High school lacrosse player rankings 2019. 2019 High School Lacrosse Rankings: Top Teams and Players of the Year

Which high school lacrosse teams topped the national rankings in 2019. How did McDonogh girls and Culver Academy boys secure their #1 positions. Who were named the national players of the year for 2019.

McDonogh Reclaims Top Spot in Girls’ Lacrosse Rankings

After a surprising end to their 198-game winning streak in 2018, the McDonogh (Md.) girls’ lacrosse team came roaring back in 2019 to reclaim their position atop the national rankings. Under the guidance of Taylor Cummings, one of the program’s most accomplished alumni turned coach, the Eagles soared to a perfect 21-0 record.

What made McDonogh’s season so impressive? The Eagles faced and conquered some of the toughest competition from across the country, including:

• American Heritage Delray (Florida)
• Manhasset (New York)
• Bishop Ireton (Virginia)

These victories, combined with their dominance in the highly competitive Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM), solidified McDonogh’s claim to the #1 spot in the Nike/US Lacrosse National High School Girls’ Top 25 rankings.

IAAM Championship: The Crowning Achievement

The Eagles’ season culminated in a nail-biting 5-4 victory over St. Paul’s in the IAAM final. This championship win not only secured their perfect record but also demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure against top-tier opponents.

Jackie Wolak: Girls’ National Player of the Year

Ridgewood High School (New Jersey) senior Jackie Wolak emerged as the standout player of 2019, earning the title of Brine/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ National Player of the Year. Wolak’s impressive stat line showcases her versatility and dominance across all aspects of the game:

• 79 goals
• 42 assists
• 135 draw controls
• 50 caused turnovers
• 106 ground balls

The Notre Dame-bound athlete finished her high school career with a staggering 492 points, solidifying her status as the New Jersey Player of the Year. Wolak’s ability to impact the game in multiple ways set her apart from her peers and made her the clear choice for the national honor.

Culver Academy Edges Out Calvert Hall in Boys’ Rankings

The 2019 boys’ lacrosse season provided a thrilling race for the top spot in the national rankings. Ultimately, Culver Academy (Indiana) secured the #1 position in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Top 25, narrowly edging out Calvert Hall (Maryland).

Culver’s Path to #1

Culver Academy’s impressive resume included:

• A 16-game winning streak to close out the season
• Two victories over Canadian powerhouse Hill Academy (Ontario)
• Wins against nationally ranked Haverford School (Pennsylvania) and Gonzaga (Washington D.C.)

The Eagles’ only blemish was a narrow 12-11 loss to McDonogh (Maryland) on March 25th. Their ability to bounce back from this defeat and dominate the rest of their schedule proved crucial in securing the top ranking.

Calvert Hall’s Strong Case for #1

While Culver claimed the top spot, Calvert Hall made a compelling argument for #1 as well:

• First team to ever three-peat as champions in the highly competitive MIAA conference
• Only loss came against Hill Academy
• Impressive victory over top-10 ranked Malvern Prep (Pennsylvania)

The narrow margin between Culver and Calvert Hall left many fans wondering: What would happen in a head-to-head matchup between these two lacrosse powerhouses?

Brennan O’Neill: Boys’ National Player of the Year

In a season filled with exceptional performances, St. Anthony’s (New York) junior attackman Brennan O’Neill stood out as the clear choice for the Warrior/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Player of the Year.

A Prodigy Under Pressure

O’Neill’s journey to this prestigious award is unique. Since his seventh-grade year, he has been the focal point on the field, facing immense expectations and scrutiny. Some noteworthy accomplishments include:

• Leading Long Island in points as an eighth-grader
• Delivering a spectacular seven-goal performance in the 2019 CHSAA championship game
• Becoming one of the most highly-regarded recruits in prep lacrosse history

What makes O’Neill’s success even more impressive? According to his coach Keith Wieczorek, people are actively rooting for him to fail. The young star’s ability to thrive under this pressure and deliver in crucial moments solidified his position as the national player of the year.

Regional Rankings and Players of the Year

While the national rankings and player of the year honors capture the spotlight, US Lacrosse Magazine also recognizes top teams and players across various regions. These rankings and awards provide a more comprehensive view of the high school lacrosse landscape in 2019.

Girls’ Regional Rankings

• Northeast Top 10
• Mid-Atlantic Top 10
• South Top 10
• Midwest Top 10
• West Top 10

Girls’ Regional Players of the Year

• Northeast Player of the Year
• Mid-Atlantic Player of the Year
• South Player of the Year
• Midwest Player of the Year
• West Player of the Year

Boys’ Regional Rankings

• Northeast Top 10
• Mid-Atlantic Top 10
• South Top 10
• Midwest Top 10
• West Top 10

Boys’ Regional Players of the Year

• Northeast Player of the Year
• Mid-Atlantic Player of the Year
• South Player of the Year
• Midwest Player of the Year
• West Player of the Year

These regional honors not only showcase the depth of talent across the country but also highlight the unique lacrosse cultures and competitive landscapes in different parts of the United States.

The Impact of High School Rankings and Awards

Why do these rankings and player of the year honors matter in the grand scheme of high school lacrosse? There are several key reasons:

1. Recognition of Excellence: They provide well-deserved recognition for teams and players who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and success throughout the season.
2. Motivation: Rankings and awards can serve as motivation for teams and players to strive for improvement and consistently perform at a high level.
3. College Recruitment: High rankings and individual honors can boost a player’s visibility to college recruiters, potentially opening doors to scholarship opportunities.
4. Program Prestige: For high school programs, consistent appearances in national and regional rankings can help attract talented players and build a culture of success.
5. Growth of the Sport: National coverage and recognition of top teams and players help raise the profile of lacrosse, potentially attracting new players and fans to the sport.

While it’s important to remember that rankings and awards don’t define a player or team’s worth, they do provide valuable benchmarks and goals for the lacrosse community to aspire to each season.

Looking Ahead: The Future of High School Lacrosse

As we reflect on the outstanding performances and achievements of the 2019 high school lacrosse season, it’s natural to wonder about the future of the sport. What trends and developments can we expect in the coming years?

Expanding Geographic Reach

While traditional lacrosse hotbeds like Maryland, New York, and New England continue to dominate the rankings, we’re seeing increased representation from other regions. The success of Culver Academy (Indiana) at the national level is a prime example of how top-tier lacrosse is spreading to new areas.

Rising Stars and Dynasty Programs

Players like Brennan O’Neill demonstrate that the future of lacrosse is bright, with young talents pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the field. At the same time, programs like McDonogh girls and Calvert Hall boys show that building a sustained culture of excellence can lead to dynasty-level success.

Increased Media Coverage and Exposure

With the growth of streaming services and social media, high school lacrosse is becoming more accessible to fans across the country. This increased exposure is likely to fuel the sport’s popularity and potentially lead to even more competitive national landscapes in the years to come.

Evolution of Playing Styles

As the sport continues to evolve at the professional and collegiate levels, we can expect to see new strategies and playing styles trickling down to high school programs. This evolution may impact how teams are ranked and how individual players are evaluated for awards in the future.

The 2019 high school lacrosse season provided thrilling action, remarkable individual performances, and compelling team achievements. As we look forward to future seasons, the foundation laid by these top-ranked teams and award-winning players will undoubtedly shape the continued growth and excitement surrounding high school lacrosse in America.

High School Wrap: National and Regional Rankings, Players of the Year

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High School Wrap: National and Regional Rankings, Players of the Year

Mon Jul 15 2019 | Matt DaSilva | High School
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Brennan O’Neill was named the national player of the year after leading St. Anthony’s to the CHSAA title and a No. 4 national ranking.

The 2019 high school lacrosse season featured the resurgence of the McDonogh girls’ dynasty, the pining for a Culver-Calvert Hall boys’ showdown and wunderkind Brennan O’Neill’s coming of age in the CHSAA.

Recapping the spring:

Eagles Soar Once More

A year after seeing its national-record 198-game winning streak come to an end, McDonogh (Md.) is back on the top of the girls’ high school lacrosse world. The Eagles finish No. 1 in the Nike/US Lacrosse National High School Girls’ Top 25.

Led by one of the program’s all-time greats, Taylor Cummings coached McDonogh to a perfect 21-0 record that included wins over some of the top programs from Florida (American Heritage Delray), New York (Manhasset) and Virginia (Bishop Ireton) in addition to its usual gauntlet of foes in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland that culminated with a 5-4 win over St. Paul’s in the IAAM final. … [READ MORE]

• National Top 25
• Northeast Top 10
• Mid-Atlantic Top 10
• South Top 10
• Midwest Top 10
• West Top 10

Jackie Wolak Named National Player of the Year

The Notre Dame-bound senior out of Ridgewood (N.J.) scored 79 goals to go with 42 assists, 135 draw controls, 50 caused turnovers and 106 ground balls. She finished her career, which included two seasons at Saddle River Day (N.J.), with 492 points and as the New Jersey Player of the Year.

We’ll one-up that. Wolak’s season-long dominance in all phases of the game has earned her Brine/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ National Player of the Year honors. … [READ MORE]

• National Player of the Year
• Northeast Player of the Year
• Mid-Atlantic Player of the Year
• South Player of the Year
• Midwest Player of the Year
• West Player of the Year

Culver Edges Calvert Hall for No. 1

Some seasons, No. 1 just isn’t so obvious. What would you give to see a Culver-Calvert Hall game for all the marbles right now?

Culver Academy (Ind.), whose season-ending 16-game winning streak included two victories over the Canadian powerhouse Hill Academy (Ont. ) in addition to wins over nationally ranked Haverford School (Pa.) and Gonzaga (D.C.), finishes the 2019 season at No. 1 in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Top 25. The Eagles’ sole defeat came back on March 25 at the hands of McDonogh (Md.), a 12-11 setback.

Calvert Hall (Md.), the first team ever to three-peat in the mighty MIAA, is No. 2. The Cardinals’ lone blemish was a loss to the aforementioned Hill Academy. They also topped a top-10 team in Malvern Prep (Pa.). … [READ MORE]

• National Top 25
• Northeast Top 10
• Mid-Atlantic Top 10
• South Top 10
• Midwest Top 10
• West Top 10

Brennan O’Neill Named National Player of the Year

St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) junior attackman Brennan O’Neill is in an unusual position. According to coach Keith Wieczorek, people are actively rooting for him to fail.

Since his seventh-grade season, O’Neill has been the focal point on the field. He led Long Island in points as an eighth-grader. He closed this past season with a spectacular seven-goal effort in a 14-13 win over rival Chaminade (N.Y.) in the CHSAA (Long Island/state) championship game. And now, he’s one of the most heralded and hyped recruits in prep lacrosse history.

O’Neill’s ability to shake off the pressure and rise to the occasion on the biggest stage made him the no-doubt choice for the Warrior/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Player of the Year. … [READ MORE]

• National Player of the Year
• Northeast Player of the Year
• Mid-Atlantic Player of the Year
• South Player of the Year
• Midwest Player of the Year
• West Player of the Year

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Lacrosse Magazine takes an ongoing look at the best of the best in the Class of 2024.  2024 – Comprehensive Lacrosse Recruits.  Lacrosse Magazine selected that 2024 Best Boys Lacrosse Players. Lacrosse Magazine’s 2024 lacrosse player rankings, and the class of 2024 lacrosse rankings, more 2024 lacrosse team rankings, the high school lacrosse player rankings 2024, 2024 club lacrosse rankings high school lacrosse player rankings 2024

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Rating of the best schools in Russia in terms of competitiveness of graduates (2019)

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1	SUNTS MSU	Moscow	Moscow	1,000
2	Lyceum “Second School”	Moscow	Moscow	0. 887
3	Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 31, Chelyabinsk	Chelyabinsk region	Chelyabinsk	0.847
4	University gymnasium of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov	Moscow	Moscow	0.817
5	Presidential Physics and Mathematics Lyceum №239	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0.798
6	Scientific and engineering lyceum	Moscow region	Korolev	0.797
7	Moscow School in the South-West No. 1543	Moscow	Moscow	0.786
8	Phystech Lyceum im. P.L. Kapitsa	Moscow region	Dolgoprudny	0.773
9	School No. 179	Moscow	Moscow	0. 756
10	School No. 2007 FMSh	Moscow	Moscow	0.755
11	Fifty-seventh school	Moscow	Moscow	0.734
12	Academic Lyceum “Physico-Technical School”	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0.693
13	SUNC NSU	Novosibirsk region	Novosibirsk	0.689
14	Lyceum of classical elite education	Rostov region	Rostov-on-Don	0.689
15	Republican Lyceum for Gifted Children	Republic of Mordovia	Saransk	0.686
16	School “Intellectual”	Moscow	Moscow	0.675
17	School No. 1535	Moscow	Moscow	0. 661
18	St. Petersburg Governor’s Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 30	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0.660
19	Lyceum at TPU	Tomsk region	Tomsk	0.637
20	Bauman Engineering School No. 1580	Moscow	Moscow	0.633
21	Physics and Mathematics Lyceum	Moscow region	Sergiev Posad	0.627
22	Yugra Physics and Mathematics Lyceum-boarding school	Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra	Khanty-Mansiysk	0.626
23	Lyceum № 366 “Physics and Mathematics Lyceum”	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0.596
24	Pre-University MEPhI	Moscow	Moscow	0. 578
25	Vologda multidisciplinary lyceum	Vologda region	Vologda	0.574
26	SUNTS UrFU	Sverdlovsk region	Yekaterinburg	0.574
27	School No. 1568 named after Pablo Neruda	Moscow	Moscow	0.573
28	School No. 67 (Former Gymnasium No. 1567)	Moscow	Moscow	0.570
29	School No. 1518	Moscow	Moscow	0.566
30	School No. 1533 “LIT”	Moscow	Moscow	0.563
31	Lyceum № 153	Republic of Bashkortostan	Ufa	0.550
32	Natural Science Lyceum SPbPU	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0. 547
33	MSLU pre-university	Moscow	Moscow	0.546
34	Elista Lyceum	Republic of Kalmykia	Elista	0.539
35	Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 5 Dolgoprudny	Moscow region	Dolgoprudny	0.533
36	School No. 1514	Moscow	Moscow	0.533
37	Lyceum of the RANEPA Presidential Academy	Moscow	Moscow	0.532
38	Lyceum № 130 named after Academician M.A. Lavrentiev	Novosibirsk region	Novosibirsk	0.532
39	PEI secondary school “Lomonosov school”	Moscow	Moscow	0.529
40	HSE Lyceum	Moscow	Moscow	0. 527
41	Lyceum № 131	Republic of Tatarstan	Kazan	0.524
42	School No. 1329	Moscow	Moscow	0.513
43	Kirov Physics and Mathematics Lyceum	Kirov region	Kirov	0.512
44	Academic Gymnasium named after D.K. Faddeev, St. Petersburg State University	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0.510
45	Lyceum № 40	Nizhny Novgorod Region	Nizhny Novgorod	0.506
46	School No. 1502 at MPEI	Moscow	Moscow	0.503
47	School No. 146 with in-depth study of mathematics, physics, computer science	Perm region	Perm	0.493
48	Engineering School No. 1581	Moscow	Moscow	0.488
49	St. Petersburg Classical Gymnasium No. 610	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0.487
50	Medical Sechenov Pre-University	Moscow	Moscow	0.486
51	Gymnasium No. 9	Sverdlovsk region	Yekaterinburg	0.483
52	Gazprom school	Moscow	Moscow	0.479
53	Anichkov Lyceum (Palace of Youth Creativity)	St. Petersburg	St. Petersburg	0.476
54	Classical Lyceum No. 1	Rostov region	Rostov-on-Don	0.474
55	Lyceum № 3	Chuvash Republic	Cheboksary	0.468
56	School No. 1553 named after V.I. Vernadsky	Moscow	Moscow	0.468
57	School No. 218	Moscow	Moscow	0.462
58	School No. 444	Moscow	Moscow	0.461
59	Obninsk Gymnasium	Kaluga region	Obninsk	0.459
60	Lyceum No. 15 named after Academician Yuliy Borisovich Khariton	Nizhny Novgorod region	Sarov	0.454
61	Lyceum № 130	Sverdlovsk region	Yekaterinburg	0.452
62	Lyceum № 19	Moscow region	Korolev	0.451
63	School No. 1239	Moscow	Moscow	0.447
64	School No. 2086	Moscow	Moscow	0. 446
65	Lyceum No. 7 named after the Hero of the Soviet Union B.K. Chernysheva	Krasnoyarsk Territory	Krasnoyarsk	0.443
66	IT Lyceum KFU	Republic of Tatarstan	Kazan	0.442
67	School No. 1253	Moscow	Moscow	0.442
68	School No. 1440	Moscow	Moscow	0.439
69	Secondary school No. 33 im. K. Marx with in-depth study of mathematics	Yaroslavl region	Yaroslavl	0.437
70	Lyceum named after N.I. Lobachevsky KFU	Republic of Tatarstan	Kazan	0.435
71	Lyceum № 39	Chelyabinsk region	Ozersk	0.429
72	School No. 1529 named after A.S. Griboedova	Moscow	Moscow	0.428
73	School No. 1520 named after the Kaptsovs	Moscow	Moscow	0.425
74	MAOU “Lyceum”	Moscow region	Balashikha	0.422
75	Lyceum № 17	Moscow region	Khimki	0.417
76	School No. 315	Moscow	Moscow	0.415
77	Gymnasium of the city of Yurga	Kemerovo region	Yurga	0.415
78	Economics and Mathematics Lyceum № 29	Udmurt Republic	Izhevsk	0.414
79	Physics and Mathematics Lyceum	Udmurt Republic	Glazov	0.414
80	School No. 1541	Moscow	Moscow	0.413
81	School No. 6	Moscow region	Mytishchi	0.413
82	Lyceum № 41	Udmurt Republic	Izhevsk	0.411
83	Shuvalov school № 1448	Moscow	Moscow	0.410
84	School No. 654 named after A.D. Friedman	Moscow	Moscow	0.408
85	School No. 1584	Moscow	Moscow	0.408
86	Gymnasium No. 3 in Akademgorodok	Novosibirsk region	Novosibirsk	0.407
87	School No. 1525	Moscow	Moscow	0.406
88	School No. 109	Moscow	Moscow	0. 402
89	School No. 1944	Moscow	Moscow	0.402
90	School No. 1534	Moscow	Moscow	0.401
91	Physical-Technical Lyceum No. 1	Saratov region	Saratov	0.401
92	School No. 1259	Moscow	Moscow	0.391
93	Gymnasium No. 17	Perm region	Perm	0.383
94	Lyceum № 84 named after V.A. Vlasova	Kemerovo region	Novokuznetsk	0.383
95	Sergiev Posad Gymnasium named after I.B. Olbinsky	Moscow region	Sergiev Posad	0.380
96	School No. 192	Moscow	Moscow	0.379
97	Secondary School No. 18 with in-depth study of English	Republic of Tatarstan	Kazan	0.378
98	Gymnasium “Laboratory Salakhov”	Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra	Surgut	0.375
99	Gymnasium No. 7 named after the Hero of Russia A.V. Kozina	Republic of Tatarstan	Kazan	0.375
100	Gymnasium No. 13 “Akadem”	Krasnoyarsk Territory	Krasnoyarsk	0.375

Shrewsbury School

a country:	England
age:	13 -18 years old
minimum age of foreign students:	13 years
location:	shrewsbury
language of instruction:	English
school type:	boys school
classes:	9-13
program type:	middle school, high school
number of students:	720
composition of students:	35% of foreign students from more than 30 countries of the world
teacher/student ratio:	1:10
accommodation type:	boarding house, other
duration:	1+ years
start date:	autumn
school website:	https://www. shrewsbury.org.uk/

The school was founded in 1552 and is located on a large area overlooking the ancient city of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury is one of the few boys’ schools where girls are accepted for two years of study only in high school. The school has a wonderful library, containing valuable medieval manuscripts and a collection of books acquired by the school during the time of Stuart.

School benefits:

School specialization: STEM, sports, art

Country Rank:

High School Program: A-Level

Academic results:

• A-Level results: 54% of graduates received A*-A grades
• GCSE results: 67% of graduates get A*-A grades

Universities where graduates of enter:

• Birmingham University
• Bristol University
• Cambridge University
• Durham University
• Edinburg University
• Leeds University
• Manchester University
• Newcastle University
• Nottingham University
• UCL
• University of Oxford
• Warwick University

Famous Alumni:

Charles Darwin – naturalist and traveler, Sir Philip Sidney – poet and public figure, Michael Heseltine – politician and businessman.

Programs:

• GCSE

• A Level

The school offers 20 subjects to choose from: English Literature, English, Business, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Greek, Computer Science and Communication Technology, Art, Art History, History, Spanish, Classical Civilizations, Latin, Mathematics, Music, German language, theater arts, technology and design, physics, physical education, philosophy and theology, photography, French, chemistry, economics

Accommodation:

A warm and friendly atmosphere reigns in the residences, various events, competitions, and concerts are often held. In each residence, 4-5 mentors are assigned to deal with economic issues. Heads are fully responsible for the life and health of children, control issues of study and are always ready to provide assistance and support.

Technical equipment: swimming pool , library , playing fields , computer room , concert hall , medical center , music school , squash fields , 9 1325 gyms , theater , tennis courts , shooting range , fitness room , rowing center , cricket center , swimming school.