SSI Girls Lacrosse Week 3 Top 10

SSI Girls Lacrosse Top 10 Rankings for April 22

 

1. Rumson-Fair Haven (4-3)

The Bulldogs completed a 2-0 week with big wins over No. 3 Trinity Hall by a score of 12-7 and a tough out-of-conference opponent in Haddonfield 12-9.  Rumson received big offensive performances from Mia Milkowski (8 goals and 1 assist) and Rachel James (4 goals and 3 assists). Sophomore goalie Sydney Kiernan had 14 saves in the two games.  Rumson has 3 games this week, 2 divisional games and one against an out of conference state power.

Upcoming games: April 22 at No. 7 Manasquan; April 25 vs Shawnee; April 26 vs No. 5 Middletown South

 

2. Shore (9-1)

The Blue Devils completed a perfect week, going 4-0 with a divisional win over Holmdel 16-2, and 3 strong out of conference wins over Princeton 11-8,  Hillsborough 11-6, and Lenape 9-6.  Shore received big offensive contributions from Gabby O’Brien (14 goals and 9 assists) and Kendall Bennett (10 goals and 5 assists).  Goalie Sofia Merten made 28 saves in the 4 wins.  Shore defeated Lenape on Monday and has a very busy week head with 3 more games, 2 against tough divisional opponents and 1 big out of conference foe.

Upcoming games: April 23 vs Allentown; April 25 at No. 6 Southern; April 26 vs No. 3 Trinity Hall

 

3. Trinity Hall (4-3)

The Monarchs only had one match-up last week, and it was a tough divisional loss to No. 1 Rumson Fair-Haven 12-7.  In that game, Trinity received 3 goals a piece from O’Malley Eldridge and Chiara Donohue.  Trinity has a tough week ahead with one divisional game and one out of conference match-up.

Upcoming games: April 22 at Shawnee; April 25 vs No. 7 Manasquan; April 26 at No. 2 Shore

 

4. Red Bank Regional (4-2)

The Bucs had a light schedule last week, going 1-0 with a divisional victory over No. 7 Manasquan 8-7.  Chloe Keating and Kate Meulener each scored 3 goals in the win.  Goalie Nora Tavares came up big with 7 saves.  RBR has 2 games this upcoming week, one against a division opponent and one non divisional contest.

Upcoming games: April 22 vs No. 6 Southern; April 26 vs Ocean Township

 

5. Middletown South (7-2)

The Eagles swept all three of their opponents this past week. They defeated No. 6 Southern by a score of 8-6 before winning big against both Toms River North and Tappan Zee (NY). The Eagles defeated Wall on Monday and will play a 6-2 Monroe squad before getting their shot at the top ranked team in the Shore Conference.

Upcoming games: April 24 vs Monroe; April 26 at No. 1 Rumson-Fair Haven

 

6. Southern (3-3)

The Rams split their two games last week,  a tough 8-6 loss to division opponent Middletown South 8-6, and a win against Ocean County rival Central Regional 17-6.  Delaney Falk (6 goals) and Avery Smith (5 goals) led the offensive charge for Southern while Adyson Griffin had a great week in goal with 18 saves.  Southern has 2 match-ups this week against teams that are currently ahead of them in the divisional standings.

Upcoming games: April 22 at No. 4 Red Bank Regional; April 25 vs No. 2 Shore

 

7. Manasquan (1-4)

Manasquan only played one game last week, a tough 8-7 loss to divisional opponent Red Bank Regional.  Since opening the season with a win over Holmdel, the young Warriors team has gone 0-4 .  Manasquan looks to right the ship this week with 2 games against teams currently ranked top 3 in the Shore Conference.

Upcoming games: April 22 vs No. 1 Rumson Fair-Haven; April 25 vs No. 3 Trinity Hall

 

8. Toms River East (5-1)

Toms River East only played one game last week, but it was a big one, a 15-4 win over cross-town rival Toms River North.  Grace Crowley paced the Raiders with 5 goals, while Allison Momm and Kacey Briles chipped in with 2 goals each. The Raiders will be challenged this week with 2 important road divisional games.

Upcoming games: April 22 at No. 10 Central; April 24 at Lacey

 

9. Point Boro (5-1)

The Panthers played only one game last week, a 15-5 win over Holmdel.  Francesca Skowronski scored 5 goals in the win, and Lily Scalabrini added 4 for the Panthers. The Panthers have 2 divisional matchups this week as they look to keep their hot start to the season going.

Upcoming games: April 22 vs Barnegat; April 24 vs Toms River North

 

10. Central Regional (5-3)

The Golden Eagles had tough week, losing both of their matchups, a 13-10 loss against Manalapan and a 17-6 loss to Southern.  Ryann Dunn continues to lead Central in scoring, scoring 8 goals during the week. Central has 2 games this week, both against divisional opponents.

Upcoming games: April 22 vs No. 8 Toms River East; April 25 at Wall

 

Bubble Watch:

Manalapan (3-4)

Barnegat (5-2)