Take a look at the top boys' lacrosse teams in the Bucks County area
The Bucks County area has plenty of top boys' lacrosse talent yet again.
A year ago, La Salle High won the PIAA District 12 Class 3A title while Pennridge went unbeaten in the Suburban One League National Conference.
Both those teams are strong once more.
Here's how we rank the teams this spring (in order):
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1. La Salle High
The Explorers won the PIAA District 12 Class 3A title and advanced to the PIAA semifinals before losing to eventual state champion Radnor. They finished the season 17-6 and head into this year with as much returning talent as any team in the state, led by University of Pennsylvania commits Matt Wills and Stevie Davis. La Salle's last PIAA title came in 2019 and the Explorers will likely make a serious run at another one.
2. Pennridge
The Rams reached the PIAA District One Class 3A tournament quarterfinals last year and placed sixth in districts to qualify for the PIAA tournament for the first time. They finished the season 18-4, including a 10-0 mark in winning the Suburban One League National Conference title. And they're loaded with experienced returners and should make another strong run.
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3. Central Bucks West
The Bucks qualified for the PIAA District One Class 3A tournament last year and finished the season 15-4. They also went 9-1 in the SOL National Conference with the lone loss coming against Pennridge. Senior midfield Matt Jacobsen leads a strong group of returning players.
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4. Council Rock North
CR North qualified for the PIAA District One Class 3A tournament last and won its preliminary game before being eliminated. It ended up 12-7 and has a solid nucleus back this season.
5. Pennsbury
The Falcons qualified for the PIAA District One Class 3A tournament last year and finished the season 12-7. Junior defender Braxton Furiness leads a strong back line.
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6. Souderton
The Big Red won their PIAA District One Class 3A tournament preliminary game before being eliminated last year on the way to a 13-7 record. Senior attack John Martin-Vince is a dynamic force.
7. Hatboro-Horsham
The Hatters qualified for the PIAA District One Class 3A tournament last year, losing to Souderton in the preliminaries and finishing 12-7. They're young this season, so they'll be tested early.
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8. Abington
The Ghosts qualified for the PIAA District One Class 3A tournament last year and finished 12-7. They're young this season, but talented.
9. Central Bucks East
The Patriots did not qualify for the postseason a year ago and finished with an 8-10 record in what was a rebuilding season.
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10. Upper Moreland
The Golden Bears qualified for the PIAA District One Class 2A tournament last year and finished the season 9-10. Senior Kevin Messina leads a strong midfield group this spring.
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Drew Markol: dmarkol@theintell.com; @dmarkol
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