SOUTH
1. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 22-1
In a season full of blowout victories, the Stallions survived a tight contest in the state final by defeating Lake Highland Prep (Fla.) 5-4 marking their fourth state title in six seasons. Sophomore Ashley Egbert had a 10-save performance. American Heritage-Delray advanced to the title game thanks to a 17-3 win over Episcopal School of Jacksonville in the semifinals. Victoria Tomonto had five goals. Previous: 1
2. Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.), 18-4
The Crusaders advanced to the state semifinals with a 23-4 win over Apex Friendship (N.C.). The victory followed a 24-1 win over Wake Forest (N.C.). Izzi Hammond had six goals and three assists in the win. Previous: 3
3. Milton (Ga.), 18-4
The Eagles won their seventh straight state crown with a 17-3 dismantling of West Forsyth (Ga.). Milton’s victory followed a 13-3 semifinal win over North Gwinett (Ga.). Previous: 4
4. Bartram Trail (Fla.), 18-5
The Bears defended their state championship defeating previously undefeated Plant (Fla.) 10-8, winning their third title in a row. Freshman Esa Brenneman provided five goals while leading scorer Ryann Frechette had three tallies. Bartram Trail earned a spot in the championship by edging Vero Beach (Fla.) 6-5. Frechette scored the eventual game-winner. Previous: 5
5. Hockaday (Texas), 16-4
The Daisies won a fourth straight state championship by defeating Frisco (Texas) 13-11. A 13-10 win over Anderson (Texas) propelled Hockaday into the state finals. Previous: 6
6. Plant (Fla.), 23-1
For the second straight year, the Panthers lost to Bartram Trail (Fla.) in the state playoffs. Plant lost in the state championship to the Bears 10-8. Plant got to the finals by way of a 16-5 victory over Stoneman Douglas (Fla.). Previous: 2
7. Anderson (Texas), 12-3
The Trojans’ bid for a state championship came to an end in the semifinals by falling to eventual champion Hockaday (Texas) 13-10. Hockaday handed Anderson two of its three losses in 2024. Previous: 7
8. Bishop England (S.C.), 19-0
The Battling Bishop won a state championship by easily defeating Riverside (S.C.) 22-2. Henley Bredemann had a team-leading 112 points while Bo Rosato had 111 points. Bishop England outscored opponents 327-39 in 2024. Previous: 8
9. Cambridge (Ga.), 18-4
The Bears roared to a state championship with a 11-7 victory over Blessed Trinity (Ga.), marking their second win this year over Blessed Trinity. The win stopped Blessed Trinity from winning its fourth state title in a row. Previous: NR
10. Blessed Trinity (Ga.), 18-2
Blessed Trinity reached the state championship before falling to Cambridge. Cambridge is the only team to upend Blessed Trinity this season. The Titans won 11 straight games to reach the state title game for the fourth year in a row. Previous: 10
— Justin Boggs
MIDWEST
1. Loyola Academy (Ill.), 15-3
The Ramblers’ lone game of this past week (against in-state foe Hersey) was moved to May 13. As a result, Loyola Academy was off while chaos ensued throughout the Land of Lincoln with Marist (Ill.) upsetting Benet Academy (Ill.) and the Redwings recovering to beat another top Illinois team in Hinsdale Central. Previous: 1
2. New Albany (Ohio), 17-0
The Eagles remained undefeated heading into their regular-season finale against Dublin Jerome (Ohio), surviving a couple of tough tests this past week. New Albany edged Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 10-9, in a battle of two of the state’s best on a Maddy Paz goal in the final seconds, then won a tough game (14-11) at Thomas Worthington (Ohio). Paz had 11 goals and 17 draws on the week while Ellie McClelland had 8 goals and 10 draws. Previous: 2
3. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 15-2
Like the Eagles, the Golden Bears were tested this week on the road, prevailing 12-10 at Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio). Senior Lilly Boyle helped lead UA to victory, garnering five goals and five draw controls, while junior Bethany Smith had two goals and an assist and senior Ava Stummer had two assists and a goal. The Golden Bears’ next road game was less stressful as they tripled up on Mason (Ohio), 21-7. Previous: 3
4. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 13-4
There were tests galore across the Buckeye State this week. After Liberty lost at New Albany Tuesday, it was on the opposite side of a one-goal margin May 10 against the state’s top-ranked Division II team: St. Francis DeSales. Senior Isabelle Pohmer played a role in the bulk of the Patriots’ goals against the Stallions with four goals and three assists in a 10-9 win, while senior Brenna Heffernan, junior Madeline Pohmer and sophomore Megan Benton added three points apiece. Madeline Pohmer also had four goals against the undefeated Eagles. Previous: 4
5. Kentucky Country Day (Ky.), 24-2
The Bearcats dominated their three games this week, beating in-state foes North Oldham, South Oldham and Christian Academy of Louisville by a combined margin of 52-5. Dylan Yonover had eight points in KCD’s state quarterfinal win over CAL, including five assists, while Kennedy Harcourt and Leighton Spears also had hat tricks for the Bearcats. Previous: 6
6. New Trier (Ill.), 14-5
The Land of Lincoln learned how dangerous Marist could be when it upset Benet Academy. The Trevians didn’t allow the Redhawks to repeat the feat, prevailing 12-3 on May 10. Ellie Bornhoeft had another big game, with three goals, four ground balls, five caused turnovers and seven draw controls as New Trier built a 6-0 lead and never looked back. Previous: 7
5. Benet Academy (Ill.), 18-2
After Marist upset the Redwings, handing them just their second loss, Benet bounced back with a 9-7 win at Hinsdale Central, always among the Land of Lincoln’s best. Shannon Earley, who already has 116-goal (as a freshman) and 98-goal (as a sophomore) seasons under her belt, is in that territory again after a whopping six goals against Marist. Previous: 5
8. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Mich.), 17-0
The Cougars continue to dominate, topping in-state foes Forest Hills Northern/Eastern, Spring Lake and Grand Haven by double-digit margins. GRCC has now scored at least 17 goals in six straight games and has at least 14 in every game this season. Previous: 8
9. Lakeville South (Minn.), 8-0
The Cougars continued to dominate with three more wins by double-digit margins. Their 16-4 win May 11 over a solid Stillwater team was particularly impressive, as Ella Mills paced Lakeville South with seven goals, Charlotte Fannin added a goal and five assists and Katie Grubbs had a goal and three assists. Oh, and keeper Kate Baell had 18 saves against just six goals allowed in her team’s wins over Stillwater and Lakeville North. Previous: 9
10. Carmel (Ind.), 15-3
The Greyhounds dominated their lone game of the week, beating Castle (Ind.), 15-1, to remain undefeated within the Hoosier State. Next up, Carmel looks to win its first state title since 2021 after falling to Guerin Catholic (Ind.) in the championship game in each of the last two seasons. Previous: 10
— Jonah Rosenblum
WEST
1. Colorado Academy (Colo.), 17-0
The Mustangs rolled through Cheyenne Mountain (Colo.) and Cherry Creek (Colo.) to advance to the Class 5A CHSAA semifinals against No. 7 Valor Christian (Colo.). Previous: 1
2. Oak Ridge (Calif.), 20-2
Oak Ridge claimed the first-ever CIF Sac-Joaquin state championship crown in an 8-6 victory over St. Francis (Calif.). It’s the Trojans’ second consecutive season finishing with at least 20 wins and their third straight season with only two losses. Previous: 2
3. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 15-5
The Wildcats cruised past Archbishop Mitty (Calif.) in the opening round of the Central Coast Section WBAL Foothill division playoffs. They face Saint Francis (Calif.) next for a slot in the finals. Previous: 3
4. San Ramon Valley (Calif.), 20-1
For the first time since 2018, the Wolves are crowned the Division 1 CIF North Coast Section champions after dominating Redwood (Calif.), 14-8. Senior Leslie Iorio (Villanova) paced San Ramon with nine draw controls while adding three goals. Previous: 4
5. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 17-2
The Gators fight for a spot in the CCS WBAL Foothill division championship match after a dominant 19-1 win over Los Gatos (Calif.). Previous: 5
6. ThunderRidge (Colo.), 16-1
With a spot in the Class 5A CHSAA championship on the line, ThunderRidge takes on No. 9 Fairview in the semifinals on May 14 after defeating Ralston Valley (Colo.) and Poudre School District (Colo.). Previous: 7
7. Valor Christian (Colo.), 12-5
Valor Christian danced to the semifinals of the Class 5A CHSAA semifinals after defeating Denver East (Colo.) and No. 10 Kent Denver (Colo.). They face No. Colorado Academy on May 14. Previous: 8
8. Fairview (Colo.), 13-3
No. 3-seeded Fairview dominated Rock Canyon (Colo.) and Regis Jesuit (Colo.) to secure a spot in the Class 5A CHSAA semifinals against No. 7 and second-seeded ThunderRidge (Colo.). Previous: 9
9. Marlborough (Calif.), 18-1
Marlborough clinched the Division 1 CIF Southern Section championship with an impressive 14-8 victory over previously ranked No. 6 Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.). The Mustangs sought and found revenge after losing the title to the Knights last season. Previous: NR
10. Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.), 14-2
Foothill’s season came to an end in the Division 1 CIF Southern Section championship round after falling 14-8 to Marlborough (Calif.). They defeated Redondo Union (Calif.) in the semis. The Knights finished at the top of their conference, going undefeated in league play. Previous: 6
— Theresa Palmquist