Lake Highland Prep Repeats as Florida Champ, No. 1 in South

There's a new No. 1 in the South Region after Lake Highland (Fla.) got a hat trick from Giselle Jaskiewicz to edge previous No. 1 American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) for the state championship. It's the second straight season that the Highlanders have pulled off the title game takedown over AHD (both by 6-5 scores) and it allowed them to jump to the apex in the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' Regional Top 10 rankings, presented by CWENCH Hydration.

Two other teams also debuted in their regions. York (Ill.) has lost just once all season and an accumulation of quality wins earned it the final spot in the Midwest Region. Regis Jesuit (Colo.) similarly has come on strong down the stretch to take the last spot in the West Region as they head into the playoffs as a No. 2 seed.

In the Mid-Atlantic Top 10, Maryvale (Md.) and St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) picked up conference titles while Good Counsel (Md.) was perched to win another. The only change in the rankings came from a head-to-head match in which Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.) avenged a loss to Agnes Irwin (Pa.) ahead of their state tournament.

In the Northeast Top 10, Darien (Conn.) kept its perfect record despite stiff competition, West Islip (N.Y.) survived a close call and St. Anthony's (N.Y.) tries to close its season with a NSCHSAA championship.

Below you'll find this week's USA Lacrosse High School Girls' Regional Top 10 updates for the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest and West regions, complete with recaps of the teams' recent and upcoming games.

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

NORTHEAST Top 10

Darien (Conn.) again faced a tough lineup for the week and pulled through unblemished. They held off Top-10 Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.) and edged upset-minded Nyack (N.Y.) to stay perfect this season. 

Phillips Andover (Mass.) and Sayville (N.Y.) also retained unbeaten records to keep pace with Darien in that aspect. Garden City (N.Y.) is looking dangerous for the postseason after a late-season streak.

West Islip (N.Y.) held its Top-10 spot after a heart-stopping overtime win over Mount Sinai (N.Y.) thanks to a heavy dose of Obloj family contributions.

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

1. Darien (Conn.), 14-0

Cam Pokorny (Penn) scored three goals, Adriana Gromelski (Yale) had two goals and one assist, Morgan Hite (Cornell), Maddie Wren, and Faye Bepler had two goals apiece, Bryn Charney had four assists, and Giuliana Franchetti (Villanova) added a pair of assists to lead the Blue Wave to a 14-3 win over Staples (Conn.). Previous: 1

2. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 13-1

Birthday girl Cameron Pupke (Princeton) had five goals, Anna Christie (Notre Dame) had three goals and five assists, Emma Speed (Florida), Fabiana Gallagher, Madison Sussi (UMass), and Sophia Enea scored two goals apiece in an 18-6 win over New Canaan (Conn.). Can the Friars get to the finish line and win a seventh straight NSCHSAA title? Previous: 2

3. Phillips Andover (Mass.), 15-0

Sophomores Ashley Dimnaku, who had five goals, seven draw controls, five caused turnovers and a pair of ground balls, and Emma Morrison, who had four goals, one assist, three caused turnovers, five ground balls and five draw controls, both reached the 100-point plateau in their careers and Charlotte Dorman (Holy Cross) netted a hat trick in an 18-3 win over Loomis Chaffee (Conn.). Previous: 3

4. Sayville (N.Y.), 14-0

Sophia Buffardi (North Carolina) had five goals and eight draw controls, Dylan McNamara (Florida State) had three goals and one assist, Carly Cangelosi (Rutgers) netted three goals, Olivia Razzano (UMass) had one goal and three assists, and Morgan Farrell (Johns Hopkins) added a pair of assists in a 15-8 win over Kings Park (N.Y.). Previous: 4

5. Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.), 11-5

In an anticipated showdown with Darien, Sacred Heart Greenwich fell behind 5-0 before rallying to pull within 6-4 before falling to the Blue Wave, 9-5. Maggie Sweeney (Rutgers) scored twice and Haley Washall (Penn State), Finley Baras, and Georgia Lillis (Stanford) added goals for the Tigers, who face Hotchkiss (Conn.) to close out the regular season on Wednesday. Previous: 5

6. Noble & Greenough (Mass.), 16-2

Presley Upton (Princeton) had six goals and one assist, Bea Trinque (Richmond) had four goals and one assist, Cecily Baron and Maeve O’Reilly had two goals apiece, Corey Kumin (North Carolina) and Chloe Jeppson (Bowdoin) both had one goal and two assists and Whitney Palumbo and Rachel Train (Cornell) had four saves apiece in a 16-4 win over Tabor (Mass.). Previous: 6

7. Garden City (N.Y.), 14-2 

The Trojans closed out the regular season on an eight-game winning streak following a 16-11 victory over South Side (N.Y.). Michaela Molgano (Penn) had six goals and two assists, Averie Smith (Yale) had four goals and two assists, Kim Colucci (William & Mary) had two goals and two assists, and Ashley Clark (Harvard) had two goals and one assist. Previous: 7

8. West Islip (N.Y.), 14-1 

Carly Obloj scored two goals, including the game-winner off an assist from cousin Kayley Obloj, who added a pair of goals. Ava Obloj (Florida) had three goals and two assists, Jenna Obloj (Florida) had two goals and three assists, and Caitlin Vail (Rollins) had two goals and one assist in a 13-12 overtime win at Mount Sinai (N.Y.). Previous: 8

9. Ward Melville (N.Y.), 14-1

Mia Modica (Hofstra) had five goals and two assists, Nicole Manolakes had three goals and three assists, Maggie Giachetti and Aliya Leonard (Yale) had two goals and two assists each, and Giavanna Parente (Campbell), Kiera Flynn, and Jordyn Stiles (FDU) had two goals apiece in a 22-8 win over Walt Whitman (N.Y.). Previous: 9

10. Northport (N.Y.), 12-1
Kaleigh Howard (Old Dominion) had three goals and two assists, Kate Atkinson (Vanderbilt) and Riley Cash (Ohio State) had two goals apiece, and Caitlin Cocks, Ellie Triolo, Sophia Mele (Elon), and Charlotte Hoschel each had one goal and one assist in a 15-3 win against North Babylon (N.Y.). Previous: 10

— Dylan Butler

Mid-Atlantic Top 10

Maryvale (Md.) repeated as IAAM A Conference champions, and this year was arguably even more impressive than a year ago. For one, though the Lions’ internal message was to hunt another title, the rest of the most highly regarded league in the country was taking its best shot at Maryvale every game. The championship game was a 10-5 win over eighth-ranked McDonogh (Md.), only the second time all season that an IAAM opponent stayed within a five-goal margin. 

Penn Charter (Pa.) added another solid win, holding off an Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) that has been knocking on the regional rankings door.

Another Inter-AC League team, Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.), avenged one of its losses with a solid conference win on the road at Agnes Irwin (Pa.) to switch spots with the Owls as the regular season wraps up. The four Inter-Ac schools are the top four teams for the upcoming PAISAA Tournament.

St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.) also took a measure of revenge. The Saints defeated Stone Ridge (Md.) for the ISL AA championship only two weeks after they had lost to them. SSSAS lost only once all year despite not having Emily Alpenstein on the field all season due to injury. The Michigan-bound senior defender provided leadership from the sidelines all year.

More titles could be on the way. Good Counsel (Md.) was to play for its fifth straight WCAC championship Monday in a game after deadline. Maryland public schools, like 2A regional top seed Manchester Valley (Md.) have begun their playoffs.

Pennsylvania’s playoffs are beginning this week and New Jersey’s are still a couple weeks away.

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

1. Maryvale (Md.), 18-0

The top-seeded Lions finished their perfect season and repeated as IAAM A Conference champions with a 10-5 win over second-seeded McDonogh (Md.) on Friday. Finola McCormick scored four goals and Brynn Howes and the defense limited McDonogh’s attack. Maryvale beat fourth-seeded Notre Dame (Md.) in the semifinals 17-4. The Lions hadn’t won a conference crown since 2002, but now are repeat winners. Previous: 1

2. Penn Charter (Pa.) 21-2

Penn Charter held off Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) 8-5 behind 11 saves from Maeve Magarity and a hat trick from Ana Buckley. Harbor Campbell and Lila Marciniak scored two goals apiece. The Quakers started their week with a 10-4 win over Agnes Irwin (Pa.). Buckley scored a hat trick, Campbell had two goals and an assist, Laila Sharp caused four turnovers and Mak Myers had three caused turnovers and six draw controls. Magarity made six saves and had four ground balls. They’ll finish the regular season with Germantown Academy (Pa.). Previous: 2

3. Conestoga (Pa.), 17-1 

The Pioneers won the competitive Central League championship with an 11-6 win over Marple Newtown (Pa.). Tori Hewitt scored four goals, Lu Misener scored twice and had seven draw controls, Brooke Bickel and Julia Cowgill each scored two goals and had two draws. Cowgill also caused three turnovers. Sofia Calvitti had three ground balls and three caused turnovers. Carolyn Jones supplied three helpers. Previous: 3 

4. Manchester Valley (Md.), 15-0 

The Mavericks opened the Class 2A North I playoffs with a 20-1 win over fourth-seeded Winters Mill (Md.). Manchester Valley is the top seed and were to face second-seeded Hereford (Md.) in the region final. The Mavericks are the defending state champions. Previous: 4

5. Episcopal (Pa.), 14-4

The Churchwomen got back to winning. They defeated Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.) 13-3. Maeve Irish scored four goals, Maya Le and Sofia Gagliardi both scored hat tricks and had an assist apiece, Nora Bailer won eight draws and provided three assists and Fallon Crowther made six saves. They’ll play at Agnes Irwin (Pa.) today to finish the regular season. Previous: 5

6. Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.), 14-6

The Irish finished the regular season with wins over Germantown Academy (Pa.) and Agnes Irwin (Pa.). They were dominant in an 18-9 win over Germantown with Riley Davis and Keira McHugh each scoring five times, Madyn Arata making 11 saves and Lila McGrath scoring a hat trick. Davis also had 10 draw controls and caused five turnovers. They avenged their earlier loss to Agnes Irwin with a 13-6 win on the road behind four goals from Charlie Holloway, three goals and an assist from Abby Sims, and three assists from Arata plus three assists and three draws from McHugh. Previous: 7

7. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 11-6

It was a tough week for the Owls who dropped league games to Penn Charter and Notre Dame Academy (Pa.). Agnes Irwin lost to Penn Charter 10-4, then lost to Notre Dame 13-6. They host Episcopal (Pa.) in another big game today. Previous: 6

8. McDonogh (Md.), 13-4

After winning nine straight games to reach the IAAM A Conference championship, the Eagles’ season ended with a loss to Maryvale. McDonogh defeated St. Paul’s (Md.) 8-5 in the semifinal behind Reed Pinkin’s hat trick and two goals apiece from Parker Kitchel and Ayiana Hammonds-Rippon. Reagan O’Donovan made four saves. Previous: 8

9. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), 22-1

The Saints avenged their only loss of the season when they topped Stone Ridge (Md.) 15-11 in the ISL AA tournament final. The Saints opened the tournament with an 18-4 win over Bullis (Md.), then eliminated Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) 12-6 in the semifinals. Chloe Lambert scored eight goals and had a pair of assists along with 48 draw controls during the tournament run. Harper Jensen had 11 goals and two assists and Summer Bickley had nine goals and one assist. Previous: 9

10. Good Counsel (Md.), 17-2
The top-seeded Falcons advanced to the WCAC championship game that was scheduled for Monday at Georgetown University. Good Counsel defeated Bishop McNamara (Md.) 24-1 in the quarterfinals and handled St. John’s College (D.C.) 17-6 in the semifinals. Paul VI (Va.) stands in their way of a fifth straight championship. Previous: 10

— Justin Feil

South Top 10

It was deja vu all over again. Lake Highland (Fla.) toppled favorite American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) for a state championship. The Highlanders vault to No. 1 in this week's rankings with their enormous finish. Ponte Vedra (Fla.) also captured a state title in the Sunshine State. 

West Forsyth (Ga.), Milton (Ga.), Cambridge (Ga.) and Lambert (Ga.) all take aim at their state championships this week. It's Lambert that's in the same boat as Lake Highland was, coming in as a challenger against favored West Forsyth.

Hockaday (Texas) returned to the rankings in dramatic fashion with a late run to the state championship through previously unbeaten Anderson (Texas) before avenging a pair of losses to Episcopal Dallas (Texas) in the biggest moment.

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

1. Lake Highland (Fla.), 21-2
For the second consecutive year, the Highlanders toppled American Heritage-Delray in the state championship game. Lake Highland defeated AHD 6-5 with Giselle Jaskiewicz leading the way with three goals and an assist. Jaskiewicz was among five Highlanders who scored twice in their 14-8 win over Episcopal Jacksonville (Fla.) in the state semifinals. Previous: 2

2. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 20-2
Once again, the Stallions were on the losing end of a one-goal state title defeat. AHD tried to rally from a three-goal deficit to Lake Highland. Emma Switter was the only Stallion with multiple points. AHD advanced to the finals via a 14-3 win over Community School of Naples (Fla.). Madison Vargas had a team-leading five goals and two assists. Previous: 1

3. West Forsyth (Ga.), 21-0
The Wolverines continue crushing opponents, winning a pair of playoff games this week by a combined margin of 40-4. West Forsyth defeated Mill Creek (Ga.) and North Gwinnett (Ga.). Bryce Birkholz had a team-leading six goals in the win over Mill Creek. Previous: 3

4. Milton (Ga.), 18-2
The Eagles are a game away from winning their ninth state title in a row, but have Lassitter (Ga.) standing in their way. En route to this week’s state championship, Milton defeated River Ridge and Johns Creek. Kylie Waters scored six times versus River Ridge. Previous: 4

5. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 17-3
Grace Raymond’s hat trick helped the Sharks topple Oviedo (Fla.) 13-7 to claim a state championship. Gracie Madison and Shelby Pare each scored five times in Ponte Vedra’s 16-4 win over Vero Beach in the state semifinals. Previous: 5

6. Cambridge (Ga.), 17-4
The Bears earned a berth in the state championship after a 21-3 win over Wesleyan (Ga.). Cambridge also picked up a 19-5 win over Pace Academy (Ga.). Cambridge faces Blessed Trinity (Ga.) in this week’s title tilt. Dwyer had seven goals in the win over Pace. Previous: 6

7. Hockaday (Texas), 16-3
Despite losing to Episcopal Dallas twice earlier in the year, Hockaday won when it mattered most — in the state title game. The Daisies defeated ESD to defend their state title. Hockaday advanced to the championship game following a win over Anderson (Texas). Previous: NR

8. Anderson (Texas), 13-1
The Trojans’ quest for perfection was upended in the state semifinal game against Hockaday (Texas), handing them their only loss of the season. Previous: 7

9. Lambert (Ga.), 18-2
The Longhorns advanced to the state championship game after a 12-6 win over Walton (Ga.). The win followed a 21-1 victory over Cherokee (Ga.). Lambert has its toughest test of the year by facing unbeaten West Forsyth (Ga.) in the state title game. Previous: 10

10. Episcopal Jacksonville (Fla.), 16-5
The Eagles’ season came to an end in the state championship after falling to Lake Highland 14-8. Madison Park had a team-leading four points. Previous: 8

— Justin Boggs

Midwest Top 10

The Midwest continues to see weekly changes to its rankings. This week, it's York (Ill.) making their debut in the Top 10 after a big in-state win and a strong resume.

While there is a seemingly endless stream of weekly newcomers, the highest ranked teams in the region are battling to put together the most impressive win streaks. Upper Arlington (Ohio), Loyola (Ill.), Olentangy Liberty (Ohio) and St. Francis DeSales (Ohio) have all been amassing win after win.

Kentucky Country Day (Ky.) added a district title to its winning streak. Other states in the region are just finishing up their regular-season slates.

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

1. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 16-1 

The Golden Bears remain on a tear, with their 16-game win streak most recently including a 14-4 win over rival New Albany (Ohio) Thursday. Senior Evie Ruma led Upper Arlington in goals (four) and points (five) while seniors Ellie King and Berkeley Thomas had two goals and two assists apiece and Thomas added seven draw controls. Previous: 1

2. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 14-4

The Ramblers haven’t lost since their return from the East Coast, beating Detroit Country Day (Mich.), Hinsdale Central (Ill.) and Lake Forest (Ill.) by double-digit margins this past week. Molly Dwyer (Clemson) scored seven goals (in less than three quarters) against the Yellowjackets and had five first-half goals against a Scouts team that was undefeated at the time. Chloe Mangel scored two goals in all three games while averaging 8.7 draw controls on the week. Previous: 2

3. Hudson (Ohio) 16-0

In a battle of two of the Suburban League’s top squads, the Explorers reigned supreme, doubling up on host Revere (Ohio). Sophomore Claire Orazen continued to excel with six goals against the Minutemen. Hudson opens the postseason May 14 as the top seed in Region 2. The Explorers have won the last three Region 2 titles. Previous: 3

4. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio) 14-3

The Patriots have won nine straight since their one-goal loss to Hudson in mid-April. Liberty’s latest included a 10-7 win at Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio), with senior Megan Benton and junior Eloise Pohmer providing the vast majority of the scoring with four goals apiece. Benton added seven goals two days later against Medina (Ohio) and has now scored four-plus goals in seven straight games. Previous: 4

5. New Trier (Ill.), 12-5

In case a three-game losing streak made you doubt the Trevians, it should be noted they just handed University School of Milwaukee (Wisc.) their first loss — doubling up on the talented Wildcats. Senior Scarlett Subeck reached the 50-goal threshold this season earlier in the week with seven goals against Highland Park (Ill.) and five against Marist (Ill.). Previous: 5

6. St. Francis DeSales (Ohio) 16-1

Make it 12 wins in a row for the scorching Stallions, who scored 21 goals in both of their wins this week (against in-state foes Dublin Coffman and Granville). DeSales has now scored 20-plus goals in five of its last six games heading into a big clash with Division I foe Worthington Kilbourne to close out the regular season. Previous: 6

7. Prior Lake (Minn.) 8-1

The Lakers have been on a roll, especially defensively, holding their last five opponents to five goals or fewer. Three players had hat tricks in Thursday’s 19-3 win over Lakeville North (Minn.): Annika Meyer, Keeley Mohling and Britney Pinkowski. Three different players had hat tricks earlier in the week against Apple Valley (Minn.): Maddi Beaulieu, Hollie Bouressa and Whitney Furuseth. Previous: 7

8. Kentucky Country Day (Ky.), 19-1

The Bearcats surged to a district title, beating Ballard and Eastern by a combined margin of 33-10. Senior Ellie Beam had seven points (four goals, three assists) in the Bearcats’ district title game against the Eagles as one of five KCD players to finish with multiple goals. Beam also had eight points (six goals, two assists) against the Bruins. Previous: 8

9. Mariemont (Ohio), 14-1

The Warriors survived two tough in-state tests toward the end of the regular season, beating Kings (16-10) and Springboro (13-10). In the latter, Piper Farrell, Mary McIntosh and Charlotte Soller all had hat tricks. Previous: 9

10. York (Ill.), 15-1

A year ago, the Dukes were solid, finishing 13-7, but nothing like this. York’s latest win might have been its most impressive yet as it edged Lake Forest (Ill.) in a high-scoring thriller on the road (17-16). The Dukes are now averaging a whopping 14.6 goals and their resume also includes quality wins over Carmel (Ind.), Hinsdale Central (Ill.) and Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Mich.). Previous: NR

— Jonah Rosenblum

West Top 10

Santa Margarita (Calif.) and Mira Costa (Calif.) will meet May 16 in for the section championship in a matchup of Top 10 teams with plenty on the line.

Others in the region are gearing up or just beginning their playoffs. Newcomer Regis Jesuit (Colo.) has played its way into the No. 2 seed for its playoffs and earned a spot in the West rankings.

Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.) and Jesuit Portland (Ore.) are carrying perfect records into the postseason with the chance to finish unbeaten on top of their state's divisions.

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

1. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 18-0

Sacred Heart Prep enters postseason play unbeaten and will open against CIF Central Coast No. 8 seed Burlingame (Calif.). With a semifinal berth on the line, the Gators could potentially meet Menlo-Atherton (Calif.) or Saint Francis (Calif.) next as they continue their championship pursuit. Previous: 1

2. Valor Christian (Colo.), 13-2

Valor Christian continued its strong postseason run with commanding wins over Chatfield (Colo.) and Rock Canyon (Colo.) by scores of 19-5 and 11-5. The Eagles now prepare for a challenging semifinal matchup against Colorado Academy (Colo.), a program with plenty of postseason experience. Previous: 2

3. Coronado (Calif.), 15-3

Coronado will close out the regular season with a matchup against Cathedral Catholic (Calif.) on May 13. The Islanders have consistently remained among Southern California’s top programs throughout the spring. Previous: 3

4. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 15-2

La Costa Canyon earned the No. 2 seed heading into postseason play and will begin its playoff run against Carlsbad (Calif.) on May 13. The Mavericks enter the bracket with momentum after another strong regular season. Previous: 4

5. St. Ignatius (Calif.), 14-5

St. Ignatius continues to hold its place among Northern California’s top teams after another strong stretch late in the season. The Wildcats have consistently competed against quality opponents and remain a dangerous postseason contender. Previous: 5

6. Santa Margarita (Calif.), 16-2

Santa Margarita followed up a dominant 18-2 win over Palos Verdes (Calif.) with a hard-fought 11-10 victory against Marlborough (Calif.) in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. The Eagles now advance to face Mira Costa (Calif.) in the championship game on May 16. Previous: 6

7. Mira Costa (Calif.), 16-3 

Mira Costa powered through JSerra (Calif.) 18-7 before adding a 17-11 victory over Mater Dei (Calif.). The Mustangs now head into a championship showdown against Santa Margarita (Calif.) after another impressive postseason performance. Previous: 7

8. Redwood (Calif.), 16-5

Redwood will begin postseason play against Marin Academy (Calif.) on May 12. The Giants continue to build confidence heading into the playoffs after putting together another strong season in Northern California. Previous: 8

9. Jesuit Portland (Ore.), 14-0

Jesuit Portland capped off an undefeated regular season with a convincing 16-1 win over Tigard (Ore.). The Crusaders now turn their focus toward another postseason run as they look to return to the state championship game later this month. Previous: 9

10. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 14-3

Regis Jesuit has found its rhythm in the second half of the season and secured the No. 2 seed in the Colorado state playoffs. After dominant wins over Columbine (Colo.) and Arapahoe (Colo.), the Raiders now prepare for a highly anticipated semifinal matchup against Kent Denver (Colo.). Previous: NR

— Sonorah Hunter