Mamaroneck is currently the top team in Section 1, while Iona Prep leads the CHSAA but is not nationally ranked. Both teams are close in proximity and are recognized in the latest *USA Lacrosse* High School Boys' National Top 25 ranking.
Show of hands, who here wouldâve paid to watch Iona Prep and Mamaroneck go head-to-head this season?
This certainly wouldâve been the year to set that one up.
Mamaroneck is the best team in Section 1 right now. Iona Prep is the best CHSAA team not currently in the national rankings. The schools are less than four miles apart. Both programs got an honorable mention shoutout in the latest USA Lacrosse High School Boys' National Top 25 ranking. Both programs are likely to again have multiple players on the 2026 USA Lacrosse All-American list.
They cross paths in winter league.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
Mamaroneck is recognized as the best team in Section 1 due to its strong performance and ranking in the latest *USA Lacrosse* High School Boys' National Top 25.
Iona Prep is considered the best CHSAA team not in the national rankings due to its competitive performance and recognition in local and national discussions.
Mamaroneck and Iona Prep are located less than four miles apart.
Both Mamaroneck and Iona Prep are expected to have multiple players featured on the 2026 USA Lacrosse All-American list based on their current performance.
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New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
New Canaan defeated Mamaroneck 12-9 in boys lacrosse action at New Canaan High School Apr. 4, 2026.
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This week's top 10: Mamaroneck slides back into No. 1 in lohud Boys Lacrosse Rankings
Lohud Athlete of the Week polls are presented by White Plains Hospital.
But we can only imagine what might've been. Iona Prep did lobby Mamaroneck for a game. Itâs something the Gaels do yearly, but the Tigers declined, noting their schedule was full. It would've been great to put them under the lights for one night and maybe ask the fans to donate a couple of bucks at the gate in support of a local charity.
Both schools routinely face some of the best talent around.
Itâs a privilege that comes with piling up wins and championships year after year. At the end of the season we can debate who deserves to finish atop the lohud Boys Lacrosse Power Rankings, but right now, just for kicks, we can go back and forth about whoâs playing the most difficult schedule. The poll is presented by White Plains Hospital.
Hereâs the breakdown:
Mamaroneckâs Carsen Winters (5) fires a shot against Darien during boys lacrosse action at Mamaroneck High School April 18, 2026. Darien won the game 10-9.
Marquee games
Manhasset; Massapequa; New Canaan (Conn.); Darien (Conn.).
Crossovers
Half Hollow Hills; Greenwich (Conn.); Shenendehowa
Section 1 opponents
Lakeland/Panas; Greeley; Bronxville; Somers; Suffern; Rye; Scarsdale; Yorktown; North Rockland.
Iona Prep's Tim Plunkett (20) works the ball during boys lacrosse action at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Iona Prep defeated Stepinac 16-3.
Marquee games
Don Bosco Prep (N.J.); Fairfield Prep (Conn.); St. Anthonyâs; New Canaan (Conn.); Chaminade; Salesianum (Del.); Seton Hall Prep (N.J.).
Crossovers
CBA-New Jersey; Wilton, Conn.; St. Josephâs (Conn.); Glastonbury (Conn.); Bergen Catholic (N.J.); Bronxville; Fairfield Ludlowe (Conn.).
CHSAA opponents
Stepinac; Fordham Prep; Cardinal Hayes; Kellenberg Memorial.
Mike Dougherty covers boys lacrosse for The Journal News/lohud.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Who has the hardest boys lacrosse schedule, Iona Prep or Mamaroneck?