Two Florida Lacrosse Teams Crack Top 10 Rankings

Jupiter and Ponte Vedra make their debut in the South's top high school boys' lacrosse rankings.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The latest high school boys' lacrosse rankings for the South region feature two new Florida teams - Jupiter and Ponte Vedra - breaking into the Top 10. Jupiter knocked off previously ranked Benjamin (Fla.) to vault to No. 6, while Ponte Vedra's perfect 6-0 start has boosted them into the rankings at No. 10. Perennial powers like St. Andrew's (Fla.), Highland Park (Texas), and IMG Academy (Fla.) continue to hold down the top spots.

Why it matters

The South region is one of the hotbeds for high school lacrosse talent, and these rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams and players to watch. The emergence of new Florida programs like Jupiter and Ponte Vedra shows the sport's growing popularity in the Sunshine State, challenging traditional lacrosse powerhouses.

The details

Jupiter (Fla.) knocked off previously ranked Benjamin (Fla.) 12-10 to vault to No. 6 in the rankings. Jupiter's David Druhot has 18 goals to start the year, including four against top-ranked St. Andrew's (Fla.). Meanwhile, Ponte Vedra (Fla.) is off to a perfect 6-0 start, highlighted by a 12-10 win over Bishop Moore (Fla.). The Sharks have a big week ahead with matchups against Bartram Trail (Fla.) and Jupiter (Fla.).

  • The rankings were released on March 4, 2026.
  • Jupiter defeated Benjamin on an unspecified date.
  • Ponte Vedra is 6-0 to start the 2026 season.

The players

Nick Testa

A player for St. Andrew's (Fla.) who has 15 goals and 40 assists to start the season.

Cole Denton

A sophomore player for St. Andrew's (Fla.) who has 26 points so far this season.

David Druhot

A player for Jupiter (Fla.) who has 18 goals to start the year, including four against top-ranked St. Andrew's (Fla.).

Jack Kelleher

A player for Benjamin (Fla.) who had a six-goal, two-assist effort in a win over St. John Paul II (Fla.).

Brody Powell

A player for Lambert (Ga.) who has already picked up three hat tricks this season, including a five-goal effort versus North Forsyth.

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The takeaway

The South region continues to be a hotbed for high school lacrosse talent, with traditional powers like St. Andrew's (Fla.) and Highland Park (Texas) leading the way. However, the emergence of new Florida programs like Jupiter and Ponte Vedra shows the sport's growing popularity in the Sunshine State, challenging the established lacrosse powerhouses.