Top contenders in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky boys lacrosse playoffs

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TL;DR

The boys lacrosse playoffs in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are set to begin on May 13. Defending champions St. Xavier aim to fend off challengers in Division I, while Division II sees Mariemont looking to reclaim the state title.

Key points

Boys lacrosse playoffs start May 13 in Greater Cincinnati.
St. Xavier aims to defend its Division I title.
Mariemont is a key contender in Division II.
Dixie Heights and Ryle reached the Northern Kentucky finals.
Kentucky State Tournament begins May 13.

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The fields are set for the high school boys lacrosse playoffs across Greater Cincinnati.

Southwest Ohio schools are wrapping up their regular seasons and gearing up for playoff runs beginning May 13. Division I action features defending state champs St. Xavier looking to hold off challengers from the Eastern Cincinnati and Greater Miami Conferences. In Division II, a crowded field might see some chaos as Mariemont looks to return to the state title.

Northern Kentucky's playoffs are already underway, with Dixie Heights and Ryle reaching the finals of the Region Five tournament. Both teams will head to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's State Tournament, which kicks off May 13 as well.

Here are the top contenders you need to keep an eye on as boys lacrosse begins postseason competition.

Dixie Heights reacts to scoring a goal in Dixie Heights' win over Walton-Verona during the KHSAA District 5 boys lacrosse semifinals May 8, 2026, at Covington Catholic.

Dixie Heights senior Eli Lawson (4) with the ball in Dixie Heights' win over Walton-Verona during the KHSAA District 5 boys lacrosse semifinals May 8, 2026, at Covington Catholic.