The Atlantic Coast Conference, with many of its programs based in the sun-splashed south, has long been a preferred destination for the top girls lacrosse players in New England.
The ACC boasts the last two NCAA champions (North Carolina and Boston College), and finished last season with six teams in the top 20.
The recent World Women's Championship saw gold-medal winners like Becca Block (Stratham, N.H.) of Syracuse, Emma Trenchard (Windsor, Conn.) and Caylee Waters (Darien, Conn.) of UNC, and Dempsey Arsenault (New Hampton, N.H.) of BC play major roles.
Here’s a closer look at the players from the region impacting each of the league's 10 teams this year, and the recruits that will join them in the future.