We surveyed several coaches in the area and these are some teams to keep an eye on in the 2024 season.

Division 1

Top Teams
Magnificat– The Blue Streaks will be the team to beat in Northeast Ohio
Hoover– The Vikings return their entire lineup from their 2023 State qualifying team

State Hopefuls
Aurora– The Greenmen will need a strong supporting cast around 2023 State qualifier Gracyn Vidovic
Canfield– The Cardinals have built up a deep program that should be in contention for years to come
Hathaway Brown– Dixon Hill will lead the Blazers once again and they will be successful if they can build depth
Highland– This year could be a step back for the Hornets but they are a team that can reload around Elizabeth Coleman
Hudson– The Explorers lost some key pieces but have some young players looking to step up
Jackson– It seems that the Polar Bears turn it on and are in contention every postseason
Revere– The Minutemen are going to turn some heads this year and they are in it for the long run
St. Joseph Academy– Behind staple Gianna Reginelli and budding superstar Emerson Glending, the Jaguars will be a strong contender
Walsh Jesuit– The Warriors will have their most competitive team in several years with both new and returning talent

District Contenders
Avon– The Eagles lost a lot from last year but they are a team that can build from within
Avon Lake– Even with some significant losses, the Shoregals should still be near the top of the Southwestern Conference
Bay– The Rockets return much talent and are a team to watch out for in 2024
Brecksville– New coach Sylvia Stibley will look to rekindle some of the Bees’ past success
Brunswick– Freshman Ellie Gonzalez-Ribble is the real deal and will lead the Blue Devils
Carrollton– The Warriors will have a balanced attack with at least three players who can go low
GlenOak– The Eagles are a solid team who will be competitive in the Federal League
Green– The District Tournament is a usual stop for the Bulldogs, who will have a good shot of getting there again in 2024
Kent Roosevelt– The Rough Riders will be led by Ashlyn Leavery and have a deep supporting cast that features both young and experienced players
Lake– There will be some new faces contributing for the Blue Streaks this season
Nordonia– Julia Gulla will continue to impress and will lean on a young group of teammates to surround her
North Royalton– With the emergence of Chloe Yoon as a clear number one player last year, the Bears will dive into their depth to compete in 2024
Rocky River– Behind Mia Ginnetti, the Pirates will have a strong attack that could take them to high places
Strongsville– The Mustangs lost some generational talent but they still have experienced players returning in 2024
Stow– Olivia Berlingieri will take the reigns as the Bulldogs’ team leader and try to take the team on a postseason run

Other Contenders
Cloverleaf– The Colts will be a fun team to watch as they look to continue their MAC dominance
Copley– The Indians have had a strong foundation for the past few years and look to take the next step
Dover– With a good amount of depth, the Tornadoes are very close to being in contention
Kenston– The Bombers are a team that gets better throughout the season and are always in the hunt
Mayfield– Young talent will lead the Wildcats as they look to compete for a WRC championship
Massillon– This group of Tigers has grown together and hope to have their work culminate with a strong run in 2024
Medina– New coach Laura Stauffenger has a lot to replace and will have the Bees in rebuilding mode
Solon– Serena Wu is one of the top players in the state and will need her supporting cast to step up in 2024
Tallmadge– The Blue Devils are an under-the-radar team that could surprise some people this year

Division 2

Top Teams
Edgewood– The Warriors return a significant amount of talent and have a good chance to make program history
Southeast– Behind Taylor Blazek, the Pirates look to overcome a close miss from last year and punch a ticket to Akron

State Hopefuls
Chagrin Falls– Freshman Elizabeth Pollock is going to bring some energy to a Tigers team that is aways competitive
Columbiana– The Clippers have one of the most stable programs in the area and this may be their most talented team in years
East Canton– The Hornets will look to make history this year and might just have the roster to make it happen
Independence– Under new head coach Mike Gruber, the Blue Devils won’t be dominant as they have been in the past, but still have the talent to make a splash
Keystone– Look for freshman Sophia Clarico to make an immediate impact in LaGrange and lead the Wildcats to a successful season
LaBrae– Although there is no superstar in LaBrae, the Vikings have four solid players who will look to contend
Orange– After the emergence of Anuja Patel, the Lions have become an immediate contender in the Division 2 landscape
Perry– The Pirates always field a strong, competitive team and will have a very talented one-two punch this year

District Contenders
Bristol– The Panthers will surprise many other teams this year as they are a program on the rise
Canton South– The success of the Wildcats will depend on their third and fourth scores behind their strong top two players
Elyria Catholic– Destiny Perkins will lead the Panthers and try to get some help from a team that has built depth over the past couple years
Gilmour– The Lancers are a team that will rely on a steady performance from all four scorers in 2024
Lake Catholic– The Cougars are improving a little bit every season and are hoping it culminates in much success this year
Rootstown– Only three years in as a program, the Rovers are steadily building a strong team
Springfield (Akron)– Look for the Spartans to compete if they can get consistent play from their number three and four scores
Woodridge– The Bulldogs return a good amount of talent from last year and that is just what they will need to be successful

Other Contenders
Lakeview– Behind Cassie Klotz, the Bulldogs are a team right on the periphery
Mineral Ridge– The Rams have some depth and need just a little improvement to have a chance to prolong their postseason
Northwest– The Indians are a very well coached team who will improve as the season moves on
West Branch– The Warriors are without a superstar this year but still have some pieces to make a move