HighSchoolOT is previewing the upcoming boys lacrosse 2025 season with its annual preseason rankings.

Lake Norman begins this year in first. The Wildcats were 4A runner-ups last year and bring back a number of key starters.

Preseason Statewide Top 25 Rankings

1. Lake Norman
2. Christ School
3. Cardinal Gibbons
4. Charlotte Catholic
5. Hough
6. Providence Day
7. Myers Park
8. Cannon School
9. Lake Norman Charter
10. Marvin Ridge
11. Middle Creek
12. Ardrey Kell
13. Greensboro Day
14. Weddington
15. Christ the King
16. Charlotte Country Day
17. Apex Friendship
18. North Lincoln
19. Holly Springs
20. Northern Guilford
21. Broughton
22. Athens Drive
23. Topsail
24. Heritage
25. Apex

To get ready for the season, also visit the links below from our ongoing and previous boys lacrosse coverage.