesuit College (Texas) on Saturday. Previous: 6
6. Jupiter (Fla.), 5-1
The Warriors have had a challenging start to the year, facing both Benjamin (Fla.) and St. Andrew’s (Fla.). Jupiter picked up a noteworthy win over Benjamin but fell to St. Andrew’s. David Druhot has 18 goals to start the year, including four against the region’s top squad in St. Andrew’s. Previous: NR
7. Benjamin (Fla.), 4-2
After losing just once in 2025, the Buccaneers have already lost twice in 2026, falling to St. Andrew’s (Fla.) and Jupiter (Fla.). Jack Kelleher is off to a solid start, including notching a six-goal, two-assist effort in a win over St. John Paul II (Fla.). Previous: 4
8. Lambert (Ga.), 4-0
The Longhorns began the season by outscoring opponents 56-15 in their four opening contests. Lambert picked up wins over in-state teams Forsyth Central, Milton, North Forsyth and Blessed Trinity. Brody Powell has already picked up three hat tricks this season, including a five-goal effort versus North Forsyth. Previous: 7
9. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 1-0
The Crusaders began their 2026 campaign with a 13-6 win over Christ School (N.C.). Junior Peter Dolan had five goals and an assist in the win. Luke Conly picked up five points versus Christ School. Previous: 9
10. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 6-0
The Sharks are off to a perfect start, highlighted by a 12-10 win over Bishop Moore (Fla.). Ponte Vedra has a big week ahead with matchups versus Bartman Trail (Fla.) and Jupiter (Fla.). Previous: NR
