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Robert E. Klein for the Globe/File/2016

Lincoln-Sudbury is the two-time defending Division 1 state champion in boys lacrosse.

Lincoln-Sudbury The two-time defending Division 1 state champion must replace four All-Americans. But coach Brian Vonas program has the best continuity in the region for good reason. The coachs son, Cam, and All-America candidate Junior Almeida control the faceoff X.

Reading With the return of senior All-American Kevin Tobin (51 goals, 31 assists), as well as fellow UMass Amherst commit Jack Geiger and Mike Tobin, the Rockets are strong in the midfield.

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BC High After navigating a tough Division 1 South bracket, the Eagles fell just short against Lincoln-Sudbury in in the state final. Junior Will Bowen is a stellar defender.

Catholic Memorial Thus far, the Knights have taken down two-time defending Division 3 state champion Dover-Sherborn and a talented Newton North squad. First-year coach Dennis Lynch has his squad playing well.

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Billerica The Indians are loaded at all four levels with senior Gus Gobiel (attack), UMass commit Dean Brooks (midfield), defenders Derek Laundry and Henry Behaeghel, and junior goalie Justin Guinene.

Hingham The Harbormen are favorites to return to the state final behind reigning Patriot League MVP Marc ORourke (73 goals) and Jack Hennessey.

Medfield Minus three-time All-American John MacLean, the Warriors will lean on sophomore Owen Murphy (68 points as a freshman). Jack Cahill has played in three state finals, and he has senior captain Mark Nevins alongside.

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Beverly Under the direction of new coach Jim LaSelva (Class on 1987), the Panthers are looking to make noise. Goalie Kevin Morency, Sam Abate (78 points), and faceoff specialist Kevin Flaherty lead the way.

Concord-Carlisle Graduating nine of 10 starters, coach Tom Dalicandro has a tall task. I think the seniors are taking it upon themselves to step up, he said. Everyone talks about our senior class last season, but these kids take it upon themselves to prove themselves.

Falmouth Sophomore Colin Almeida (Penn State commit) leads the attack with junior Chris Parkinson.

Dover-Sherborn The deepest team in the division, the Raiders will rock with three-time All-American Bailey Laidman, the Globes reigning Division 3 Player of the Year. Faceoff specialist Joe Paolotto is also an impact player.

Ipswich Often overlooked, the Tigers are the three-time defending North champs. Theyll follow the lead of senior Kilian Morrissey.

Hanover Sophomore goalie Michael Nassif, who played at Archbishop Williams as an eighth grader, steps in for Noah Clapp in goal. Abdullah Nassif and Neil Calkin lead the offense.

Norwell The Clippers suffered losses from a team that advanced to the South final. Jon Lockwood leads the attack along with sophomore Eddie Fettuccia.

Cohasset The Skippers have high hopes once again, but the early schedule is challenging. Will Thomas leads the attack, along with senior captains Jimmy Farren and Thomas Durkin.

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2017 HS boys' lacrosse preview: Teams to Watch - The Boston Globe