VHSL Boys Lacrosse 2026 Season

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:1. Independence
2. Langley
3. Battlefield
4. Robinson
5. Herndon
6. Yorktown
7. Madison
8. West Potomac
9. Oakton
10. Westfield
HM
Chantilly
Lake Braddock
Woodson

Herndon Above Madison, West Po & Yorktown is crazy talk.

Herndon has a tough schedule, maybe 4 or 5 blow outs (SL, Edison, Wakefield, Marshal, WL or Centreville) but some tough teams on their slate. They should be around top 10 but their record could be at/below .500 at the end of the regular season. I'd have them 9 or 10 right now bumping out Westfield.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tuesday slate:

Lake Braddock vs Chantilly
Herndon vs South Lakes
Oakton vs McLean
Westfield vs South County
Briar Woods vs Loudon County
Madison vs Langley
West Potomac vs WnL
Yorktown vs Robinson

Predictions?

Pretty loaded week 1.

[Anonymous]

What's the word on WnL this year? They were pretty good last year. Do they have what it takes to knock off the State Champs week 1?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's the word on WnL this year? They were pretty good last year. Do they have what it takes to knock off the State Champs week 1?

They lost their elite midfielder and one of the best goalies in the state so I would be shocked if they beat West Po.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haters can hate all they want.

The Independence growth and success has been being worked on for years and carefully curated by coaches who have dedicated countless hours on developing talent and a love for the game for over a decade.

Starting in the youth ranks these coaches brought together a group of families that have stuck through things in thick and thin and the results speak for themselves.

The main objective was for the boys to have fun and develop a passion. High school success and college recruiting was secondary but as a result these guys are really talented, being recruited and committed and these families will be life long friends as a result.

No other program in the area has taken this much time and dedication and it shows on the field. I think they'll be around for awhile and rest of area could learn a thing or two about multi year commitments to development. This is why Long Island/New England and Baltimore are "better"

Dulles South rec program parents are the worst which is why Indy is so disliked since kids learn from their parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's the word on WnL this year? They were pretty good last year. Do they have what it takes to knock off the State Champs week 1?

Come on man...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's the word on WnL this year? They were pretty good last year. Do they have what it takes to knock off the State Champs week 1?

They lost their elite midfielder and one of the best goalies in the state so I would be shocked if they beat West Po.

Elite on the midfielder might be a stretch, but the goalie could play for sure. They do get one of their close poles back that can play though. Not nearly enough to compete at the top.

[Anonymous]

Riverside Stinks

[Anonymous]

Preseason 2026 VA Boys Class 6 Rankings

1. Independence

Analysis: Defending Class 5 State Champions went 19-2 last season open the 2026 season as the team to beat in their first year in Class 6. Indy lost some key senior talent all over the field, but they return an all-state attack and LSM and the 2026 class has been playing together forever. They have a cake schedule and could head into the playoffs undefeated.

Up Next: No games this week

2. Robinson

Analysis: Perennial contender that is well coached and always in the mix. They will have to lean on their athletic defense more than ever as the offense has run through their All-State attackman who is now at York and they will have to find a new identity. They return the top defender and one of the top faceoff guys who has turned into more of an offensive weapon. He will be the guy teams now lock in on. Big test in their first game as Robinson’s Penn State pole squares off against Yorktown’s Penn State A commit.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Yorktown, 3/21 v. McLean

3. Battlefield

Analysis: Battlefield must have been dreading Indy’s move to Class 6 – their easy ride to the #1 seed on Cedar Run is over. Indy took it to Battlefield early last season and Battlefield may have to settle for the #2 seed this season. Still, they return and all-state attack and second team All-State midfielder and should have more offensive firepower than in the past few seasons when they were more reliant on defense and goaltending. Really tough schedule this season with Madison and Yorktown out of conference, plus Severna Park and South River early. They will take some losses but be tested come playoff time.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Colgan

4. Yorktown

Analysis: Yorktown lost a lot of talent on the defensive side of the ball, but return probably the best scoring threat in the state. Teams are going to overload on him early and some new faces at Yorktown are going to have to step up to give him an outlet. Lots of questions marks on the back end and it remains to be seen if defense will be a liability. Brutal first stretch with Robinson and Madison to open will give the Patriots an early test.

Up Next: 3/17 @ Robinson, 3/21 v. Madison

5. Langley

Analysis: Langley would have been one of the top two teams in the rankings and a state title contender until their first team all-State attack went down with an unfortunate injury in the preseason. It is hard to replace 70+ goals and over 100 points in public school lacrosse and the rest of the seniors are really going to have to make some big strides for Langley to contend. Top FOGO and goalie will keep them in games, but a brand new defense may need time to develop. Tough test in week one.

Up Next: 3/17 vs. Madison

6. Madison

Analysis: Madison is another well-coached team like Robinson that is just always in the mix. They lost their all-everything CNU commit, plus much of their defense and goalie, and will need to do some rebuilding. They return a stud midfielder/attack and some complementary offensive weapons and should remain in the hunt. Would not be surprised to see them beat Langley in the opener. With Langley, Yorktown, Robinson, STAB, and West Potomac as five of their first six games, there is no doubt that Madison will get tested early.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Langley, 3/21 v. Yorktown

7. West Potomac

Analysis: Defending Class 6 state champs lost their state POY Jacksonville commit and the offense is going to have to run through someone new. They may not have a guy like last year who could create his own looks from anywhere, but they have a strong returning attack and some athletes at midfield and defense who can keep them competitive. A bit of a rebuild but they should be competitive in a lot of games.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Washington Liberty

8. Oakton

Analysis: Oakton has a solid season last year and return some key pieces at attack and midfield. Will need to do some work at faceoff and goal. Strong and athletic team that play hard and will be in the mix in a somewhat down year across the league. Reports of a strong freshman class but unclear yet if they will make any noise in season one.

Up Next: 3/19 @ Woodson, 3/21 @ West Springfield

9. Chantilly

Analysis: Chantilly made some noise last season and pumped in a ton of goals, but struggled on the defensive side at times. They return the Concorde offensive POY and first team midfielder, but lost their top FOGO and defender. Could be an up and down season with a lot of high scoring shootouts.

Up Next: 3/17 @ Lake Braddock, 3/21 @ Bishop O’Connell

10. Herndon

Analysis: Herndon returns a top attack unit anchored by the big York commit and a top LSM, but need to replace a lot of depth from last year’s senior class, including in goal. Should finish at least #3 in Liberty with a chance to knock off Langley or Yorktown on any given night.

Up Next: 3/17 v. South Lakes

Also Considered: Westfield, Lake Braddock, Woodson

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Preseason 2026 VA Boys Class 6 Rankings

1. Independence

Analysis: Defending Class 5 State Champions went 19-2 last season open the 2026 season as the team to beat in their first year in Class 6. Indy lost some key senior talent all over the field, but they return an all-state attack and LSM and the 2026 class has been playing together forever. They have a cake schedule and could head into the playoffs undefeated.

Up Next: No games this week

2. Robinson

Analysis: Perennial contender that is well coached and always in the mix. They will have to lean on their athletic defense more than ever as the offense has run through their All-State attackman who is now at York and they will have to find a new identity. They return the top defender and one of the top faceoff guys who has turned into more of an offensive weapon. He will be the guy teams now lock in on. Big test in their first game as Robinson’s Penn State pole squares off against Yorktown’s Penn State A commit.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Yorktown, 3/21 v. McLean

3. Battlefield

Analysis: Battlefield must have been dreading Indy’s move to Class 6 – their easy ride to the #1 seed on Cedar Run is over. Indy took it to Battlefield early last season and Battlefield may have to settle for the #2 seed this season. Still, they return and all-state attack and second team All-State midfielder and should have more offensive firepower than in the past few seasons when they were more reliant on defense and goaltending. Really tough schedule this season with Madison and Yorktown out of conference, plus Severna Park and South River early. They will take some losses but be tested come playoff time.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Colgan

4. Yorktown

Analysis: Yorktown lost a lot of talent on the defensive side of the ball, but return probably the best scoring threat in the state. Teams are going to overload on him early and some new faces at Yorktown are going to have to step up to give him an outlet. Lots of questions marks on the back end and it remains to be seen if defense will be a liability. Brutal first stretch with Robinson and Madison to open will give the Patriots an early test.

Up Next: 3/17 @ Robinson, 3/21 v. Madison

5. Langley

Analysis: Langley would have been one of the top two teams in the rankings and a state title contender until their first team all-State attack went down with an unfortunate injury in the preseason. It is hard to replace 70+ goals and over 100 points in public school lacrosse and the rest of the seniors are really going to have to make some big strides for Langley to contend. Top FOGO and goalie will keep them in games, but a brand new defense may need time to develop. Tough test in week one.

Up Next: 3/17 vs. Madison

6. Madison

Analysis: Madison is another well-coached team like Robinson that is just always in the mix. They lost their all-everything CNU commit, plus much of their defense and goalie, and will need to do some rebuilding. They return a stud midfielder/attack and some complementary offensive weapons and should remain in the hunt. Would not be surprised to see them beat Langley in the opener. With Langley, Yorktown, Robinson, STAB, and West Potomac as five of their first six games, there is no doubt that Madison will get tested early.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Langley, 3/21 v. Yorktown

7. West Potomac

Analysis: Defending Class 6 state champs lost their state POY Jacksonville commit and the offense is going to have to run through someone new. They may not have a guy like last year who could create his own looks from anywhere, but they have a strong returning attack and some athletes at midfield and defense who can keep them competitive. A bit of a rebuild but they should be competitive in a lot of games.

Up Next: 3/17 v. Washington Liberty

8. Oakton

Analysis: Oakton has a solid season last year and return some key pieces at attack and midfield. Will need to do some work at faceoff and goal. Strong and athletic team that play hard and will be in the mix in a somewhat down year across the league. Reports of a strong freshman class but unclear yet if they will make any noise in season one.

Up Next: 3/19 @ Woodson, 3/21 @ West Springfield

9. Chantilly

Analysis: Chantilly made some noise last season and pumped in a ton of goals, but struggled on the defensive side at times. They return the Concorde offensive POY and first team midfielder, but lost their top FOGO and defender. Could be an up and down season with a lot of high scoring shootouts.

Up Next: 3/17 @ Lake Braddock, 3/21 @ Bishop O’Connell

10. Herndon

Analysis: Herndon returns a top attack unit anchored by the big York commit and a top LSM, but need to replace a lot of depth from last year’s senior class, including in goal. Should finish at least #3 in Liberty with a chance to knock off Langley or Yorktown on any given night.

Up Next: 3/17 v. South Lakes

Also Considered: Westfield, Lake Braddock, Woodson

Well done, as always. Only change is that I'd put Madison above Yorktown and Langley.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Haters can hate all they want.

The Independence growth and success has been being worked on for years and carefully curated by coaches who have dedicated countless hours on developing talent and a love for the game for over a decade.

Starting in the youth ranks these coaches brought together a group of families that have stuck through things in thick and thin and the results speak for themselves.

The main objective was for the boys to have fun and develop a passion. High school success and college recruiting was secondary but as a result these guys are really talented, being recruited and committed and these families will be life long friends as a result.

No other program in the area has taken this much time and dedication and it shows on the field. I think they'll be around for awhile and rest of area could learn a thing or two about multi year commitments to development. This is why Long Island/New England and Baltimore are "better"

Dulles South rec program parents are the worst which is why Indy is so disliked since kids learn from their parents.

They are disliked because they are disrespectful to the game of lacrosse. They play dirty and are taught that by their coaching staff, and allowed to do that by their athletic administration. They have no respect for other programs. It actually a huge black eye on Northern Virginia Public School lacrosse.

[Anonymous]

Independence?!?!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Independence?!?!?

I'm not sure if this is a question or an exclamation. I don't like Indy at all, but if you don't think they are the top team to start the season, you haven't been paying attention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Haters can hate all they want.

The Independence growth and success has been being worked on for years and carefully curated by coaches who have dedicated countless hours on developing talent and a love for the game for over a decade.

Starting in the youth ranks these coaches brought together a group of families that have stuck through things in thick and thin and the results speak for themselves.

The main objective was for the boys to have fun and develop a passion. High school success and college recruiting was secondary but as a result these guys are really talented, being recruited and committed and these families will be life long friends as a result.

No other program in the area has taken this much time and dedication and it shows on the field. I think they'll be around for awhile and rest of area could learn a thing or two about multi year commitments to development. This is why Long Island/New England and Baltimore are "better"

Dulles South rec program parents are the worst which is why Indy is so disliked since kids learn from their parents.

They are disliked because they are disrespectful to the game of lacrosse. They play dirty and are taught that by their coaching staff, and allowed to do that by their athletic administration. They have no respect for other programs. It actually a huge black eye on Northern Virginia Public School lacrosse.

Obviously- a lot of awful Libs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Haters can hate all they want.

The Independence growth and success has been being worked on for years and carefully curated by coaches who have dedicated countless hours on developing talent and a love for the game for over a decade.

Starting in the youth ranks these coaches brought together a group of families that have stuck through things in thick and thin and the results speak for themselves.

The main objective was for the boys to have fun and develop a passion. High school success and college recruiting was secondary but as a result these guys are really talented, being recruited and committed and these families will be life long friends as a result.

No other program in the area has taken this much time and dedication and it shows on the field. I think they'll be around for awhile and rest of area could learn a thing or two about multi year commitments to development. This is why Long Island/New England and Baltimore are "better"

Dulles South rec program parents are the worst which is why Indy is so disliked since kids learn from their parents.

They are disliked because they are disrespectful to the game of lacrosse. They play dirty and are taught that by their coaching staff, and allowed to do that by their athletic administration. They have no respect for other programs. It actually a huge black eye on Northern Virginia Public School lacrosse.

Obviously- a lot of awful Libs

Lump this comment into the multitude of reasons why Indy is insufferable.