In an effort to grow the game and increase exposure in the Hoosier state, Lacrosse Roads of America has begun covering high school lacrosse. This is our seventh top 10 poll. The playoffs approach.

This weekend, Culver’s prep team roughed up then #1 ranked Carmel (19-6) and Cathedral (17-4). Statewide LaxPower rankings took a nose dive. Carmel had previously had a 97 power ranking. They dropped to 90.48 on Sunday then rebounded to 93.88 today. Third ranked Zionsville sits at 88.39.

Tough for Indiana high school teams to compete with a national boarding school featuring an influx of Canadian talent. We’re glad Culver’s prep team withdrew from the state tournament. Better for both parties.

Poll Notes:

Culver’s prep team is not included in either the coaches top 10 or the LRA top 10.

The LRA top 10 is ranked by IU coaches.

Not every coach voted, although all coaches were invited to vote.

Coaches’ Poll

1. Carmel (unanimous)

2. Zionsville

3. Cathedral

4. St. Joseph’s

5. Hamilton Southeastern

6. Noblesville

7. Center Grove

8. Chatard

9. Park Tudor

10. Westfield

LRA Poll

1. Carmel

2. Zionsville

3. Cathedral

4. St. Joseph’s

5. Hamilton Southeastern

6. Noblesville

7. Center Grove

8. Chatard

9. Jesuit

10. Westfield

Game of the Week

Jesuit vs. Zionsville May 9th

Ziosnville has won seven games in a row, including victories over St. Joe’s and Cathedral, since starting the season 3-4. Can Ryan Broderick and company make it eight against Grant Nice and Jesuit?

Peter Johnston at Adrenaline

Here’s Bishop Guerin’s Peter Johnston competing with the American Revolution at the Adrenaline Challenge in San Diego.

Learn more about the Revolution run by Indiana and Washington coaches here.