Shore Sports Insider Girls Lacrosse 2026 Week 9 Top 10 Rankings
1. Rumson Fair Haven (13-5) Last Week: 1
Rumson-Fair Haven hoists the trophy after successful the Shore Conference Tournament (Photo by Tom Smith)
Rumson-Fair Haven returns to the highest spot within the rankings after capturing the Shore Conference Tournament championship. The Bulldogs put collectively a formidable week, highlighted by victories over then-No. 1 Trinity Hall, 9-8, and No. 3 Red Bank, 17-11.
RFH boasts one of the vital full rosters within the state, combining steadiness, depth, and championship expertise throughout all three ranges. Junior Chloe Kelly continues to guide a dynamic offensive unit, totaling 59 objectives and 22 assists on the season. Juniors Aly Megaw and Reese Lydon have every delivered standout campaigns as nicely, each surpassing the 56-point mark. Senior Chase Memmott has made a seamless transition from lockdown defender to influence midfielder, excelling on each ends of the sector, whereas sophomore Becca Newell has emerged as one other key scoring menace with 31 objectives.
Defensively, the Bulldogs are anchored by junior Harbour Goldsmith, one of many contenders for Defensive Player of the Year. Goldsmith has constantly neutralized among the high offensive gamers not solely within the Shore Conference, however all through the state. Senior Maddie Desena has additionally been instrumental, offering the Bulldogs with one other dependable shutdown presence on protection.
In aim, Sydney Kiernan has established herself as one of many premier goalkeepers within the convention, routinely delivering clutch saves in important moments.
The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed within the South Jersey Group 1 match, positioning themselves as a robust favourite to advance to the sectional ultimate, the place a possible matchup with perennial contender Haddonfield might await.
If Rumson-Fair Haven captures one other state championship, the Bulldogs will solidify their maintain on the No. 1 spot within the ultimate rankings. However, if RFH falls brief and Trinity Hall goes on to win the Non-Public title, the Monarchs might reclaim the highest spot for the reason that two groups cut up their conferences.
Upcoming video games: (15) A.L. Johnson (SJ 1)
2. Trinity Hall (17-3) Last Week: 1
Trinity Hall’s Rosie Spiropoulos (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Trinity Hall loses its maintain on the No. 1 spot within the rankings after enduring its hardest stretch of the season. The Monarchs suffered a slender 9-8 loss to Rumson-Fair Haven within the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals earlier than falling to non-conference opponent Allentown later within the week. Despite the setbacks, Trinity Hall nonetheless possesses all the required items to make a deep run within the Non-Public state match.
The Monarchs are led by arguably the highest participant within the Shore Conference in junior Chiara Donohue, who has put collectively a outstanding season with 113 objectives, 121 draw controls, and 107 pressured turnovers. Junior O’Malley Eldridge has been a key complementary piece, contributing 45 objectives and 32 assists, whereas sophomore Sarina Derosa has emerged as a breakout star with 35 objectives and 36 assists. Sophomore Lyla Lu has additionally performed a serious position within the offense, totaling 28 objectives and 24 assists.
Defensively, Trinity Hall stays one of many convention’s strongest items, anchored by two standout defenders in senior Winnie Popham and junior Maddy Plank. In aim, sophomore Anna Pharo has been distinctive, posting the highest save share within the Shore Conference.
The Monarchs earned the No. 2 seed within the Non-Public match and can obtain a first-round bye earlier than getting into the bracket as favorites towards both potential second-round opponent. Trinity Hall defeated seventh-seeded Holy Spirit 15-4 earlier this season, placing the Monarchs in sturdy place to make a run to the semifinals, the place a matchup with North Jersey powerhouse Kent Place might await. On the other aspect of the bracket sits top-seeded Oak Knoll, which handed Trinity Hall a 14-7 defeat in the course of the common season.
If Trinity Hall captures the Non-Public title and Rumson-Fair Haven falls in need of one other state championship, the Monarchs might reclaim the No. 1 spot within the ultimate rankings for the reason that two groups cut up their conferences this season.
Upcoming Games: Winner of (15) Holy Angels and (18) Immaculata (Non-Public)
3. Red Bank (12-6) Last Week: 3
Red Bank’s Kathleen Deverin (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Red Bank put collectively one other spectacular week, ending 1-1 with a victory over No. 4 Southern earlier than battling No. 1 Rumson-Fair Haven within the Shore Conference Tournament championship sport.
The Bucs’ offense is powered by the dynamic scoring trio of senior Karlie Ruland, senior Chloe Keating, and sophomore Maddie Pierson. Ruland leads the group with 46 objectives, whereas Keating is shut behind with 45. Pierson has emerged as a serious offensive menace this season, because the sophomore has discovered the again of the web 38 occasions. Kathleen Deverin has additionally been instrumental to Red Bank’s success, contributing 44 factors, 89 draw controls, and constantly sturdy defensive play.
In aim, senior Nora Tavares has been sensational all through the season. The veteran goalkeeper has confirmed to be the kind of difference-maker able to carrying the Buccaneers on a deep postseason run.
The Bucs will likely be favored of their opening-round matchup earlier than probably going through a robust Ridge squad within the quarterfinals. Top-seeded Summit looms as a attainable semifinal opponent in what can be a difficult path by the part.
Upcoming video games: (13) West Windsor-Plainsboro North (NJ 3)
4. Southern (13-4) Last Week: 4
Southern’s Mackenzie Sininsky (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Southern solely performed as soon as this previous week, struggling a heartbreaking loss to Red Bank within the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals.
Sophomore Mackenzie Sininsky continues to determine herself as one of many high gamers within the Shore Conference, constantly delivering standout performances in each aspect of the sport. Sininsky has totaled 66 objectives and 37 assists whereas additionally making a serious influence defensively and in transition with 68 floor balls, 71 draw controls, and 54 prompted turnovers. Callie Siek has additionally supplied worthwhile veteran management and regular manufacturing all through the season.
In aim, senior Adyson Griffin has been a rock-solid presence for the Rams. The senior goalkeeper has posted a formidable 59 % save charge and continues to provide Southern a dependable final line of protection.
The Rams will likely be closely favored of their first two postseason matchups earlier than probably internet hosting a proficient 12-4 Montgomery squad within the sectional semifinals. Top-seeded Cherokee, whom Southern defeated in final yr’s sectional ultimate, sits on the other aspect of the bracket as one other potential postseason impediment.
Upcoming video games: (15) Marlboro (SJ 4)
5. Middletown South (10-6) Last Week: 5
Middletown South’s Hayley Jamison celebrates together with her teammates (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Middletown South didn’t play this previous week and enters the postseason seeking to regroup and refocus.
The Eagles possess one of many Shore Conference’s deepest and most proficient rosters, however inconsistency all through the season has prevented them from totally capitalizing on their potential and returning to the highest 4 of the rankings. Offensively, Middletown South options loads of firepower, led by Hayley Jamison, Ashley Penn, Abby Gallagher, Anna Stumberger, and Alexis Marquis. Jamison has paced the assault with 52 objectives, whereas Penn has added 39. Marquis has contributed 28 objectives, Stumberger has recorded 27, and Gallagher has chipped in 20.
At their greatest, the Eagles have proven they’re able to competing with — and defeating — among the Shore Conference’s high groups. If Middletown South can discover better consistency heading into the state match, the expertise is actually there for the Eagles to make a deep postseason run.
The Eagles are assured a minimum of another house sport, however they may doubtless have to go on the highway for the rest of their postseason run. Third-seeded Morris Knolls, a possible second-round opponent, enters the match with a 5-12 file, although they confronted a demanding schedule full of North Jersey powers and are doubtless much more harmful than their file suggests.
Upcoming video games: (11) Millburn (NJ 3)
6. Manasquan (7-8) Last Week: 6
Manasquan’s Chloe Stevens (Photo by SidelineSamsShots)
Manasquan had the week off because the Warriors ready for the beginning of the state match.
Despite a difficult stretch over the previous six video games, sophomore Chloe Stevens has continued to be a brilliant spot for the Warriors, constantly producing offensively and offering stability to the assault. Juniors Dylan Carnahan and Sarah Sharpe have additionally performed key roles, serving to energy an offense able to producing manufacturing from a number of areas of the sector.
Throughout the season, Manasquan has proven the power to rise to the event towards elite competitors and thrive in high-pressure matchups. Consistency, nonetheless, has been troublesome to take care of at occasions, making the Warriors one of many extra unpredictable groups getting into the postseason. If Manasquan can rediscover its rhythm, the expertise is there for the Warriors to make a deep match run.
The Warriors earned the No. 2 seed and could have the benefit of internet hosting the primary three rounds on Pat Barnaba Turf Athletic Field, supplied they proceed to advance. Top-seeded Allentown, which not too long ago defeated Trinity Hall, sits on the other aspect of the bracket as a possible sectional ultimate matchup.
Upcoming video games: Winner of (7) Cedar Creek and (10) Timber Creek (SJ 2)
7. Barnegat (14-4) Last Week: 7
Barnegat’s Lizzie Medina (Photo by luch.visualz)
Barnegat spent the week getting ready for the state match and didn’t play any video games.
The Bengals have been powered all season by a talented and skilled core led by junior Ella Tortorici. Tortorici has created matchup issues all year long, establishing herself as one of many Shore Conference’s premier two-way gamers together with her capacity to influence the sport offensively and defensively. Fellow junior Molly Carroll has additionally been a key contributor to the assault, totaling 29 objectives on the season.
Senior Lizzie Medina has loved a breakout marketing campaign, surpassing her earlier profession excessive by 17 objectives whereas scoring 43 this season. Junior Sadie Guiro has quietly put collectively a formidable yr as nicely, recording 37 objectives and 16 assists. In aim, senior Allie Soden has supplied Barnegat with a gentle and dependable presence, compiling 165 saves on the yr.
Barnegat will likely be favored in matchups towards Lacey and certain Cinnaminson because the Bengals start their postseason run. If they advance, a proficient Allentown squad is predicted to await within the sectional semifinals, presenting a major problem on the highway to a championship.
Upcoming video games: at St. John Vianney, (13) Lacey (SJ 2)
8. Point Boro (14-3) Last Week: 8
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Point Boro’s Francesca Skowronski (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Point Boro continued its excellent season with one other undefeated week, defeating Howell 13-8 to increase its spectacular run.
Senior Lily Scalabrini has been the driving drive behind the Panthers’ offense all season, main the group with 45 objectives. Junior Audrey Gilbert has complemented the assault with a breakout marketing campaign of her personal, totaling 38 objectives to emerge as one other harmful scoring menace. Senior Francesca Skowronski has made an influence everywhere in the discipline, successful 86 draw controls whereas offering a bodily and disruptive defensive presence. Junior midfielder Lucy Hauser has additionally delivered regular offensive manufacturing, scoring in 12 consecutive video games.
Defensively, the Panthers have been anchored by senior goalkeeper Sloane Schwertheim. Schwertheim has recorded 120 saves this season and constantly come by in important moments to assist stabilize the group.
The Panthers might want to defeat a proficient Shore squad for the third time this season in the event that they hope to advance within the postseason. Should Point Boro transfer on, a matchup with top-seeded Haddonfield would doubtless await within the subsequent spherical.
Upcoming video games: (9) Shore (SJ 1)
9. Shore (8-11) Last Week: 9
Shore’s Ava Matthews (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Shore Regional stays at No. 9 within the rankings after incomes a 14-10 victory over Princeton. The Blue Devils enter the postseason enjoying a few of their greatest lacrosse of the season, successful three of their final 4 video games.
Junior Marielle Montenegro has led the offensive assault all year long, totaling 49 objectives and 13 assists. Fellow junior Ava Matthews has additionally been instrumental within the scoring surge with 41 objectives and 15 assists, whereas sophomore Scarlett Watson has emerged as one other main contributor, recording 38 objectives and 9 assists.
Shore will look to depart Al Saner Field with a victory for the primary time this season after falling brief in its earlier two journeys, together with a loss within the Shore Conference Tournament. If the Blue Devils are capable of advance, a highway matchup towards top-seeded Haddonfield would doubtless await within the subsequent spherical.
Upcoming video games: at (8) Point Boro (SJ 1)
10. Central (10-8) Last Week: 10
Central’s Brianna Nelson (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Central didn’t play this previous week because the Golden Eagles ready for the beginning of the state match.
Sophomore Addison Frulio is among the Shore Conference’s most underrated skills this season. Frulio has dominated offensively with 77 objectives and 16 assists, whereas additionally impacting each part of the sport with 73 floor balls and 93 draw controls.
Senior Brianna Nelson has supplied one other main spark for the Golden Eagles’ offense, establishing herself as a dependable scoring choice with 41 objectives on the yr.
Should the Golden Eagles defeat Hightstown within the opening spherical, they may doubtless need to journey to face top-seeded Moorestown within the subsequent stage of the match.
Upcoming video games: (9) Hightstown (SJ 3)
Bubble
Holmdel (12-6)
Brick (15-2)
Manalapan (10-8)