Teams From Southwestern Connecticut Dominate Boys Lacrosse Poll

Darien High School was the unanimous top selection of all 11 voters as best boys lacrosse team in Connecticut in the most recent balloting of coaches and media members.

The Blue Wave (5-0) are ranked No. 1 in the nation, the same spot they held at the conclusion of the 2017 season.

Here are the top 15 in the latest Connecticut balloting, with records through April 15:

1. Darien (5-0)
2. New Canaan (3-0)
3. Ridgefield (2-0)
4. Wilton (3-1)
5. Staples (7-0)
6. Fairfield Prep (1-2)
7. New Fairfield (5-0)
8. Glastonbury (3-2)
9. Cheshire (3-2)
10. Greenwich (3-3)
11. Daniel Hand (4-0)
12. Somers (4-0)
13. Trumbull (5-1)
14. Joel Barlow (4-2)
15. Weston (5-0)

Voters: Brian Adkins, Foran coach and Connecticut secondary schools assistant liaison to U.S. Lacrosse; George Baldassare, CHSLCA Executive Secretary Emeritus; Frank Barron, Emeritus U.S. Lacrosse Area Rep; Jeff Brameier, Darien coach; Scott Hinchey, Glastonbury coach; Greg Lederer, Cheshire Herald; Joe Lombardi, LaxLessons.com; John Mathews, Weston coach; Dan Nowak, New Haven Register; Chris Dehnel, Patch.com; Rich Pulisciano, Cheshire coach.

File photo credit: Tim Jensen

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