It’s going to be an interesting year in girls’ scholstic lacrosse, as we’re seeing, like crocuses emerging from cold soil, teams making more of an effort to play intersectional games now that COVID-19 is no longer uncontrolled in our population.
On paper, Darien (Conn.) is currently the best team in the country, even graduating top goalie Shea Dolce. I think Glenelg (Md.) Country School is going to win the IAAM Class “A” final after so many near misses. They’ll prepare against a panoply of schools including Bradenton IMG Academy (Fla.) as well as Glenelg (Md.). Of course, the key part of the Dragons’ season is the league schedule, the nation’s toughest.
1. Darien (Conn.) 20-1
2. Glenelg (Md.) Country School 17-2
3. Sykesville Century (Md.) 19-0
4. South Huntington St. Anthony (N.Y.) 15-2
5. Westwood (Mass.) 25-0
6. Brooklandville St. Paul’s (Md.) 17-1
7. Annapolis Broadneck (Md.) 17-3
8. Victor (N.Y.) 21-1
9. New Canaan (Conn.) 21-2
10. Manhasset (N.Y.) 16-2
And bear in mind: Denver Colorado Academy (Colo.) 18-1, Orlando Lake Highland Prep (Fla.) 18-2, Owings Mills McDonogh (Md.) 15-3, Baltimore Bryn Mawr (Md.) 11-4, Summit (N.J.) 23-2, Bronxville (N.Y.) 21-1, Northport (N.Y.) 19-2, Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) 20-2, Radnor Archbishop Carroll (Pa.) 24-0
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