2026 1A Girls Polls – Tampa Lax Report

Week 7

Bradenton Christian (10-0) – Only one game played this week as the lady Panthers returned from Spring Break, beating Northside Christian by double digits. Big match up at Academy of the Holy Names on Monday (recommended game to watch). They will close their regular season hosting Sickles on Thursday.
Berkeley Prep (6-1) – No games this week for the lady Buccaneers, who are still on Spring Break. They will be back to close out their regular season with three home game this week; Tuesday vs Out of Door, Wednesday vs powerhouse Plant (rescheduled from earlier in the season) and finally Calvary Christian on Thursday.
Academy of the Holy Names (9-2) – The lady Jags were back in action this week with two games; a big win over Robinson on Wednesday, and no result posted for Friday’s game hosting Cypress Creek. Upcoming games to close their regular season – recommended game to watch on Monday as they host the high-scoring #1 ranked Bradenton Christian, then close out regular season at Lakewood Ranch on Thursday.
Tampa Catholic (11-2) – The lady Crusaders added four wins to their total this week playing four games in five days. Upcoming games with visiting out-of-state teams to close out their regular season. On Monday, they face Springfield (PA), and Wednesday they play against Fairfax (VA). Both games will be played at the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex.
Cardinal Mooney (12-2) – The lady Cougars were busy this week as they added three more wins to their total. Only one more game left on the schedule; hosting IMG Academy Blue on Tuesday to close their regular season.

Week 6

Bradenton Christian (9-0) – The lady Panthers were idle last week due to Spring Break. Only one game on the schedule for this upcoming week, hosting Northside Christian on Thursday. FHSAA current rankings have them holding #1 Seed in 1A Region 3 Playoffs.
Berkeley Prep (6-1) – The lady Buccaneers are currently on Spring Break and it will extend into this upcoming week with no games on the schedule. They will be back in action on Tuesday March 31^st hosting Out-of-Door. FHSAA current ranking had them bump up into the #2 Seed for 1A Region 2 Playoffs. If this holds it would give the young lady Bucs homefield advantage throughout District 8 Playoffs and most of Regional Playoffs.
Academy of the Holy Names (8-2) – The lady Jaguars get back in action this week with two upcoming games – traveling to Robinson on Wednesday and hosting Cypress Creek on Friday. FHSAA rankings knocked them down a spot to #3 Seed in 1A Region 2 Playoffs. Keep an eye on the final week of the season as District 8 Playoffs as homefield advantage is up for grabs between them and Berkeley Prep. It should be an interesting finish.
Tampa Catholic (7-2) – The lady Crusaders are back in action this week with a busy four game schedule. They are traveling to Northside Christian on Monday, hosting Alonso Tuesday, at All Saints’ Academy Thursday, and closing the week hosting Wesley Chapel on Friday night. FHSAA rankings currently have them holding #6 Seed in 1A Region 2 Playoffs.
Cardinal Mooney (9-2) – The lady Cougars will have two games this upcoming week after being idle for Spring Break – hosting Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday, then traveling to Venice on Thursday. Their loss to Bradenton Christian before break did not hurt them in the latest FHSAA Rankings as they are holding steady at #3 Seed in 1A Region 3. They will get another opportunity to move up to a better spot in the upcoming District 10 Playoffs.

Week 5

Bradenton Christian (9-0) – The lady Panthers added two more wins on to their record this week, the biggest being their 13-12 road win over district rival Cardinal Mooney on Thursday. They are off for Spring Break next week, no games on the schedule. FHSAA currently ranks them #1 Seed in 1A Region 3, but have some tough upcoming games (Northside Christian, Academy of the Holy Names and Sickles) to close out their regular season schedule. They are not playing again until the 26^th, hopefully they can pick up where they left off.
Berkeley Prep (6-1) – The lady Bucs keep to their winning ways as they knock off traveling Oak Hall and Sickles this week adding 2 more wins to their total. With only three games remaining on their regular season schedule, they will be back in action on March 31^st. FHSAA has them ranked 4^th in 1A Region 2.
Academy of the Holy Names (8-2) – Only one game on the schedule this week for the lady Jags which they won comfortably over Wiregrass Ranch on Friday. Upcoming Spring Break next week, the lady Jags will be back in action on March 25^th. They are currently ranked #3 in 1A Region 2.
Tampa Catholic (7-2) – The lady Crusaders go into Spring Break, adding two more wins to their record last week. No upcoming games next week. FHSAA currently has them ranked at #6 for 1A Region 2. Busy week when they come back from Spring Break with four games on the schedule.
Cardinal Mooney (9-2) – The lady Cougars went 1-1 on the week, losing a close 13-12 home game against district rival Bradenton Christian on Thursday. No games next week due to Spring Break. FHSAA has them currently ranked #3 in 1a Region 3. They look to be a lock for Region 3 Playoffs.

Week 4

Bradenton Christian (7-0) – Big changes in our poll this week as the lady Panthers are propelled to the top with Berkeley Prep knocking off Academy on Friday night. BCS went 2-0 on the week and is now the only undefeated team in our poll. This coming week’s game to watch is Thursday 3/12 at Cardinal Mooney. Last year’s game was a memorable offensive display where 38 goals were scored in a 20-18 home win. We expect another high scoring affair, with both teams loaded with offensive talent. See our leaderboard for details.
Berkeley Prep (4-1) – What a week for the lady Buccaneers! First, a 13-12 overtime thriller win at Tampa Catholic on Tuesday night, then knocking off previous #1 Academy of the Holy Names 11-10 at home on Friday. The Bucs are the first team this season to break the 10-goal barrier on Academy’s stingy defense. The young Bucs have 2 more games before Spring Break; hosting Oak Hall on Tuesday and closing the week at Sickles on Thursday. They then enjoy a long break, not seeing action again until March 31^st.
Academy of the Holy Names (7-2) – The lady Jaguars went 1-1 on the week, easily handling Sickles on Tuesday, but then falling to a rising Berkeley Prep 11-10 on the road Friday night. Only 1 game on the schedule next week – hosting Wiregrass on Friday. Then on to Spring Break.
Tampa Catholic (5-2) – Tough week for the lady Crusaders as they drop an OT heartbreaker to district rival Berkeley Prep at home on Tuesday night. Another cancelled game for the Crusaders due to lightning on Thursday at Calvary Christian. 2 upcoming games before Spring Break as they host Robinson on Monday and close the week out on the road at Cypress Creek on Friday.
Cardinal Mooney (8-1) – The lady Cougars added 2 more wins on to their total this week knocking off Canterbury at home and Baron Collier on the road. Upcoming games with Bishop Verot and the rematch with our new #1 Bradenton Christian at home on Thursday. The Bradenton Christian game is a recommended one to watch. Last year as stated above was a 38-goal track meet.

Week 3

Academy of the Holy Names (6-1) – Big week for the lady Jags as the go 2-0, knocking off Newsome and rival Tampa Catholic and holding steady at #1 in our poll. Sickles and Berkeley Prep on the schedule for the upcoming week.
Tampa Catholic (5-1) – The lady Crusaders went 2-1 on the week, holding at #2 after falling short to #1 Academy of the Holy Names on a rain-soaked Friday night. Big games this week as they host district rival Berkeley Prep Tuesday, at Calvary Christian on Thursday, and close out the week at Northside Christian.
Bradenton Christian (4-0) – The lady Panthers added another win to their total this week with a wild OT home thriller over Berkeley Prep on Tuesday, propelling them up to the 3^rd spot in our poll. Manatee, Out-of-Door, and Lakewood Ranch on the schedule this upcoming week.
Berkeley Prep (1-1) – The lady Bucs only had 1 game this week and was a wild one, losing on the road in overtime to Bradenton Christian, dropping them one spot in this poll. Their game against Plant on Friday was postponed due to the bad weather. They will be looking to reschedule. Next week more tough games as they travel to Tampa Catholic on Tuesday, at St. Pete Catholic on Thursday, and close out the week hosting Academy of the Holy Names.
Cardinal Mooney (6-1) – Welcome to the top 5 lady Cougars! Knocking off former #5 St. Stephen’s on Thursday and a good Lakewood Ranch team on Tuesday, the lady Cougars are on the rise. Upcoming week hosting Canterbury on Tuesday, then off to Barron Collier on Thursday.

Week 2

Academy of the Holy Names (4-1) – The lady Jags went 2-1 on the week, with their first loss of the season coming from #1 Plant at home in a very tight game. The lady Jags have a tough week coming up with Newsome on Tuesday (who may soon be #2 in our 2A Poll) and District 8 opponent Tampa Catholic on Friday to close the week.
Tampa Catholic (3-0) – The lady Crusaders were back in action going 2-0 on the week. 3 games upcoming this week, their biggest being the Friday road match up with Academy of the Holy Names, a rematch of the District 8 Final from last season. #1 vs #2 in our poll is a recommended game to watch.
Berkeley Prep (1-0) – The lady Bucs opened the season with a comfortable shutout win over District 8 opponent River Ridge at home on Thursday. Great match up this coming week with a rising Bradenton Christian on the road Tuesday and 2A #1 Plant at home on Friday.
Bradenton Christian (3-0) – The lady Panthers went 2-0 on the week with 2 comfortable home wins. Big test this upcoming week as they host #3 Berkeley Prep on Tuesday. Great opportunity to move up in the polls if they can earn the win.
St. Stephen’s (0-2) – No games this week for the lady Falcons. Tough games upcoming as they host a good Riverview team on Wednesday and then a high scoring Cardinal Mooney team (looking to jump into our 1A Poll) on the road Thursday. A lot of great matchups for our 1A teams this week.

Week 1

Academy of the Holy Names (2-0) – The lady Jags were road warriors this week as the traveled to St. Stephen’s on Monday and Riverview on Friday, winning both games by comfortable margins. The schedule starts to ramp up next week as they host 2A State Champions Plant on Friday Feb 19^th the last of a 3-game slate.
Tampa Catholic (1-0) – The lady Crusaders opened their 2026 campaign with a road win over Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, the illness that has been spreading through the schools effected their game with Manatee on Thursday and the game had to be cancelled. It seemed to be a common occurrence in the first week of the season. 2 games on the slate for Week 2 both at home: Lake Wales on Thursday 19^th and East Lake on Friday 20^th.
Berkeley Prep (0-0) – No games played for the young Lady Bucs opening week. They will host District 8 opponent River Ridge on Thursday 19^th for their only game next week. Tough games on their 11-game schedule to follow as they play some of the top teams in the area.
Bradenton Christian (1-0) – The lady Panthers opened their 2026 season clearly establishing that they are the team to beat in District 10 with their home win over St. Stephen’s on Wednesday. Only 1 game on their schedule next week hosting Wiregrass on Thursday 19^th.
St. Stephen’s (0-2) – The lady Falcons had a rough opening week as the took double digit losses to Academy of the Holy Names and district rival Bradenton Christian. No games scheduled for next week. We will see them back in action the following week against Riverview Wed Feb 25^th at home and traveling to district rival Cardinal Mooney on Thurs 26^th who are looking to make a jump into the 5^th spot in our 1A poll.

Pre-Season

Academy of the Holy Names The Lady Jaguars finished 13-5 district 8 champions and #3 seed in region 2 playoffs, ending their 2025 campaign with a road loss to Bishop Moore in the region semifinals. Coach Newman is back for another season with an added addition to the family as well as being named USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year in 2025 for the Gulf Coast Region! Congratulations Coach! More good news for the Lady Jags as they return all their top scorers this season. Senior midfielder/draw specialist Lauren Martinez 78 goals, junior Anna Donaldson (Marquette commit) 45 goals, and senior Maddy Hughes (Catholic commit) 41 goals. They will have a new starting goalie as Greta Thiel has graduated. Games to watch: Plant 2/20, Newsome 2/24, and district opponent Tampa Catholic on 2/27. We expect the Lady Jags to be at the top of the 1A rankings and get into regional playoffs.
Tampa Catholic – The Lady Crusaders finished their 2025 season 18-4 and advanced to the region 2 1A semifinals, losing to eventual state champion Lake Highland Prep. One of the best seasons in their history as well as the first trip to regional playoffs since 2013. The lady Crusaders are expected to compete for the district 8 title despite graduating midfielder/draw specialist Peyton Kelly (Old Dominion) and their starting goalie Cordelia Wise. They still have sophomore midfielder/attack Darby O’Connell (point leader in 2025) and a strong senior class led by midfield/defense Avery Haddon (Nova Southeastern), midfielder Jayden Ostrowski (Barry College), midfielder Ari Black (Piedmont) and defense Sophie Meyer (Capital). Games to watch: at Manatee 2/12, at Academy of the Holy Names 2/27, Berkeley Prep 3/3, and ending the season with 2 out of state teams: Springfield (PA) 3/30 and Fairfax (VA) 4/1. We expect to see the Lady Crusaders contend for a top seed in district 8 and return to regional playoffs again this season.
Berkeley Prep – The Lady Bucs were 9-4 last season, finishing as 5^th seed in region 2 playoffs and eventually losing to district 8 opponent Tampa Catholic. They did graduate leading scorer attack Macy Glew, but have a lot of young rising talent. Keep an eye on this team, we expect them to just keep getting better. 7^th and 8^th graders Bailey Houston (attack) and midfielder Ruby Lewis were 2^nd and 3^rd top scorers on the team last season. First games do not start until the 2^nd week of lacrosse season. Games to watch: early matchup at Bradenton Christian 2/24, Plant 2/27, at district opponent Tampa Catholic 3/3, Academy of the Holy Names 3/6, and at Oak Hall 3/13. TLR expects to see the Lady Bucs battling it out for a district 8 title as well as a return to region 2 playoffs.
Bradenton Christian – The Lady Panthers burst onto the scene last season finishing with a 13-4 record as well as their first district 10 title and gaining #2 seed in region 3 playoffs. They were 1 game away from reaching the state final 4, but lost to Community School of Naples in the region 3 final. Accomplishing all of this without senior players is quite an achievement. The Lady Panthers return their entire team, lead by Senior midfielder Juliana Bartz (Furman) who was the leading goal scorer (69) last season. Not far behind was her younger sister, midfielder Adelyn Bartz with 62, who was only an 8^th grader. Games to watch: Berkeley Prep 2/24, Manatee 3/2, at Academy of the Holy Names 3/30. We expect the Lady Panthers to continue where they left off last season by advancing to the region 3 finals for a 2^nd consecutive year.
St. Stephen’s – The Lady Falcons went 7-8 last season, losing to rival Bradenton Christian for the first time during the season in the district 10 final. They did make it into regional playoffs as a 6^th seed and gave #3 seed Canterbury a close game in the regional quarter final, but were unable to advance. Graduating stellar goalie Annesley Flint (Florida Southern) and midfielder Hailey Rosa (Florida Tech) are going to be hard to replace. They have a very young team coming into the 2026 Season. Games to watch: season opener Academy of the Holy Names 2/9, rematch with Bradenton Christian on 2/11, at Cardinal Mooney 2/26. We expect this to be a rebuilding year for their young team. Their game against Cardinal Mooney on February 26 may be a changing of the guard in district 10.

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