News-Herald girls lacrosse Top of the Crop for April 25

Apr. 25—TOP OF THE CROP

Girls lacrosse

1: (2) Chardon (8-3)

2: (1) Chagrin Falls (5-3)

3: (3) Kenston (7-6)

4: (NR) Gilmour (7-3)

5: (5) Riverside (7-3)

Dropped out: Lake Catholic (4-5)

Watch list: Lake Catholic, Hawken (4-5-1), West Geauga (4-3)

Crop comments: Chardon's defense held strong in the fourth quarter of a tied game against Chagrin Falls, and the attack scored two goals in the final frame for the victory in a battle of the top two teams in the Crop. The Hilltoppers have won six in a row and travel to a hot Gilmour team on April 25. ... Kenston remains third after a split week. The Bombers defeated Beaumont and Mooney before dropping a close game to Hawken (8-6) and a shootout against Western Reserve (17-12). The Bombers' offense has been strong all season. They will need to tighten up on defense to make a postseason push. ... Gilmour has won four of its last five with the lone defeat to Hawken (7-5). The Lancers' attack has established a rhythm in the middle of the season. ... Riverside earned a strong win against Cathedral Prep before a WRC defeat to Chardon. The young Beavers continue to improve in every contest.