Momentum in May: Top PA Performances + Postseason Preview

PA STATE RANKINGS: 5/15/25   <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>Malvern Prep 2. Haverford School 3. Episcopal Academy 4. Springfield-Delco 5. LaSalle College High School 6. Radnor 7. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8. Hill School 9. St. Joe's Prep 10. Easton Area... Under Consideration: ANC, Bishop Shanahan, Downingtown East & West, Garnet Valley, Manheim Township, Marple-Newtown, Owen J. Roberts, Penncrest, Pennridge, Perkiomen School, Perkiomen Valley, Ridley, Shady Side Academy, Souderton, Spring-Ford, Upper Dublin, West Chester Bayard Rustin, Westtown, Wilson West Lawn</li> </ol>   The calendar flipped & so did the script. May opened with a pair of statement wins that sent shockwaves through Pennysylvania's high school lacrosse scene. Haverford toppled rival Malvern in a gritty showdown, then doubled down with a commanding victory over Germantown Academy. All of this came before dropping their last game to Episcopal Academy which ended the Inter-Ac regular season in a three-way tie with the Churchmen, Fords, & Friars...   Not to be outdone, Radnor turned heads by knocking off perennial powerhouse LaSalle, & routinely handling Central League opponent Haverford High School. The Raptors destroyed their momentum as they got knocked off in a classic trap game vs St. Joe's Prep. The Hawks came soaring in from the heavens to bring RALA back down to earth in a 7 to 6 upset at home. With playoff push positioning on the line & momentum shifting by the quarter, May is already living up to its name!   Malvern got back up on the horse & bested Penn Charter 18 to 3; SCHA 10 to 4; & Salesianum (DE) 17 to 11 for a grand finale of inter-state battles & bragging rights! The Friars finished their regular season 16-7 while arguably remaining the most proven or accomplished team this season.   Springfield-Delco is a team that has been dominating heading into District 1 play. The Cougars are hot on the prowl after having torn apart Marple-Newtown 17 to 8 on the first night of May at Tiger Stadium. Springfield-Delco also traveled down to Garnet Valley ripping up the Jaguars 12 to 5.   May 1, 2025   Haverford's [player_tooltip player_id='14541' first='Griff' last='Meyer'] controlled the game, winning 14/20 draws & picking up 6 ground balls vs Malvern Prep. [player_tooltip player_id='19762' first='Heath' last='Jones'] made 14 saves (60.8%) for the Friars in the loss at home. [player_tooltip player_id='23606' first='Conor' last='Morsell'] paved the way offensively with 3 goals, 1 assist, & 3 ground balls for the Fords!   Springfield-Delco FOGO Tommy Rush powered possession winning 20/29 draws vs Marple Newtown. The Cougars received an offensive outburst with Pat Flaherty's (4G, 4A) 8 points. The Tiger's [player_tooltip player_id='24873' first='Marco' last='D'Alicandro'] finished with an even 50% on the night making an impressive 17 stops in the loss at home.   May 2, 2025   Friends School Championship: Academy of the New Church 12 - Westtown School 11 (2OT)   [player_tooltip player_id='18926' first='Aharon' last='Bloshuk'] played the entire game on defense while also notching 3 goals & 3 assists (6 points) named MVP... [player_tooltip player_id='22247' first='Jason' last='Kitahama'] came through clutch with the game-winning goal! [player_tooltip player_id='127622' first='Shane' last='Bradley'] continued to be a catalyst for the lions scoring 1 goal & 5 assists (6 points); [player_tooltip player_id='28888' first='Nick' last='Guzy'] kept pace as he won (13/25) 52% of the draws.   May 3, 2025   Radnor lit up LaSalle 11-3 behind [player_tooltip player_id='123288' first='Tommy' last='Goldstein']'s 3 goals & 2 assists (5 points). [player_tooltip player_id='123295' first='Tyler' last='Vitale'] accumulated 4 points (2G, 2A) & [player_tooltip player_id='123287' first='Finn' last='Petrone'] is fitting in nicely finishing with 4 goals!   Episcopal Academy ran over St. Augustine (NJ) 16 to 5. Timmy Landaiche – 8 saves (61.5%) is helping the Churchmen elevate in goal so far this season.   May 6, 2025   EA continues their hot streak by controlling the game vs SCHA in a 9 to 4 victory. Timmy Landaiche – 5 saves for the Churchmen (55.5%). [player_tooltip player_id='123284' first='Evan' last='MacFarland'] compiled 1 assist, 12 ground balls, & 8 caused turnovers. [player_tooltip player_id='40420' first='Parker' last='Smith'] had a hat trick with 3 goals.   May 8, 2025   Pioneer Athletic Conference Championship: Sping-Ford 16 - Owen J. Roberts 10   [player_tooltip player_id='21004' first='Colin' last='Song'] 7 points (4G, 3A), Nick Valerio 6 points (2G, 4A), & Brady Welsh 5 points (3G, 2A)   May 9, 2025   Episcopal Academy 8 - Haverford School 7   Timmy Landaiche had 9 saves (56%) in the winning effort. [player_tooltip player_id='123284' first='Evan' last='MacFarland'] was credited with 2 assists, 6 ground balls, & 4 caused turnovers. [player_tooltip player_id='40420' first='Parker' last='Smith'] registered 2 goals & 1 assist (3 points).   Malvern Prep 10 - Springiside Chestnut Hill Academy 4   Seniors: [player_tooltip player_id='19762' first='Heath' last='Jones'] (11 saves - 73.3%) & [player_tooltip player_id='14544' first='Michael' last='Ortlieb']'s 3 goals guided the Friars to victory & a share of the Inter-Ac title. [player_tooltip player_id='123639' first='Moe' last='Sobel'] was credited with 21 stops (67.7%) for the Blue Devils in the road loss.   St. Joe's Prep 7 - Radnor 6   Luke Bieberbach 3g 1a, Dom Flynn 1g 3a, Keegan Dunn 8 Saves   May 10, 2025   LaSalle 9 - Rye (NY) 4   Shane Dominello 3 points (2G, 1A) & Roman Ippoldo 7 saves (63.6%)   Malvern Prep 17 - Salesianum (DE) 11   [player_tooltip player_id='123039' first='TJ' last='McDermott'] 17/29 (58.6%) & Matt Connolly 2/3 (67%) combined for 19/32 (59%) at the X!   May 15, 2025   Midseason has peaked at a turning point. More Games to watch & keep an eye on the rest of this month, heading further into the Championship season... The Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association is holding a post-season tournament in which the winner will likely be named the top team in the state! All of the second-round games must be played by 5/17/25: Second Round PAISAA   (8) Westtown at (1) Haverford School (5) The Hill School at (4) Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (6) Perkiomen School at (3) Episcopal Academy (7) Academy of the New Church at (2) Malvern Prep PAISAA Championship Game - May 22, (7:00 pm) at Villanova University Pennsylvania public school Lacrosse has a long history of competing with any school, any time, any place. District 1 features the best collection of talent from the Central League which is contestably the most competitive league in the state right now & historically. District 1 also includes teams from the Pioneer Athletic Conference, Suburban One, & other programs in the Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, & Delaware counties.   District 1 (Class AA) - the top 2 advance to the PIAA tournament   Semifinals, May 21 (1) Bishop Shanahan vs (4) Penncrest (2) Marple-Newtown vs (3) Upper Dublin Championship, May 28   District 1 (Class AAA) - the top 6 advance to the PIAA tournament District 1 AAA Second Round, May 15 (1) Springfield-Delco hosts Avon Grove (8) Downingtown East hosts Garnet Valley (4) Pennridge hosts Central Bucks East (5) Souderton hosts Owen J. Roberts (2) Radnor hosts Conestoga (7) West Chester Bayard Rustin hosts Perkiomen Valley (3) Downingtown West hosts Haverford High School (6) Spring-Ford hosts Ridley Quarterfinals May 20 Semifinals & Playbacks, May 22 Finals & Playbacks, May 28   Traditionally, District 1 results have a significant impact on the outcome of the PIAA State Championship tournament. Stay tuned for more matchups & movers, focusing on teams that are heating up at the right time! 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PA STATE RANKINGS: 5/15/25