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We are now a few weeks into the 2025-2026 high school year and it is way too early to predict how the high school season will shake out, but we are going to give it a shot. Here is a glimpse into the Top 10 of the Northern Virginia and DC area.

*Please note that our staff is going off of projected returners, based off of last year's contributions, and any transfers/additions that we are aware of. We do not always have injury/transfer information, so players that may be out could potentially be included, if our staff is unaware of an injury/transfer out. There is nothing that has been communicated from coaches alluding to the makeup of their roster.*

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Top 10 NOVA/DC Region

1. Paul VI Panthers
2025 Record: 27-9
Key Returners: Aiden Gallagher, Thomas Jewett, Landon McGinn, Owen Peltier, Carter Perdue, Ryan Vaxmonsky

2. Battlefield Bobcats
2025 Record: 25-4
Key Returners: Grayson Abell, Brady Burkhart, Yogi Colangelo, Christian Gomez, Josh Gunning, Max Lusk, Teagan Leach, Nico Moritz-Toledo, Shaun Peratt, Luke Raflo, Josh Weppner

3. Highland School Hawks
2025 Record: 26-9 *VISAA DII State Champions*
Key Returners: Jack Arft, Wright Broadhead, Paolo Francioli, Ryan Gaines, Jake Gunning, Matthew McCauley, Quinn Peck
New Faces: Kaden Zimorowicz

4. Bishop O'Connell Knights
2025 Record: 20-6
Key Returners: Shota Fogus, Drew Markey, Walker McElwain, Chaz Walker, Jack Woda
New Faces: Cam Bates, Lucas Grubb, Bryant James, Daggu Rana *new face added 10/10*

5. Heritage (Leesburg) Pride
2025 Record: 18-11 *VHSL Class 4 State Champions*
Key Returners: Davin Crain, Aiden Delaney, Erick Flores, Bryce Hayes, Cam McManus, Cooper Miskelly, Luke Olszewski, Mark Van Tuyle, Sam Walsh

6. West Springfield Spartans
2025 Record: 24-4
Key Returners: Jaylan Achoki, Brady Davies, Aaron Dierks, Gavin Price, Tanner Smith, Justin White, Zach Zabko

7. Independence Tigers
2025 Record: 21-3
Key Returners: Michael Bowden, Colton Hicks, Joe Joe McDonald, Quinn Pak, Edward Ridolfi, Aidan Spagna

8. Madison Warhawks
2025 Record: 24-4
Key Returners: Luke Ayer, Jimmy Bollini, Chase Dorsey, Max Julyan, Colin Mahoney, Credan Reasons

9. Lake Braddock Bruins
2025 Record: 14-12
Key Returners: Jack Cavallario, Evan Chambers, Hudson Drumm, Evan George, Brayden Gibson, Ryan Harding, Andrew Laskofski, Henry Mahns, Beau Padgett, CJ Prentiss, Matt Schaeb

10. Centreville Wildcats
Key Returners: Caleb Bang, Caysen Chadha, Michael Gambone, Graham Rosenberg, Thomas Soules

Honorable Mention: Briar Woods Falcons
2025 Record: 12-11

Honorable Mention: Gainesville Cardinals *VHSL Class 6 State Champions*
2025 Record: 23-5

Honorable Mention: Langley Saxon
2025 Record: 12-12

Honorable Mention: Lightridge Lightning
2025 Record: 12-10

Honorable Mention: McLean Highlanders
2025 Record: 20-7

Honorable Mention: Riverside Rams
2025 Record: 10-11

Honorable Mention: Spotsylvania Knights
2025 Record: 19-3

Honorable Mention: St. Alban's Bulldogs
2025 Record: 23-14

Honorable Mention: St. John's Cadets *WCAC Champions #4 National Ranking*
2025 Record: 31-1

Honorable Mention: Yorktown Patriots
2025 Record: 13-9

Others in Consideration: Gonzaga, Herndon, Oakton, West Potomac, Woodgrove