This story was posted by Greg Sleter. It was written by Jason Molinet.
On the strength of six consecutive wins, the West Islip girls lacrosse team has moved into the Top-10 in the latest New York State Sportswriters Association rankings.
Following its 17-15 overtime loss to Middle County on April 12, the Lions have victories over Commack, Ward Melville, East Islip, Lindenhurst, Northport and Smithtown East to move its overall record to 11-2.
Long Island dominates Class A: Farmingdale (3), Bay Shore (4), East Islip (8), West Islip (9), Ward Melville (10), Half Hollow Hills (11), Northport (12), West Babylon (14) and Massapequa (15) round out the top 15.
In boys lacrosse, Chaminade fell to Yorktown, 12-8, Saturday. That cleared the way for Ward Melville (11-0) to vault to No. 1 in the latest boys lacrosse state Class A rankings. Chaminade is No. 2 while St. Anthony’s (7), Smithtown East (11), Massapequa (12), Syosset (13), Northport (14) and Smithtown West (15) round out the top 15.
The West Islip boys lacrosse team has struggled at times this season with losses to Chaminade, Smithtown West, Smithtown East and Ward Melville.
The NYSSWA also released the latest Long Island boys lacrosse rankings, compiled by Farmingdale Coach Bob Hartranft. Here is the Suffolk County Top 10:
Suffolk:
1. Ward Melville (11-0)
2. Shoreham-Wading River (11-0)
3. St. Anthony’s (7-2)
4. Comsewogue (11-1)
5. Smithtown East (10-1)
6. Northport (10-2)
7. Smithtown West (10-2)
8. West Islip (8-3)
9. Huntington (9-3)
10. Miller Place (9-2)
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