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Parity is already evident in the region after Marlborough (Calif.) topped Foothill to earn spot and further shake up the rankings.

Top-10 wins over Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.) and Torrey Pines (Calif.) have given the Wildcats early credibility as the best in the West.

Jupiter (Fla.) knocked off Benjamin (Fla.) to vault to No. 6, while a perfect start has boosted rankings newcomer Ponte Vedra (Fla.).

Coming off an undefeated championship season, Coronado (Calif.) is ranked No. 1 in the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' West Preseason Top 10

More than half the teams ranked in USA Lacrosse High School Boys' West Preseason Top 10 are located in California, where the 2026 season is underway.

American Heritage-Delray (Fla.) and Milton (Ga.) remain the standard in the South, and both teams have the talent to make noise nationally.

With the high school lacrosse season underway in Florida, Texas and other key spots, here are the top teams to know and the players to follow in 2026.

The 2026 high school lacrosse season has arrived. Here are the teams to follow and the names to know.

The 2026 high school lacrosse season has arrived. Here are the teams to follow and the names to know.

Riding a 48-game winning streak dating to 2023, St. Anthony's (N.Y.) is ranked No. 1 in the USA Lacrosse High School Girls' Preseason National Top 25, presented by CWENCH Hydration.