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Normal play resumed this week with plenty of big Gordon Conference games, with Don Bosco Prep, St. John Vianney, and CBA on the rise and Delbarton and Pope John tumbling a bit, among other noticeable results. The Southern Red continues to surprise, with Red Bank Catholic knocking off Toms River North. There’s plenty of good action this week, with a big-time CVC doubleheader Wednesday and the ‘Holy War’ in South Jersey on tap Friday afternoon.
Top 20 (records as
available through 1/8/06)
1 — Seton Hall Prep (6-0-2, 5-0-2 Gordon) Last Week – 1
This Week: 1/13 @ DBP, 1/14 vs. PJ
A great week on the ice for the Pirates, but yet another death in the N.J. hockey community has to be sobering.
2 — Don Bosco Prep (6-2-1, 4-2-1 Gordon) Last Week – 4
This Week: 1/13 vs. SHP
With a little additional depth, the Ironmen may be hitting their stride. Two games against SHP in four days ought to be telling.
3 — Delbarton (5-3-1, 3-2-1 Gordon) Last Week – 2
This Week: 1/14 vs. SJV
Green Wave a bit fortunate to stay this high, but expect a tighter defense come March.
4 — St. John Vianney (5-2-1, 2-2-1 Gordon) Last Week – 14
This Week: 1/11 vs. MB, 1/13 vs. SPP, 1/14 @ Del
The week’s big mover thanks to 5-4 win over Pope John; remember, Lancers also beat St. Peter’s Prep.
5 — Pope John (4-2-2, 1-2-2 Gordon) Last Week – 3
This Week: 1/11 @ CBA, 1/14 @ SHP
I apparently cursed the Lions last week, and this week’s games should be even more telling.
6 — St. Augustine Prep (8-0, 7-0 Southern Red) Last Week – 5
This Week: 1/12 @ MidN, 1/13 vs. BE
Hermits will spend most of the week thinking about nemesis Bishop Eustace, which has won 6 of the last 7 between the rivals.
7 — Randolph (8-2-1, 5-1 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – 8
This Week: 1/10 vs. Men, 1/14 vs. ML
Rams should take care of business before late-month clashes with Morris Knolls, CBA, and Morristown-Beard.
8 — Morristown-Beard (7-2, 5-2 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – 9
This Week: 1/9 @ Pin, 1/11 @ SJV, 1/13 @ MKA
A week of private-school matchups for the Crimson, who could keep moving up with a win Wednesday.
9 — CBA (3-3-4, 1-3-4 Gordon) Last Week – 12
This Week: 1/11 vs. PJ
I said the Colts would win one of three last week; they went 1-0-2 to soar into fourth place on points.
10 — St. Peter’s Prep (5-2-1, 1-2-1 Gordon) Last Week – 6
This Week: 1/9 vs. RBC, 1/13 @ SJV
I would go to tonight’s matchup if it were at the Armory, but the Marauders’ bigger game is Friday.
11 — Morris Knolls (9-1, 5-1 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – 10
This Week: 1/12 vs. ML, 1/14 vs. WMC
Tough to drop after two easy wins, but the Golden Eagles are just holding form right now until Jan. 17.
12 — Bergen Catholic (1-6-4, 1-5-2 Gordon) Last Week – 13
This Week: idle
Crusaders deserved to tie CBA and played well against Seton Hall Prep.
13 — Chatham (8-2, 5-2 MCSSIHL Mennen) Last Week – 11
This Week: 1/9 @ Cra, 1/11 @ BR, 1/13 vs. Jef
Wednesday’s game at the Rock ought to be a beauty. Panthers and Cougars are virtually synonymous, so there might be a tie in the works.
14 — Bridgewater-Raritan (8-1, 6-0 Central Red) Last Week – 15
This Week: 1/11 vs. Cha, 1/13 @ Rid
Big week for the Central Red leaders, whose best win to date is 2-1 over Ridge.
15 — Red Bank Catholic (6-4-1, 4-3 Southern Red) Last Week – NR
This Week: 1/9 @ SPP, 1/13 vs. MidN
This is more like where I expected the Caseys to be, and their non-league schedule will keep giving them chances to move up.
16 — Toms River North (7-3, 3-3 Southern Red) Last Week – 7
This Week: 1/10 vs. MidS, 1/12 @ MD
If you take out the split with RBC, best wins are now Hun (only 7-5) and Brick Township; not exactly convincing.
17 — Montgomery (9-1, 5-0 Central White) Last Week – 18
This Week: 1/10 vs. Sum
The real tests will come later in the month for the White/Blue-leading Cougars.
18 — St. Joseph Metuchen (5-1-2, 3-0-2 Central Red) Last Week – 18
This Week: 1/11 vs. Vero
It’d be easier if I knew how they did on Saturday, but the Falcons’ one-goal win over RBC deserves some credit.
19 — Ramapo (8-02, 8-0-1 NBIAL) Last Week – 19
This Week: 1/13 vs. Rmsy
Raiders stay even with St. Joseph Metuchen thanks to a tie with Ridge, but ties won’t hold up for long.
20 — Paramus Catholic (6-1-3, 2-0-3 Northern Red) Last Week – 16
This Week: 1/14 @ Para, 1/15 vs. MKA
Three ties in a weak Red Division are not that impressive; it’s going to be tough to judge the Paladins.
Dropped Out:
No. 20 Indian Hills (8-1-2, 7-0-2 NBIAL)
Best of the Rest (ranks 21-32, alphabetically)
Bishop Eustace
Clifton
Fair Lawn
Hillsborough
Indian Hills
Notre Dame
Princeton
Ramsey
Ridge
Ridgewood
St. Joseph Montvale
Steinert
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