We surveyed several coaches in the area and these are some teams to keep an eye on in the 2025 season.
Division 1
Top Teams
Magnificat– Trying to repeat as State Champions
Walsh Jesuit– A team with a young superstar and a team that keeps getting deeper and deeper
State Hopefuls
Brunswick– Two superstar sisters and a strong supporting cast
Canfield– They have grown together for years and are primed to make a run
Green– Strong top of the lineup with a lot of potential at the bottom
Highland– Always one of the top programs in the state and always finds a way
Hoover– A huge pedigree and a team that will keep reloading
Hudson– Young player development will be the key
Jackson– Always ready to make a postseason run
Lake– Quietly rising toward the top of the Federal League
Nordonia– Never count out a coach who can get the most out of his players
North Royalton– This could be a big year but it will depend on roster construction
Revere– Built up over the last few years and primed for a deep run
St. Joseph Academy– A very good chance to get back to the State Tournament
District Contenders
Brecksville– Continuing to stay on an upward trend
Hathaway Brown– Cannot replace what was lost but can build with what is coming back
Kent Roosevelt– A team that is always in the hunt
Massillon– Big step forward last year and another one possible this year
Medina– Will see the fruits of playing a young roster last year
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin– A sleeper pick that could surprise a lot of people
Rocky River– Need some experienced players to step up and make an impact
Solon– Trying to create a supporting cast around one of the top players in Ohio
Other Contenders
Aurora– A very young core that will continue to improve
Avon– Returning some experienced players ready to play at the top of the lineup
Avon Lake– A new coach with a winning attitude to continue the tradition
Cloverleaf– A team with a budding star that could be really good by the end of the year
GlenOak– Always uses tough competition as a means for growth
Hawken– A core of returning players who continue to get better
Kenston– Contending in the postseason is nothing new
Mayfield– A solid roster that has been together for a while
Olmsted Falls– A turbulent year last year may have promoted an even bigger team bond
Perry (Massillon)– Balanced group of players in a very tough league
Riverside– A remarkable story for a team in only its second season
St. Vincent-St. Mary– The success of the Irish will depend on their number 3 and 4 lineup spots
Strongsville– Complete rebuild in place but potential to make some waves
Division 2
Top Teams
Chagrin Falls– A superstar sophomore, experienced upperclassmen, and in position to compete
Edgewood– Stellar top two players, one freshman could make the difference
Keystone– A superstar sophomore, experienced upperclassmen, and in position to compete
Southeast– A superstar sophomore, experienced upperclassmen, and in position to compete
State Hopefuls
Bristol– Only one Williams left, but a legacy that will live on
Columbiana– Most depth of any D2 team in Northeast Ohio
Lake Catholic– A very strong senior class that has fallen in love with the sport
Orange– Will make a legitimate run toward the State Tournament
Pymatuning Valley– One of the top programs when it comes to offseason work
Rootstown– Every year they just keep getting better and better
Tuslaw– Came out of nowhere last year with a terrific roster of freshmen turning into sophomores
District Contenders
Canton South– Will be a tough team to beat if they get a fourth score
Gilmour– Roster keeps growing and talent is coming in
Lakeview– A balanced group of players looking to bring back some lost glory
Mineral Ridge– A team of primarily juniors who are growing together
Our Lady of the Elms– Took huge strides last year and are ready to do so again
Springfield (Akron)– Development over time has been the key to better scores
West Branch– Ready to compete after a couple down years
Other Contenders
Champion– An incoming talented freshman puts them in prime position
Independence– An extremely young team that is looking to get back into the winning cycle
LaBrae– Experienced players will lead the team on another run
Perry– A strong top of the lineup but will be looking for players to fill it out
United– Don’t count out this team that keeps getting more and more players each year
Ursuline– Young team in building mode
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