The boys from South Burlington and the girls from BFA-St. Albans secured more wins last week, further solidifying their positions at the top of the Varsity Insider high school power rankings with extended winning streaks.
While these teams maintained their dominance, other contenders in the top 10 experienced shifts in rankings. Let’s delve into the details below.
Boys Power Rankings for the Week Ending Jan. 30:
1. South Burlington High School
Record: 12-1
Previous Ranking: 1
South Burlington, riding a remarkable 10-game winning streak, faces a crucial test against Rice, with whom they have split victories in their two previous encounters this season.
2. Rice Memorial High School
Record: 10-1-2
Previous Ranking: 2
Rice continues its impressive form with an 8-0-1 record in the last eight games, including recent wins over Rutland (5-2) and Burr and Burton (4-1).
3. Colchester High School
Record: 9-3-1
Previous Ranking: 5
Colchester showcased a balanced performance with victories against BFA-St. Albans (4-2) and Mount Mansfield (6-1).
4. Hartford High School
Record: 8-3-2
Previous Ranking: 3
Hartford faced setbacks with three consecutive losses, including a recent defeat against South Burlington.
5. Spaulding High School
Record: 6-5-2
Previous Ranking: 8
Spaulding’s ascent in the rankings is attributed to a four-game winning streak, marked by three consecutive 3-2 victories.
6. Burr and Burton Academy
Record: 6-5-2
Previous Ranking: 4
Burr and Burton slipped in the rankings following a challenging 0-2-1 stretch.
7. Mount Mansfield Union High School
Record: 7-5-2
Previous Ranking: 6
Mount Mansfield had a mixed week, securing a victory against Essex (3-2) but suffering a defeat at the hands of Colchester (6-1).
8. BFA-St. Albans
Record: 5-6-1
Previous Ranking: 7
BFA-St. Albans ended a 0-2-1 skid with a resounding 7-1 win against Middlebury.
9. Harwood Union High School
Record: 9-3
Previous Ranking: 9
Harwood’s seven-game winning streak featured high-scoring performances, including four games with at least seven goals.
10. Lyndon Institute
Record: 6-2-1
Previous Ranking: 10
Lyndon’s sole game last week was postponed due to inclement weather.
Key Matchups to Watch:
- Colchester at Hartford, Wednesday at 5:45 p.m.
- Spaulding at Burr and Burton, Wednesday at 7 p.m.
- Rice at South Burlington, Wednesday at 7:40 p.m.
- Stowe at Milton, Friday at 7:30 p.m.
- South Burlington at Burr and Burton, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Girls Power Rankings for the Week Ending Jan. 30:
1. BFA-St. Albans
Record: 8-3
Previous Ranking: 1
BFA-St. Albans continued their dominance with wins over Burlington/Colchester (4-2) and Middlebury (10-0), extending their winning streak to eight games.
2. Kingdom Blades
Record: 11-0
Previous Ranking: 2
The Kingdom Blades secured their eighth shutout victory of the season with a 2-0 win against Burr and Burton.
3. Burlington/Colchester
Record: 9-4
Previous Ranking: 4
Burlington/Colchester regained momentum with back-to-back 3-1 victories, including a win over U-32 on senior night.
4. Burr and Burton Academy
Record: 11-2-1
Previous Ranking: 3
Burr and Burton suffered a setback against the Kingdom Blades after a strong run of seven wins in eight games.
5. South Burlington High School
Record: 9-4
Previous Ranking: 5
South Burlington enjoyed a successful week, including a 3-0 victory over Hartford, setting the stage for a significant matchup against the Kingdom Blades.
6. Woodstock Union High School
Record: 8-3-1
Previous Ranking: 6
Woodstock’s unbeaten streak was halted by Burlington/Colchester in a recent match.
7. Essex High School
Record: 4-8-1
Previous Ranking: 10
Essex’s three-game winning streak propelled them up the rankings this week.
8. Hartford High School
Record: 10-3-1
Previous Ranking: 7
Hartford is currently enduring a winless streak spanning four games.
9. Spaulding High School
Record: 6-6-1
Previous Ranking: 8
Spaulding salvaged a tie against Hartford with a last-minute goal after surrendering the lead.
10. Middlebury Union High School
Record: 8-6
Previous Ranking: 10
Middlebury had a contrasting week, securing a 10-0 win over Harwood but suffering a 10-0 defeat against BFA-St. Albans.
Key Matchups to Watch:
- Hartford at Burlington/Colchester, Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
- Kingdom Blades at South Burlington, Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.
- South Burlington at Burr and Burton, Saturday at 5 p.m.