In case you haven't seen, here my lax rankings (5/1): http://hssportsct.blogspot.com/2011/05/boys-lacrosse-rankings-51.html
Monday 5/2
Weston @ #10 Joel Barlow @ 4pm
-Weston is #8 in the NHR poll and #10 in the Courant but I have them at 20 for good reason: they haven't really faced anyone good yet and they lost to New Fairfield when they played them. Barlow is a talented team and actually undefeated so I expect them to stay that way but you never know when two good teams get together so this is worth watching.
Hall @ Daniel Hand @ 6
-Hall is 9-0 but hasn't faced anyone close to be considered a good opponent so this is their chance to show whether or not they are legit while Hand can do the same by picking up a much needed out-of-conference win since playing in the SCC is why their record is what it is. Hand's got talent and this is at home so I would pick them to win. I have the two teams at 19 and 15 respectively.
#2 Fairfield Prep @ Cheshire @ 7
-Speaking of the SCC, here is the marquee match-up for the second time already this season. In the first one, Prep proved to be the top team in the conference, and then possibly Class, again with a 12-2 win! Don't count the Rams out the second time around because they will be extremely motivated and at home this time; I have them at 14!
Tuesday 5/3
Conard @ Southington @ 430pm
-I may have Conard as the underdog at #22 to #18 Soutington but Soutington has struggled against top teams this year and Conard has lost to all the top teams they faced too but did a lot better, especially on defense. So not only is this a CCC game, which are always important, but both really need the quality win over the other one to gain respect in the state and the rankings.
#3 Ridgefield @ #6 Greenwich @ 5
-Bitter rivals meet again in a game that Ridgefield needs to win to bolster their claim as the #2 team in the FCIAC and #1 or 2 in Class L (they would need to beat Wilton as well to virtually lock it in). Greenwich is more than capable of pulling the-I can't even say upset-here but a loss wouldn't drop them from #3 or 4 in the FCIAC.
#1 Darien @ Fairfield Ludlowe @ 7
-Fairfield Ludlowe may be 17 in my rankings but when you're on top everyone gives you their best effort so Darien better be ready to defend their perfect record in-state and top spot in the FCIAC. If I had to pick, the Blue Wave keeps rolling.
#5 Wilton @ #7 New Canaan @ 7
-Yet another Top Ten match-up and another FCIAC showdown. NC could use the win after their loss to Greenwich and they still have Ridgeiflield (and Darien) to prove themselves against but it would start here with a win over Wilton. Wilton is looking to end a two-game losing streak (both out of state) and remind everyone why they have been the only other CT team nationally ranked all season!
#8 Staples @ #4 Brien McMahon @ 7
-Now this one is special because Brien hasn't had beaten the traditional top dogs in FCIAC lacrosse yet, Wilton aside, so a win here would make them very legitimate this year. On the other hand, Staples can move up the ranks of the FCIAC with a win over McMahon but at a least a good showing will keep them in the Top Ten.
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