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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 NOVA 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 NOVA Region

1. St. John's Cadets
2024 Record: 26-6 *WCAC Champions*
Key Returners: Clayton Armah, Drew Christine, Ren Devereux, Nick Felton, Colin Francis, Parker Friend, Nate Hawton-Henley, Sean McCabe, Gavin Weber

2. Battlefield Bobcats
2024 Record: 17-8
Key Returners: Grayson Abell, Garrett Camp, Chase Colangelo, Yogi Colangelo, Teagan Leach, Sam Michel, Nico Moritz-Toledo, Luke Raflo, Luis Sanchez, Josh Weppner

3. Gainesville Cardinals
2024 Record: 18-6
Key Returners: Ben Ackerman, Ian Fournier, JW Kohlmeyer, Caden Merritt, Ryan Petro, Aaron Ritenour

4. Highland Hawks
2024 Record: 25-6-1
Key Returners: Benji Cardone, Stephen Christopher, Christian Dart, Daniel Farrell, Brooks Graham, Weston Lillard, Joey Rogers, Justin Summers

5. McLean Highlanders
2024 Record: 19-10
Key Returners: Ethan Ball, Brennan Core, Jack Dailey, Christian Dray, Alex Gonzalez, Gabriel Pegues, Aydin Prell

6. Paul VI Panthers
2024 Record: 24-7
Key Returners: Will Emerson, Aiden Gallagher, Thomas Jewett, Brenden Moehnke, Carter Perdue, Greg Quintana, Matthew Roussey, Will Tighe, Ryan Vaxmonsky

7. Madison Warhawks
2024 Record: 15-10
Key Returners: Luke Ayer, Jimmy Bollini, Chase Dorsey, Max Julyan, Daniel Killoran, Hector Orozco, Niko Papathanasiou, Nathan Toundreault, Kyle Tyrell, Cael Yates

8. St. Albans's Bulldogs
2024 Record: 22-12
Key Returners: Logan An, Preston Benner, Henry Miller, George Minjack, Jacob Romhilt, Myles Upchurch, Lucas Young

9. Bishop O'Connell Knights
2024 Record: 15-12
Key Returners: Kamari Chisolm, Shota Fogus, Noah Haught, Truman Leckey, Drew Markey, Jack Woda

10. Independence Tigers
2024 Record: 13-9
Key Returners: Colton Hicks, Shane Howie, Chase Obstgarten, Quinn Pak, Carter Schuster, Aidan Spagna, Brady Yates

Honorable Mention: Colonial Forge Eagles
2024 Record: 17-6

Honorable Mention: Gonzaga Eagles
2024 Record: 19-13

Honorable Mention: Heritage (Leesburg) Pride
2024 Record: 12-9

Honorable Mention: Lightridge Bolts
2024 Record: 18-6

Honorable Mention: Riverbend Bears
2024 Record: 17-8

Others in Consideration: Centreville, Colgan, Freedom (South Riding), Lake Braddock, West Springfield, Woodgrove