Granby Memorial Jumps Back on Top of Boys Soccer Poll

For the first time this season, there is a unanimous choice as the top high school boys soccer team in Classes LL-L, as E.O. Smith garnered all 14 first-place votes in the latest weekly Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association poll.

The unblemished Panthers (12-0) have outscored opponents by a 56-11 margin this season.

Things were more divided in Classes M-S, as Granby Memorial moved back on top with five of 11 first-place votes. The Bears (12-0-1) had been tied for second last week.

Lewis Mills (12-0-1) also received five top votes, while Stonington (14-0-1) was tabbed first on one ballot.

Here are the top 10 in each division, as well as all schools which received votes. Records are through Oct. 23.

CLASSES LL-L

1. E.O. Smith (12-0)
2. Farmington (9-1-2)
3. Hall (9-1-3)
4. Glastonbury (10-2-1)
5. Guilford (13-1-1)
6. Joel Barlow (12-1-1)
   6. Masuk (13-1-1)
   8. Ridgefield (12-3-1)
   9. Newtown (12-2-2)
   10. Shelton (13-2-1)

Also receiving votes: Fairfield Ludlowe (9-1-5), Greenwich (11-4-1), Naugatuck (13-1-1), Daniel Hand (11-2-2), Bethel (12-2-2), Watertown (13-1-1), Cheshire (9-5-2), Stamford (11-4-1).

Coaches voting: Dan Woog, Staples; Chris Laughton, Norwalk; Mark Landers, Glastonbury; John Blomstrann, E.O. Smith; Dave Yanosy, Southington; Jim Lewicki, Wilton; Joe Mancini, Pomperaug; Stan Latkowski, Daniel Hand; Artur Branco, Cheshire; Paul Winstanley, Joel Barlow; Zeke Seguro, Hall; Arnie Jandreau, Lyman Hall; Dave Zlatin, Avon; Tony Fernandes, Bethel; Dave Lavery, Brookfield; Joe Mendonca,Waterford; Vic Santos, Independent.

CLASSES M-S

1. Granby Memorial (12-0-1)
2. Lewis Mills (12-0-1)
3. Stonington (14-0-1)
4. Old Saybrook (15-0)
5. Ellington (11-2)
6. Suffield (11-2)
7. Windham (12-2-1)
8. Lyman Memorial (12-2-2)
9. Haddam-Killingworth (11-2-1)
10. Somers (10-3)

Also receiving votes: Morgan (11-2-1), Northwestern Regional (9-2-2), Seymour (10-3-1), Plainville (7-5-2), Tolland (8-5), Valley Regional (10-3-1), Litchfield (9-4), Coventry (10-4).

Coaches voting: Colin Delaney, Montville; Rob Andrulis, Litchfield; Dave Emery, Granby Memorial; Tim Brown, Plainville; Roy Gurnon, Ellington; Andy Campbell, Northwest Regional; Sam Barnes, Old Saybrook; Ben Kulas, Lewis Mills; Ryan Fabry, Lyman Memorial; Vic Santos, Independent; Gianni Perugini, Sacred Heart.

Photo credit: Tim Jensen