Blake vs. Loyola Academy (Ill.)
7 p.m., Friday, May 9
At University School of Milwaukee, Wis.

This Blake team might not just be the best in the Bears’ incredibly successful history but the best girls’ lacrosse team the state has ever seen. Hyperbole? Maybe. Undefeated Blake, loaded with veteran stars across all positions, has yet to play Eden Prairie, which is also off to an outstanding start. Speaking of Eden Prairie, the state’s No. 2-ranked team lost 10-5 to Illinois powerhouse Loyola Academy on May 2. Loyola also crushed upper-tier Minnesota team Edina 20-0 on April 11. Blake gets its shot at Loyola, and some national recognition, on Friday night in Milwaukee. Blake has not had much success matching up with top Illinois teams, going 0-3 over the past few years.