Shore Sports Insider Girls Lacrosse 2026 Week 3 Top 10 Rankings
It was one other chaotic week of Shore Conference lacrosse, with ranked groups frequently defeating one another. While every workforce’s total resume stays key to the rankings, I’m now inserting extra emphasis on the attention take a look at after watching a lot of the prime ten. Head-to-head outcomes nonetheless matter, however with each top-10 workforce apart from Trinity Hall having misplaced to at the very least one different Shore Conference workforce, unique reliance on these matchups isn’t possible.
1. Trinity Hall (7-0) Last Week: 1
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Trinity Hall’s Chiara Donohue (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
It was one other dominant week for the Monarchs, taking down No. 4 Red Bank by a rating of 9-4 and routing No. 5 Manasquan, profitable that sport 13-3. Trinity Hall additionally picked up a non-conference win towards Holy Spirit to spice up their file to 7-0. In the Monarchs’ seven video games, they’ve outscored their opponents 98-33.
The offense is powered by junior Chiara Donohue, who has a formidable 46 targets and 4 assists, together with forcing 39 turnovers. Junior O’Malley Eldridge has additionally shone for the Monarchs. Eldridge has 20 targets and eight helpers. The Monarchs have additionally gotten large contributions from sophomores Sarina DeRosa and Lyla Lu. DeRosa is tied for second on the workforce in factors with 28 (13 G, 15 A), and Lu has been everywhere in the stat sheet, tallying double digits in every little thing besides assists.
The Monarchs face three big assessments this week, taking part in Ocean City, the most effective workforce within the Cape Atlantic League, on Monday, adopted by a showdown at No. 3 Rumson-Fair Haven on Thursday, and ending with one other robust sport on the highway at Oak Knoll on Saturday.
2. Southern (6-1) Last Week: 6
Southern’s Mackenzie Sininsky (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
It was a loopy two-week stretch for the Rams, which noticed them go from the workforce that dropped the furthest in final week’s prime 10 to the largest riser on this week’s prime 10. Southern recorded three ranked wins towards No. 7 Barnegat, No. 6 Middletown South, and No. 3 Rumson-Fair Haven.
Midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky had herself an unimaginable week of lacrosse. The sophomore scored 4 targets and added two assists towards Middletown South, and one-upped herself towards Rumson-Fair Haven, scoring 5, together with the tying purpose and sport winner. Senior goalie Adyson Griffin has an argument for the highest goalie within the Shore Conference proper now. Griffin is at present rocking a save share of 0.60 (63 for 105) and is simply giving up 5 targets a sport.
The Rams host Wall and Shore this week in video games that they are going to be closely favored in.
3. Rumson Fair Haven (4-2) Last Week: 4
Rumson-Fair Haven’s Celia Benedetto (#21) celebrates together with her teammates (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Rumson-Fair Haven is 4-2 and simply two performs away from being undefeated with two one-goal losses to No. 2 Southern and No. 5 Manasquan. The Bulldogs have been simply 5 seconds away from beating Southern this week if it weren’t for an ill-timed free place alternative. The opening day win over No. 4 Red Bank continues to look stronger every week, and the Bulldogs added to a powerful non-conference resume with a 20-10 win over Bridgewater-Raritan this week.
Junior attacker Chloe Kelly has 34 factors (23 G, 11) in six video games. Junior Harbour Goldsmith has constantly been disruptive on protection. Senior midfielder Chase Memmott has 15 factors (5 G, 10 A), 28 draw controls, and 16 compelled turnovers in her new position, after taking part in primarily as a defender final season.
The Bulldogs have an opportunity to silence the early-season critics this week with video games towards No. 10 Manalapan on Monday, top-ranked Trinity Hall on Thursday, and Allentown on Saturday.
4. Red Bank (5-2) Last Week: 5
Red Bank’s Kathleen Deverin (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
This one was a coin flip between the Bucs and the Warriors, although the Bucs get the nod at No. 4 for shedding by fewer targets to top-ranked Trinity Hall and recording wins over No. 6 Middletown South and No. 2 Southern. Red Bank is an skilled squad that has continued to enhance all through the season.
Senior Karlie Ruland, constantly robust, continues to supply with 30 factors (10 G, 20 A) and 37 draw controls. Likewise, fellow senior Chloe Keating has contributed 21 targets and eight assists. Helping this dynamic duo, senior Kathleen Deverin has enhanced the offense by taking part in a extra aggressive position and tallied 20 factors (8 G, 12 A), whereas sophomore Maddie Pierson, including to the workforce’s depth, has scored 12 targets this 12 months.
The argument for this spot shall be settled on Thursday, because the Bucs host No. 5 Manasquan. Red Bank additionally has a highway sport towards Morris Knolls on Saturday.
5. Manasquan (5-3) Last Week: 3
Manasquan’s Dylan Carnahan (Photo by luch.visualz)
Manasquan had a really Jekyll-and-Hyde type of week. They began out the week with a powerful efficiency, beating Shore 17-9. They have been tied with No. 1 Trinity Hall on the half; nevertheless, issues fell aside from there, and the Warriors misplaced 13-3. When Manasquan is on, they’ve confirmed that they will beat prime groups, as evidenced by their sport towards No. 3 Rumson-Fair Haven. When the Warriors are off, they will collapse and lose by double digits to top-tier groups.
Manasquan is a younger workforce, however ultra-talented. Chloe Stevens, Sarah Sharpe, and Dylan Carnahan are a really harmful trio. Stevens has 23 targets, Sharpe has 16, and Carnahan has 11 targets whereas displaying a knack for developing in large spots.
Manasquan has a troublesome slate this week, internet hosting No. 9 Central on Tuesday and touring to No.4 Red Bank on Thursday.
6. Middletown South (5-3) Last Week: 2
Middletown South’s Ashlely Penn (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Middletown South finds itself the largest faller on the listing, dropping to sixth. The Eagles are coming off a 1-2 week after shedding to No. 2 Southern and No. 4 Red Bank, and beating Middletown North on Tuesday. The Eagles maintain a ranked win over Manasquan, however have misplaced to a typical opponent, unranked Shore, that Manasquan beat, and at present have a worse total resume.
Junior attacker Hayley Jamison has 36 factors (25 G, 11 A), whereas sophomore attacker Ashley Penn has 27 factors (22 G, 5 A).
Looking forward, Middletown South has one sport on faucet this week, a highway sport towards St. Joseph Hammonton.
7. Barnegat (6-1) Last Week: 8
Barnegat’s Ella Tortorici (Photo: Tom Smith | tspsportsimages.com)
The Bengals transfer up this week after going 2-0 with wins over No. 10 Manalapan and Lacey, coupled with Central falling after two losses. Barnegat is now in sole possession of first place within the Colonial Division. Their solely loss got here by the hands of No. 2 Southern in a aggressive sport.
Junior Ella Tortoricci continues to have a powerful season, taking part in wonderful offense and protection. Junior Sadie Guiro has 17 targets and 7 helpers to associate with 19 draw controls. Senior Lizzie Medina is having a wonderful season as nicely and is at present on tempo to shatter her profession excessive of 26 targets; she at present has 15.
The Bengals face off towards Toms River North and No. 9 Central this week, as they give the impression of being to proceed a powerful begin to the season.
8. Point Boro (5-2) Last Week: 10
Point Boro’s Francesca Skowronski (#20) (Photo by Samantha Mayer)
Point Boro has surged after beginning the preseason unranked with robust wins over ranked groups and groups on the bubble. The Panthers took care of enterprise towards Lacey earlier than heading on the highway to knock off No. 9 Central.
Lily Scalabrini and Audrey Gilbert have shaped a dynamic duo for the Panthers. The two have mixed for 36 targets and 14 assists, serving to tempo a potent offense. Senior midfielder Francesca Skowronski has been incredible on draw controls, serving to the Panthers win 34 possessions.
Point Boro has a troublesome week forward, dealing with a bubble workforce in Holmdel on Monday and No. 10 Manalapan on Thursday.
9. Central (5-2) Last Week: 7
Central’s Brianna Nelson (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The Golden Eagles performed a really robust week of competitors and went 1-2. Central misplaced to unranked Toms River East and No. 8 Point Boro, however did handle a win towards Holmdel, which, together with a win towards No. 10 Manalapan earlier within the season, retains them within the prime 10.
Sophomore Addison Frulio has been sensational with 41 factors (33 G, 8 A). Senior Brianna Nelson has 29 factors (25 G, 4 A).
This subsequent week of video games shall be essential for the Golden Eagles. They journey to No. 5 Manasquan on Tuesday and host divisional rival No. 7 Barnegat on Thursday earlier than ending the week towards Toms River South.
10. Manalapan (7-3) Last Week: 9
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Manalapan’s Aryelle Stein (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The Braves went 2-2 with wins over Red Bank Catholic and Howell and losses to No. 7 Barnegat and Old Bridge. Although the Braves haven’t crushed anybody at present ranked within the prime 10 (Shore was ranked on the time they beat them), they haven’t but misplaced to a Shore Conference workforce exterior the highest 10.
Manalapan has a high-octane offense, though its protection has been shaky. Stein and Alcantara proceed to attain like their hair is on hearth, combining for 90 targets (Stein 56, Alcantara 34).
The Braves have two large assessments this week as they tackle No.3 Rumson-Fair Haven tomorrow and No. 8 Point Boro on Thursday in a make-or-break week so far as the rankings are involved.
Bubble
Holmdel (6-2)
The Hornets are the primary workforce on this listing that simply missed the reduce. They have battled towards robust competitors this 12 months narrowly shedding to No.6 Midd South and No.9 Central by a mixed three targets. Sophomore Ryann Buchan is having a monster 12 months with 49 factors, (29 G, 20 A). The Hornets have a giant take a look at Monday as they play No.8 Point Boro, they usually end the week with Toms River South.
Brick (6-0)
The Dragons are the one different undefeated workforce within the Shore Conference proper now exterior of top-ranked Trinity Hall. The Dragons earned a high quality win over a bubble workforce from final week in Toms River East and obtained some consideration for a prime 10 spot. Senior midfielder/attacker Reese Achille is having a powerful 12 months posting 39 factors (24 targets 15 helper). Brick performs Monmouth and New Egypt this week. The problem for the Dragons is that their schedule doesn’t at present characteristic any prime 10 groups leaving them comparatively no margin for error, though they journey to Holmdel subsequent week who’s at present on the bubble.