1. AMITY (5)
16-1
418
1
LL
Latest Results: Def. Shelton 9-2; NDWH 10-3; North Haven 7-0; Lost Foran 8-7.
This week: vs Xavier, Tue. 7; at Guilford, Wed, 4; vs Hamden, Fri. 7.
The Bottom Line: The Spartans rallied from down 8-0 down, but their rally fell short as Foran hands them their first loss. Voters didn't all jump ship. Besides, a loss is not always a bad thing heading into the postseason.
2. ST. PAUL (6)
19-0
394
4
S
Latest Results: Def. Woodland 5-0; Holy Cross 11-1; Crosby 15-1; Torrington 7-1.
This Week: vs Watertown, Mon. 4.
The Bottom Line: Despite getting the most first-place support, the Falcons just couldn't overcome Amity for No. 1. Regardless, the toughest week on the Falcons' NVL schedule wound up with them 4-0, out-scoring opponents 38-3, and moving within one victory of finishing an unbeaten regular season.
3. WINDSOR (3)
15-0
392
5
L
Latest Results: Def. Newington 5-2; Newington 1-0.
This Week: at Southington, Mon. 6:30; vs Enfield, Wed. 3:45; vs Tolland, Sat. 3:30.
The Bottom Line: Never a bad week when you sweep one of your rivals, which the Warriors did vs. Newington and catapulted to No. 3 in the rankings thanks to a few first-place votes.
4. RIDGEFIELD
15-3
344
3
LL
Latest Results: Def. Wilton 14-7; Staples 5-1 Darien 3-0; Lost St. Joseph 13-10; Def. Norwalk 9-6.
This Week: vs Westhill, Tue. 4:30; at Danbury, Wed. 6.
The Bottom Line: Ridgefield played five games in six days last week and didn't just survive, they thrived with a 4-1 record. Their only setback was a tough-luck, 13-10 loss to St. Joseph which was called due to darkness.
5. WARDE (1)
15-3
330
2
LL
Latest Results: Lost Ludlowe 3-1; Def. New Canaan 9-0; Lost McMahon 10-9; Def. Central 16-0.
This Week: vs Darien, Wed. 4; at Trumbull, Thur. 4.
The Bottom Line: A couple of losses drops the Mustangs, but the team still appears primed for the postseason.
Latest Results: Def. North Haven 6-0; Shelton 6-1; Law 12-4 Sheehan 8-7; Cromwell 5-4.
This Week: at Amity, Tue. 7; at Wilbur Cross, Wed. 3:45; vs Hand, Thur. 7.
The Bottom Line: That's 10-straight wins for the Falcons heading into their Tuesday date with No. 1 Amity, which is, in fact, the last team to beat them.
Latest Results: Def. Bunnell 2-0; Weston 11-1; Notre Dame-FFLD 16-2; New Milford 3-2; Masuk 13-3.
This Week: at Pomperaug, Mon. 4:15; at Harding, Tue. 4; at Newtown, Wed. 4; vs Newtown, Thur. 4:30.
The Bottom Line: The No. 1 seed in the SWC Tournament is theirs if they win out.
8. BROOKFIELD
16-2
180
NR
L
Latest Results: Def. Kolbe 19-4; Immaculate 5-1.
This Week: vs Bethel, Mon. 2:30; at Weston, Tue. 4:15.
The Bottom Line: The Bobcats return to the Top 10 for a third time this season. They can secure No. 2 spot in Class L Tournament with two more wins.
9. NEWINGTON
12-3
177
7
LL
Latest Results: Lost Windsor 5-2; Def. Rocky Hill 8-2; Lost Windsor 1-0.
This Week: vs New Britain, Mon. 3:45; at Glastonbury, Wed. 3:45; at Southington, Fri. 6.
The Bottom Line: Never a great week when you get swept by one of your rivals, as the Nor'easters did vs. Windsor.
10. TRUMBULL
12-5
167
9
LL
Latest Results: Def. St. Joseph 6-5; Lost New Canaan 3-2; Def. McMahon 4-2
This Week: at Wilton, Tue. 4:30; at Norwalk, Wed. 6; vs Warde, Thur. 4.
The Bottom Line: Though they dropped a spot, some perspective: The Eagles have won nine of their last 10 and clinched a FCIAC playoff spot in the process.
