BALTIMORE, Md. – The 2026 New Balance All-America Underclass Event wrapped up another unforgettable week of elite competition, bringing together the nation’s top rising boys and girls lacrosse players for four days of high-level play, and celebration of the sport’s brightest future stars.

Representing the country’s premier lacrosse regions, teams competed across four divisions—Highlight, Burn, Command, and Rush—with championship performances showcasing the depth of talent across the nation.

2026 Division Champions

Boys

• Highlight Division: New England
• Burn Division: Philadelphia
• Command Division: Philadelphia

• Rush Division: Conny

Girls

• Highlight Division: Baltimore
• Burn Division: Baltimore
• Command Division: Baltimore
• Rush Division: Long Island

The 2026 event also marked the beginning of an exciting new tradition for the New Balance All-America program. For the first time, the Tournament MVPs from the Highlight Division earned the distinction of becoming the first inductees into the 2027 New Balance All-America Senior Game, recognizing them as the nation’s premier rising talents and beginning their journey toward the sport’s most prestigious high school showcase.

The inaugural inductees are:

• John Lynch – Boys Highlight Division MVP
• Sam Collins – Girls Highlight Division MVP

“This year’s Underclass Event showcased exactly what makes the New Balance All-America experience so special,” said Lee Corrigan, President of Corrigan Sports Enterprises. “The level of competition continues to rise every year, and we’re excited to introduce a new pathway that recognizes our Highlight Division MVPs as the first members of the following year’s Senior Game. It’s a fitting honor for two outstanding athletes and adds another layer of excitement to our Underclass Event.”

Beyond the action on the field, the 2026 Main Event Week continued to demonstrate the tremendous growth and popularity of the New Balance All-America brand across social media. Throughout the week, content from the event generated more than 5.5 million Instagram views, 120,000 likes, and reached over 335,000 unique accounts, reflecting the passion of the lacrosse community and the growing national audience following the country’s top high school athletes.

From championship moments to future stars earning their place in All-America history, the 2026 New Balance All-America Underclass Event once again delivered an unforgettable experience while continuing to elevate the next generation of elite lacrosse talent.

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About Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc.

Corrigan Sports Enterprises has earned its national reputation by creating and operating some of the finest events in the Lacrosse and Endurance space. Founded in 2001, CSE owns and/or operates marquee endurance events such as the Baltimore Running Festival, Frederick Running Festival, Baltimore 10-Miler, Annapolis Running Festival and the Bay Bridge Run. CSE has been a leader in presenting lacrosse with high-profile events that include the Future Champions Tournament, the Champion National Cup and most notably the New Balance All-America Lacrosse Classic. For more information, please visit www.CorriganSports.com.