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We are now a few weeks into the 2024-2025 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 East Region of the state.

*Please note that our staff is going off of projected returners, players that we anticipate to be potential contributors, and any transfers/additions that we are aware of. There is nothing that has been communicated from coaches alluding to the makeup of their roster.*

Top 10 East Region

1. First Colonial Patriots
2024 Record: 21-6 *VHSL Class 5 State Champions*
Key Returners: Graydon Ambrose, Grant Burns, Ryan Dugan, Brady Gavin, Keegan Haesler, Cade Howlettt, Jaethan Inman, Nic Morlang, Aiden Parker, Wes Stubbe

2. Ocean Lakes Dolphins
2024 Record: 17-7
Key Returners: Austin Crew, Ryan Gocio, Daniel Hamilton, Tre Hamilton, Turner Kuhle, Rowan Powers

3. Cox Falcons
2024 Record: 17-5
Key Returners: Christian Dewey, Tripp Faison, Alex John, Ben Kablach, MJ Lemke, Brenden White, Conner Worth

4. Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins  
2024 Record: 22-6
Key Returners: Reid Downs, Noah Hummel, Ryan Hummel, Colin Lebel, Christopher Martinez, Copeland Smith, Trajan Taylor

5. Greenbrier Christian Gators
2024 Record: 24-5
Key Returners: Jack Bonney, Thomas Conrad, Hunter Langston, Jackson Okonkwo, Tucker Rupe, Ryan Watson

6. Western Branch Bruins
2024 Record: 20-6
Key Returners: Logan Adams, Eli Carroll, Zack Kincaid, Miles Melescu, Markel Smith, Jakson Walter

7. Landstown Eagles
2024 Record: 15-6
Key Returners: Trey Campos, George Chevalier, Kyle Flora, Colin Kim, Cam Tellefsen

8. Princess Anne Cavaliers
2024 Record: 16-6
Key Returners: Walter Clevenger, Xavier Doon, Aidan McKeating, Matthew Metheny, Reid Vandergrift, Brae Williams

9. Great Bridge Wildcats
2024 Record: 19-3
Key Returners: Adam Bartley, Trey Burton, Tristan Cheek, Cole Cinnamond, Brody Comparto, Casey Cuddyer, Andrew Griffin

10. Walsingham Trojans
2024 Record: 24-8 *VISAA DIII State Champions*
Key Returners: Andrew Cole, Anthony Ferrie, Daniel Guntherberg, Matthew Swanson 

Honorable Mention: Atlantic Shores Christian Seahawks
2024 Record: 19-11-1

Honorable Mention: Grafton Clippers
2024 Record: 13-10

Honorable Mention: Hickory Hawks
2024 Record: 12-8-1

Honorable Mention: New Kent Trojans
2024 Record: 17-5

Honorable Mention: Norfolk Academy Bulldogs
2024 Record: 17-8