Lacrosse: Latest North Jersey rankings and stat leaders, Q&A with Waldwick's comeback star

The big winner in the North Jersey lacrosse rankings this week? Anyone who plays the sport at Pascack Valley.

Both Panther programs moved up three spots to No. 6 after going unbeaten in the first half of April.

The Mahwah boys make their debut at No. 7 behind a stingy defense backed by goalie Brandon Costanzo.Here are the full set of rankings with county tournaments fast approaching.

Boys lacrosse Top 10 rankings

1. Don Bosco 4-1

2. Ridgewood 5-0

3. Northern Highlands 4-1

4. Bergen Catholic 3-3

5. Glen Rock 2-2

6. Pascack Valley 5-0

7. Mahwah 4-1

8. Wayne Valley 2-3

9. Tenafly 4-2

10. Ramapo 4-2

(Records through Tuesday.)

Girls lacrosse Top 10 rankings

1. Ridgewood 4-1

2. Immaculate Heart 2-4

3. Northern Highlands 2-4

4. Glen Rock 4-1

5. Saddle River Day 4-1

6. Pascack Valley 6-0

7. Westwood 5-2

8. Ramapo 1-2

9. Mahwah 3-2

10. Rutherford 7-0

Talking lacrosse with Waldwick's Julia Levitzke

After missing last year with a broken humerus in her left arm, the senior midfielder has returned this spring to lead Waldwick (6-0) to the best start in school history. This week, we caught up with Levitzke, who doubles as a centerback in soccer and forward in basketball. She ranks No. 1 in North Jersey with 30 goals to go with 14 ground balls and 15 draw controls.

How would you describe the atmosphere around the team after two weeks?

It's an amazing feeling how far we've come. I'm really happy. Our team has been doing really well together. When we play together, I think we can win any game. The energy we have on the field together is just unmatched.

What did it mean to score your 100th career goal on Saturday?

It was such a good feeling, especially after being injured last year. Being back on the field makes me so happy and the love I feel from my teammates when I score. It was such a good feeling when I scored. It's such a relief to be back playing my favorite sport.

How challenging was it to be sidelined for an entire season?

It was hard, but I just had to learn how to be a leader off the field as well. I think it taught me a lot, how to be grateful for every second on the field and every time you have with the team.

How did you get hurt?

It was in a basketball game. February of last year. It was hard. I knew immediately I wouldn't be able to play lacrosse. That was a big upset for me, given this is my favorite sport. Losing a year was hard, but I'm just so happy to be back.

Are you back to 100 percent?

A hundred percent now. No pain. Nothing.

What are the goals for the rest of the season?

To win the league. This senior class has all been playing together since third grade.

What was the best part of the preseason trip to Orlando?

Universal. It was so fun. It was such a good team-bonding experience. I think it really did bring our team closer.

Where are you going to school next year?

Penn State.

What was it like coming into the season knowing it's your last year of lacrosse?

It's bittersweet. But I'm just excited next year to come back and see how much this team has improved.

Boys lacrosse stat leaders

GOALS

Connor Denny, Fair Lawn 27

William Gerhardstein, Hawthorne 23

Logan Sakir, Hawthorne 23

Cody Webster, DePaul 21

Ryan Davis, Pascack Hills 20

Wyatt Dabby, Tenafly 20

Quinn O'Neill, Ramsey 19

Dean Wilkie, Wayne Hills 18

CJ Driver, Pascack Hills 17

Matt Branco, Lyndhurst 16

Jayden Amico, Passaic Valley 15

Nicco Fasoli, Passaic Tech 15

Dylan Reichel, Tenafly 15

ASSISTS

Ty Christianson, Fair Lawn 20

Donnie Duffus, Pascack Valley 16

CJ Driver, Pascack Hills 16

William Gerhardstein, Hawthorne 16

Cameron Robator, Mahwah 15

Cooper Roberts, Tenafly 15

Cody Webster, DePaul 15

Dylan Reichel, Tenafly 14

Jack Tenaglia, Bergen Catholic 14

Owen Crowley, Ramsey 12

Tommy Kivari, DePaul 12

Nate Barriteau, Lyndhurst 12

GROUND BALLS

Cody Webster, DePaul 56

Antonio Santora, Lakeland 45

Jake Kelshaw, West Milford 44

Cole Mogensen, Tenafly 43

Parker Dupuis, Glen Rock 38

David Levine, Tenafly 37

Justus Favata, Ramsey 34

Owen Deady, Pascack Valley 32

Sean Morrison, Westwood 30

Conor Pinkham, Fair Lawn 29

Logan Custance, Wayne Valley 29

Mikey Rickard, Paramus 27

Luke Biello, Westwood 27

SAVES

Tyler Acanfrio, West Milford 101

Nazario Ramos, DePaul 94

Ismael Jimenez, Clifton 83

Jackson Barnett, Northern Highlands 65

Colin Daroch, Wayne Valley 65

Neil Bernhaut, Demarest 64

Gabe Akdemir, Paramus 62

Brian Pierpont, Ramsey 58

JohnPaul Wedemeyer, Hawthorne 56

Brennan Visokey, Glen Rock 56

Jackson Clift, Dwight-Englewood 53

Girls lacrosse stat leaders

GOALS

Julia Levitzke, Waldwick 30

Jane Tenaglia, Holy Angels 28

Lauren Vignola, Lakeland 27

Paige Fava, West Milford 26

Isabella Pedone, Saddle River Day 26

Kaitlyn Verdesca, Waldwick 23

Courtney Pelisson, Pascack Valley 23

Ryan Doyle, Glen Rock 23

Ella Saxon, Pascack Valley 22

Jenna Reinhart, Pascack Valley 21

Sydney Murri, Fair Lawn 21

Brianna Bellome, Passaic Tech 20

Ashley Castillo, Passaic Tech 20

Ava Amatucci, Rutherford 20

Jea Herninko, Rutherford 20

Ava Bower, DePaul 20

Kayla Hunt, Emerson/Park Ridge 20

ASSISTS

Hope Arturi, River Dell 19

Charlotte Malady, Old Tappan 15

Abigail Holland, Saddle River Day 14

Kailey Maskerines, West Milford 14

Alana Anton, Passaic Tech 11

Julia Graceffo, Mahwah 11

Megan Hartnett, River Dell 10

Madison Minicucci, Saddle River Day 10

Kaitlyn Hu, Waldwick 10

Carly Stoepker, Clifton 10

Jacklyn Janiec, Pompton Lakes 10

GROUND BALLS

Isabella Fontanez, Fair Lawn 34

Sydney Murri, Fair Lawn 27

Meryl Lawson, Pompton Lakes 24

Julia Foti, Passaic Tech 23

Samantha Marcus, DePaul 23

Alexandra Morgan, Wayne Valley 23

Zoe Gatanas, Demarest 22

Ava Bower, DePaul 22

Mia Kurtz, River Dell 21

Ashley Castillo, Passaic Tech 19

Jade Lang, Fair Lawn 18

Samantha Allen, River Dell 18

Charlotte Malady, Old Tappan 18

Lucia Guardascione, Saddle River Day 18

SAVES

Samantha Idiculla, River Dell 72

Sloane Wolford, Wayne Valley 69

MC Salter, Saddle River Day 62

Reagan Larson, IHA 62

Mackenzie Brattlof, Emerson/Park Ridge 58

Mia Nardi, DePaul 55

Meaghan Morrison, Westwood 55

Bridget Leahy, Pompton Lakes 51

Elizabeth Crames, Mahwah 49

Sabrina Dowling, Waldwick 46

Maddi Schaper, Passaic Tech 45

Ally Zamparelli, Glen Rock 45

Hailey Callahan, Lakeland 45

Jordan Schmier, Indian Hills 44

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Lacrosse: Rankings, stat leaders, Q&A with Waldwick's Julia Levitzke