With a host of key players returning, the Eagles are the clear top team heading into the 2025 season.

Notre Dame has won back-to-back titles, and its greatest competition for another could come from programs that know a thing or two about extended runs.

The Class of 2024 features four world-class players who helped redefine the sport at the turn of the century, a pair of legendary Division III coaches and two decorated officials.

Northwestern went from a disbanded varsity program playing club lacrosse to a dynasty that redefined the women’s game.

The Championship Series returns Feb. 11-17 at The St. James in Springfield, Va.