By Marc Poust
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 4/14/15
1. Saint Ignatius Prep (CA) 9-1
After a huge 10-8 win over #2 Landon School, The Wildcats have earned the top spot. With their only loss coming in a close 12-9 game with Gonzaga, They have shown they can compete with the best of the nation. Patrick Brosnan, a Bryant-bound attackman, has led the team on offense. Looking forward, they will face Monte Vista-Danville on Saturday.
2. Regis Jesuit (CO) 8-1
After losing a 8-7 heartbreaker to Arapahoe, the Raiders have reeled off seven straight wins, including a pair of impressive wins over Mountain Vista (10-9) and Denver East (14-3). They have a crucial matchup with Cherry Creek on Saturday.
3. Mountain Vista (CO) 8-1
The Golden Eagles are one of the more balanced team in our rankings. Colin Munro (UNC) leads the team in goals with Christian Barker (Wesleyan) also contributing on the offensive end. The defense, led by goalie Paxton Boyer (Air Force), has been responsible for big wins over La Costa Canyon (15-2) and Rock Canyon (13-7). Looking on, They will face Lewis Palmer Today.
4. Foothill-Santa Ana (CA) 14-1
The Knights, led by Nate Marano (Denver), have been impressive all year. Going 2-1 on their trip to play a trio of Massachusetts powerhouses, they have shown they can play with top teams from the East. After wins over Cohasset (11-4) and Medfield (14-13 OT), they will end the season on a tough stretch, with matchups against Palos Verdes and Torrey Pines.
5. Corona del Mar (CA) 10-0
With the resurgence of Max Kline, The Sea Kings have gotten out to a 10-0 record. With the help of stifling defense, the Sea Kings have impressive wins over Torrey Pines (13-4) and Marin Catholic (13-0). They will be tested on Wednesday as they travel to La Costa Canyon.
6. Cherry Creek (CO) 7-1
The Bruins ended last week with two statement wins over Torrey Pines (6-4) and Overland (13-0). They will have a tough week, capped off by a huge matchup with Regis Jesuit on Saturday.
7. Kent Denver (CA) 7-2
Coach Ben Brenneman and the Sun Devils have notched some impressive wins over the likes of Chatfield (10-9 OT) and Arapahoe (9-5). A 6-4 loss to Torrey Pines hurts, but they look to rebound this week a huge matchup with rival Denver East on April 15th.
8. Arapahoe (UT) 7-2
The Warriors look to get back on track after losing a 9-6 game to Kent Denver. They will not be tested too much until late season matchups with Cherry Creek and Mountain Vista.
9. Coronado Red (NV) 10-1
Led by High Point-bound attackman Quinton Eissler, The Cougars have reeled off four straight after losing a 11-10 heartbreaker in overtime to Claremont School (CN). On Friday they will face Palo Verdeb in a huge game in the SSLL.
10. Brighton (UT) 10-0
The Bengals remain undefeated and host 9-1 Skyline on Friday as they gear for an April 24 with Corner Canyon.
Under consideration: Corner Canyon (UT) 12-1; De LaSalle (CA) 7-4; Desert Vista (AZ) 9-1; Eastside Catholic (WA) 5-1; Issaquah (WA) 9-1; Lakeridge (OR) 7-3; Mercer Island (WA) 12-0; Park City (UT) 12-1; San Ramon Valley (CA) 8-2; Scripps Ranch (CA) 4-2; St Margarets Episcopal (CA) 13-2; Torrey Pines (CA) 7-5; West Linn (OR) 5-3.
Girls
1. San Ramon Valley (CA) 12-0
Taylor Cuenin (UC-Davis) has continued to impress as the Wolves have rattled off 12 straight, including a hard-fought 12-8 win over Los Alamitos. They will face California HS on Friday in a big matchup of local powerhouses.
2. Foothill-Santa Ana (CA) 7-0
The Lady Knights are looking to match the excellence of their boys’ lacrosse program as they have started off their season with seven straight wins. Among those wins, an 11-10 win over Cherry Creek was very impressive. Looking forward, they will face Mater Dei on Thursday, followed by an away trip to La Costa Canyon.
3. Novato (CA) 14-1
After the Hornets lost their home opener to San Ramon Valley, They rattled off 14 straight wins, including a an 11-10 win over Amador Valley (CA). Charlie Rudy has paced the Hornets on offense. They have a tough stretch of games to cap the season, including a matchup with Justin-Siena on April 21st.
4 Monte Vista-Danville (CA) 8-1
Other than a 9-8 2OT loss to Saint Ignatius Prep, The Lady Mustangs have been perfect, including a recent 16-11 win over Oak Park. They will host California HS on Wednesday.
5. Cherry Creek (CO) 8-1.
The Lady Bruins faced a minor drawback, after taking a 11-10 loss to a very talented Foothill-Santa Ana team. They rattled off two straight wins, over the likes of Grandview (16-4) and Overland (19-1). They will be tested by Arapahoe on April 22nd.
6. Saint Ignatius Prep (CA) 7-3
The Lady Wildcats held their own at the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (VA) Spring Fling, knocking off previously-undefeated Virginia prep power St. Anne’s-Belfield, 9-8, and falling in OT to Holy Cross, 9-8. They whave games against Marin Catholic (today) and Sacred Heart Cathedral (Thursday)
7.La Costa Canyon (CA) 10-2
The Mavericks have won six straight, including impressive wins over Mater Dei (15-11) and Coronado (18-7). They will have a tough week, facing Foothill-Santa Ana and Torrey Pines within a two-day period.
8. Granite Bay HS (CA) 11-1
The Grizzlies have have won 10 straight games and host Casa Roble today.
9. California HS (CA) 9-3
The Lady Grizzlies came within two goals of beating San Ramon Valley early in the season, so you can see they have the potential to keep up with anyone. The key has been staying consistent for Coach Rachael Martinez’s squad. They will be tested this week with big games against Monte Vista, Danville and San Ramon Valley.
10. Amador Valley (CA) 9-4
After dropping out of the rankings early in the season, the Lady Dons have snuck their way back into the top 10, with a key win over Lake Oswego (7-5). An 11-10 loss to Novato hurt, but they will get another top team April 21 vs. Saint Ignatius Prep.
Under consideration: Air Academy (CO) 3-1; Amador Valley (CA) 5-3; Arapahoe (CO) 6-1; Centaurus (CO) 7-2; Colorado Academy (CO) 6-3; Denver East (CO) 6-3; Eastside Catholic (WA) 4-1; Issaquah (WA) 8-0; Lake Sammamish (WA) 6-1; Mater Dei (CA) 9-2; Oak Park (CA) 9-0; Park City (UT) 8-0; Piedmont (CA) 5-1; West Linn (OR) 5-0