Granby Moves Up a Spot in Field Hockey Poll

For the second straight week, Enfield High School led the field as top vote-getter in the latest Connecticut field hockey coaches poll, collecting five of seven first-place ballots.

The Eagles (12-0) are the lone remaining undefeated, untied team in the state, and boast an amazing scoring margin of 61-1 over their opponents.

Greenwich (13-2) placed second in the most recent balloting, garnering two top votes.

Granby Memorial (12-1) moved up a spot to ninth in the most recent balloting. The Bears have overwhelmed opponents by an incredible 48-5 scoring differential.

Here are the top 10, plus all other schools receiving votes, with records through Oct. 23.

1. Enfield (12-0)
2. Greenwich (13-2)
3. Cheshire (12-0-1-2)
4. Norwalk (13-2)
5. Branford (12-1-0-1)
6. Darien (13-2-1)
7. Daniel Hand (12-1-2)
8. North Branford (14-0-1)
9. Granby Memorial (12-1)
10. South Windsor (10-1-1)

Also receiving votes: Glastonbury (10-2-0-1), Immaculate (13-1-1-1), Staples (10-2).

Coaches voting: Matt Ariniello, Immaculate; Janet Dickey, Westbrook; Sandy Wickman Mason, Granby Memorial; Kitty Palmer, Guilford; Maureen Perkins, Glastonbury; Kyle Seaburg, Norwalk; Jenna Tucchio, Stonington.

Photo credit: Tim Jensen