Eastern Mass. Soccer Power Rankings: Week 6

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(Results through Wednesday, Oct. 12)

BOYS’ RANKINGS

DIVISION 1

1. (1) Lincoln-Sudbury (9-0-1) (North, Dual County League): In their only game of the week, the Warriors crushed 4-4-3 Wayland 8-1. Chris Kafina scored twice, as did Forest Sisk. The Warriors will travel to Bedford today for a 4 p.m. game, before returning home to face Waltham Tuesday at 4 p.m.

2. (2) Lexington (7-1-3) (North, Middlesex League): The Minutemen came back twice this week. They were down 1-0 at Watertown when Alex Herbert scored late to salvage a 1-1 tie, and they were down 1-0 at Stoneham when Stefano Gambino scored two second-half goals to lead the team to a 2-1 win. They faced Woburn yesterday and will be on the road twice next week, at Reading at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday and at Arlington at 6 p.m. Thursday.

3. (3) Weymouth (9-2-2) (South, Bay State Conference): It was a busy week for the Carey Division leaders. First, they lost to Framingham 1-0 last Thursday on an own goal. Then, they had two high-quality wins over Oliver Ames 2-1 and Walpole 1-0. The Wildcats will host Newton North at 6 p.m. today, be at Milton at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and then be back at home against Needham at 3:45 p.m. Thursday.

4. (4) St. John’s Prep (8-1-3) (North, Catholic Conference): The Eagles took care of business this week, with a 2-0 win over Phillips Academy and a 3-1 win over in-town rival Danvers. They faced Catholic Memorial yesterday, and will be at BC High at 2 p.m. Saturday, at St. John’s Shrewsbury at 4 p.m. Monday and host Malden Catholic at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

5. (6) Silver Lake (8-0-4) (South, Patriot League): The Lakers tied a very talented Hingham team 1-1, then trounced Marshfield 6-0 and tied Duxbury 1-1. They’ll face Whitman-Hanson on the road Monday at 3:30 p.m. and then host Canton at 7 p.m. Wednesday – in what’s lined up to be a battle between two unbeatens.

6. (On the Bubble) Somerville (9-1-1) (North, Greater Boston League): Led by Andre Rolim on defense, the Highlanders have recorded four shutouts in a row, and they haven’t lost since their opening game at Medford. They’ll host Cambridge at 3:45 p.m. today, be at Andover at 4 p.m. Monday and at Everett at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

7. (5) Walpole (8-2-2) (South, Bay State Conference): Conor Murtagh had two goals and one assist in a 3-1 win over Natick. The Rebels then suffered a 1-0 loss to Weymouth. They’ll host Wellesley at 7:30 p.m. today, then be at Framingham at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and at Milton at 7 p.m. Thursday.

8. (7) Westford (7-2-1) (North, Dual County League): The Grey Ghosts beat Waltham 1-0 in their only game of the week. They faced Central Catholic yesterday, and they’ll look to avenge one of their two losses at Acton-Boxborough at 7:15 p.m. Saturday. They’ll also host Newton South at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

9. (9) Masconomet (6-1-2) (North, Cape Ann League): The Chieftains recorded two shutouts this week, outscoring their opponents 10-0 combined. They beat Amesbury 4-0 and North Reading 6-0. They faced Manchester Essex yesterday, will be at Andover at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, home against Wayland at 4 p.m. Monday and at Pentucket at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday.

10. (8) Needham (8-2-3) (South, Bay State Conference): The Rockets tied Brookline 1-1 and then recorded their sixth and seventh shutouts, respectively, with a 4-0 win over Newton South and a scoreless tie at Milton. Goalkeeper Jake Bronstein anchors the stout defense. They’ll host Framingham at 3:45 p.m. today, then be at Bridgewater-Raynham at 2 p.m. Sunday, home against Norwood at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and at Weymouth at 3:45 p.m. Thursday.

On the Bubble: Lowell (8-0-3), Framingham (8-3-1), Oliver Ames (6-2-2), Wellesley (9-3-0), Dartmouth (10-1-1), Nauset (9-3-0), Brighton (8-0-0)

DIVISION 2

1. (2) Sandwich (10-1-0) (South, Atlantic Coast League): The Blue Knights are outscoring opponents 44-6. Most recently, they took care of Barnstable, 2-0, and Falmouth, 3-0.

2. (3) Winchester (8-1-1) (North, Middlesex League): The Sachems won two games this past week – 4-1 against Burlington and 1-0 at Wilmington. Zach Samson put home the game winner at Wilmington. They faced Reading yesterday, will host Reading at 2 p.m. Saturday, Belmont at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and be at Woburn at 3:45 p.m. Thursday.

3. (4) Hingham (9-1-1) (South, Patriot League): The Harbormen tied undefeated Silver Lake 1-1, with Brian Blanchard putting home the equalizer. Then, they beat Whitman-Hanson 3-1. They faced North Quincy yesterday and will be on the road three times next week – at Everett at 7 p.m. Monday, at Scituate at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and at Duxbury at 4 p.m. Thursday.

4. (1) Canton (7-0-5) (South, Hockomock League): The Bulldogs stayed unbeaten but not how they had hoped, as they came away with ties against Franklin, 2-2, and Sharon, 0-0. They still have only given up five goals on the year – to go along with their eight shutouts. They’ll host Foxborough at 7 p.m. tonight and be at Silver Lake at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

5. (5) Concord-Carlisle (6-3-1) (North, Dual County League): In their only game of the week, the Patriots dropped Bedford 1-0. They’ll be at Waltham at 3:45 p.m. today, host Boston Latin at 4 p.m. Tuesday and play at Acton-Boxborough at 4 p.m. Thursday.

6. (6) Hopkinton (9-2-0) (South, Tri-Valley League): Jack Hilger and Andrew Johnson each found the back of the net in the Hillers 2-0 win over Medfield. They’ll host Norton at 6:45 p.m. today, be at Holliston at 6:45 p.m. Monday, be at Bellingham at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday and then host Nipmuc at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

7. (On the Bubble) North Andover (8-1-2) (North, Cape Ann League): After an 0-1-2 start, the Scarlet Knights have now won eight games in a row – the last seven by at least two-goal margins. They most recently trounced Ipswich 6-2. They faced Newburyport yesterday and will host Hamilton-Wenham at 6 p.m. Monday.

8. (7) Woburn (5-1-6) (North, Middlesex League): The Tanners added another tie to their resume with a 0-0 outcome against Stoneham. They faced Lexington yesterday, will be at Arlington at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and at home against Winchester at 3:45 p.m. Thursday.

9. (8) Duxbury (6-3-2) (South, Patriot League): The Green Dragons walloped Middleborough 6-2 in their only game of the week. They faced undefeated Silver Lake yesterday and will have three more games at home – Marshfield at 2 p.m. Saturday, North Quincy at 4 p.m. Tuesday and Hingham at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

 10. (10) Norwell (7-1-2) (South, South Shore League): The Clippers took care of Cohasset 3-2. They’ll be at Harwich at 4 p.m. Monday, host Abington at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and at Carver at 6 p.m. Thursday.

On the Bubble: Belmont, Scituate (6-2-3), Pentucket (7-2-1), Holliston (6-1-3)

GIRLS' RANKINGS

DIVISION 1

1. (1) Andover (8-0-2), (North, Merrimack Valley) – Pretty quiet week for the Golden Warriors, as the team had no games on the slate last week. However, next Thursday, Oct. 20, Andover will faceoff against the defending state champs – Central Catholic. Andover handed Central Catholic its only defeat of the season, 1-0.

2. (3) Central Catholic (10-1), (North, Merrimack Valley) – In its quest to repeat as state champions, Central Catholic has now won six in a row after its early-season defeat to Andover. But next week will prove a pivotal one for the team as it hosts Winchester and travels to Andover. 

3. (2) Lincoln-Sudbury (10-0), (North, Dual County) – A year ago, Lincoln-Sudbury snuck into the playoffs with a .500 record, and surprised Lexington before falling to Concord-Carlisle (2-1). But this season, the Warriors won’t be surprising anybody as the team has yet to lose a game. That streak continued last week as the Warriors defeated Concord-Carlisle, 3-2.

4. (Unranked) Bishop Feehan (9-0-1), (Eastern Athletic Conference) – Be sure to keep an eye out for last year’s South Division 1 runner-up. After losing 2-1 to Franklin in the finals last year, Bishop Feehan has yet to lose a game this season.

5. (4) Lexington (11-1-2), (North, Middlesex) – An early-season loss to Concord-Carlisle is still the only blemish on the Lady Minuteman’s record. Lexington squeaked out 1-0 victories over Woburn and Chelsea, while tying Stoneham, 2-2.

6. (5) Peabody (8-0-2), (North, Northeastern) – The Tanners just continue to win. Peabody has won its last four games by outscoring opponents 25-1 – Salem (6-0), Winthrop (8-0), Saugus (7-0) and Swampscott (4-1).

7. (7) Winchester (8-2-2), (North, Middlesex) – The Lady Sachems have now won three in a row after losing to Lexington (3-1). This week saw Winchester handle Wilmington (3-0) and Reading (2-0).

8. (5) Concord-Carlisle (9-3) (North, Dual County) – At three losses, the Patriots have already lost more games than they did a year ago. But a 3-2 defeat on the road at Lincoln-Sudbury is nothing to fret about. The Warriors have now handed Concord two of its losses this season (they won 4-1 in September).

9. (8) Oliver Ames (8-2-1), (South, Hockomock) – It was another quiet week for Oliver Ames. But once the tournament rolls around, last years semi-finalist participant will once again challenge for a state title.

10. (10) Dartmouth (11-0), (South, Old Colony) – Dartmouth just keeps on winning. After earning the five seed and being upset in the second round last year, Dartmouth has yet to lose a game.

On the Bubble: Newton North, Franklin, Weymouth, Belmont.

DIVISION 2

1. (2) Canton (10-0-1), (South, Hockomock) – Canton has allowed eight goals all season – three came in its opening win against Duxbury.

2. (1) Medfield (9-0-3), (South, Tri-Valley) –Ties in its last two games – Norton (1-1) and Dover-Sherborn (2-2) – are not too concerning for last year’s state champions.

3. (3) East Bridgewater (12-0-1), (South, South Shore) – Dominating the regular season is nothing new for East Bridgewater. A year ago it secured the top seed in the tournament, before losing in the first round to No. 17 Ashland.

4. (4) Stoneham (5) (7-0-4), (North, Middlesex) – It was another slow week for the Spartans. Stoneham defeated Woburn (2-1) and then tied (its fourth of the season) Lexington (2-2).

5. (7) Duxbury, (8-1-2), (South, Patriot) – After making the South Division 2 finals a year ago, Duxbury looks ready to make it back there. It has shutout seven of its 11 opponents so far this season.

6. (8) Danvers (9-2), (Northeastern, Large) – Its only two losses so far this season are against some of the top teams in the state – Peabody (4-1) and Central Catholic (4-1). And since its loss to Peabody, Danvers has won four in a row. We’ll see if last year’s N0. 2 seed is as  good as last year when it travels to Andover at the end of the month.

7. (6) Hingham (8-1-2), (South, Patriot) – A loss to Whitman-Hanson (3-1) showed that the Patriot League won’t be a two-team race.

8. (5) Cardinal Spellman (8-2), (South, Catholic Central) – Spellman followed a 3-1 loss to Brockton with a 4-1 victory over Arlington Catholic.

9. (9) Wellesley (8-2), (South, Bay State) – After a slow start, Wellesley has now won five in a row, including a big 1-0 home win against Dedham that has Wellesley alone atop the Bay State League.

10. (5) Belmont (8-3-1), (North, Middlesex) – The defending North Division 2 champions have now gone undefeated in its last seven games (6-0-1), allowing only two goals during that stretch.

On the Bubble: Tewksbury, Dedham, Old Rochester, Whitman-Hanson

Statistics and results compiled from a variety of media sources, primarily our local Patch.com sites and the Boston.com standings (boys) (girls).