Maxpreps Xcellent 25 Girls Lacrosse Rankings

Bryn Mawr School (Md.) coach Wendy Kridel was naturally thrilled that her team claimed a 14-13 win over former No. 2 St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) Saturday.

But even better was how her team won: by rallying from a late four-goal deficit and getting a number of clutch plays down the stretch.

Senior Erica Matz scored with 22 seconds left to cap the furious comeback as the Mawrtians improved to 2-0. Bryn Mawr was trailing 12-8 with 6 minutes to play, but Kate Snouffer found Caroline Turco (three goals) to make it 12-9 and Snouffer then fed Kassandra Bowling (four goals) to make it 12-10.

Besser Dyson found Carly Reed (six goals) to give the Saints (2-1) a 13-10 edge, but Turco and Bowling converted free position shots to make it 13-12. Snouffer then tied it with 1:44 to play and, after the Saints committed a yellow card, Matz scored the game-winner.

"We just picked it up a notch," said Kridel. "We controlled the 50-50 balls, we got the save when we needed it and we were able to finish. I think it's more how we played than who we played. Our seniors raised the level of play. I was happy to see us beat a formidable opponent like we did."

Kridel was equally happy with the Mawrtians' opening-day, 9-7 win over IAAM foe John Carroll.

"The John Carroll win is perhaps more significant because it affects our standing for the season," she said. "I just like playing great competition."

McDonogh streak continues
No. 1 McDonogh stopped the nation's longest winning streak at 68 when it toppled host Vero Beach, 15-5, Tuesday as Samantha Burgess scored six goals and Megan White added three. Taylor Cummings contributed two goals and two assists and Alison Silber posted eight saves in the win.

The Eagles now have the longest streak at 52 games.

"I was very impressed with the composure of our kids, especially the young kids," said McDonogh coach Chris Robinson. "The kids played smart and played a great game. I am really happy."

Games to watch this week:
No. 8 Manhasset at No. 10 St. Anthony's, Friday
No. 6 St. Stephen's & St. Agnes at No. 13 Vero Beach, Friday at the American Lacrosse tourney
No. 15 Milton at No. 13 Vero Beach, Saturday at the American Lacrosse tourney

MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Girls Lacrosse Rankings

1. (No. 1 last week) McDonogh (Owings Mills, Md.), 1-0
The Eagles open IAAM play Wednesday at St. Mary's with the nation's longest win streak in hand.

2. (6) Bryn Mawr (Baltimore), 2-0
The Mawrtians make a big jump to No. 2 with the key wins over John Carroll and St. Stephen's & Agnes. They host Garrison Forrest Thursday.

3. (3) Garden City (N.Y.), 0-0
The Trojans opened with a 17-9 win over Hewlett (N.Y.).

4. (4) Moorestown (N.J.), 0-0
The Quakers open Saturday when they host Strath Haven (Pa.).

5. (5) Northport (N.Y.), 1-0
The Tigers opened with a 9-5 win over East Islip. (N.Y.).

6. (2) St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Alexandria, Va.), 2-1
The Saints look to rebound from the loss to Bryn Mawr when they play against Vero Beach Saturday in the AmLax tournament.

7. (7) Notre Dame Prep (Towson, Md.), 1-0
The Blazers toppled IAAM foe Roland Park (Md.) in their season opener, 15-10.

8. (8) Manhasset (N.Y.), 1-0
The Indians face a key test Friday at No. 10 St. Anthony's.

9. (9) Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), 2-0
The Falcons have a key DC WCAC game Thursday at Georgetown Visitation.

10. (10) St. Anthony's (Melville, N.Y.), 0-0
The Friars open Wednesday at Holy Trinity.

11. (11) Garnet Valley (Glen Mills, Pa.), 1-0
The Jaguars looked strong in their 16-8 opening-day win over Archbishop Carroll (Pa.).

12. (12) Farmingdale (N.Y.), 2-0
The Dalers opened with a key 12-10 win over Wantagh (N.Y.).

13. (13) Vero Beach (Fla.), 9-1
The Fighting Indians look to rebound from the loss to McDonogh Friday when they face another stern test in St. Stephen's and St. Agnes in their AmLax tourney.

14. (14) West Genesee (Camillus, N.Y.), 0-0
The Wildcats open Saturday vs. Baldwinsville.

15. (15) Milton (Ga.), 7-0
The Eagles continue to coast and get their shot at Vero Beach on Saturday.

16. (16) Ridgewood (N.J.), 0-0
The Maroons open Saturday at Morris-Knolls (N.J.).

17. (17) Loyola Academy (Wilmette, Ill.), 0-0
The Ramblers host Evanston (Ill.) today.

18. (18) Hauppauge (N.Y.), 0-0
The Eagles opened with a 14-4 win at Bablylon (N.Y.).

19. (19) Marriotts Ridge (Marriottsville, Md.), 0-0
The Mustangs routed Long Reach (Md.) in their opener, 21-2.

20. (20) West Morris Mendham (Mendham, N.J.), 0-0
The Minutemen open Saturday vs. Columbia (N.J.).

21. (21) Mt. Hebron (Ellicott City, Md.), 2-0
The Vikings opened with a key 9-7 win over Westminster.

22. (22) John Carroll (Bel Air, Md.), 2-1
The Patriots won a double-overtime, 13-12 decision over Maryvale Prep before falling to Bryn Mawr, 9-7.

23. (NR) St. Ignatius (San Francisco), 6-0
The Wildcats knocked off Cherry Creek (Colo.) 11-8 to break into the rankings.

24. (NR) Maryvale Prep (Brooklandville, Md.), 1-1
The Lions break into the rankings after toppling St. Paul's 16-10, following a one-goal loss to John Carroll.

25. (25) Great Valley (Malvern, Pa.), 1-0
The Patriots opened with a 21-6 win over Pottstown (Pa.)

Dropped out
St. Paul's School for Girls (Brooklandville, Md.) 0-1, Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.) 3-1

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