By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 5/1/16
The TopLaxRecruits.com New England Boys’ Rankings:
1. Darien (CT) 9-0
The Blue Wave toppled No. 2 New Canaan, 10-7, in a Connecticut showdown on Saturday as Jack Kniffen and Kevin Lindley each scored three goals and Finlay Collins scored twice.
2. New Canaan (CT) 9-1
The Rams fell to No. 1 Darien, 10-7, despite four goals by Clayton Burt.
3. Deerfield Academy (MA) 8-1
The Big Green plays Wednesday at Lawrenceville School (NJ).
4. Brunswick School (CT) 10-2
The Bruins downed Ridgefield (CT), 14-9, and Hun School (NJ), 7-6.
5. Lincoln-Sudbury (MA) 8-2
The Warriors, coming off a 9-5 loss to nationally-ranked Summit (NJ), host Xaverian Brothers on Monday.
6. Staples-Westport (CT) 9-1
The Wreeckers toppled Ridgefield, 7-6, to break into the Top 10.
7. LaSalle Academy (RI) 9-0
The Rams host Boston College HS (MA) Monday in a key inter-state game.
8. Ridgefield (CT) 7-2
The Tigers suffered losses to No. 4 Brunswick School, 14-9, and No. 6 Staples-Westport, 7-6.
9. Reading (MA) 9-0
The Rockets host Melrose on Tuesday.
10. Taft School (CT) 8-3
The Rhinos suffered a 10-8 loss to Choate.
Under consideration: Avon Old Farms (CT) 7-1, Belmont Hill (MA) 7-0, Bishop Guertin (NH) 7-0, Boston College HS (MA) 6-1, Champlain Valley (VT) 3-1, Choate (CT) 4-3, Concord-Carlisle (MA) 8-1, Dover-Sherborn (MA) 7-2, Fairfield Prep (CT) 6-3, Glastonbury (CT) 8-1, Governor’s Academy (MA) 7-1, Greenwich (CT) 5-4, Longmeadow (MA) 6-3, Medfield (MA) 9-2, Minnechaug (MA) 10-0, Salisbury School (CT) 6-2, Simsbury (CT) 9-0, Trinity-Pawling (NY) 7-2, Wilton (CT) 7-3.