Notre Dame (Pa.) Joins USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25

The Irish and Top 2027 Recruit Riley Davis Face Key Showdown Against Episcopal Academy (Pa.)

Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:58pm

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Notre Dame (Pa.) has been named the lone newcomer to the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings. The Irish, led by top 2027 recruit Riley Davis, will face a key showdown this week against Episcopal Academy (Pa.). Elsewhere, powerhouse McDonogh (Md.) defeated Stone Ridge (Md.) in an early-season test.

Why it matters

The USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 is a closely watched ranking that highlights the top teams and players in the country. Notre Dame's inclusion signals the program's continued rise, while the matchup between the Irish and Episcopal Academy will be a marquee early-season clash.

The details

Notre Dame (Pa.) is the lone newcomer to the latest USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings. The Irish, led by top 2027 recruit Riley Davis, will face a key test this week against fellow Pennsylvania powerhouse Episcopal Academy. Elsewhere, perennial contender McDonogh (Md.) defeated Stone Ridge (Md.) in an early-season matchup.

  • The latest USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings were released on March 10, 2026.
  • Notre Dame (Pa.) will face Episcopal Academy (Pa.) later this week.

The players

Notre Dame (Pa.)

A high school lacrosse program in Pennsylvania that has been named to the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 for the first time.

Riley Davis

A top 2027 recruit who plays for Notre Dame (Pa.).

Episcopal Academy (Pa.)

A high school lacrosse program in Pennsylvania that will face Notre Dame (Pa.) in a key early-season matchup.

McDonogh (Md.)

A perennial powerhouse high school lacrosse program in Maryland that defeated Stone Ridge (Md.) in an early-season test.

Stone Ridge (Md.)

A high school lacrosse program in Maryland that lost to McDonogh (Md.) in an early-season matchup.

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What’s next

The matchup between Notre Dame (Pa.) and Episcopal Academy (Pa.) will be a key early-season test for both programs.

The takeaway

Notre Dame (Pa.)'s inclusion in the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings highlights the continued growth and competitiveness of the high school girls' lacrosse landscape, with programs from across the country vying for national recognition.