New No. 1 Team Assumes Top Spot In LL/L Boys Soccer Poll

Middletown CT

07 October, 2021

10:42 AM

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CONNECTICUT — Considerable shuffling took place among the top 10 of the Connecticut high school boys soccer coaches polls this week, particularly in Classes LL/L, where a new frontrunner emerged. Despite collecting first-place votes from just two coaches, Xavier moved to the top of the LL/L rankings, up from sixth place a week ago. Daniel Hand and Norwalk each moved up a spot from their previous positions. In Classes M/S, Ledyard retained its No. 1 ranking, getting top nods from 10 of 11 coaches. Ellington and Jonathan Law switched positions into second and third, respectively. Here are the top 10 in each division, with first-place votes and last week's ranking in parentheses, as well as all other schools garnering support. Classes LL/L Xavier (2) (lw: 6)Daniel Hand (3) (lw: 3)Norwalk (5) (lw: T-4)Hall (2) (lw: 2)Wethersfield (lw: T-4)Fairfield Prep (lw: 1)Darien (1) (lw: 8)Fairfield Warde (lw: NR)Newington (lw: NR)Bethel (lw: 9)Also receiving votes: Farmington, Staples, Greenwich, Middletown, Guilford. Voters: Dave Zlatin, Avon; Chris Laughton, Norwalk; Jim Lewicki, Independent; Joe Mancini, Pomperaug; Tony Fernandes, Bethel; Zeke Seguro, Hall; Vic Santos, Independent; Chris Cap, West Haven; Colin Delaney, Independent; Nick Boorman, Farmington, Dan Woog, Staples; Artur Branco, Cheshire; Vito Caliguiri, Watertown. Classes M/S Ledyard (10) (lw: 1)Ellington (lw: 3)Jonathan Law (lw: 2)Holy Cross (lw: 4)Stonington (lw: 5)Nonnewaug (1) (lw: 7)Joel Barlow (lw: 8)Old Saybrook (lw: 9)Suffield (lw: 6)Woodland (lw: NR)Also receiving votes: Morgan, Lewis Mills, Oxford, Rocky Hill, Weston, Bacon Academy, Portland. Voters: Colin Delaney, Independent; Rob Andrulis, Litchfield; Rick Distefano, Foran; Paul Winstanley, Joel Barlow; Andy Campbell, Northwestern Regional; Ben Kulas, Lewis Mills; Vic Santos, Independent; Paul DeCastro, Stonington; Matt Thompson, Coginchaug; Mike Gruber, Jonathan Law; Bill Glenney, Ledyard.Compiled by Mike Gruber Don't miss local and statewide news from all across Connecticut. Register for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters.