Maryland produces more top high school lacrosse talent and Division I recruits than New York. Maryland high schools hold the top spots in national rankings and its colleges recruit heavily from within the state. The strength of Maryland lacrosse is also reflected in the dominance of ACC teams, four of which are in the top five national rankings and are led by many Maryland players.

1. Maryland vs. New YorkLacrosse:Why Maryland is SuperiorStephen Canterbury

2. North vs. South Under Armour High School All American GameMaryland vs. Syracuse National Semifinals 2009

3. High School Lacrosse National RankingsMarylandNew York#1-Georgetown Prep#4-St. Paul’s#10-Boys’ Latin#12-Landon#15-Loyola- Blakefield#2-West Islip#6-Manhasset#8-St. Anthony’s#11-Ward Melville

4. Division I College Recruits23% of all college recruits from NY high schools28% of these play Division I lacrosse12% of all college recruits from MD high schools35% of these play Division I lacrosse

5. College Rankings

6. Maryland Teams’ Strength of Schedule

7. ACC DominanceUVA: 19% Maryland PlayersUNC: 23% Maryland PlayersDuke: 19% Maryland PlayersUMD: 43% Maryland Players4 of the top 5 teams in national rankings are ACC teamsUVA: #1UMD: #3UNC: #4Duke: #5ACC has an 18-1 out of conference record

8. 2009 All-American Team