First Connecticut High School Field Hockey Poll Of 2022 Released

CONNECTICUT — Darien emerged as the top pick in the initial round of balloting by Connecticut high school field hockey coaches to determine the top teams in the state.

The Blue Wave garnered first-place votes from four of seven coaches to outdistance runner-up Wilton, which had a pair of top nods. Defending Class S champion North Branford earned the other top vote.

Here are the top 10, as well as all other schools receiving support.

1. Darien
2. Wilton
3. (tie) North Branford
3. (tie) Staples
5. Farmington
6. Brookfield
7. Wethersfield
8. (tie) Masuk
8. (tie) New Canaan
10. Cheshire

Also receiving votes: Guilford, Amity Regional, Granby, Immaculate, Ridgefield, Stafford, Simsbury, Daniel Hand, Stonington, Branford.

Voters: Matt Arinello, Immaculate; Margaret Bristol, Canton; Janet Dickey, Westbrook; Dawn Hough, New Milford; Kitty Palmer, Guilford; Maureen Perkins, Glastonbury; Kyle Seaburg, Norwalk.