News Summary

This week, high school lacrosse saw thrilling championship outcomes with significant shifts in the USA Lacrosse National Top 25 Rankings. Nyack’s dramatic comeback against Rye and Huntington’s long-awaited championship win were standout performances. Other notable teams, including Haddonfield and Chatham, also made headlines as the excitement builds heading into the semifinals. The rankings have shuffled, reflecting the fierce competition as teams vie for glory in the tournament.

Exciting High School Lacrosse Championship Results Affect National Rankings

This week has been a thrilling one for high school lacrosse fans. With the Section 1 Class C Girls Lacrosse Championship coming to an electrifying conclusion, and some serious shake-ups in the USA Lacrosse National Top 25 Rankings, there’s a lot to talk about!

Nyack’s Spectacular Comeback

Let’s start with Nyack, New York, where the girls’ lacrosse team pulled off an incredible feat against Rye (New York). The final score? A nail-biting 13-12. Nyack flipped the script after trailing by four goals in the fourth quarter. With just 22 seconds left in the match, a goal by Kate Gould sealed the deal and crowned them champions. What a comeback!

Huntington’s Return to Glory

Meanwhile, over in Huntington, New York, the excitement reached new heights as the lacrosse team made waves by clinching their first Long Island Class A championship in 30 years! They triumphed over the two-time defending champions, Massapequa, with a score of 12-8. This victory not only secured the championship, but it also earned Huntington a spot as they debut in the rankings at No. 20. Standout players Valentina Puccio and Jolie Weinschreider each contributed hat tricks, proving that dreams can become reality.

Other Notable Performances

In New Jersey, the action continued as Haddonfield re-entered the Top 25 at No. 24 after a convincing eye-catching 16-6 win over Bernards in the South Jersey Group 1 semifinal. The impressive performances from Riley Austin and Grace Farrell, each scoring five goals, is certainly worth noting!

Maintaining the spotlight, Chatham (New Jersey) holds the esteemed No. 3 ranking and showcased their prowess in a recent North Jersey Group 3 quarterfinal. Not too far behind, Summit (New Jersey), currently sitting at No. 6, is gearing up for a potential face-off against Chatham in the group finals on June 10, as long as both teams navigate through their upcoming semifinals successfully.

Other State Achievements

On the Long Island front, Bayport-Blue Point captured the Class C championship title with a solid 10-6 victory over No. 22 South Side. From upstate, Cicero-North Syracuse snatched a heart-stopping 19-18 win against West Genesee in the Section III Class A championship, keeping their hopes alive for the state title.

Additionally, Moorestown (New Jersey) has been nothing short of phenomenal, posting back-to-back 19-0 victories in their state tournament leading to their upcoming semifinal against Ocean City. Exciting times are looming in the New Jersey lacrosse scene!

Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, both Springfield-Delco and Conestoga advanced in the Pennsylvania 3A state tournament, narrowing in on potential championship glory.

Shuffling Among the Rankings

As teams continue to battle it out, the rankings experienced several changes. Garden City (New York) climbed to No. 15 after they took down former No. 15 Smithtown West in the Long Island Class B final. Not to be overlooked, Cold Spring Harbor (New York) also made strides by rising to No. 18 after claiming their fifth straight Long Island Class D title.

The National Top 25 Rankings are compiled using input from coaches around the country and get updated weekly, ensuring that fans stay in the loop about the most exciting happenings in high school lacrosse.

Full Rankings Snapshot

Here’s a quick glance at the Top 25 for this week:

  1. Manchester Valley (Md.), 19-0
  2. Nyack (N.Y.), 19-0
  3. Chatham (N.J.), 19-1
  4. Darien (Conn.), 17-2
  5. Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.), 18-1
  6. Summit (N.J.), 16-4
  7. Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.), 18-1
  8. Cape Henlopen (Del.), 17-0-1
  9. Cambridge (Ga.), 19-2
  10. Milton (Ga.), 20-2

As the championship races heat up, make sure to follow your favorite teams and witness the magic as they aim for glory!

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