Foothill (Calif.) Knocks Off Coronado (Calif.) to Become New No. 1 in West Top 10

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Foothill-Santa Ana (Calif.) has moved to the top of the West Top 10 girls' lacrosse rankings after defeating previously top-ranked Coronado (Calif.) 9-7 in their season opener. Despite an early loss to Marlborough (Calif.), Foothill's strength of schedule and head-to-head win over the reigning West champion gives them the edge for now. Marlborough also enters the rankings at No. 5 after their 12-8 win over Foothill.

Why it matters

The early results in the West region have already shown parity, with Marlborough knocking off the previous No. 1 team Foothill. This shakes up the rankings and indicates the West will be highly competitive this season, with multiple teams capable of challenging for the top spot.

The details

Foothill opened the season with a 9-7 victory over Coronado, the reigning West champion. Despite an early loss to Marlborough, Foothill's strength of schedule and head-to-head win over Coronado give them the edge for the top ranking. Marlborough also earned a spot in the Top 10 after defeating Foothill 12-8, proving they can compete with the region's best teams.

• Foothill defeated Coronado 9-7 in their season opener.
• Marlborough defeated Foothill 12-8 earlier in the season.