USA Lacrosse Releases Final 2026 High School Girls' National Top 25

Maryvale (Md.) is No. 1 in the final 2026 USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25, presented by CWENCH Hydration. 

The Lions won their second straight IAAM A Conference championship, this time ending with an unblemished 18-0 record.

Unbeaten Darien (Conn.) is No. 1 in the Northeast Region. Of course, Maryvale is the Mid-Atlantic's top-ranked team. Lake Highland (Fla.) finished strong again to take the top spot in the South Region. Loyola Academy (Ill.) sits atop the Midwest Region. Finally, another unbeaten, 20-0 Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), concludes 2026 as the top team in the West Region.

Continue on to see the final high school girls' national and regional rankings of the spring as compiled by USA Lacrosse writers with input from coaches around the country.

FINAL NATIONAL Top 25

1. Maryvale (Md.), 18-0

The top-seeded Lions repeated as IAAM A Conference champions with a 10-5 win over second-seeded McDonogh (Md.) to end the best season in program history. The Lions hadn’t won a conference crown since 2002, but now are repeat winners only five years after they went 8-7. Facing a schedule ranked in the Top 10 by Laxnumbers, the Lions outscored teams, 300-99, this season. They defeated McDonogh (Md.) twice, Notre Dame (Md.) twice, Archbishop Spalding (Md.), St. Mary’s (Md.), Stone Ridge (Md.), St. Anne’s-Belfield (Va.) and Georgetown Visitation (D.C.). Only once did a team manage to score 10 goals against them. Cayden Reese (Maryland) paced the attack with 60 goals and 35 assists to go with 40 draw controls, sophomore Maddie Moran was key in the midfield with 47 goals and 45 draws and Chloe Thomas (Stanford) was one of the best defenders in the league. The Lions went unbeaten even after losing a big threat, Lainey Minderlein (South Florida), to a knee injury.

2. Darien (Conn.), 22-0  

It was another banner season for Darien, which went undefeated for the second time in four years and captured a 22nd state championship in school history, defeating rival New Canaan (Conn.), 13-4, to claim the CIAC Class LL crown. A strong senior class proved critical for the Blue Wave, and it was Anna Von Kennel (Florida), who was selected for the New Balance All-American games, Cam Pokorny (Virginia) and Morgan Hite (Cornell) leading the charge. Considering Adriana Gromelski (Yale), Faye Bepler (Colgate) and Quin Chandler (Harvard) are among the returning players, it’s safe to say Darien’s isn’t going away any time soon. 

3. St. Anthony's (N.Y.), 18-1

The Friars rebounded from their first loss since 2023 to win their final 15 games and capture a seventh straight NSCHSAA championship. The dynamic duo of Emma Speed (Florida) and Anna Christie (Notre Dame) was special and tough to replace, and Sophia Novelli (Vanderbilt) was one of the best defenders around. Fabiana Gallagher and Addison Fox will have elevated roles next year, along with rising sophomores Sophia Enea and Payton Ioannou. 

4. Penn Charter (Pa.) 25-2

The Quakers ended their season with a PAISAA championship by topping Episcopal (Pa.). They also won the Inter-Ac League title. Penn Charter finished the season on a 24-game winning streak. During the season, they defeated such respected programs as St. Paul’s (Md.), Potomac (Va.), Stone Ridge (Md.), Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.), Agnes Irwin (Pa.), Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.), Moorestown (N.J.), Manheim Township (Pa.) and Archbishop Carroll (Pa.). Harbor Campbell (Loyola) paced the attack with 63 goals, midfielder Molly Dougherty (Michigan) scored 62 goals and had 38 draws, Ana Buckley (Dartmouth) had 55 goals and Lila Marciniak (Northwestern) scored 49 goals. Marciniak also had 28 assists and Campbell had 22. Sophomore Mak Myers won 243 draws and caused 40 turnovers. Maeve Magarity (Boston College) was voted league MVP with 143 saves and a 56 percent save percentage. 

5. Sayville (N.Y.), 21-0

What a magical year for the Golden Flashes, who capped a second undefeated championship in three years with a 15-7 win over Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) in the NYS Class C final. They wave goodbye to Carly Cangelosi (Rutgers), Morgan Farrell (Johns Hopkins), Olivia DeSimone (Florida State), Jenna Messina (Coastal Carolina) and Sophia Buffardi (North Carolina), who combined for 158 goals and 206 draw controls. It helps to return Dylan McNamara (Florida State) and Olivia Razzano (UMass). 

6. Manchester Valley (Md.), 19-0

The Mavericks ended their season on a 38-game winning streak by repeating as Class 2A state champions. They outscored teams, 325-79, over the season. Taylor Fique (Florida) had a huge junior year with 87 goals, 24 assists, 44 draw controls, 39 ground balls and 48 caused turnovers. She has 232 career goals with a year to go. Addison Meyer (Liberty) was tops in the midfield with 56 goals, 23 assists and 25 draws. Junior goalie Josie Collender (Mount St. Mary’s) had a 54 percent save percentage. Freshman draw specialist Nora Cassidy had an eye-opening season with 196 draws and 40 points in her first year as the Mavericks won their third title in four seasons. 

7. Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.), 12-6

Sacred Heart Greenwich defeated Dexter Southfield (Mass.) 12-7 to make it three Prep Cup titles in four years. While defenders Torin Witek (Syracuse), Mackenna Kelly (Richmond) and Casey Smith (Boston College) and All-American midfielder Georgia Lillis (Stanford) are set to compete for Division I minutes, All-American midfielder Haley Washall (Penn State), Maggie Sweeney (Rutgers) and Addison Callaway (Richmond) along Peyla Carcaterra, another All-American selection, and Ella Bacalloa, two of the top players in the Class of 2028, will have the Tigers again as one of the nation’s elite next year. 

8. Episcopal (Pa.), 16-6

After a 13-9 win over Notre Dame (Pa.) in the semifinals, the Churchwomen fell to Penn Charter in the PAISAA final to end their season. The Churchwomen beat Penn Charter in the first meeting of the season, one of only two teams to do so. Episcopal also defeated Oak Knoll (N.J.), Archbishop Carroll (Pa.), Stone Ridge (Md.), Agnes Irwin (Pa.) and Summit (N.J.) during the season. Sofia Gagliardi (Maryland), Caroline Johnston (Cornell) and Maya Le (Penn) made for a tough midfield group, Maeve Irish is just a sophomore that orchestrated a lot of offense, Nora Bailer (Army) surpassed 300 career draws and Caitlin McCarthy (Duke) anchored the defense. 

9. Noble & Greenough (Mass.), 20-2 

Nobles made it five consecutive ISL championships, defeating Governor’s (Mass.), 15-7, in the title game. The juggernaut will no doubt miss All-American Ava Newman (Notre Dame), who was named to the New Balance All-American games, as well as Bea Trinque (Richmond), who was named ISL Defensive Player of the Year. Leading the returning players are Presley Upton (Princeton) and All-American Corey Kumin (North Carolina), who were both named to All-ISL. 

10. Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.), 16-7

The Irish lost for the third time this season to Episcopal to end their season in the PAISAA semifinals. In a far improved schedule, Notre Dame defeated St. Paul’s (Md.), McDonogh (Md.), Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), Agnes Irwin (Pa.), Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.) and Moorestown (N.J.). Riley Davis (Penn State) paced the offense out of the midfield with 83 goals and 12 assists. Keira McHugh (Boston College) had 65 goals and 16 assists and Abby Sims (Notre Dame) was an all-league selection. 

11. Phillips Andover (Mass.), 18-1

The Big Blue’s attempt to repeat as Prep Cup champions ended with a loss to Dexter Southfield (Mass.) in the semifinals. Defender Quiana Ball (Middlebury), who was named All-NEPSAC, and attacker Charlotte Dorman (Holy Cross) were integral to the success. Among the key returners are rising junior Emma Morrison, who was also selected All-NEPSAC, as well as Autumn Christian (Holy Cross) and Gracynn Hartley (Wofford). 

12. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), 25-1

The Saints defeated St. Anne’s-Belfield (Va.) 10-5 in the VISAA championship to end their season.  SSSAS had won by a goal in their previous meeting. The Saints’ only loss came against Stone Ridge (Md.), a team that they beat the following meeting to avenge the defeat. Their best wins came against Lake Highland Prep (Fla.), Loyola Academy (Ill.), St. Anne’s-Belfield, Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), and St. John’s College (D.C.). The Saints were paced by one of the best midfields in the country with Harvard-bound Harper Jensen (83 goals, 12 assists), Denver commit Chloe Lambert (48G, 18A, 259 draws) and Penn commit Laney Jensen (34G, 34A). All three are good two-way players. 

13. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 13-7

The Owls were right in the PAISAA semifinals, trailing 2-1 at halftime against Penn Charter before losing to end their season. It was their third loss of the season to Penn Charter. They picked up wins this year over Manheim Township (Pa.), Coronado (Calif.), La Costa Canyon (Calif.), Notre Dame (Pa.), Moorestown (N.J.), Villa Maria Academy (Pa.) and Episcopal (Pa.). Midfielder Kelsey Young (Penn State), midfielder Avery Jansen (USC) and goalie Chelsea Kim (William & Mary) all garnered first-team All-Inter-Ac honors. 

14. 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. Led by standout goalie Reagan O’Donovan (Penn State) and defender Kit Laake (Maryland), McDonogh had a stellar defense that allowed only 101 goals all season in 17 games. Maryvale was the first team to score in double figures in 13 games. Reed Pinkin (Denver) was the top scorer for the Eagles who lost Ava Fossati (Boston College) to a knee injury this season. They picked up wins over IMG (Fla.), Stone Ridge (Md.), St. Paul’s (Md.), St. Mary’s (Md.) and Notre Dame (Md.). 

15. Lake Highland (Fla.), 21-2

For the second consecutive year, the Highlanders toppled American Heritage-Delray in the state championship game.  Sophomore Giselle Jaskiewicz had a team-leading 69 goals. Lake Highland’s season was highlighted by wins over Cambridge (Ga.), Hockaday (Texas) and Episcopal Jacksonville (Fla.). 

16. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 20-2

Once again, the Stallions were on the losing end of a one-goal state title defeat. The season was highlighted by a regular-season win over Lake Highland (Fla.) and Sacred Heart (N.Y.). Brown signee Jamie Woelfel had a team-leading 62 goals. The Stallions lose Jamie Woelfel (Brown), Lily Svirsky (Columbia), Madi Vargas (Florida State) and Ashley Egbert (Mayland) to graduation. 

17. Good Counsel (Md.), 18-2

The top-seeded Falcons won their fifth straight WCAC championship 13-3 over Paul VI (Va.) to end their season. Good Counsel outscored teams, 328-113, this season. Their only losses came against St. Anne’s-Belfield (Va.) and Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.). They picked up wins over Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), Severna Park (Md.), Stone Ridge (Md.), Milton (Ga.) and St. John’s College (D.C.). Annabelle Walsh (Denver) was named WCAC Player of the Year. She and Ashlyn Gallagher (Oregon) were first-team selections on attack, Josie Kemp (Army) was the top midfielder picked and Ava Panetti (UMBC) and Dana Judd were selected as defenders along with goalie Clare Hansen (Fairfield). 

18. West Chester Henderson (Pa.), 25-1

The Warriors won their first Pennsylvania AAA state championship, 11-6, over Conestoga (Pa.). It’s also the third win of the season over Conestoga, and Henderson was the only team to beat the Pioneers this year. Last year was Henderson’s first-ever trip to the state tournament. They also beat state contender Springfield-Delco (Pa.) twice and won the district title. Midfielder Bailey Schalleur (Notre Dame) and attack Reese Heim (Marquette) were first-team All-Ches-Mont selections and Rayne Harkins (James Madison), Mary Cate Killoran (Florida State) and Ava Fanelli (Christopher Newport) were named second team. 

19. Huntington (N.Y.), 20-2

It was a banner season for Huntington, which defeated Penfield (N.Y.), 9-6, to capture a first NYS Class A title in school history. Jolie Weinschreider, who had 55 goals and 25 assists, is heading to Rutgers, Valentina Puccio, who had 65 goals and 18 assists, will play at Hofstra, and Grace Gordon (Lafayette), who chipped in 67 points, was also a key cog in a historic season. Rising juniors Olivia Puccio, who had 48 goals and 24 assists, and Juliet Johnson, who made 140 saves, will anchor the title defense. 

20. Victor (N.Y.), 19-4

The Blue Devils proved doubters wrong by winning a fifth straight NYS Class B title, defeating Garden City (N.Y.), 13-5, in the final. Making it more impressive was that Victor did it without superstar Allie Pisano (Boston College), who missed the season due to injury. It was a collective effort for Victor, with Princeton commit Camryn Adrid pacing the attack with 64 goals and nine assists and McKenna Anderson (Arizona State) adding 60 goals and eight assists. Carlina DiFondi (Syracuse) added 22 goals, 11 assists, 62 draw controls, 42 groundballs, and 37 caused turnovers. 

21. Conestoga (Pa.), 23-3

The Pioneers opened the season with huge wins over Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.) and Agnes Irwin (Pa.) to set the tone for a great season. They picked up quality wins over Bishop Shanahan (Pa.), Archbishop Carroll (Pa.), Marple Newtown (Pa.) and Springfield-Delco (Pa.) on their way to making district and state championship appearances. The only team that could solve ‘Stoga was West Chester Henderson, who handed them all three of their losses. Carolyn Jones (Penn State) and Sofia Calvitti (Duquesne) were key seniors for a team that will have a ton of talent back. They played a large portion of the season without star sophomore Price Orcutt, but sophomores Julia Cowgill, Brooke Bickel and junior Lu Misener and goalie Courtney Smock were standouts all year. 

22. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), 16-5

The names might have changed, but the result didn’t for Cold Spring Harbor, which rallied from a two-goal deficit at halftime to defeat Penn Yan (N.Y.), 11-8, to win the NYS Class D title for a third consecutive season. Kaitlin Millett exploded in the postseason, scoring 12 of her 25 goals on the season in elimination games. Hannah Sliwak had 46 goals and five assists, and Olivia Mulada (Syracuse) had 61 goals and 37 assists, while Audrey Davidian (Columbia) made 171 saves. All return for the Seahawks next season. 

23. Garden City (N.Y.), 19-3

The Trojans, who were among the nation’s elite teams throughout the season, lost to Victor in the NYS Class B final for the third time in the last four years. Kim Colucci (William & Mary), Averie Smith (Yale), Ashley Clark (Harvard), Regan Backer (Virginia) and Kate Scuderi (James Madison) lead a group of 13 Division I-bound seniors. Cornell commit Grace Brantuk, who had 25 goals and seven assists, including two of her team’s five goals in the state final, paces the returnees. 

24. West Forsyth (Ga.), 22-0

The Wolverines earned a state championship by pulling out a 10-8 win over Lambert (Ga.), marking back-to-back titles. Sophomore Bryce Birkholz had a team-high 106 goals. The season included wins over Cambridge (Ga.) and Milton (Ga.). Top defender Braylen Schmeelk is slate to return. 

25. Milton (Ga.), 19-2

The Eagles earned their ninth consecutive state championship, defeating Lassiter (Ga.) 12-8. Milton’s Kylie Waters scored a hat trick and added an assist in the win. Waters, a Clemson signee, had 78 goals and 23 assists. Milton suffered a rare in-state loss in 2026, losing to West Forsyth. 

NATIONAL TOP 25

1. Maryvale (Md.), 18-0 
2. Darien (Conn.), 22-0 
3. St. Anthony's (N.Y.), 15-1    
4. Penn Charter (Pa.), 25-2 
5. Sayville (N.Y.), 21-0 
6. Manchester Valley (Md.), 19-0 
7. Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.), 12-6 
8. Episcopal (Pa.), 16-6 
9. Noble & Greenough (Mass.), 20-2 
10. Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.), 16-7 
11. Phillips Andover (Mass.), 18-1 
12. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.), 25-1 
13. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 13-7 
14. McDonogh (Md.), 13-4 
15. Lake Highland Prep (Fla.), 21-2 
16. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 20-2 
17. Good Counsel (Md.), 18-2 
18. West Chester Henderson (Pa.), 25-1
19. Huntington (N.Y.), 20-2 
20. Victor (N.Y.), 19-4 
21. Conestoga (Pa.), 23-3 
22. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), 16-5 
23. Garden City (N.Y.), 19-3 
24. West Forsyth (Ga.), 22-0 
25. Milton (Ga.), 19-2 

Also considered (alphabetical order): Archbishop Carroll (Pa.), Archbishop Spalding (Md.), Broadneck (Md.), Cape Henlopen (Del.), Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), Deerfield (Mass.), Dexter Southfield (Mass.), Downingtown West (Pa.), Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), Glen Ridge (N.J.), Glenelg Country Day (Md.), Haddonfield (N.J.), Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.), Kent Place (N.J.), Loyola (Ill.), Marriotts Ridge (Md.), Manhasset (N.Y.), Massapequa (N.Y.), Mendham (N.J.), Moorestown (N.J.), Morristown (N.J.), New Trier (Ill.), Notre Dame Prep (Md.), Nyack (N.Y.), Penn Yan (N.Y.), Penfield (N.Y.), Ridgewood (N.J.), Roland Park (Md.), Rye (N.Y.), Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), Severn (Md.), Severna Park (Md.), Springfield-Delco (Pa.), St. Anne's-Belfield (Va.), St. Mary's (Md.), St. Paul's (Md.), Stone Ridge (Md.), Suffern (N.Y.), Summit (N.J.), Trinity Hall (N.J.), Twin Valley (Pa.), Upper Arlington (Ohio), Valor Christian (Colo.), Villa Maria Academy (Pa.), Ward Melville (N.Y.), West Islip (N.Y.), Westfield (N.J.), Westhampton Beach (N.Y.), Wilton (Conn.), Wyomissing (Pa.)

NORTHEAST TOP 10

1. Darien (Conn.), 22-0 
2. St. Anthony's (N.Y.), 15-1 
3. Sayville (N.Y.), 21-0 
4. Sacred Heart Greenwich (Conn.), 12-6 
5. Noble & Greenough (Mass.), 20-2
6. Phillips Andover (Mass.), 18-1 
7. Huntington (N.Y.), 20-2 
8. Victor (N.Y.), 19-4 
9. Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.), 16-5 
10. Garden City (N.Y.), 19-3 

MID-ATLANTIC TOP 10

1. Maryvale (Md.), 18-0 
2. Penn Charter (Pa.), 25-2 
3. Manchester Valley (Md.), 19-0 
4. Episcopal (Pa.), 16-6 
5. Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.), 16-7 
6. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.), 25-1  
7. Agnes Irwin (Pa.), 13-7 
8. McDonogh (Md.), 13-4 
9. Good Counsel (Md.), 18-2 
10. West Chester Henderson (Pa.) 25-1 

SOUTH TOP 10

1. Lake Highland (Fla.), 21-2 
2. American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), 20-2
3. West Forsyth (Ga.), 22-0
4. Milton (Ga.), 19-2 
5. Ponte Vedra (Fla.), 17-3 
6. Hockaday (Texas), 16-3 
7. Anderson (Texas), 13-1 
8. Lambert (Ga.), 18-3 
9. Episcopal Jacksonville (Fla.), 16-4
10. Pinecrest (N.C.), 21-0 

MIDWEST TOP 10

1. Loyola (Ill.), 22-4 
2. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 20-3 
3. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 22-2 
4. Hudson (Ohio), 20-1 
5. New Trier (Ill.), 18-6 
6. St. Francis DeSales (Ohio), 22-1 
7. Minnetonka (Minn.), 18-1
8. Kentucky Country Day (Ky.), 23-1
9. Mariemont (Ohio), 19-2 
10. Bishop Chatard (Ind.), 18-2 

WEST TOP 10

1. Sacred Heart (Calif.), 20-0 
2. Valor Christian (Colo.), 15-2 
3. Coronado (Calif.), 17-3 
4. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 16-3
5. St. Ignatius (Calif.), 16-6 
6. Mira Costa (Calif.), 16-3 
7. Santa Margarita (Calif.), 16-3 
8. Jesuit Portland (Ore.), 17-0
9. Marin Academy (Calif.), 17-3
10. Regis Jesuit (Colo.), 15-4