PaPreps is continuing its in-depth breakdown of the top high school boys lacrosse players in Pennsylvania, and now it’s time to spotlight the top defenders from the Class of 2025.
These standout athletes are among the toughest and most skilled players at their position, demonstrating elite defensive awareness, quick footwork, and the physicality needed to dominate at the high school level. Whether they’re locking down top attackers or leading their teams in ground balls and takeaways, these defenders are making major impacts on the field.
As part of PaPreps’ ongoing position-by-position series, we’re showcasing the best talent across every role on the field—starting with attackers (released on April 12) and now shifting focus to defenders (April 13).
Coming Soon on PaPreps:
We’re not stopping with the 2025 class. Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up in our Top Boys Lacrosse Players by Position series for Classes of 2026 and 2027:
- Class of 2027:
- Attackers
- Defenders
- Defensive Midfielders
- Faceoff Specialists
- Goalies
- Long Stick Midfielders
- Midfielders
- Athletes
- Full Player Database
- Class of 2026:
- Attackers
- Defenders
- Defensive Midfielders
- Faceoff Specialists
- Goalies
- Long Stick Midfielders
- Midfielders
- Athletes
- Full Player Database
Stay tuned to PaPreps for full lists, player breakdowns, and updates as we continue to rank and highlight the rising stars in Pennsylvania high school lacrosse.
