Maryvale Tops USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Rankings

Darien (Conn.) ends St. Anthony's (N.Y.) 51-game winning streak, opening the door for Maryvale (Md.) to claim the No. 1 spot.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:29pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a girls' lacrosse game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette, capturing the energy and movement of the sport.The USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings showcase the dynamic and competitive nature of the sport at the prep level.West Chester Today

Maryvale (Md.) has taken over the top spot in the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings, following Darien (Conn.)'s overtime victory against previously undefeated St. Anthony's (N.Y.), ending their 51-game winning streak. The rankings feature several top programs from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Why it matters

The USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 is a closely watched ranking that highlights the top prep lacrosse programs in the country. Movement at the top of the rankings can significantly impact recruiting, scheduling, and the overall perception of a team's strength heading into the postseason.

The details

Maryvale (Md.) has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the rankings after Darien (Conn.) defeated St. Anthony's (N.Y.) in overtime, ending the latter's 51-game winning streak. The rankings also feature several other top programs from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including Archbishop Carroll (Pa.), Bishop Shanahan (Pa.), Cape Henlopen (Del.), and Chatham (N.J.).

  • The rankings were released on April 14, 2026.

The players

Maryvale

A high school lacrosse program located in Maryland that has claimed the top spot in the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings.

Darien (Conn.)

A high school lacrosse program located in Connecticut that defeated the previously undefeated St. Anthony's (N.Y.) team in overtime, ending their 51-game winning streak.

St. Anthony's (N.Y.)

A high school lacrosse program located in New York that had a 51-game winning streak snapped by Darien (Conn.) in overtime.

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What they’re saying

“The rankings are a testament to the incredible talent and hard work of these young athletes. It's exciting to see the sport continue to grow and evolve at the high school level.”

— Justin Feil, Contributing Editor, USA Lacrosse Magazine

What’s next

The rankings will be updated again in the coming weeks as the high school lacrosse season progresses, with teams jockeying for position and the potential for further shakeups at the top.

The takeaway

The USA Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 rankings highlight the depth and competitiveness of the sport at the prep level, with programs from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions continuing to set the standard for excellence in high school lacrosse.