Preseason boys lacrosse rankings led by Cannon School, Lake Norman, and Charlotte Catholic

After ending last year ranked No. 2, Cannon School begins this season as the preseason No. 1 team in the HighSchoolOT boys lacrosse statewide rankings.

Defending N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A champ Cardinal Gibbons is fourth while 1A/2A/3A champ Lake Norman Charter is 12th.

All teams are listed below with their win-loss record from a year ago.

To get ready for the season, also visit the links below:

• College commits list for the class of 2024
• 50 players to watch (Insider)
• Last year's all-state team
• Last year's final rankings
• Last year's 4A championship story, photos, & results (Cardinal Gibbons wins)
• Last year's 3A/2A/1A championship story, photos, & results (Lake Norman Charter wins)

HSOT Preseason Boys Lacrosse Rankings

1. Cannon School 20-3
2. Lake Norman 21-4
3. Charlotte Catholic 22-3
4. Cardinal Gibbons 21-5
5. Providence Day 18-6
6. Middle Creek 21-2
7. Green Level 18-4
8. Hough 18-3
9. Holly Springs 16-6
10. Weddington 14-8
11. Christ School 10-7
12. Lake Norman Charter 17-5
13. Apex Friendship 12-10
14. Marvin Ridge 17-5
15. Northwest Guilford 14-6
16. Heritage 17-4
17. Northwood 18-4
18. Orange 18-4
19. R.J. Reynolds 18-4
20. Hoggard 18-4
21. Ashley 18-2
22. Topsail 18-5
23. Broughton 13-9
24. Christ the King 14-6
25. Pinecrest 11-9