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It’s still a tough call on a lot of these spots, especially toward the end, which is a tribute to the state’s public-school parity. Five unbeaten teams remain, and crucial interleague matchups should provide more logic for future rankings.
Top 20 (records as
available through 12/31/04)
1 — CBA (9-0, 8-0 Gordon Conference) Last Week – 1
This Week: 1/2 @ DBP, 1/5 vs. BC, 1/7 @ HC
Tomorrow’s game against Bosco is biggest test since Delbarton.
2 — Don Bosco Prep (3-0-1, 3-0-1 Gordon Conference) Last Week – 2
This Week: 1/2 vs. CBA, 1/4 vs. SPP, 1/7 @ SPP
After more than two weeks off, Ironmen face a tough return week.
3 — Delbarton (5-1-2, 3-1-1 Gordon Conference) Last Week – 3
This Week: 1/4 vs. PJ, 1/7 vs. SHP (@ Mennen)
Green Wave building toward Friday’s showdown after strong R.I. trip.
4 — Seton Hall Prep (4-2-1, 3-2-1 Gordon Conference) Last Week – 7
This Week: 1/3 vs. HC, 1/7 @ Del (Mennen)
Pirates had little trouble with St. Peter’s and should be a contender.
5 — St. Peter’s Prep (5-3-1, 2-3-1 Gordon Conference) Last Week – 4
This Week: 1/4 @ DBP, 1/7 vs. DBP
Marauders hope they have righted the ship on three-game sweep in Maine.
6 — Bergen Catholic (4-3-1, 2-2-1 Gordon Conference) Last Week – 5
This Week: 1/5 @ CBA
Crusaders have a lot to prove after losing to St. John Vianney.
7 — Bishop Eustace (5-1, 5-0 Southern Red) Last Week – 16
This Week: 1/2 @ BM, 1/7 vs. Mtgry
Crusaders climb in the polls thanks to others’ losses.
8 — Bridgewater-Raritan (8-2, 4-1 Central Red) Last Week – 13
This Week: 1/5 vs. WWPS, 1/7 vs. WE
Somerset County champions appear to be for real, but it’s still early.
9 — St. Joseph’s Metuchen (3-2-2, 2-1-1 Central Red) Last Week – 14
This Week: 1/3 @ WE, 1/5 vs. Mclr
Falcons need to show more dominance in Central Red contests.
10 — Randolph (5-2, 3-1 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – 10
This Week: 1/5 vs. Pin, 1/7 vs. WWPS
Rams have no bad losses, disappointing only against Knolls.
11 — St. Augustine Prep (4-2-1, 4-1-1 Southern Red) Last Week – 18
This Week: 1/3 @ Salesianum (Del.), 1/7 vs. MidS
Hermits have limiting schedule and lost 5-3 to RBC.
12 — Chatham (6-1, 2-1 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – NR
This Week: 1/4 vs. ML, 1/6 vs. WMC
Cougars scored surprising but impressive wins over Knolls and Bayonne.
13 — Morris Knolls (5-1-1, 2-1-1 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – 9
This Week: 1/5 vs. MH, 1/8 @ Jef
Mennen Division heavyweights drop after 3-2 loss to Chatham.
14 — Bayonne (7-1-1, 4-0-1 Northern Red) Last Week – 17
This Week: 1/4 vs. Men, 1/7 vs. PC
Bees still have a lot to prove; Mendham an important non-league opponent.
15 — Morristown-Beard (2-1-1, 2-1-1 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – 11
This Week: 1/5 @ Hun, 1/7 vs. MH
Crimson schedule will heat up in mid-January, hopefully with a full roster.
16 — Clifton (7-1, 4-1 Northern Red) Last Week – NR
This Week: 1/2 @ SJMont, 1/4 vs. MidS
Mustangs get to prove they and Northern Red are for real against MidS.
17 — Middletown South (4-3-1, 1-1-1 Southern Red) Last Week – 19
This Week: 1/2 vs. SJHam, 1/4 @ Cli, 1/7 @ SA
Eagles have strong non-league schedule and face a big week ahead.
18 — Middletown North (5-3-1, 3-2 Southern Red) Last Week – NR
This Week: 1/2 vs. Mtgry, 1/3 @ SJHam
Lions need to take care of business this week in Southern Red play.
19 — Toms River North (5-1, 4-0 Southern White) Last Week – NR
This Week: 1/4 @ TRS, 1/5 vs. Sthrn
Mariners need to win out until Jan. 23 clash with MidS.
20 — Notre Dame (6-0, 5-0 CVC Colonial) Last Week – 20
This Week: 1/3 vs. Hight, 1/5 vs. Penn
Tough to judge without a game against Top 20 opposition.
Dropped out:
No. 6 Hudson Catholic (2-4-1, 2-3 Gordon)
No. 8 Pope John (3-3-1, 2-2-1 Gordon)
No. 12 Ridge (4-3, 2-2 Central Red)
No. 15 MKA (1-4-3, 0-1-3 Central Red)
Best of the Rest (ranks 21-32, alphabetically)
Cranford
Fair Lawn
Hopewell Valley
Hudson Catholic
Indian Hills
Mendham
Monsignor Donovan
Pope John
Red Bank Catholic
Ridge
Toms River South
WWPS
Previous Polls: Dec. 18
White/Blue Polls: Jan. 1