Staples High School Still Near Top in Latest State Field Hockey Coaches Poll

WESTPORT, CT — Staples High School received the number two ranking in the latest weekly Connecticut field hockey coaches poll.

The Wreckers have won 11 games and tied two in their first 13 outings, outscoring opponents by a whopping 61-2 margin.

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