Boys and girls lacrosse state tournaments: Predictions and players to watch

Edina, senior midfielder. College plan: Providence

A 6-4 pure playmaker at offensive midfield, Anderson holds Edina’s all-time points record.

East Ridge, junior attack. College plan: Air Force

Baron boasts one of Minnesota’s most potent shots when he gets hands-free, and the lefty is equally dangerous as a feeder.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s, senior defender. College plan: Hofstra

An elite takeaway defenseman, Langevin will be critical to the Red Knights’ push for a repeat state title.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s, junior long-stick midfielder. College plan: Le Moyne

Marcus is a game-wrecker between the restraining lines with high-end quickness and tremendous defensive versatility.

Minnetonka, senior attack. College plan: Rockhurst

Miller has 74 goals and 36 assists in 16 games and has scored multiple points in all but one game this season.

Stillwater, junior goalkeeper. College plan: Le Moyne

Mork has worn the mantle as the state’s top goalie all season, saving over 60% of shots faced and backstopping an undefeated Ponies squad.

Lakeville North, senior attack. College plan: New Jersey Institute of Technology

Minnesota’s all-time leading goal scorer forms half of the state’s most prolific attacking duo.

Lakeville North, senior attack. College plan: New Jersey Institute of Technology

The other half? Minnesota’s all-time leading assister has connected with his twin brother for countless scores in the clutch.

Minnetonka, junior defender and long-stick midfielder. College plan: undecided

Restrepo seldom misses a step on the defensive end, and he has a knack for collecting pivotal ground balls.

Edina, senior attack. College plan: St. Joseph’s

Stocco excels as a dodger and is one of the craftiest attackmen competing in the state tournament.

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In the quarterfinals: Edina as a No. 1 seed should handle No. 8 Blaine. Lakeville North has the experience and firepower to upset Minnetonka in the No. 4 vs. No. 5 matchup. No. 3 seed Benilde-St. Margaret’s defensive strength should be enough to get past No. 6 seed East Ridge. No. 2 Stillwater will continue its undefeated run against No. 7 Moorhead.

In the semifinals: Edina’s attacking depth and top-five defense should be enough to knock off Lakeville North. It’s tough to pick against the defending state champion, but Stillwater is on a mission this season and will defeat Benilde-St. Margaret’s.

The champion: Edina wins its first state championship behind a star-studded senior class.

Park of Cottage Grove, senior midfielder. College plan: Missouri Western

Brinkman is a key contributor for the undefeated Wolfpack, having amassed 53 goals, 15 assists, 30 ground balls, 17 caused turnovers and 81 draw controls this season.

Orono, junior midfielder. College plan: Furman

The Spartans have reached the state tournament for the first time, and Collins’ two-way presence (86 points, 53 caused turnovers) is a large reason why.

Maple Grove, junior midfielder. College plan: Austin Peay

Dunn, who committed to an upstart Division I program in Tennessee, paces a multifaceted Crimson attack.

Lakeville South, senior attack. College plan: Colorado-Colorado Springs

Minnesota’s leading scorer with 122 points in 16 games, Fannin can trigger an avalanche of goals and assists at a moment’s notice.

Prior Lake, senior midfielder. College plan: Rutgers

The two-sport star’s command of the draw circle and ability to score have the Lakers on the precipice of their first state title since 2021.

Prior Lake, senior attack. College plan: Wingate

A gifted feeder, Knutson quarterbacks an attack averaging 17 goals per game.

Lakeville South, senior attack. College plan: Colorado-Colorado Springs

Mills has hit her scoring stride at an opportune time, recording 20 goals in her past three games.

Orono, sophomore midfielder. College plan: undecided

A dynamic, ambidextrous scorer who excels on the backcheck, Nick has spearheaded the Spartans’ 13-game winning streak.

Stillwater, sophomore goalkeeper. College plan: undecided

Richert has saved 61.4% of shots she’s faced and concedes just four goals per game.

Prior Lake, senior defender. College plan: Grand Valley State

The Lakers’ defensive cornerstone has an impact that transcends any stat sheet.

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In the quarterfinals: No. 1 seed Prior Lake should overpower No. 8 seed Chisago Lakes. No. 4 Orono vs. No. 5 Lakeville South is a phenomenal matchup, and the Spartans won’t be satisfied with merely making their first tournament. No. 3 Stillwater’s stingy defense should keep No. 6 Maple Grove at bay. No. 2 Park has all the tools to handle No. 7 Elk River/Zimmerman.

In the semifinals: Prior Lake will return to the title game with a victory over an upset-hungry Orono squad. Stillwater will avenge a May loss to Park and book a rematch with the Lakers.

The champion: Prior Lake is primed to conclude an undefeated season with a championship win over Stillwater.