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Ridgefield High School Still Ranked in Latest Volleyball Poll

The Tigers have compiled a 16-2 record thus far this season.

RIDGEFIELD, CT — A week of upsets created some juggling in the latest rankings of the Connecticut girls volleyball coaches poll.

One thing remained constant: the dominance of Farmington, which completed a perfect 18-0 regular season without losing a single set to remain atop the poll.

Ridgefield High School received the number 10 ranking. With one regular season match to play, the Tigers have compiled a 16-2 record, and are currently tied for fourth in the Class LL ratings.

The top 10 with records through Wednesday, Oct. 26:

  1. Farmington (18-0)
  2. RHAM (15-1)
  3. Greenwich (16-1)
  4. Haddam-Killingworth (19-1)
  5. Lyman Memorial (19-0)
  6. Amity Regional (16-1)
  7. Brien McMahon (16-2)
  8. Stamford (17-2)
  9. Glastonbury (13-4)
  10. Ridgefield (16-2)

Also receiving votes: Coventry (18-1), Granby Memorial (15-3), Avon (14-4), Joel Barlow (15-3), Southington (15-3).

Coaches voting: Seth Davis, Amity; Brian Casey, Ansonia; Curt Burns, Avon; Bob Tarigo, Berlin; Troy Walcott, Bloomfield; Peter Georgiou, Brien McMahon; Jonathan Heller, Career Magnet; Craig Brown, East Haven; Allison Huie, Ellington; Laura Arena, Farmington; Steve Banks, Fitch; Julie Johnson, Foran; Matt Warner, Glastonbury; Steve Lapham, Greenwich; Michael Stango, Kennedy; Dan Vogt, Killingly; Marty Gomez; Lyman Memorial; Kevin Savejs, Maloney; Peter Maneggia Jr., Montville; Kevin Wesche, Naugatuck; Michelle Abraham, New Britain; Tim Guernsey, RHAM; Richard Heitz, Southington; Mike Smeriglio, Stamford; Steve Brienza, Wilton; LaTosha Woodward, Windsor; Jim Amato, Woodland; Adam Bottone, Woodstock Academy.

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