Shore Sports Insider 2026 Week 8 Girls Lacrosse Top 10
Shore Sports Insider Girls Lacrosse 2026 Week 8 Top 10 Rankings
1. Trinity Hall (17-1) Last Week: 1
Trinity Hall’s O’Malley Eldridge (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The Monarchs continued to solidify their status as the Shore Conference’s premier team with another pair of dominant performances this past week against Holmdle and No. 8 Point Boro.
Junior standout Chiara Donohue strengthened her case for Shore Sports Insider Player of the Year honors, totaling 12 goals across two games to raise her season total to 109. Donohue has also contributed 114 draw controls and 101 forced turnovers, showcasing her impact all over the field. Junior midfielder O’Malley Eldridge continued to be a reliable secondary scoring option with 41 goals, while sophomore Sarina DeRosa rounds out the Monarchs’ dynamic attacking trio with 32 goals and 35 assists.
Defensively, sophomore goalkeeper Anna Pharo has been exceptional, recording 166 saves on 244 shots faced this season. Senior Winnie Popham and junior Maddie Plank have also played instrumental roles in anchoring a defensive unit that has consistently been among the Shore Conference’s best throughout the year.
Upcoming Games: No. 2 Rumson Fair-Haven (SCT Semifinals)
2. Rumson Fair Haven (11-5) Last Week: 2
Rumson-Fair Haven’s Reese Lydon (Photo by SidelineSamsShots)
Rumson-Fair Haven is playing with an edge and something to prove, a mindset that has coincided with the team’s strongest stretch of lacrosse this season. The Bulldogs went 3-1 this past week, highlighted by a non-conference victory over Shawnee, dominant wins over No. 6 Manasquan and Manalapan, and a hard-fought battle against the top-ranked team in the state in Moorestown.
Junior Chloe Kelly delivered a monster week offensively, totaling 19 goals, including a 10-point performance against Manasquan. Junior Reese Lydon has continued to emerge as a dependable secondary option, recording 30 goals and 20 assists this season. Senior Chase Memmott has developed into a rising two-way standout, making key contributions on both ends of the field. Sophomore Becca Newell and junior Aly Megaw have also remained consistent scoring threats with 29 goals apiece.
Defensively, junior Harbour Goldsmith and junior goalkeeper Sydney Kiernan continue to lead a physical and disciplined unit that has consistently made life difficult for opposing offenses.
After earning revenge against Manasquan, the Bulldogs now have their sights set on another statement opportunity against Trinity Hall.
Upcoming games: at No.1 Trinity Hall (SCT Semifinals)
3. Red Bank (11-5) Last Week: 3
Red Bank’s Kathleen Deverin (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The offense is powered by the dynamic senior duo of Karlie Ruland and Chloe Keating, who provide both elite production and veteran leadership. Ruland has recorded 43 goals and 22 assists this season while also collecting 78 draw controls. Keating has added 42 goals and 16 assists of her own. Sophomore Maddie Pierson has emerged as a major contributor down the stretch, scoring 25 goals over her last 10 contests. Kathleen Deverin has also played an important role as a secondary scoring option. The senior has totaled 20 goals and 18 assists while excelling in the draw circle with 80 draw controls.
In net, senior Nora Tavares has been sensational throughout the season. The senior goalkeeper has earned widespread praise from coaches around the Shore Conference for her consistently outstanding play.
Upcoming games: No. 4 Southern (SCT Semifinals)
4. Southern (13-3) Last Week: 4
Southern’s Mackenzie Sininsky (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The Rams put together an impressive 3-0 week with non-conference victories over Clearview and Seneca, along with an SCT win over No. 5 Middletown South.
Sophomore Mackenzie Sininsky has been the driving force behind the Rams’ offense all season, consistently delivering standout performances. Sininsky has totaled 62 goals and 35 assists while also making a major impact in every phase of the game with 68 ground balls, 71 draw controls, and 54 forced turnovers.
Brynn Angelozzi has emerged as a breakout performer during her freshman campaign, providing another key offensive weapon for the Rams. In net, senior Adyson Griffin has continued to establish herself as one of the Shore Conference’s premier goalkeepers, consistently turning in strong performances against top competition.
Upcoming games: at No. 3 Red Bank (SCT Semifinals)
5. Middletown South (10-6) Last Week: 5
Middletown South goalie Sophia Harper (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
Middletown South turned in a solid week, earning victories over Old Bridge and Central in the SCT before falling to No. 4 Southern on Saturday.
The Eagles feature a deep and talented roster, though inconsistency has prevented the group from reaching its full potential and breaking back into the top 4. Hayley Jamison, Ashley Penn, Abby Gallagher, Anna Stumberger, and Alexis Marquis headline an offense that has the ability to overwhelm opponents. Jamison leads the way with 52 goals, while Penn has added 39. Marquis has contributed 28 goals, Stumberger has 27, and Gallagher has chipped in 20.
The Eagles have shown throughout the season that they are capable of competing with — and beating — anyone when playing at their best. If Middletown South can find consistency heading into the state tournament, it has the talent to make a deep and impactful playoff run.
Upcoming games: TBA State Tournament
6. Manasquan (7-8) Last Week: 6
Manasquan’s Chloe Stevens (Photo by SidelineSamsShots)
The Warriors have hit a difficult stretch, dropping five of their last six contests, including losses to Ocean City and No. 2 Rumson-Fair Haven in the SCT.
Despite the recent struggles, sophomore Chloe Stevens has continued to shine as the leader of the offense with her consistent production throughout the season. Juniors Dylan Carnahan and Sarah Sharpe have also played key roles in helping the Warriors maintain a balanced and dangerous attacking unit.
Manasquan has already shown this season that it is capable of beating top competition and winning high-pressure games. The Warriors have been a streaky team throughout the year, however, and their postseason outlook may ultimately come down to whether they can rediscover their momentum at the right time.
Upcoming games: TBA State Tournament
7. Barnegat (14-4) Last Week: 7
Barnegat’s Lizzie Medina (Photo by luch.visualz)
The Bengals have put together an impressive season and continued their strong play this past week with victories over Brick Memorial and No. 9 Toms River East in the SCT before falling to No. 3 Red Bank in a hard-fought quarterfinal matchup.
Barnegat is led by a talented and experienced core, headlined by junior Ella Tortorici. Tortorici has been a matchup nightmare all season, establishing herself as one of the Shore Conference’s premier two-way players with her impact on both ends of the field. Fellow junior Molly Carroll has also been a major contributor offensively, totaling 29 goals this season.
Senior Lizzie Medina has enjoyed a breakout campaign, surpassing her previous career high by 17 goals while totaling 43 on the year. Junior Sadie Guiro has quietly put together an outstanding season as well, recording 37 goals and 16 assists. In goal, senior Allie Soden has provided the Bengals with steady and reliable play, turning aside 165 shots this season.
Upcoming games: at St. John Vianney
8. Point Boro (13-3) Last Week: 8
Point Boro’s Lucy Hauser (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The Panthers have been one of the biggest stories in the Shore Conference this season. While their 12-game winning streak came to an end against top-ranked Trinity Hall on Saturday, they continued to enhance their resume with another victory over Shore for their win over an American Division team.
Offensively, senior Lily Scalabrini has paced the Panthers attack all year. The senior midfielder has totaled 41 goals this season, while junior attacker Audrey Gilbert has emerged as another major scoring threat with 37 goals. Senior Francesca Skowronski has been dominant in multiple facets of the game, collecting 78 draw controls while also serving as a disruptive defensive presence. Junior midfielder Lucy Hauser has provided remarkable consistency offensively, scoring in 11 consecutive contests.
In goal, senior Sloane Schwertheim has delivered steady and reliable play throughout the season. The goalkeeper has recorded 115 saves and consistently come through in key moments for the Panthers.
Upcoming games: TBA State Tournament
9. Shore (8-11) Last Week: Unranked
Shore’s Ava Matthews (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The Blue Devils return to the Top 10 after a week that featured a convincing win over Howell and a hard-fought one-goal loss to Point Boro. Although they own more losses than any team ranked outside the top eight, no team beyond this point has faced a tougher schedule. Their resume includes two victories over teams currently ranked in the top eight, and they boast the highest winning percentage in games played between teams ranked from No. 9 through the rest of the bubble.
Junior Marielle Montenegro leads the offensive attack with 46 goals and 13 assists, while fellow junior Ava Matthews has added 36 goals and 14 assists. Sophomore Scarlett Watson has also been a key contributor, tallying 33 goals and nine assists.
Upcoming games: at Princeton
10. Central (10-8) Last Week: Unranked
Central’s Brianna Nelson (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
The Golden Eagles worked their way back into the Top 10 following a solid week that featured victories over RBC and Wall before a loss to No. 5 Middletown South.
Sophomore Addison Frulio continues to establish herself as one of the Shore Conference’s most underrated elite players. Frulio has put together a phenomenal season with 77 goals and 16 assists while also showcasing her two-way impact with 73 ground balls and 93 draw controls. Senior Brianna Nelson has also emerged as a consistent scoring threat for the Golden Eagles, totaling 41 goals on the season.
Upcoming games: TBA State Tournament
Bubble
Holmdel (11-6)
Brick (13-2)
Manalapan (9-7)
