Youth/High School Soccer
High School Soccer Power Rankings: CB East holding steady, Haverford rising
Girls
Central Bucks East (14-0-1)
Since their eight-goal barn burner with Pennridge in mid-September, Central Bucks East has been on cruise control, rolling off seven straight wins while outscoring opponents 29-2. They remain No. 1 in the state coaches poll and regional ranking and No. 3 in the national rankings put out by United Soccer Coaches.
Springside Chestnut Hill (10-0-0)
Led by the talented senior trio of Alexandra de Beaulac, Cali Smith and Ryleigh Bakley, the Blue Devils are unblemished both in Inter-Ac and overall play this season. They also have an impressive non-conference resume with shutout wins over Central Bucks South, Pennington School and Archbishop Wood. They are ranked No. 6 in the latest AA coaches poll.
Shawnee (11-0-0)
The Renegades continue to be the class of South Jersey with a perfect season still intact. They also haven’t conceded since the first game of the season at Kingsway and are outscoring opponents 26-1 on the season. They are No. 5 in the latest United Soccer Coaches regional poll and received votes for the national poll.
Downingtown West (11-0-3)
West is still unbeaten with three ties, most recently a draw with crosstown rivals Downingtown East 1-1. East is also unbeaten at 11-0-3 but not as high in the district rankings or polls. West is No. 2 in the latest state coaches poll, No. 4 in the regional poll and No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches national poll.
Paul VI (9-1-0)
The Eagles have won five straight after their lone loss of the season to Shawnee, including a noteworthy win over Cherry Hill East. They are No. 8 in the latest regional poll.
Methacton (12-1-0)
A scrappy second half goal from Spring-Ford put an end to Methacton’s unbeaten season but they have still put up quite an impressive season and are No. 15 in the latest regional poll.
Westtown School (9-0-0)
It looks like Westtown is going to be a team to beat in the PAISAA postseason again with an impressive season so far. They’ve conceded just once in a 2-1 win over Penn Charter and have outscored opponents 43-1.
Downingtown East (11-0-3)
After a frustrating draw with their closest rivals, East has taken it out on Southern Chester County, scoring 19 goals in wins over Kennett and Oxford this week. They are ranked No. 7 in the latest regional poll and third in the state coaches poll.
Delco Christian (13-1-0)
The Knights have locked in since their loss at Springfield Delco, rattling off six wins while outscoring opponents 28-3.
Spring-Ford (13-2-1)
As they showed in their 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Methacton, Spring-Ford is on an incredible run of stinginess with junior goalkeeper Maggie Gray and standout sophomore center back Renee Lewis.
Honorable Mention
Eastern Regional (8-4-0)
The Vikings don’t have an impressive record but they are getting hot at the right time, winning six straight games. One of those wins was a milestone for head coach Jamie McGroarty, his 400th career win.
Boys
Haverford School (10-0-0)
After being overlooked in the early part of the season, the Fords have built up an impressive resume with a perfect record to start the season. Senior goalkeeper Graham Costello has pitched a clean sheet for the season so far and the EA game next week is shaping up to be a battle of unbeaten teams in Inter-Ac play. The Fords are No. 1 in the latest state coaches poll, No. 2 in the regional poll and No. 14 in the national poll.
Conestoga (12-0-1)
The Pioneers are continuing to run the table in the Central League with three straight league wins after a 1-1 draw at home with Lower Merion. They are No. 2 in the latest coaches poll, No. 4 in the regional poll and received votes in the national poll.
Eastern (9-0-1)
While historically it’s been Eastern’s girls team that’s gotten the attention, the boys are having a banner year and are currently ranked No. 1 in the South Jersey Soccer Coaches poll. They’ve also conceded only twice this season.
Cherokee (8-0-2)
Eastern’s one blemish was a 1-1 tie with Cherokee, which also had a 1-1 draw with Shawnee. The 2022 Group 4 state champions are currently ranked second in the South Jersey Soccer Coaches Association poll.
Lower Merion (10-0-3)
The Aces shot at a league title slipped with a scoreless draw at Strath Haven last night but they are still a team built for a postseason run. They are No. 8 in the most recent regional poll.
Episcopal Academy (8-0-0)
The Churchmen continued their perfect campaign with a 3-1 win over Malvern Prep despite conceded just their second goal of the season. They are 7th in the coaches poll and No. 14 in the recent regional poll.
West Chester East (11-1-1)
East just keeps beating the teams in front of them are a setting up for a big derby match on October 15 with West Chester Henderson.
St. Augustine Prep (11-2-0)
Michael Coluzzi continues to add to his career goal record while leading the Hermits. The senior playmaker moved into 10th place in all-time goal scorers with his 46th goal. The Hermits on No. 14 in the latest regional poll and are No. 3 in the coaches poll.
Northeast (9-0-0)
The Philadelphia Public League gets very little attention so a program like Northeast can sneak up on teams but they aren’t sneaking up as much anymore. They’re No. 9 in the latest coaches poll.
Radnor (10-2-2)
Radnor had a bit of a slow start to the season but has been turning it on of late, showing that they have many of the elements of athleticism, goalkeeping, defense and set piece danger that led them to a state title two years ago.
Honorable Mention
Absegami (13-0-0)
They aren’t getting a ton of attention but going 13-0-0 is an impressive run no matter who you are playing. They check in at No. 10 this week in the coaches poll after wins over Delran and Camden Tech.
