By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 4/27/15

This week’s Epoch Lacrosse North America Rankings

1. Haverford School (PA) 16-0 Last week: No. 1
The Fords claimed a key 7-6 win over Episcopal Academy behind goalie Alex deMarco (17 saves) to take a two-game lead atop the Inter-Ac League.

2. Massapequa (N.Y.) 12-0 Last week: No. 2
The Chiefs earned a 7-6 OT win over Syosset as Ryan Tierney continues to get the clutch goals.

3. Darien (CT) 6-0 last week: No. 4
The Blue Wave edged Ridgefield, 10-9.

4. Hun School (N.J.) 10-0 Last week: No. 7
The Raiders looked dominant in an 18-7 win over Episcopal Academy Saturday at the Katie Samson Festival.

5. Loyola Blakefield (MD) 9-1 Last week: No. 14
The Dons have a two-game lead atop the MIAA “A” Conference

6. Hill Academy (ONT, Canada) 9-1 Last week: No. 6
Hill plays Saturday at Navy Prep.

7. Chaminade (NY) 9-1 Last week: No. 9
The Flyers play at 8-2 Ward Melville on Tuesday.

8. Syosset (NY) 11-1 last week: No. 3
The Braves look to rebound from their heartbreaking OT loss No. 2 Massapequa Wednesday against Oceanside.

9. IMG Lacrosse National (FL) 10-3 Last week: No. 12
The Ascenders play Hill Academy on May 9.

10. St. Ignatius Prep (CA) 13-1 Last week: No. 13
The Wildcats host Bellarmine Prep in a key rivalry game on Wednesday.

11. Landon School (MD) 15-2 Last week: No. 5
The Bears’ veteran coach, Rob Bordley, gained his 600th career win in Saturday’s 9-3 win over The Heights.

12. Gonzaga (DC) 13-3 Last week: No. 8
The Purple Eagles dropped a 7-4 decision to Georgetown Prep.

13. Boys’ Latin (MD) 12-3 Last week: No. 10
The Lakers host Loyola Blakefield on Friday in the MIAA.

14. McDonogh School (MD) 10-4 Last week: No. 11
The Eagles play Friday at Calvert Hall in the MIAA.

15. Georgetown Prep (MD) 9-2 Last week: NR
The Little Hoyas defeated Gonzaga, 7-4.

16. St. Augustine Prep (N.J.) 8-2 Last week: No. 15
The Hermits host Lawrenceville School on Wednesday.

17. Calvert Hall (MD) 11-3 Last week: No. 17
The Cardinals play Tuesday at Gilman in the MIAA.

18. Pittsford (N.Y.) 11-0 Last week: No. 18
The Panthers next big game is May 7 vs. undefeated Victor.

19. St. Paul’s (MD) 10-5 Last week: No. 19
The Crusaders are in a four-way tie for second place in the MIAA “A” Conference with McDonogh, Boys’ Latin and Calvert Hall.

20. West Genesee (N.Y.) 9-0 Last week: No. 20
The Wildcats host 8-1 Cazenovia Central today.

Under consideration: Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.) 10-0; Brunswick School (CT) 8-2; Bullis School (MD) 10-4; Cazenovia Central (N.Y.) 8-1; Connetquot (N.Y.) 11-0; Culver Military Academy (IN) 11-4; Delbarton (N.J.) 9-1; Duxbury (MA) 8-1; Episcopal Academy (PA) 9-5; Governor’s Academy (MA) 8-0; Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) 9-1; Lynbrook (NY) 12-0; Northport (N.Y.) 10-1; Smithtown East (N.Y.) 10-1; St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) 6-3; St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) 20-0; Victor (9-0).

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