Shore Sports Insider 2026 Final Girls Lacrosse Top 10

Shore Sports Insider Girls Lacrosse 2026 Final Top 10 Rankings

 

1. Rumson Fair Haven (16-6) Last Week: 1

Rumson-Fair Haven endured an uneven start to the season, posting a 5-3 record through its first eight games with losses to Trinity Hall, Southern and Manasquan. From that point forward, however, the Bulldogs emerged as the Shore Conference’s premier team, closing the year with an 11-3 mark to finish 16-6 overall. Rumson-Fair Haven once again captured the Shore Conference Tournament championship and advanced to the South Jersey Group 1 final before losing to Haddonfield.

The Bulldogs were powered by one of the area’s most explosive offenses. Chloe Kelly delivered a dominant campaign, recording 72 goals and 98 points. Reese Lydon added 76 points on 43 goals and 33 assists, while Aly Megaw established herself as a dynamic scoring threat with 41 goals, including several in key moments. Becca Newell also enjoyed a breakout season, finding the back of the net 41 times. Defensively, Harbour Goldsmith cemented her reputation as one of the state’s top defenders, routinely drawing the assignment of shutting down opposing teams’ top scoring threats.

RFH will graduate three impactful seniors in Chase Memmott, Maddy DeSena, and Raegan Haley. Memmott was an elite defender as a junior before evolving into one of the Shore’s top two-way midfielders, finishing with 59 points. DeSena provided leadership and a steady defensive presence throughout the season, while Haley contributed 22 goals and 14 assists during a strong senior campaign.

Despite those departures, the Bulldogs return a talented core led by Kelly, Goldsmith, and goalie Sydney Kiernan and appear well positioned to compete for both a Shore Conference and a state title next season.

 

2. Trinity Hall (19-4) Last Week: 2

Trinity Hall put together an outstanding season, capturing the American Division title outright before advancing to the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals, where the Monarchs fell to eventual champion Rumson-Fair Haven. Their season came to an end against eventual state champion Kent Place in the Non-Public state tournament.

The Monarchs were led by one of the most dominant individual performers in the state. Chiara Donohue produced an MVP-caliber season, totaling 129 goals while also winning 128 draw controls and forcing 130 turnovers. O’Malley Eldridge continued her stellar career with 52 goals and 38 assists, while Sarina DeRosa enjoyed a breakout campaign, finishing with 82 points on 43 goals and 39 assists. Lyla Lu added another offensive dimension, contributing 62 points with 32 goals and 30 assists.

Defensively, Trinity Hall was anchored by the standout trio of Winnie Popham, Maddie Plank and Georgie Avrillon, who consistently disrupted opposing offenses throughout the season. In goal, Anna Pharo delivered a remarkable year, posting an outstanding 64% save percentage and providing the Monarchs with one of the state’s most reliable last lines of defense.

Trinity Hall will graduate key contributors Sands Webber, Popham and Anna Martin, but the program remains well-positioned for continued success. With a talented young core led by Donohue and Eldridge, the Monarchs should once again be among the Shore Conference’s top contenders next season.

 

3. Red Bank (14-7) Last Week: 3

4. Southern (15-5) Last Week: 4

Southern put together another strong season, highlighted by several impressive victories and deep postseason runs. The Rams advanced to the semifinals of both the Shore Conference Tournament and the South Jersey Group 4 playoffs before their season came to an end against Montgomery.

Southern will graduate several key contributors from this year’s squad. Emily Buczynski and Moorea Scott were fixtures on the defensive end, providing stability and experience in the back line. Callie Siek supplied valuable leadership and offensive depth, while Julia Barry established herself as one of the Shore Conference’s premier defenders, consistently neutralizing opposing teams’ top scoring threats. In goal, Adyson Griffin capped off an outstanding senior campaign, emerging as one of the conference’s top goalies.

Despite those departures, the Rams return a pair of cornerstone players in Brynn Angelozzi and Mackenzie Sininsky. Angelozzi enjoyed a standout freshman season and quickly established herself as one of the Shore Conference’s top young talents, while Sininsky remains one of the area’s elite players and will once again be the focal point of Southern’s attack. Although there are significant questions to answer on defense and in goal, the Rams possess the star power and program pedigree to remain among the Shore Conference’s top contenders next season.

 

5. Manasquan (11-9) Last Week: 6

Manasquan endured an up-and-down regular season but found its best form when it mattered most. The Warriors caught fire during the postseason, ending a three-year run of playoff losses to Allentown with a memorable victory in the South Jersey Group 2 title before ultimately falling to Mendham in the Group 2 state final.

Manasquan was led by a strong senior class that included Ellie Sitar, Lexi Stamos and Logan McCarthy. McCarthy established herself as one of the premier defenders not only in the Shore Conference but across the state, consistently shutting down opposing teams’ top offensive threats. Sitar provided leadership, composure, and a knack for delivering in key moments, while Stamos gave the Warriors a steady and reliable presence between the pipes.

The future remains bright in Manasquan. The Warriors return a talented core led by Chloe Stevens, who scored 61 goals this season, and Sarah Sharpe, who added 35 goals of her own. Dylan Carnahan emerged as one of the team’s most valuable players, making a significant impact as a two-way midfielder. With a wealth of talent returning and another year under head coach Rachel Lasda, the Warriors appear poised to build on this season’s postseason success and should once again be among the Shore Conference’s top contenders in 2027.

 

6. Middletown South (12-7) Last Week: 5

Middletown South experienced another season marked by both promise and inconsistency. The Eagles featured a relatively young roster that showed flashes of high-level play throughout the year but struggled to sustain that level of performance over the course of the season. Despite those growing pains, Middletown South put together a postseason run that ended in the state quarterfinals with a loss to Morris Knolls.

The Eagles will graduate several key contributors from this year’s squad. Abby Gallagher brought toughness, versatility and leadership, impacting the game on both ends of the field with her defensive play and scoring ability. Anna Stumberger closed out a remarkable career as one of the most accomplished players in program history, finishing with 194 career points. Riley Murphy developed into a reliable defender and respected leader for the Eagles.

Despite those losses, the Eagles return a strong foundation. Hayley Jamison emerged as one of the Shore Conference’s top players this season, scoring 65 goals and establishing herself as one of the area’s most dangerous offensive threats. Ashley Penn also enjoyed an outstanding campaign, finding the back of the net 52 times. Alexis Marquis remains a key piece with her ability to impact the game on both ends of the field. With a talented core returning, Middletown South has the pieces in place to take a step forward next season.

 

7. Barnegat (17-5) Last Week: 7

 

8. Point Boro (15-5) Last Week: 8

Point Boro entered the season unranked but quickly emerged as one of the Shore Conference’s biggest surprises. The Panthers exceeded expectations at every turn, advancing to the quarterfinals of both the Shore Conference Tournament and the South Jersey Group 1 playoffs.

The Panthers will graduate a talented and impactful senior class led by Lily Scalabrini, Francesca Skowronski, Savannah Pfeffer and Sloane Schwertheim. Scalabrini was a dynamic all-around player who finished with 49 goals while making her presence felt in every facet of the game. Skowronski provided leadership, versatility and production, consistently contributing on both ends of the field. In goal, Schwertheim delivered several standout performances and routinely came up with timely saves, helping guide the Panthers to a 15-win season.

Point Boro returns a strong nucleus of talent headed by Aubrey Gilbert, who recorded 72 points and established herself as one of the Shore Conference’s top offensive threats. Sienna Guerrieri emerged as a key contributor with her ability to make an impact defensively while also delivering in clutch moments offensively. Lucy Hauser also returns after scoring 40 goals this season, giving the Panthers another proven scoring option. With several key pieces back in the fold, Point Boro appears well-positioned to build on this year’s breakthrough campaign.

 

9. Shore (9-12) Last Week: 9

Shore’s season came to an end with a hard-fought loss to Point Boro in the state tournament, but the Blue Devils proved throughout the year they were capable of competing with some of the Shore Conference’s top programs. Shore earned impressive victories over Middletown South, Barnegat, Central, and several other playoff-caliber opponents while navigating one of the area’s most demanding schedules. The Blue Devils faced a gauntlet of ranked competition, including three matchups against Point Boro as well as contests against Rumson-Fair Haven, Trinity Hall, Red Bank, Southern and Manasquan.

Despite an early postseason exit, the future remains bright for the program. Shore graduates just two seniors in attacker Mackenzie Rogers and defender Aubrey McGrade. McGrade had strong defensive production, recording 40 forced turnovers and 34 ground balls during her senior season, while Rogers provided valuable offensive production and leadership.

The Blue Devils return the overwhelming majority of their core, led by rising senior midfielders Marielle Montenegro and Ava Matthews, who recorded 64 and 57 points, respectively. Rising junior Scarlett Watson also returns after a breakout season that saw her tally 50 points. With much of its offensive production and key contributors back in the fold, Shore appears well-positioned to take a significant step forward and contend for a deeper postseason run in 2027.

 

10. Central (11-9) Last Week: 10

Central experienced a turbulent season but still managed to put together a strong postseason run, advancing to the state quarterfinals before falling to eventual Group 3 champion Moorestown.

The Golden Eagles remain a relatively young team and will graduate just three seniors in Brianna Nelson, Emma Christensen, and Claudia Scarpitti. Nelson was a key piece of the offense, finishing as the team’s second-leading scorer with 44 goals. Meanwhile, Christensen and Scarpitti provided stability and toughness on the defensive end, helping anchor the Golden Eagles throughout the season.

The future looks promising for Central, beginning with standout sophomore Addison Frulio. Already one of the Shore Conference’s most dangerous offensive players, Frulio returns after a sensational 84-goal campaign. Logan Lisewski also returns after contributing 31 goals, giving the Golden Eagles another proven scoring threat. While Central will have some questions to answer as it looks to replace its graduating seniors, the combination of returning talent and youthful experience should keep the Golden Eagles firmly in the mix next season.