Morris/Sussex boys lacrosse rankings with county titles on the line

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7. Morris Knolls (7-6)

Last week: No. 7

One of four Waterman teams in the Top 10, Morris Knolls took care of Morristown Beard, 17-5, in the MCT second round on May 5. It is just the second win in the last five games, a stretch which includes a 19-5 loss to Chatham – the Golden Eagles' next MCT opponent. Junior Dylan Ralston (25g, 24a, 23gb) is the leader of a balanced squad.

Up next: Thursday at Chatham in MCT quarterfinal, Saturday at Parsippany Hills

6. Madison (12-4)

Last week: No. 4

Bianchi leader Madison took care of Morristown, 15-5, in the MCT second round on May 5 for the fourth win in the past five games. It's the Dodgers' second win against the Colonials this spring, following up on a 15-2 victory in the season opener. Senior midfielder Colin Byam (11g, 4a, 115gb) has won 76% of faceoffs.

Up next: Thursday vs. Mountain Lakes in MCT quarterfinal, Tuesday vs. Parsippany Hills

5. Randolph (10-4)

Last week: No. 6

Randolph extended its winning streak to seven against Roxbury in a MCT second-round game on May 5. Junior Ryan Barnett has 40 goals and 22 assists, and 37 ground balls for the Rams, who haven't lost since April 14.

Up next: Monday at Kinnelon

4. Mountain Lakes (6-6)

Last week: No. 5

Sophomore Jayden Hernando, the third in his family to take faceoffs for Mountain Lakes, is up to 69% at X. The Lakers rolled past Parsippany Regional, 13-6 on Senior Night to return to a MCT quarterfinal. It's just their second win since April 8.

Up next: Thursday at Madison in MCT quarterfinal

3. West Morris (12-1)

Last week: No. 3

Senior attack Luke Gouse (35g, 24a, 39gb) has won 89% of faceoffs. West Morris' lone loss came against Scotch Plains in the Waterman on April 21. The Wolfpack is set for a MCT quarterfinal rematch against Waterman foe Randolph, who they beat 12-8 on April 2.

Up next: Thursday vs. Randolph in MCT quarterfinal, Tuesday at Mendham

Chatham's Kyle Gibney (25) tries to protect the ball from Delbarton defensemen Dara Corr (99) during the Morris County Tournament final on May 13, 2025 at Drew University's Ranger Stadium. Yannick Peterhans/northjersey.com

2. Chatham (9-3)

Last week: No. 2

A MCT finalist last spring, Chatham polished off upset-minded Park Regional to return to a quarterfinal. It is the sixth win in eight games. Seniors Shep Boyd (31g, 18a, 45gb) and Kyle Gibney (31g, 6a) have 31 goals apiece.

Up next: Thursday vs. Morris Knolls in MCT quarterfinal

1. Delbarton (12-4)

Last week: No. 1

Defense stepped up as the top-seeded Green Wave steamed through Mount Olive, 17-0, en route to a MCT quarterfinal, their third straight win. They have not lost to a public school since April 19, 2024 at Westfield.

Up next: Thursday vs. Mendham in MCT quarterfinal

Also considered: Jefferson (7-5), Lenape Valley (11-2), Montville (8-4), Newton (9-4).

This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Morris/Sussex boys lacrosse rankings with county titles on the line