USA Lacrosse High School Boys' Regional Rankings: Highland Park New No. 1 in South

Highland Park (Texas) has won 11 straight games and is the new No. 1 in the South in the latest USA Lacrosse High School Boys' Regional Top 10 rankings, presented by CWENCH Hydration.

The Fighting Scots have taken on some strong teams out of state and region, repeatedly limiting opposing offenses to single-digit scoring. Only national No. 1 Culver Academy (Ind.) has scored in double figures against them. A pair of St. Andrew's (Fla.) losses opened the door for Highland Park to take over the top spot.

In the Northeast Top 10, Deerfield (Mass.) and Brunswick (Conn.) move up despite losses while St. Anthony's (N.Y.) split a pair of great matchups. Chaminade (N.Y.) also split the week to drop a couple spots.

Georgetown Prep (Md.) and Boys' Latin (Md.) are new in this week's Mid-Atlantic Top 10. 

While Highland Park jumped to No. 1 in the South, Lambert (Ga.) used a huge win to move into the region's rankings. The Longhorns have lost only once all year, and it came against in-state rival Roswell (Ga).

While the Midwest Top 10 stayed completely intact top to bottom, the West added Regis Jesuit (Colo.). The Raiders have tripled their opponents so far in an unbeaten start.

See how this week's Top 10 updates for high school boys' lacrosse in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest and West regions changed, complete with recaps of the teams' recent and upcoming action.

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.) upheld its top ranking by picking up a convincing win over a Brunswick (Conn.) team that already has several good wins of its own. Deerfield (Mass.) slides into the second spot after going down to the wire with Lawrenceville (N.J.).

St. Anthony's (N.Y.) stood to gain after becoming the first team in the country to knock off Episcopal (Pa.), but struggled shooting the ball in a loss to Delbarton (N.J.). Chaminade (N.Y.) fell to Don Bosco (N.J.) before beating Salesianum (Del.). 

This week, Chaminade will take on a dangerous Fairfield Prep (Conn.) squad while Brunswick continues through its gauntlet with Lawrenceville and Episcopal on the docket. Deerfield faces Choate (Conn.).

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

1. Loomis Chaffee (Conn.), 4-0

Hayden Goozh (UPenn) won 17 of 26 faceoffs and scored a pair of goals, OJ Ika had four goals and one assist, Noah Rodgers (UPenn) had a pair of goals and Jayden Rodriguez (UPenn) had one goal and two assists in a 15-10 win at Brunswick (Conn.). The victory came on the heels of a 17-8 triumph midweek over Trinity-Pawling (N.Y.). Previous: 1

2. Deerfield (Mass.), 3-1 

Deerfield (Mass.) once again proved it is among the nation’s elite with a tight 9-8 loss vs. Lawrenceville (N.J.) on Saturday. Griffin Cepiel (Georgetown) opened the scoring for the Big Green, who were tied 5-5 at halftime. Trailing 9-6, LSM Danny Weller (Michigan) sparked a second-half comeback, which saw Deerfield pull within a goal with 12 seconds left. That came after a 17-8 victory over Berkshire (Mass.). Previous: 3

3. Brunswick (Conn.), 3-2 

Sean Ryan (Richmond) netted three goals, Austin Tuttle had a hat trick of assists, and Parker Baras added a pair of goals as the Bruins scored six straight goals to pull within one with 5:31 left in the fourth quarter before Loomis Chaffee pulled away. Brunswick has a killer week ahead with games at Lawrenceville (N.J.) and Episcopal (Pa.). Previous: 6

4. St. Anthony's (N.Y.), 3-2 

It was a mixed bag for the Friars, who rallied from an 8-5 fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Episcopal (Pa.) in overtime at Rutgers on Thursday, with Jacob Johnston (Johns Hopkins) scoring the decisive goal, before falling at home to Delbarton (N.J.), 9-7. In the loss, goalie Nick Zenk (Air Force) stood out with 11 saves. Previous: 2

5. St. Sebastian’s (Mass.), 4-0 

Ty Curry (Notre Dame) exploded for seven goals and five assists, Jake Beck (Utah) had four goals and two assists, and Tedy Frisoli (Duke) had three goals and four assists in a 19-11 victory over Rivers (Mass.). That followed a 14-4 victory at Thayer (Mass.) in the midweek. Previous: 5

6. Chaminade (N.Y.), 5-3 

The Flyers bounced back from an 11-9 loss at Don Bosco (N.J.) to defeat Salesianum (Del.), 14-11. Hayden Sipress (Yale) had five goals and two assists, Brendan Sim (Cornell) scored four goals, Sam Fox (Michigan) had three goals and an assist and John Balsamo (Virginia) added five assists for Chaminade, who host St. Ignatius (Calif.) in the midweek before traveling to Fairfield Prep (Conn.) Saturday. Previous: 4

7. Garden City (N.Y.), 5-0 

Jack Campolettano (Marist) and Jeff Finnell had two goals apiece, Henry Koester, Ben Smith and Brayden Robertiello (Penn State), who was 14/15 from the faceoff X, had one goal and one assist each, and Zach Psilakis made 12 saves in a 10-3 win over Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.). The Trojans, led by Andrew Dengler (Cornell) at close defense, are only giving up 5.2 goals per game. Previous: 7

8. Tabor (Mass.), 4-0 

It was a masterclass of a defensive performance in an 11-6 victory over Noble & Greenough (Mass.), with Tabor only giving up one goal in a settled 6-v-6. Grady Alger (UMass) made 11 saves, Jack Czepiel (Princeton) and Frankie Paciello (Air Force) locked things down in their matchups, and Michael Albert (St. Joseph University) had four goals, Landen O’Neil had three goals and two assists, and Colton McNamara (Tufts) added two goals and an assist. Previous: 8

9. Salisbury (Conn.), 3-1 

Keegan Luey netted five goals and one assist, Tyler Ramirez (Brown) had four goals and one assist, Connor Wambach (Duke) had a goal and an assist, and James Whitehorse (Virginia) had a pair of assists in a 14-10 win at Berkshire School.  That came on the heels of a 21-3 victory against Millbrook (N.Y.). Previous: 9

10. Taft (Conn.), 5-1

Henry Oakey (Ohio State), Jonah Ziv (Colgate) and Jake Gashi combined for nine assisted goals, Brett Feldmaier (Michigan) and Vincent Raphalian (Tufts) anchored the midfield, Teddy Oh (Harvard) was excellent between the pipes and close defenders Joe McBride (Michigan), Evan Freeman (Virginia) and Angus Brown (Johns Hopkins) locked things down in a 13-2 win at Trinity-Pawling. It was a total team effort, the most complete team win in Max Rosner’s tenure at Taft. Previous: 10

— Dylan Butler

Mid-Atlantic Top 10

Delbarton (N.J.) capped a 3-0 week with a win at St. Anthony's (N.Y.), part of the most ambitious schedule that they've played. 

Lawrenceville (N.J.) picked up a big win over Deerfield (Mass.) to put a lot of pressure on Episcopal (Pa.), which suffered its first loss. The Churchmen's head-to-head win keeps them at No. 1 for now. 

New to the Mid-Atlantic rankings are Georgetown Prep (Md.) and Boys' Latin (Md.). The Hoyas and Lakers have found their footing after gaining game experience while others are struggling with injuries, upsets or inconsistency.

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

1. Episcopal Academy (Pa.), 6-1

Episcopal suffered its first loss of the year, but it came against a high quality out-of-region power, St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) and they still have the most impressive win of the season over Lawrenceville (N.J.). Parker Smith had a hat trick and Liam Titus made seven saves while Keegan Nash scored a goal and delivered two assists in a 9-8 overtime loss. The Churchmen led until a fourth-quarter rally by St. Anthony’s forced overtime. Their three-game week culminates with a showdown with Brunswick (Conn.). Previous: 1

2. Lawrenceville (N.J.), 5-1 

After dismantling Allentown Central Catholic (Pa.) 22-3, the Big Red picked up a huge road win, 9-8, over Deerfield (Mass.). It was Deerfield’s first loss of the season. Lawrenceville continues its difficult schedule against Brunswick this week. Previous: 2

3. Delbarton (N.J.), 6-1 

The Green Wave went on the road for a monster 9-7 win over St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) to finish off a 3-0 week. Delbarton led 7-2 midway through the third quarter and led, 8-5, going into the fourth quarter as they seized control in the second half. Matty McGinty came up big in several key spots and finished with 11 saves. Pierce Bolger, Chase Houser and Jack Sheridan had two goals apiece. Brandon Fodor had a career-high six points on three goals and three assists as Delbarton held off Don Bosco (N.J.) 11-10. Sheridan scored twice and had an assist. They handled Montclair (N.J.) 11-2 to start the week. They’ll take on Westfield before traveling to Notre Dame to play St. Ignatius (Calif.) and Culver Academy (Ind.). Previous: 5

4. Malvern Prep (Pa.), 6-2 

Brunswick seems to be taking on everyone from the Mid-Atlantic region. They squeaked by Malvern, 8-7, in the Friars’ only game of the week. It’s their second straight loss following a defeat at the hands of Lawrenceville. Things don’t get easier with a hungry Haverford School (Pa.) this week in what’s always in incredible matchup. Previous: 3

5. Calvert Hall (Md.), 4-3 

The Cardinals rolled by John Carroll (Md.) 18-7 in a light week of action. Connor Sullivan had five points on a goal and four assists, Caleb Kelly scored twice and had two assists, Hut Perdew and Jack Williams each had hat tricks and Matthew Schoonmaker and Adam Heuston each netted two goals and an assist apiece. They are 2-0 in the MIAA A Conference, tied with Severn (Md.), Boys’ Latin (Md.) and Loyola Blakefield (Md.). They take on Mount St. Joseph (Md.) and McDonogh (Md.) this week. Previous: 6

6. Hill School (Pa.), 5-1

The Blues continued their winning ways. They won at Springfield Chestnut Hill (Pa.) 14-9 and defeated Midwest power Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio) 19-6. Their lone loss came at the hands of Brunswick. They’ll take on Hun (N.J.) and IMG Academy (Fla.) as they try to extend their winning streak to six. Previous: 8

7. Paul VI (Va.), 8-0 

The Panthers did not play last week. They have dominated opponents, 111-53. They face a much more challenging week with Gonzaga (D.C.) on April 7 and St. John’s College (D.C.) on April 10. Previous: 9

8. St. John’s College (D.C.), 5-3 

The Cadets returned to the win column with a pair of easy victories. They allowed only four total goals in sweeping St. Mary’s Ryken (Md.) and Bishop O’Connell (Va.). They look to add to their streak with games against DeMatha (Md.) and Paul VI (Va.). Previous: 10

9. Georgetown Prep (Md.), 7-2 

The Hoyas won a pair of games last week. They won at St. Andrew’s (Fla.) 9-7 and at St. Albans (D.C.) 8-1. They face one of the best of the West when St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) visits and then play at Episcopal (Va.). Previous: NR

10. Boys’ Latin (Md.), 5-3  

The Lakers won their only game of the week, 15-5, over Mount St. Joseph (Md.). The win is their third straight and keep them tied atop the MIAA A Conference. Gilman (Md.) and Loyola Blakefield (Md.) are up next. Previous: NR

— Justin Feil

SOUTH Top 10

Highland Park (Texas) has won 11 straight games and taken over the No. 1 spot from St. Andrew's (Fla.), which lost twice last week.

Lambert (Ga.) is new this week to the rankings. The Longhorns defeated Lucy Beckham (S.C.). Benjamin (Fla.) moved up a spot when it knocked off Jupiter (Fla.) to avenge one of its quality losses and send Jupiter down a spot.

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

1. Highland Park (Texas), 12-1

The Fighting Scots once again dispatched one of the state’s top teams by toppling Westlake (Texas) 13-5. Previous: 2

2. St. Andrew’s (Fla.), 14-3

The Scots had a tough week, which started with a 9-7 loss to Georgetown Prep (Md.) despite five points from Nick Testa. St. Andrew’s was unable to bounce back, losing to Victor (N.Y.) 14-10. Jack Stula had a hat trick in the loss. Previous: 1

3. Episcopal Dallas (Texas), 9-2

The Eagles had no letdown after their impressive win over Bullis. ESD easily defeated Southlake (Texas) 14-8. The upcoming week includes three out-of-state matchups, highlighted by a game against Brophy (Ariz.). Previous: 3

4. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 14-2

The Sharks concluded their regular season with a 7-4 victory over Oak Hall (Fla.). The win followed a 15-2 victory over St. Augustine (Fla.). Previous: 6

5. Jupiter (Fla.), 12-3

The Warriors’ regular season came to an end with a thud. Despite David Druhot’s five-goal performance, Jupiter lost to Benjamin (Fla.) 12-11. The loss followed an emphatic 11-1 victory over Vero Beach, powered by hat tricks from Ryan Lambert and Madden Miller. Previous: 4

6. Roswell (Ga.), 14-1

Kaden Parla’s six-goal game helped the Warriors overwhelm Milton (Ga.) 17-2. Linkin Miller added a hat trick in the win. Roswell now begins an 18-day break. Previous: 7

7. The Woodlands (Texas), 15-2

The Highlanders gave St. Mark’s (Texas) its first in-state loss of the year by surviving an 11-10 overtime thriller. The victory followed dominating wins over Strake Jesuit (Texas) and Kirkland (Texas). Previous: 7

8. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 11-3

Matthew Walker’s four-goal game lifted the Raiders to an 8-7 win over Victor (N.Y.). Matthew Walker led the offense with four tallies. St. Thomas Aquinas’ matchup against St. Andrew’s (Fla.) was cancelled. Previous: 8

9. Benjamin (Fla.), 9-5

The Buccaneers pulled off arguably their biggest win of the season last week, defeating Jupiter (Fla.) 12-11. The victory avenged an 11-9 loss from earlier in the year. Benjamin had lost five straight against teams ranked in the Top 10 in the South. Previous: 10

10. Lambert (Ga.), 13-1

The Longhorns headed into their spring break on the strength of a 7-4 win over previously ranked Lucy Beckham (S.C.). It’s their fifth straight win since their only loss of the season came at the hands of Roswell. Lambert has outscored teams, 161-77, this season. They are looking to repeat as state champions. Previous: NR

— Justin Boggs

midwest Top 10

Culver was tested by Kiski (Pa.) but pulled out a one-goal win to remain unbeaten atop the Midwest rankings. Upper Arlington (Ohio) held serve in a top-10 matchup against MICDS (Mo.).

Culver and Western Reserve (Ohio) put their unblemished marks on the line this week against a trio of strong Mid-Atlantic squads.

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

1. Culver Academy (Ind.), 6-0

The Eagles’ first game since March 19 wasn’t easy as they edged The Kiski School (Pa.) by a goal at Bowling Green State University. The fun is just beginning for Culver, with two ranked teams coming up this weekend. The Eagles start the Golden Domer Spring Classic Saturday against Saint Ignatius (Calif.), which is receiving votes, followed by a Sunday showdown against No. 7 Delbarton (N.J.). Previous: 1

2. Western Reserve (Ohio), 7-0

Just like their Midwest Scholastic Lacrosse Association rivals, the Pioneers are on a break following a couple of early trips. The break ends this week as WRA plays its first close-to-home game April 1 (with a trip to nearby St. Edward) followed by its first actual home game April 2 (against Everest Academy). Previous: 2

3. St. Xavier (Ohio), 6-0

The undefeated Bombers have been off since their late-March trip to Michigan. St. Xavier returns to action with a three-game week, all against in-state foes — Centerville (April 6), Milford (April 10) and Hilliard Davidson (April 11). Previous: 3

4. Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio), 4-2

Win or lose, Declan Ryan continues to establish himself as one of the Midwest’s best. He tallied six goals and two assists in a 16-10 win over Marple Newton (Pa.), then added four goals in a 19-6 loss to nationally ranked Hill School (Pa.). Jackson Szabo added five goals and four assists between the two games. Previous: 4

5. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 6-1

The Golden Bears impressed mightily, topping New Albany (Ohio) and MICDS (Mo.). It’s worth noting Upper Arlington’s defense, which held the Rams to just three goals in the first half. Another tough week awaits with local foe Worthington Kilbourne (April 9) and Mitten State power Brother Rice (April 11). Previous: 5

6. Carmel (Ind.), 8-0

The undefeated Greyhounds outscored Wheaton Academy (Ill.) and Guerin Catholic (Ind.) by a combined margin of 35-9. Lincoln O’Leary and Ike Stitle had six goals apiece against the Warriors while Will Bates saved 72.2 percent of the shots that came his way and Mikey Recktenwall won 77.8 percent of his faceoffs. Stitle then scored five more goals against the Golden Eagles. Previous: 6

7. Lake Forest (Ill.), 1-0

The Scouts certainly sent a statement in their 2026 opener, topping Deerfield (Ill.) 18-0 after the teams waged a far closer sectional final battle a year ago. Lake Forest plays just one game this week, with a trip to Fremd (Ill.), with undefeated Loyola Academy (Ill.) and 6-1 Westfield (Ind.) looming the following week. Previous: 7

8. Edina (Minn.), 0-0

The Hornets’ quest to repeat as state champions begins with a rematch of last year’s title game against Stillwater. It will be interesting to see how the Hornets look after graduating their top three in points from a season ago though faceoff whiz Torgnyr Wilson Elg (Cleveland State) returns. Previous: 8

9. Detroit Country Day (Mich.), 3-0

The Yellowjackets’ two-week break ends Thursday with a trip to Cranbrook (Mich.). That’s the start of a three-game road trip (all against in-state foes) that also includes Hartland (a top-10 team in the state last year) and Forest Hills Central. Previous: 9

10. MICDS (Mo.), 4-1

The Rams split the week, handily defeating DeSmet Jesuit (usually one of Missouri’s best) and falling to Upper Arlington (usually one of Ohio’s best). The challenges continue with another top in-state foe, John Burroughs, on Tuesday, followed by one of Tennessee’s top teams, Montgomery Bell Academy, on Friday. Previous: 10

— Jonah Rosenblum

West Top 10

Unbeaten Regis Jesuit (Colo.) debuts in the West rankings just in time to face its toughest challenger yet in Valor Christian (Colo.).

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

1. Loyola–Los Angeles (Calif.), 14-2

Loyola took a close loss to Georgetown Prep (Md.), which does not change much given the level of competition. They’ve been consistent all season and still look like the top team in the West. The matchup with Torrey Pines (Calif.) later this season will be a strong test heading into the playoffs. Previous: 1

2. Marin Catholic (Calif.), 9-3

Another win for Marin Catholic as they continue to build momentum. They’ve handled a strong schedule well, and the upcoming game against De La Salle (Calif.) should give a better sense of where they stand. Previous: 2

3. St. Ignatius (Calif.), 8-2

Picked up a big 12-9 win over De La Salle (Calif.), which keeps them right near the top. They’ve shown they can compete with top teams, and the upcoming game against Georgetown Prep (Md.) will be a strong measuring point. Previous: 3

4. Valor Christian (Colo.), 5-2

Valor continues to be one of the top teams in Colorado. Consistency will be key the rest of the way as they prepare for postseason play. They should be tested again later in the year. Previous: 4

5. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 4-2

Cherry Creek picked up a solid 12-7 win over Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), keeping them steady this week. Their regular season is starting to wind down, with strong matchups ahead against Arapahoe (Colo.) and Regis Jesuit (Colo.). Previous: 5

6. De La Salle (Calif.), 8-3

De La Salle suffered tough losses this week to St. Ignatius (Calif.) and Valor Christian (Colo.), including a lopsided result in one of them. They’ll look to bounce back as they continue their trip in Colorado against Colorado Academy (Colo.). Previous: 6

7. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 6-2

Torrey Pines bounced back with a solid win over Keller (Texas). The upcoming matchup with Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.) on April 18 will be one of the biggest tests left on their schedule. Previous: 7

8. Brophy (Ariz.), 13-2

Brophy continues to build a strong record. Their upcoming matchup with Episcopal Dallas (Texas) will be a key opportunity to prove themselves against a top South Region squad. Previous: 9

9. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 7-0

Regis Jesuit enters undefeated and has been consistent on both ends of the field. The upcoming game against Valor Christian (Colo.) will be a major test and should give a clearer picture of where they stand. Previous: NR

10. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 4-4

Sacred Heart Prep dropped games to both Valor Christian (Colo.) and Cherry Creek (Colo.), but both were competitive. They remain right in this range and are still capable of moving up with the right result. Previous: 8

— Sonorah Hunter