Joel Barlow High School Jumps Into Top 10 of Latest State Field Hockey Coaches Poll

REDDING, CT — Joel Barlow High School moved into the top 10 by receiving the number nine ranking in the latest weekly Connecticut field hockey coaches poll.

The Falcons have fashioned a 11-1 record thus far this season, including a thrilling 2-1 victory over Granby Memorial Saturday that dropped the Bears out of the top 10.

The top 10 rankings and records through Tuesday, Oct. 18:

1. Glastonbury (12-0)
2. Staples (11-0-2)
3. Darien (11-1-2)
4. Wilton (10-1-2-1)
5. Enfield (9-1)
6. Norwalk (11-2-0-1)
7. Cheshire (10-0-2-1)
8. Branford (11-1)
9. Joel Barlow (11-1)
10. Nonnewaug (11-0-1)

Also receiving votes: Westbrook (12-1), Granby Memorial (10-2), New Canaan (9-3-1).

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

Photo credit: Tim Jensen