One New Entry Cracks Top 10 Of Connecticut Boys Lacrosse Poll

CONNECTICUT — The top three teams maintained their positions in the latest weekly Connecticut boys lacrosse poll, but one new entry slipped into the top 10.

Darien received all 14 first-place votes to keep its spot on top, with Ridgefield and Staples second and third, respectively. Weston made its season debut in the poll at No. 9.

Here are the top 10, with last week's ranking in parentheses, as well as all other teams receiving support.

1. Darien (lw: 1)
2. Ridgefield (lw: 2)
3. Staples (lw: 3)
4. New Canaan (lw: 5)
5. Fairfield Prep (lw: 6)
6. New Fairfield (lw: 7)
7. Wilton (lw: 4)
8. Cheshire (lw: 8)
9. Weston (lw: N/R)
10. Greenwich (lw: 9)

Also receiving votes: Glastonbury, St. Joseph, Joel Barlow, Fairfield Warde, Daniel Hand, Somers.

Voters: Brian Adkins, Foran; George Baldassare, CHSLCA Executive Secretary Emeritus; Sean Patrick Bowley, GameTimeCT; Jeff Brameier, Darien; Scott Bulkley, Newtown; Chris Dehnel, Patch Media; Michael Fornabaio, Connecticut Post; Ned Griffen, The Day; Scott Hinchey, Glastonbury; Greg Lederer, Cheshire Herald; John Mathews, Greens Farms Academy; Ken McCarthy, Somers; Dan Nowak, New Haven Register; Dave Ruden, The Ruden Report.
Compiled by Michael Fornabaio.

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