LIVE LOVE LAX HS Preview
Jun 13, 2025
LIVE LOVE LAX HS Preview
High School Showdown at Live, Love, Lax
With the youth divisions off to a hot start, the focus now turns to high school. This weekend’s Live, Love, Lax tournament is stacked with Top 10 clashes, revenge games, and massive national implications for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 classes.
2026 Division Preview
#2 M&D Black vs. #9 Hero’s Green
This Maryland rivalry is back. M&D dominated 8–2 last fall, but Hero’s has been waiting for this rematch. A Top 10 shakeup is on the line.
#4 Eagle Stix Blue vs. #5 Steps Elite NJ Blue
Two heavyweights with little recent history. Rankings might not shift drastically, but the winner gains serious national momentum.
#4 Eagle Stix Blue vs. #6 NXT Black
This one’s about redemption—Eagle Stix fell 9–3 last fall. Not a rankings breaker, but a pride game with major chemistry implications.
#15 Long Island Jesters Black
Tough schedule: Eagle Stix, NXT, and #18 Integrity Green. A strong showing could launch them into the national picture.
#18 Integrity Green
Facing NXT and Steps gives Integrity a real shot to upset the order. Even one win here could send them climbing.
#17 Sky Walkers Blue
They’ve got a shot at the upset of the weekend—#2 M&D. A win would shake up both Maryland and national rankings.
Expect Movement
With so many ranked matchups, the 2026 field is wide open. Between revenge games and statement wins, this division could see serious shakeups.
2027 Division: Top 10 in the Crosshairs
The best teams aren’t hiding—they’re going head-to-head. The 2027 division is stacked, and Live, Love, Lax could redefine the national Top 10.
#1 M&D Black
They’ll face a gauntlet: Eagle Stix, Yellow Jackets Stadler, Hero’s Green, and #12 Long Island Jesters. With past wins over most, this weekend could solidify their #1 standing.
#3 Yellow Jackets Stadler
They’ve already beaten M&D and Triple Threat—and this weekend, they’ll take on them again, plus Eagle Stix and Hero’s. They’re chasing a clean sweep and Top 2 ranking.
#5 Eagle Stix Blue
Eagle Stix is circling revenge games—especially after a one-goal loss to M&D. With a schedule full of Top 10 teams, they could jump big with a strong weekend.
#7 Hero’s Green
A brutal slate: M&D, Yellow Jackets, Triple Threat, and Jesters. But with a past win over M&D, Hero’s has the tools to shock.
#9 Triple Threat Elite
Looking for redemption after fall losses to several of this weekend’s opponents. Flip a couple of results and they’ll surge in the rankings.
#12 Long Island Jesters Black
Just outside the Top 10—and they’ve got a shot. Facing M&D, Eagle Stix, Hero’s, and Triple Threat, they control their destiny.
Top 10 Watchlist
Big programs like #2 Aces Elite Upstate, #4 Alliance National, #6 Mass Elite Red, and #9 HHH Philly are not playing this weekend, which opens the door for movement.
Meanwhile, #10 Prime Time is in a lower bracket with games against #22 Sky Walkers, #19 MD United, #20 Team 180, and #21 NXT Black. A single loss could knock them out of the Top 10.
2028 Division: Statement Weekend Ahead
This is the last summer before the recruiting spotlight hits. With Top 10 teams under pressure and underdogs ready to rise, this division is must-watch.
#1 Eagle Stix Blue
They face a brutal bracket: #3 Hero’s Green, #4 M&D Black, #8 Coppermine Black, and #9 MD United East. They tied M&D last fall and beat Coppermine 11–2—but they’ll need to prove it again.
#2 Prime Time
They’ll battle #13 Crush MD, #18 Steps Elite NJ, and #20 Sky Walkers Blue—none of whom they’ve faced recently. Any loss could cause a major rankings shakeup.
#3 Hero’s Green
Also in the top bracket, Hero’s faces Eagle Stix, M&D, #6 Yellow Jackets, #8 Coppermine, and #20 Sky Walkers. They beat Coppermine last fall—but this weekend’s schedule is a gauntlet.
#4 M&D Black
Aiming to move up, M&D takes on Hero’s, Eagle Stix, MD United, and Yellow Jackets. Their fall tie with Eagle Stix will be top of mind.
#6 Yellow Jackets LI Maget
They’ll face MD United (who they tied 4–4 in the fall), Hero’s, M&D, and Coppermine. Plenty of opportunity to climb—or fall.
#8 Coppermine Black
Coming off past losses to Hero’s and Eagle Stix, Coppermine now has a chance to flip the script against Yellow Jackets and MD United as well.
#9 MD United East
MD United takes on Eagle Stix, M&D, Coppermine, and Yellow Jackets—all Top 10 teams. Their only recent result was a fall tie with Yellow Jackets.
#13 Crush MD
Crush faces #2 Prime Time, #16 Jesters, #20 Sky Walkers, and Philly Blast. They've beaten Jesters and Philly before but lost to Sky Walkers. This group could be a major disruptor.
#16 Long Island Jesters Black
They’ll look to stay unbeaten against Philly and Sky Walkers (both fall wins) and will also take on Crush and Steps.
#18 Steps Elite NJ Blue
Steps faces Prime Time, Jesters, and Philly. A win over Prime Time could be huge. They’ll also look to avenge a narrow fall loss to Philly.
#19 LI Legacy Blue
They’re in a lower bracket with Capital Blue, CCLax Black, CT Grizzlies Navy, and NXT Black. A loss here could open the door for others to jump into the Top 20.
#20 Sky Walkers Blue
They’ve got a shot at a big weekend: Prime Time, Hero’s, Crush, and Jesters. Their only recent result is a fall win over Crush.
What’s at Stake
With recruiting looming, 2028 teams are under pressure to perform—and underdogs have their shot to break through. Whether it’s upsets, blowouts, or breakthrough wins, Live, Love, Lax is where reputations are made.