After an eventful opening week of the high school lacrosse season in North Jersey, it's time to reflect on standout performances. Readers are invited to review the exceptional players from last week and cast their vote for the North Jersey Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of the page. Voting closes at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

By the Numbers
  • Pascack Valley junior collected his 100th career point, scored six goals, and provided 12 assists in three victories.
  • Hawthorne junior amassed 12 goals and seven assists in three wins.
  • Tenafly senior, a Tufts commit, contributed one goal, one assist, and 13 ground balls in addition to helping the team secure its first win over Ramapo.
  • Ramsey junior notched 11 goals, six assists, and five ground balls in the opening week.
  • Don Bosco junior, a Duke commit, leads North Jersey in goals with 14 and four assists in the first week.
  • Waldwick senior achieved 500 career saves and maintained a save percentage of .719 in two wins.
  • Rutherford junior secured 10 goals, five assists, and 32 draw controls, placing her at the top of North Jersey's points ranking.
  • Emerson/Park Ridge senior scored five goals and one assist, with the last goal being the 100th of her career.
  • Immaculate Heart junior scored eight goals, including her 100th career goal, and contributed five ground balls and five draw controls.
State of Play
  • Readers are encouraged to vote for the North Jersey Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of the page until 6 p.m. on Thursday.
  • If encountering issues viewing the poll, refreshing the link or clearing the browser's cache is recommended.
  • If accessing the poll via the Twitter app, trying the Varsity Aces app or NorthJersey.com is suggested.
Bottom Line

The North Jersey lacrosse community is gearing up for an exciting vote to determine the Player of the Week after a thrilling opening week of the season.