MIDWEST
1. Culver Academy (Ind.), 13-2
The Eagles won an enthralling Midwest Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game over host Western Reserve Academy on May 4. Culver’s 15-10 victory started with a huge first quarter (in which the Eagles jumped out to a 6-1 lead). The Eagles proved tricky to come back against thanks to outstanding faceoff work from the duo of Spencer Reagan and Tay Rodriguez and myriad highlight-reel saves from Patrick Biese. Previous: 1
2. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 14-2
The Golden Bears held off in-state foe Hilliard Davidson, 11-10, then topped 2023 Michigan state champion Brother Rice, 15-12. In the latter, Tommy Janowicz had five goals and an assist while Jack Caine notched two goals and four assists. Previous: 2
3. Rockhurst Jesuit (Mo.), 14-2
The Hawklets topped Olathe East (Kan.) in their regular season finale, thus locking up the one seed in the upcoming tournament. Three players scored at least five points for Rockhurst Jesuit: Jack Bichelmeyer (3 goals, 4 assists), Colin Komenda (3 goals, 3 assists) and Luke McNamara (4 goals, 1 assist). The defense continued to excel as well, led by Charlie Gormsen, Hayes Holmes and Mack Renko. Previous: 3
4. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 13-1
The Patriots had a big week, including Brian Savage setting a program record with his 10 goals in Saturday’s 26-4 victory over Jackson (Ohio). Broc Fitzpatrick dominated the X in that game and Liberty’s 19-5 win over Orange on May 1, going 21 of 28 in the two games. Tack on big weeks from Ohio State commit Jake Struck and Virginia Military Institute commit Luca Minitti and the Patriots are on a roll. Previous: 4
5. St. Xavier (Ohio), 13-2
The Bombers won the Battle of St. Xavier on May 1, topping Kentucky’s St. Xavier in overtime. Khalif Hocker led the way with a hat trick and an assist while Trent Yelton made 19 saves and Magnus Violet went 18 of 24 at the X. Previous: 5
6. Brother Rice (Mich.), 11-3
The Warriors battled hard against some of the best of the Buckeye State, edging Dublin Jerome by a goal and falling to Upper Arlington by three. Saint Joseph’s University commit Alec Gniatczyk delivered on the big stage, scoring an impressive five goals against the Golden Bears. Previous: 6
7. Dublin Jerome (Ohio), 10-2
The Celtics played a pair of highly entertaining games against the best of the Mitten State, topping Detroit Catholic Central in overtime and losing by a goal to Brother Rice. Seth Siddell went an impressive 23 of 36 from the X while senior middies Xander Johnson, Mason Rice and Kyle White handled tough games on back-to-back days beautifully. The tough games don’t stop for Dublin Jerome, which faces St. Xavier on May 8 in a rematch of last year’s state championship game. Previous: 8
8. Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.), 11-3
The Shamrocks had a 2-1 week, battling hard in a pair of one-goal games against top Ohio teams. DCC edged Mason by a goal, 11-10, and fell in overtime to Dublin Jerome by the same score. Previous: 7
9. Trinity Louisville (Ky.), 12-1
The Shamrocks had a quiet week, following the prior week’s impressive victory over Missouri power MICDS. Trinity now seeks to go on a deep tournament run and avenge last year’s loss in the state semifinals. Previous: 9
10. Prior Lake (Minn.), 5-0
The 2023 state runners-up are off to a hot start, including impressive back-to-back victories over Eden Prairie (8-6) on May 1 and at undefeated Bloomington Jefferson (5-4) on May 2. Beyond limiting opponents to five goals per game, the Lakers got a big night from Max Anderson against Bloomington Jefferson as he scored two of their five goals. Previous: NR
— Jonah Rosenblum
WEST
1. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.), 17-2
Newly crowned WCAL playoff champions, St. Ignatius dominated the tournament, allowing only seven goals against them and taking down No. 7 Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 14-4, in the finals. The Wildcats defeated Sacred Heart Cathedral (Calif.) in round one then Menlo (Calif.) in the semifinals. Central Coast Section playoffs are up next. Previous: 1
2. Valor Christian (Colo.), 13-2
The Eagles defeated previously-ranked No. 5 Cherry Creek (Colo.) 9-3 then dominated Rock Canyon (Colo.) 17-2. Senior middie Baden Brown (Tufts) recorded seven goals and two assists across both games. Valor Christian is No. 1 in the league heading into their first playoff match on May 1. Previous: 2
3. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 15-3
Torrey Pines won two games last week over league opponents Poway (Calif.) and Carlsbad (Calif.) to earn the Avocado League title. The Falcons are the No. 1 seed in the CIF Open Division playoffs which begin May 14. Previous: 3
4. Brophy Prep (Ariz.), 22-2
Under the leadership of head coach Pat Harbeson, the Broncos are crowned the Arizona Lacrosse League state champions for the third consecutive year after a 19-2 victory over Pinnacle (Ariz.). Erik Volfson (Lafayette) netted five goals and Joshua Buse added four. Previous: 6
5. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 12-3
Cherry Creek added two more wins and a loss after falling to No. 2 Valor Christian (Colo.) then defeating Cherokee Trail (Colo.) and Regis Jesuit (Colo.). After a first-round bye, the Bruins face the winner of Denver East (Colo.) and Mountain Range (Colo.). Previous: 5
6. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 14-5
Sacred Heart Prep is the WCAL championship runner-up after falling to No. 1 St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) in the finals. The Gators shut out Archbishop Mitty (Calif.) in the opening round then defeated Saint Francis (Calif.), 15-1 in the semis. Previous: 7
7. Marin Catholic (Calif.), 16-5
The Wildcats defeated Casa Grande (Calif.) 20-1 in the playoff quarterfinals after receiving a first-round bye. They face Monte Vista (Calif.) for a spot in the championship match. Previous: 8
8. St. Margaret’s Episcopal (Calif.), 18-2
After a first-round bye in the D1 CIF Southern Section Boys Lacrosse Championship, the Tartans defeated Corona del Mar (Calif.) in the quarterfinals. There’s a spot in the championship match on the line between St. Margaret’s and Mater Dei (Calif.). Previous: 10
9. Mountain Vista (Colo.), 10-5
The Golden Eagles closed out the regular season with a huge 10-7 upset over previously-ranked No. 4 Arapahoe, giving the Warriors their first loss of the season. Mountain Vista has a first-round bye and begin their run on May 11. Previous: NR
10. Arapahoe (Colo.), 14-1
In the final regular season game, Mountain Vista disrupted Arapahoe’s undefeated record after a 10-7 loss. Before the upset Arapahoe defeated Evergreen (Colo.) 17-3. They have a first-round bye before beginning their playoff run on May 11. Previous: 4
— Theresa Palmquist