Severna Park, Syosset Climb USA Lacrosse Public High School Boys' Rankings

Roswell (Ga.) and Severna Park (Md.) added to their state championship streaks while rankings newcomer Broadneck (Md.) will try to put a stop to Urbana's (Md.) streak in one of the best matchups ahead in this week’s USA Lacrosse Public High School Boys’ National Top 25, presented by CWENCH Hydration. 

Roswell won its fourth straight Division 2 state championship, 17-14, over Milton (Ga.) behind six goals from Jackson Hardwick, five goals from Linkin Miller and five assists from Blake O’Neal. Its lone loss this season came against Ponte Vedra (Fla.).

Severna Park won its record 10th straight state Maryland public championship. The Falcons defeated Towson (Md.) for the third straight time in the Class 3A final, 15-2, behind four goals from Tyler Lawhorne and dominant play at the faceoff X from David Bates.

Broadneck (Md.) is back in the rankings after cruising into the Maryland 4A state final. It beat Bethesda (Md.) 23-7 in the quarterfinals and Montgomery Blair (Md.) 21-0 in the semifinals. Two of its losses came at the hands of Severna Park. Broadneck defeated Stephen Decatur (Md.) early in the season, and Stephen Decatur went on to upend previously ranked Kent Island (Md.) 9-4 in the Class 2A state final.

Broadneck's task is to upend Urbana for the Class 4A state championship. Urbana advanced with a 17-3 win over Leonardtown (Md.). They are trying for their third straight championship. The title game is a rematch of last year’s, won by Urbana, 5-2, over Broadneck.  

Syosset (N.Y.) moved up significantly after an overtime win over ranked Massapequa (N.Y.). The two could meet again in the Nassau County Section VIII Class A finals. Syosset opens with Hicksville (N.Y.) while Massapequa gets Herricks (N.Y.) today in quarterfinal games as New York playoff action picks up.

Other notable developments:

—  Garden City (N.Y.) will face either Long Beach (N.Y.) or Rosyln (N.Y.) in the Nassau County Section VIII Class B semifinals. The top-seeded Trojans won their 20th title last year.

—  Manhasset (N.Y.) could stand in the way of a 21st title. They face Carey (N.Y.) in a quarterfinal game on the other side of the Class B bracket.

—  Springfield-Delco (Pa.), Radnor (Pa.) and Downingtown West (Pa.) all advanced to the semifinals of Pennsylvania’s District 1 AAA playoffs. Top-seeded Downingtown West will host Radnor today and Springfield has Ridley (Pa.). The final is slated for May 27. .

—  Summit (N.J.) is the No. 2 seed for the North Jersey Group 3 state tournament. The Hilltoppers takes on 15th-seeded Nutley (N.J.) in the first round after ending the regular season with a 15-4 win over Bergen Catholic (N.J.).

 —  Chatham (N.J.) will go for its eighth straight win after blowing by Shawnee (N.J.) 14-6 and West Morris (N.J.) 17-6 to close the regular season. The Cougars will open the North Jersey Group 3 state tournament as the top seed against Middletown North (N.J.) on May 28.

—  Ridgewood (N.J.) will close the regular season against St. Joseph (Montvale, N.J.) today before turning their attention to the state tournament. They’ll host West Orange (N.J.) in the first round of the North Jersey Group 4 tournament. 

— Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) is the top seed in the Nassau County Section VIII Class D playoffs. They play Oyster Bay (N.Y.) next week for the chance to play for the championship.

— Mamaroneck (N.Y.) is the top seed in the Section 1 Class A state tournament. They’ll be going for a third straight title. They don’t open until May 26 against the winner of Arlington (N.Y.) and Wappingers (N.Y.).

— Northport (N.Y.) is the top seed in the Suffolk County Section XI Class A bracket. They face William Floyd (N.Y.) in the quarterfinals May 22. Second-seeded Sachem North (N.Y.) and third-seeded Ward Melville (N.Y.) are on the other side of the bracket.

— Wantagh (N.Y.) opened the Nassau County Section VIII Class C tournament with a 24-3 win over Island Trees (N.Y.). They await the winner of Plainedge (N.Y.) and North Shore (N.Y.) in the semifinals May 27.

— Robinson (Va.) opens the Class 6 Region C tournament May 22 against Lake Braddock (Va.), a team it beat in the regular season, 14-4. The champion and runner-up of the region advance to the state tournament. Last year, Robinson lost in the region final.

— In the regional rankings, Torrey Pines (Calif.) won their section championship, 15-4, over La Costa Canyon (Calif.) to move to No. 1 in the West Region. Cherry Creek (Colo.) finished second in their state. Shawnee Mission East (Kan.) earned a championship to take a spot in the Midwest. And Broadneck takes the No. 10 ranking in the Mid-Atlantic.

By focusing exclusively on public school programs, these USA Lacrosse National Top 25 and Regional Top 10 lists (also found here in our rankings hub) highlight the best teams that have built powerhouse rosters through local development and strong grassroots efforts.

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

National Top 25

1. Garden City (N.Y.), 16-1 (1) 
2. Summit (N.J.), 15-1 (2) 
3. Urbana (Md.), 16-1 (3)
4. Chatham (N.J.), 14-3 (4)
5. Springfield-Delco (Pa.), 17-2 (5) 
6. Severna Park (Md.), 18-2 (7) 
7. Radnor (Pa.), 16-4 (6) 
8. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), 13-3 (10)  
9. New Canaan (Conn.), 13-3 (11)
10. Syosset (N.Y.), 14-2 (20) 
11. Ridgewood (N.J.), 12-5 (14)
12. Staples (Conn.), 12-4 (13) 
13. Massapequa (N.Y.), 13-3 (8)
14. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 21-2 (15)
15. Darien (Conn.), 10-6 (12) 
16. Manhasset (N.Y.), 12-4 (16)
17. Mamaroneck (N.Y.), 13-3 (17) 
18. Highland Park (Texas), 18-2 (18) 
19. Northport (N.Y.), 14-2 (19) 
20. Downingtown West (Pa.), 20-0 (21)
21. Wantagh (N.Y.), 13-3 (22)
22. Robinson (Va.), 16-2 (23) 
23. Pittsford (N.Y.), 16-0 (24)
24. Broadneck (Md.), 15-4 (NR)
25. Shawnee (N.J.), 12-4 (25)

Also considered (alphabetical order): Bayard Rustin (Pa.), Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.), Broadneck (Md.), Cape Henlopen (Del.), Carmel (Ind.), Cherry Creek (Colo.), Downingtown West (Pa.), Fallston (Md.), Garnet Valley (Pa.), Huntingtown (Md.), Independence (Va.), Kent Island (Md.), Kingsway (N.J.), Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.), Linganore (Md.), Madison (Va.), Manheim Township (Pa.), Penfield (N.Y.), Port Washington (N.Y.), Ridley (Pa.), Roswell (Ga.), Rye (N.Y.), Scotch Plains-Fanwood (N.J.), Stephen Decatur (Md.), Torrey Pines (Calif.), Towson (Md.), Twin Valley (Pa.), Upper Arlington (Ohio), Victor (N.Y.), West Genesee (N.Y.), Westfield (N.J.), Wilson (Pa.), Wilton (Conn.)

Northeast Top 10

1. Garden City (N.Y.), 16-1 (1)
2. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), 12-3 (3) 
3. New Canaan (Conn.), 11-2 (4) 
4. Syosset (N.Y.), 13-2 (10)
5. Staples (Conn.), 11-3 (6) 
6. Massapequa (N.Y.), 13-2 (2) 
7. Darien (Conn.), 9-6 (5) 
8. Manhasset (N.Y.), 11-4 (7)
9. Mamaroneck (N.Y.), 11-3 (8)
10. Northport (N.Y.), 13-2 (9)

Mid-Atlantic Top 10

1. Summit (N.J.), 15-1 (1) 
2. Urbana (Md.), 16-1 (2) 
3. Chatham (N.J.), 14-3 (3) 
4. Springfield-Delco (Pa.), 17-2 (4)
5. Severna Park (Md.), 18-2 (6) 
6. Radnor (Pa.), 16-4 (5) 
7. Ridgewood (N.J.), 12-5 (8) 
8. Downingtown West (Pa.), 20-0 (9)
9. Robinson (Va.), 16-2 (10)
10. Broadneck (Md.), 15-4 (NR)

South Top 10

1. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 21-2 (1) 
2. Highland Park (Texas), 18-2 (2)
3. Roswell (Ga.), 21-1 (4) 
4. The Woodlands (Texas), 18-4 (3) 
5. Jupiter (Fla.), 16-4 (5)
6. Lambert (Ga.), 19-2 (6)
7. Lucy Beckham (S.C.), 15-3 (7)
8. Middle Creek (N.C.), 21-4 (8)
9. Lassiter (Ga.), 16-4 (9) 
10. Hough (N.C.), 17-4 (10)

Midwest Top 10

1. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 16-3 (1) 
2. Carmel (Ind.), 14-2 (2)
3. Stillwater (Minn.), 13-0 (3)
4. Shawnee Mission East (Kan.), 10-4 (NR)
5. New Albany (Ohio), 15-4 (5)
6. Hudson (Ohio), 14-3 (6)
7. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 14-5 (7) 
8. Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio), 15-4 (8) 
9. Farmington (Minn.), 12-0 (9)
10. Rockford (Mich.), 13-2 (10)

West Top 10

1. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 15-3 (2)
2. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 16-3 (1)
3. Arapahoe (Colo.), 15-3 (3) 
4. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 12-7 (4)
5. Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.), 13-7 (5)
6. Mount Si (Wash.), 17-4 (6) 
7. Lakeridge (Ore.), 15-3 (7)
8. Park City (Utah), 16-3 (8) 
9. Lakewood (Colo.), 15-2 (9)
10. Eastlake (Wash.), 15-3 (10)