Three from area make preseason All-State lacrosse team, Issaquah boys nearing top-50 national ranking | Prep sports news

A trio of local players were named preseason All-State selections, while the Eagles are receiving consideration as a top-50 national program.

Three girls lacrosse players from the area have been recognized by the Washington Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association, earning preseason All-State honors.

Skyline senior Katy Bucy, Issaquah junior Suzy Emerson and Eastside Catholic junior Ashley Blanton were part of the 12-person team.

Issaquah boys nearing top-50

Issaquah was one of three Washington prep teams receiving votes in a national poll by StudentSports.com, and came in just outside the top-50 in the first poll of the year.

Bellevue was ranked 49th, with Mercer Island also receiving votes.