High School: Xaverian
As the playoffs beckon, we have the same two teams in the top two spots. Grand Street Campus is still No. 1, while Xaverian is holding down No. 2.
Here's the poll:
1. Grand Street Campus (15-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus enters the Public Schools Athletic League Class A tournament as the team to beat.
2. Xaverian (14-1/Last week: 2): Xaverian rebounded from its loss against St. Francis Prep with two league wins and a non-conference victory over Tottenville.
3. Tottenville (15-3/Last week: 4): Had it not been for the forfeited victories, Tottenville would have finished this year undefeated in league play.
4. Poly Prep (19-4/Last week: 5): Poly Prep is in the ACIS final and recovered nicely from losing to Tottenville last weekend.
5. Cardozo (16-0/Last week: 6): Cardozo finished the year undefeated in league play and will try to keep it going into the playoffs.
6. Moore Catholic (12-2/Last week: 8): Moore Catholic moves up two spots after a pair of impressive wins over St. Joseph by-the-Sea.
7. George Washington (14-2/Last week: 7): George Washington lost its season finale to Norman Thomas, sending the Trojans into the playoffs on a sour note.
8. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (13-3/Last week: 3): St. Joseph by-the-Sea takes a slide after losing twice to Moore Catholic over the past week.
9. Norman Thomas (14-2/Last week: Unranked): Norman Thomas is back in the poll after beating George Washington to force a tie atop the division.
10. St. Raymond (12-4/Last week: 9): St. Raymond lost a tough one to Xavier, but is able to stay in the poll for at least another week.
Here's the poll:
1. Grand Street Campus (15-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus enters the Public Schools Athletic League Class A tournament as the team to beat.
2. Xaverian (14-1/Last week: 2): Xaverian rebounded from its loss against St. Francis Prep with two league wins and a non-conference victory over Tottenville.
3. Tottenville (15-3/Last week: 4): Had it not been for the forfeited victories, Tottenville would have finished this year undefeated in league play.
4. Poly Prep (19-4/Last week: 5): Poly Prep is in the ACIS final and recovered nicely from losing to Tottenville last weekend.
5. Cardozo (16-0/Last week: 6): Cardozo finished the year undefeated in league play and will try to keep it going into the playoffs.
6. Moore Catholic (12-2/Last week: 8): Moore Catholic moves up two spots after a pair of impressive wins over St. Joseph by-the-Sea.
7. George Washington (14-2/Last week: 7): George Washington lost its season finale to Norman Thomas, sending the Trojans into the playoffs on a sour note.
8. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (13-3/Last week: 3): St. Joseph by-the-Sea takes a slide after losing twice to Moore Catholic over the past week.
9. Norman Thomas (14-2/Last week: Unranked): Norman Thomas is back in the poll after beating George Washington to force a tie atop the division.
10. St. Raymond (12-4/Last week: 9): St. Raymond lost a tough one to Xavier, but is able to stay in the poll for at least another week.
Grand Street Campus continues its reign with a 2-0 week. The same 10 teams from last week remain in the poll, with Fordham Prep slipping after a loss to All Hallows. Here's the poll.
1. Grand Street Campus (10-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus went 2-0 this week with wins over FDR and New Utrecht.
2. Xaverian (10-0/Last week: 2): Xaverian picked up nice wins against St. Edmund Prep and Bishop Ford this week.
3. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (7-0/Last week: 3): St. Joseph by-the-Sea defeating Archbishop Stepinac in its lone game this week.
4. Poly Prep (12-3/Last week: 4): Poly Prep has now won nine in a row after it took down Collegiate, Horace Mann and Xavier this week.
5. Cardozo (11-0/Last week: 6): Cardozo moves up one spot after its 2-0 week with wins over Newtown and Franklin K. Lane.
6. George Washington (11-1/Last week: 7): George Washington went 3-0 with wins over Environmental Studies, Graphic Communications and W. 50th St.
7. Tottenville (10-3/Last week: 7): Tottenville defeated New Dorp twice and then took down Curtis to remain at the top of Staten Island A.
8. Fordham Prep (8-1/Last week: 5): Fordham Prep takes a hit in the poll as it lost its first game of the season to All Hallows.
9. James Monroe (9-0/Last week: 9): James Monroe is now 11-0 in league play after a pair of wins this past week.
10. Moore Catholic (7-1/Last week: 10): Moore Catholic went 2-0 with wins over St. Peter's and Cardinal Hayes.
1. Grand Street Campus (10-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus went 2-0 this week with wins over FDR and New Utrecht.
2. Xaverian (10-0/Last week: 2): Xaverian picked up nice wins against St. Edmund Prep and Bishop Ford this week.
3. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (7-0/Last week: 3): St. Joseph by-the-Sea defeating Archbishop Stepinac in its lone game this week.
4. Poly Prep (12-3/Last week: 4): Poly Prep has now won nine in a row after it took down Collegiate, Horace Mann and Xavier this week.
5. Cardozo (11-0/Last week: 6): Cardozo moves up one spot after its 2-0 week with wins over Newtown and Franklin K. Lane.
6. George Washington (11-1/Last week: 7): George Washington went 3-0 with wins over Environmental Studies, Graphic Communications and W. 50th St.
7. Tottenville (10-3/Last week: 7): Tottenville defeated New Dorp twice and then took down Curtis to remain at the top of Staten Island A.
8. Fordham Prep (8-1/Last week: 5): Fordham Prep takes a hit in the poll as it lost its first game of the season to All Hallows.
9. James Monroe (9-0/Last week: 9): James Monroe is now 11-0 in league play after a pair of wins this past week.
10. Moore Catholic (7-1/Last week: 10): Moore Catholic went 2-0 with wins over St. Peter's and Cardinal Hayes.
Finally, a team stays atop the poll. Grand Street Campus did not lose this week and therefore remains the No. 1 team in New York City. Here's this week's poll.
1. Grand Street Campus (8-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus went 3-0 this week with wins over Lincoln, Lafayette and Telecommunications.
2. Xaverian (8-0/Last week: 2): Xaverian had a quality win against Molloy and stays undefeated in the CHSAA.
3. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (6-0/Last week: 3): St. Joseph by-the-Sea defeated Spellman and Monsignor Farrell twice to improve to 6-0 on the year.
4. Poly Prep (9-3/Last week: 4): Poly Prep has now won six in a row after it defeated Fieldston this weekend to get to 9-3.
5. Fordham Prep (8-0/Last week: 8): Fordham Prep continues its hot start to the season and rises three spots after a big win against a tough St. Raymond team on Sunday.
6. Cardozo (9-0/Last week: 6): Wins over Long Island City and John Adams keeps Cardozo undefeated in Queens A East play.
7. George Washington (8-1/Last week: 5): George Washington falls two spots in the poll after losing to Manhattan Center this past week.
8. Tottenville (7-3/Last week: 7): Tottenville would be undefeated in league play had it not been for those forfeited wins to start the year.
9. James Monroe (9-0/Last week: Unranked): James Monroe returns to the poll as it is 9-0 in Bronx A West play this season.
10. Moore Catholic (5-1/Last week: Unranked): Moore Catholic makes its debut in the poll, having only lost to St. Joseph this season.
1. Grand Street Campus (8-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus went 3-0 this week with wins over Lincoln, Lafayette and Telecommunications.
2. Xaverian (8-0/Last week: 2): Xaverian had a quality win against Molloy and stays undefeated in the CHSAA.
3. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (6-0/Last week: 3): St. Joseph by-the-Sea defeated Spellman and Monsignor Farrell twice to improve to 6-0 on the year.
4. Poly Prep (9-3/Last week: 4): Poly Prep has now won six in a row after it defeated Fieldston this weekend to get to 9-3.
5. Fordham Prep (8-0/Last week: 8): Fordham Prep continues its hot start to the season and rises three spots after a big win against a tough St. Raymond team on Sunday.
6. Cardozo (9-0/Last week: 6): Wins over Long Island City and John Adams keeps Cardozo undefeated in Queens A East play.
7. George Washington (8-1/Last week: 5): George Washington falls two spots in the poll after losing to Manhattan Center this past week.
8. Tottenville (7-3/Last week: 7): Tottenville would be undefeated in league play had it not been for those forfeited wins to start the year.
9. James Monroe (9-0/Last week: Unranked): James Monroe returns to the poll as it is 9-0 in Bronx A West play this season.
10. Moore Catholic (5-1/Last week: Unranked): Moore Catholic makes its debut in the poll, having only lost to St. Joseph this season.
It's starting to seem like basketball season around here. For the third straight week, there's a new team atop this poll after Poly Prep defeated George Washington in a non-league game. Here's this week's rankings.
1. Grand Street Campus (5-1/Last week: 2): Grand Street Campus swept its league games this week against EBC/Bushwick Campus ans has three games this week.
2. Xaverian (5-0/Last week: 3): Xaverian had quality wins against St. Francis Prep and McClancy this past week as it shows it might be the team to beat in the CHSAA.
3. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (3-0/Last week: 4: St. Joseph by-the-Sea continues its ascension after defeating Moore Catholic and St. Peter's this past week.
4. Poly Prep (7-3/Last week: 6): Poly Prep won four straight games after losing two straight, including an impressive win against George Washington Saturday in a non-league game.
5. George Washington (6-0/Last week: 1): The Trojans continue to win its league games but have fell to Poly Prep and Cardozo in non-league games on the year.
6. Cardozo (7-0/Last week: 5): Cardozo is also undefeated in league play after defeating Forest Hills twice and William Bryant in Queens A East action this past week.
7. Tottenville (4-3/Last week: 8): Tottenville is above .500 in league play now after wins against Susan Wagner and Petrides this past week.
8. Fordham Prep (3-0/Last week: 10): Fordham Prep started the season off on a right foot with a big against Iona Prep, as well as beating Mount and Stepinac.
9. Norman Thomas (7-0/Last week: Unranked): Norman Thomas makes its first appearance in the poll as it off to a 7-0 start in Manhattan A East this year.
10. Cardinal Spellman (4-1/Last week: Unranked): Cardinal Spellman is also making its debut in the poll after racking up wins against Monsignor Farrell, Iona Prep and others.
1. Grand Street Campus (5-1/Last week: 2): Grand Street Campus swept its league games this week against EBC/Bushwick Campus ans has three games this week.
2. Xaverian (5-0/Last week: 3): Xaverian had quality wins against St. Francis Prep and McClancy this past week as it shows it might be the team to beat in the CHSAA.
3. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (3-0/Last week: 4: St. Joseph by-the-Sea continues its ascension after defeating Moore Catholic and St. Peter's this past week.
4. Poly Prep (7-3/Last week: 6): Poly Prep won four straight games after losing two straight, including an impressive win against George Washington Saturday in a non-league game.
5. George Washington (6-0/Last week: 1): The Trojans continue to win its league games but have fell to Poly Prep and Cardozo in non-league games on the year.
6. Cardozo (7-0/Last week: 5): Cardozo is also undefeated in league play after defeating Forest Hills twice and William Bryant in Queens A East action this past week.
7. Tottenville (4-3/Last week: 8): Tottenville is above .500 in league play now after wins against Susan Wagner and Petrides this past week.
8. Fordham Prep (3-0/Last week: 10): Fordham Prep started the season off on a right foot with a big against Iona Prep, as well as beating Mount and Stepinac.
9. Norman Thomas (7-0/Last week: Unranked): Norman Thomas makes its first appearance in the poll as it off to a 7-0 start in Manhattan A East this year.
10. Cardinal Spellman (4-1/Last week: Unranked): Cardinal Spellman is also making its debut in the poll after racking up wins against Monsignor Farrell, Iona Prep and others.
An exciting week that saw the conclusion of the James Monroe and George Washington tournaments also saw our top team in New York City lose back-to-back games. With those results on our minds, here's our poll.
1. George Washington (3-0/Last week: 3): The Trojans are in first after winning their tournament by defeating Cardozo, who had previously knocked them off.
2. Grand Street Campus (3-1/Last week: 6): Grand Street Campus won the vaunted James Monroe tournament by defeating the Monroe, Tottenville and Xaverian.
3. Xaverian (3-0/Last week: 5): Xaverian picked up a win against Holy Cross in league play and lost in the Monroe Tournament final to Grand Street Campus.
4. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (1-0/Last week: Unranked): St. Joseph by-the-Sea knocked off Iona Prep in league pay and then took down Poly Prep to complete its week.
5. Cardozo (4-0/Last week: 2): Cardozo made it to the George Washington tournament final but fell to the hosts in a rematch.
6. Poly Prep (3-3/Last week: 1): A big drop for Poly Prep as it lost games to Fieldston and St. Joseph by-the-Sea this week to fall to .500.
7. Iona Prep (2-1/Last week: 4): The Gaels lost to St. Joseph in league play and Xaverian in the Monroe tournament, but did knock off Monsignor Farrell.
8. Tottenville (2-3/Last week: 7): Tottenville finished third in the Monroe tournament, losing to eventual champion Grand Street Campus in the semifinals.
9. James Monroe (4-0/Last week: 8): An unfavorable quarterfinal matchup against Grand Street Campus led to Monroe's early departure from its own tournament.
10. Fordham Prep (0-0/Last week: 10): We're still waiting for the Rams to play their first game of the season so we can see them in action.
1. George Washington (3-0/Last week: 3): The Trojans are in first after winning their tournament by defeating Cardozo, who had previously knocked them off.
2. Grand Street Campus (3-1/Last week: 6): Grand Street Campus won the vaunted James Monroe tournament by defeating the Monroe, Tottenville and Xaverian.
3. Xaverian (3-0/Last week: 5): Xaverian picked up a win against Holy Cross in league play and lost in the Monroe Tournament final to Grand Street Campus.
4. St. Joseph by-the-Sea (1-0/Last week: Unranked): St. Joseph by-the-Sea knocked off Iona Prep in league pay and then took down Poly Prep to complete its week.
5. Cardozo (4-0/Last week: 2): Cardozo made it to the George Washington tournament final but fell to the hosts in a rematch.
6. Poly Prep (3-3/Last week: 1): A big drop for Poly Prep as it lost games to Fieldston and St. Joseph by-the-Sea this week to fall to .500.
7. Iona Prep (2-1/Last week: 4): The Gaels lost to St. Joseph in league play and Xaverian in the Monroe tournament, but did knock off Monsignor Farrell.
8. Tottenville (2-3/Last week: 7): Tottenville finished third in the Monroe tournament, losing to eventual champion Grand Street Campus in the semifinals.
9. James Monroe (4-0/Last week: 8): An unfavorable quarterfinal matchup against Grand Street Campus led to Monroe's early departure from its own tournament.
10. Fordham Prep (0-0/Last week: 10): We're still waiting for the Rams to play their first game of the season so we can see them in action.
There have already been some great games to kick off the baseball season. We've seen some upsets in tournaments, including Cardozo knocking off George Washington, and there have been some other surprising results. Here's our first poll of the year.
1. Poly Prep (2-0): Poly Prep is off to a fast start this season and picked up a nice win in league play this week by defeating Riverdale.
2. Cardozo (4-0): Cardozo is undefeated in league play and knocked off George Washington in a tournament this week, sending a message that the Judges are going to be a tough out in the Public Schools Athletic League.
3. George Washington (3-0): The Trojans might have lost in their tournament but they are still a loaded team and are already off to a 3-0 start on the season in league play.
4. Iona Prep (1-0): The Gaels got their season going on the right foot when it knocked off CHSAA finalist All Hallows in their season opener last week.
5. Xaverian (2-0): The defending Catholic High Schools Athletic Association champion has beaten Bishop Ford and Christ the King in league play to start the season.
6. Grand Street Campus (3-1): Grand Street won both of its division games this week as well as going 2-0 in pool play during the Monroe Tournament.
7. Tottenville (4-1): The PSAL finalists lost their one game by forfeit but have won every other game and also have been 2-0 in pool play during the Monroe Tournament.
8. James Monroe (4-0): The Bronx power is off to yet another great start with an undefeated record in league play as well as going 2-0 in pool play in its tournament.
9. All Hallows (1-1): All Hallows started the season with a dominant win against Hayes but then fell just short against Iona Prep in a battle between two of the better teams in the league.
10. Fordham Prep (0-0): Fordham Prep gets the final spot in the poll based on its reputation coming into the year as it has not played a league contest yet.
1. Poly Prep (2-0): Poly Prep is off to a fast start this season and picked up a nice win in league play this week by defeating Riverdale.
2. Cardozo (4-0): Cardozo is undefeated in league play and knocked off George Washington in a tournament this week, sending a message that the Judges are going to be a tough out in the Public Schools Athletic League.
3. George Washington (3-0): The Trojans might have lost in their tournament but they are still a loaded team and are already off to a 3-0 start on the season in league play.
4. Iona Prep (1-0): The Gaels got their season going on the right foot when it knocked off CHSAA finalist All Hallows in their season opener last week.
5. Xaverian (2-0): The defending Catholic High Schools Athletic Association champion has beaten Bishop Ford and Christ the King in league play to start the season.
6. Grand Street Campus (3-1): Grand Street won both of its division games this week as well as going 2-0 in pool play during the Monroe Tournament.
7. Tottenville (4-1): The PSAL finalists lost their one game by forfeit but have won every other game and also have been 2-0 in pool play during the Monroe Tournament.
8. James Monroe (4-0): The Bronx power is off to yet another great start with an undefeated record in league play as well as going 2-0 in pool play in its tournament.
9. All Hallows (1-1): All Hallows started the season with a dominant win against Hayes but then fell just short against Iona Prep in a battle between two of the better teams in the league.
10. Fordham Prep (0-0): Fordham Prep gets the final spot in the poll based on its reputation coming into the year as it has not played a league contest yet.
Bernardi still planning on going to SMU
March, 31, 2012
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By Matt Ehalt | ESPNNewYork.com
Xaverian senior guard Brian Bernardi still plans on attending SMU, in light of the recent firing of coach Matt Doherty. He currently has no intention of asking out from his signed National Letter of Intent, but said there is a possibility that could change.
"I'm still going to SMU right now," Bernardi told ESPNNewYork.com Saturday before participating in the Battle for the City. "I'm just waiting for the new coach and I'll talk it over with him and my parents but I'm still going to SMU right now."
SMU fired Doherty on March 13 following a 13-19 season, his sixth year at the school, and has yet to hire a new coach. Bernardi, a sharpshooter, wants to see who the new coach is and talk with him before making any final decision about his future.
"It was tough because I built a good relationship with him and he came to a lot of my games and he's seen a lot of them," Bernardi said of Doherty. "It's something you have to deal with and I have to see who the new coach is."
Bernardi said that Doherty called him when he was fired and they talked about the situation. The senior said he likes the school a lot and likes the direction of the program. SMU, currently in Conference USA, is slated to join the Big East in 2013.
He plans on going to Dallas on June 31 for a month of summer classes and he's been in contact with coach Jerry Hobbie, who was not fired from the staff.
"It's a little tough waiting but right now I'm just training and trying to get it out of my head," Bernardi said. "It's a waiting game right now."
Bernardi said he has been working out a lot as he prepares college, trying to become more athletic. He's also been working on his ball handling and continuing to improve his shot.
The sniper averaged 18.5 points this season for Xaverian, which finished the season 18-10. He was named first-team All-CHSAA by the league.
"I'm still going to SMU right now," Bernardi told ESPNNewYork.com Saturday before participating in the Battle for the City. "I'm just waiting for the new coach and I'll talk it over with him and my parents but I'm still going to SMU right now."
SMU fired Doherty on March 13 following a 13-19 season, his sixth year at the school, and has yet to hire a new coach. Bernardi, a sharpshooter, wants to see who the new coach is and talk with him before making any final decision about his future.
"It was tough because I built a good relationship with him and he came to a lot of my games and he's seen a lot of them," Bernardi said of Doherty. "It's something you have to deal with and I have to see who the new coach is."
Bernardi said that Doherty called him when he was fired and they talked about the situation. The senior said he likes the school a lot and likes the direction of the program. SMU, currently in Conference USA, is slated to join the Big East in 2013.
He plans on going to Dallas on June 31 for a month of summer classes and he's been in contact with coach Jerry Hobbie, who was not fired from the staff.
"It's a little tough waiting but right now I'm just training and trying to get it out of my head," Bernardi said. "It's a waiting game right now."
Bernardi said he has been working out a lot as he prepares college, trying to become more athletic. He's also been working on his ball handling and continuing to improve his shot.
The sniper averaged 18.5 points this season for Xaverian, which finished the season 18-10. He was named first-team All-CHSAA by the league.
There was a major shakeup this week in the top as Lincoln falls to No. 3 and Boys & Girls jumps up to No.1. That might be short lived though as the two squads will face each other this Saturday in Coney Island where the winner would likely grab next week's No. 1 spot.
1. Boys & Girls (9-1)/(LW: 3): The Kangaroos were having an impressive season already and then they added former St. Anthony's guard Rashad Andrews this week making them even better.
2. St. Raymonds (9-4)/(LW: 2): Daniel Dingle is trying his best to make sure he is not forgotten by leading his team to big wins over Paul VI (Va.) and Trinity (Ky.) this week. It might not be Brooklyn AA, but they have a very tough schedule.
3. Lincoln (11-2)/(LW: 1): Losses to Mater Dei (Ca.) and Lone Peak (Ut.) aren't anything to be ashamed of, but the way they were blown out in those games has to sting. They could easily jump back up to No. 1 next week though with a win against Boys high on Saturday.
4. Christ the King (7-3)/(LW: 4): Since a loss against Chester (Pa.) on New Year's Day, the Royals are finally playing like a real team instead of a collection of stars.
5. Cardinal Hayes (11-1)/(LW: 5): Three big wins for Hayes this week, but its biggest test is this Friday against St. Raymond.
6. Jefferson (10-5)/(LW: 6): Leader Thaddeus Hall is holding his team back instead of lifting them up with his constant eligibility issues. He needs to lead them this week as Jefferson takes on South Shore on Thursday.
7. South Shore (10-4)/(LW: 8): South Shore may have bought into their preseason hype a little too much to start the season, but Shamiek Sheppard has led them to some impressive victories lately.
8. Wings Academy (13-2)/(LW: 9): Justin Jenkins got his first D-I offer from St. Peter's this week, but the real story is junior Marvillo Berroa who dropped 30 points on Truman this past Friday. If he can continue to improve they will be a real contender in the PSAL playoffs.
9. Xaverian (8-2)/(LW: 7): Xaverian's two victories earlier in the week were overshadowed by its loss to Christ the King Sunday, but it actually played very well, at least offensively, in that game.
10. Holy Cross (10-2)/(LW: 10): Holy Cross picked up a big win against Molloy thanks to the return of senior Marquise Moore. An upcoming game against Xaverian on Friday will have a big effect on next week's poll.
On the bubble: Curtis (11-1), Mount St. Michael (10-2), Cardozo (9-2), and Wadleigh (12-3).
1. Boys & Girls (9-1)/(LW: 3): The Kangaroos were having an impressive season already and then they added former St. Anthony's guard Rashad Andrews this week making them even better.
2. St. Raymonds (9-4)/(LW: 2): Daniel Dingle is trying his best to make sure he is not forgotten by leading his team to big wins over Paul VI (Va.) and Trinity (Ky.) this week. It might not be Brooklyn AA, but they have a very tough schedule.
3. Lincoln (11-2)/(LW: 1): Losses to Mater Dei (Ca.) and Lone Peak (Ut.) aren't anything to be ashamed of, but the way they were blown out in those games has to sting. They could easily jump back up to No. 1 next week though with a win against Boys high on Saturday.
4. Christ the King (7-3)/(LW: 4): Since a loss against Chester (Pa.) on New Year's Day, the Royals are finally playing like a real team instead of a collection of stars.
5. Cardinal Hayes (11-1)/(LW: 5): Three big wins for Hayes this week, but its biggest test is this Friday against St. Raymond.
6. Jefferson (10-5)/(LW: 6): Leader Thaddeus Hall is holding his team back instead of lifting them up with his constant eligibility issues. He needs to lead them this week as Jefferson takes on South Shore on Thursday.
7. South Shore (10-4)/(LW: 8): South Shore may have bought into their preseason hype a little too much to start the season, but Shamiek Sheppard has led them to some impressive victories lately.
8. Wings Academy (13-2)/(LW: 9): Justin Jenkins got his first D-I offer from St. Peter's this week, but the real story is junior Marvillo Berroa who dropped 30 points on Truman this past Friday. If he can continue to improve they will be a real contender in the PSAL playoffs.
9. Xaverian (8-2)/(LW: 7): Xaverian's two victories earlier in the week were overshadowed by its loss to Christ the King Sunday, but it actually played very well, at least offensively, in that game.
10. Holy Cross (10-2)/(LW: 10): Holy Cross picked up a big win against Molloy thanks to the return of senior Marquise Moore. An upcoming game against Xaverian on Friday will have a big effect on next week's poll.
On the bubble: Curtis (11-1), Mount St. Michael (10-2), Cardozo (9-2), and Wadleigh (12-3).
Severe tops record as CTK beats Xaverian
January, 8, 2012
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By Robert Abruzzese | ESPNNewYork.com
Behind UConn bound Omar Calhoun, Christ the King came into this season ranked as one of the best teams in New York State.
Things didn’t start out so smoothly though. The Royals won three out of their first four, but then dropped back to back games after Christmas and it was clear that a change was needed. In that second lost to Chester things came to a head.
As the Royals were trying to make a late game comeback, Isaiah Lewis hit a basket to pull them to within three, but then followed that up with a technical foul that killed their momentum as they went on to lose the game.
After that play Royals head coach Joe Arbitello tore into Lewis a little bit and told the junior that he needed to start playing like a true point guard, looking to make plays and deferring to the team’s star Calhoun. Lewis apparently got that message because both Calhoun and Arbitello credit that incident as a turning point in their season. “Isaiah is turning into a real point guard and that just makes the entire team better,” Arbitello said.
That’s exactly what happened on Sunday night as Lewis was able to find Jon Severe (27 points) and Calhoun (22 points) open all night long en route to a 79-67 Christ the King (7-3, 3-0) victory over Xaverian (8-2, 2-1) in Queens in our ESPN New York Game of the Week.
HOW THE GAME WAS WON: This game was a straight shootout as both teams were shooting three’s early and often. There were 14 three-pointers in the first half of the game. Christ the King’s Calhoun had three, Severe had four. Xaverian wasn’t far behind as Brian Bernardi had two and Dillon Burns had three. That was at the half.
In the second half it was more of the same as Severe hit four more, tying a school record set by Larry Davis back in 2006. When both sides were done there were 23 three-point shots in total, 12 from Christ the King and 11 from Xaverian. Unfortunately for Xaverian, Christ the King had more depth and got big contributions from the paint by Calhoun and Jordan Fuchs (13 points), which ultimately made the difference in the game. Xaverian's Shakeel Kemp made it interesting late in the game as he picked up 13 of his 19 points in the second half, but ultimately it was too little too late.
TURNING POINT: It was a close game early on as there were eight lead changes in the first quarter. The difference then and probably in the game was Calhoun. He finished up the final minute of the first catching fire, he hit a three-pointer, a layup, and another three-pointer consecutively to finish on a lone 8-0 run that was the difference the entire game.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Calhoun gets most of the ink on this team, but once he’s gone the team and the press will belong to junior Jon Severe. Severe was hot all night as he tied the school record for most three-pointers in one game. He came close to hitting his ninth in the final minute of the game, but missed on his last two attempts. “My wrist felt good,” Severe explained of his surgically repaired right wrist. “Every day I feel good, I'm icing my wrist now. I'll just keep doing it after every game.”
UP NEXT: Christ the King’s next game is in a tournament down in Springfield, Missouri this Thursday. Xaverian heads back home where it will take on Molloy on Tuesday.
Things didn’t start out so smoothly though. The Royals won three out of their first four, but then dropped back to back games after Christmas and it was clear that a change was needed. In that second lost to Chester things came to a head.
As the Royals were trying to make a late game comeback, Isaiah Lewis hit a basket to pull them to within three, but then followed that up with a technical foul that killed their momentum as they went on to lose the game.
After that play Royals head coach Joe Arbitello tore into Lewis a little bit and told the junior that he needed to start playing like a true point guard, looking to make plays and deferring to the team’s star Calhoun. Lewis apparently got that message because both Calhoun and Arbitello credit that incident as a turning point in their season. “Isaiah is turning into a real point guard and that just makes the entire team better,” Arbitello said.
That’s exactly what happened on Sunday night as Lewis was able to find Jon Severe (27 points) and Calhoun (22 points) open all night long en route to a 79-67 Christ the King (7-3, 3-0) victory over Xaverian (8-2, 2-1) in Queens in our ESPN New York Game of the Week.
HOW THE GAME WAS WON: This game was a straight shootout as both teams were shooting three’s early and often. There were 14 three-pointers in the first half of the game. Christ the King’s Calhoun had three, Severe had four. Xaverian wasn’t far behind as Brian Bernardi had two and Dillon Burns had three. That was at the half.
In the second half it was more of the same as Severe hit four more, tying a school record set by Larry Davis back in 2006. When both sides were done there were 23 three-point shots in total, 12 from Christ the King and 11 from Xaverian. Unfortunately for Xaverian, Christ the King had more depth and got big contributions from the paint by Calhoun and Jordan Fuchs (13 points), which ultimately made the difference in the game. Xaverian's Shakeel Kemp made it interesting late in the game as he picked up 13 of his 19 points in the second half, but ultimately it was too little too late.
TURNING POINT: It was a close game early on as there were eight lead changes in the first quarter. The difference then and probably in the game was Calhoun. He finished up the final minute of the first catching fire, he hit a three-pointer, a layup, and another three-pointer consecutively to finish on a lone 8-0 run that was the difference the entire game.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Calhoun gets most of the ink on this team, but once he’s gone the team and the press will belong to junior Jon Severe. Severe was hot all night as he tied the school record for most three-pointers in one game. He came close to hitting his ninth in the final minute of the game, but missed on his last two attempts. “My wrist felt good,” Severe explained of his surgically repaired right wrist. “Every day I feel good, I'm icing my wrist now. I'll just keep doing it after every game.”
UP NEXT: Christ the King’s next game is in a tournament down in Springfield, Missouri this Thursday. Xaverian heads back home where it will take on Molloy on Tuesday.
There's finally some continuity in the poll. Lincoln lost its first game of the season but stays atop the poll as the No. 1 team in the city. Only one small change to the poll as Holy Cross will return and Curtis drops out after its loss to Eagle Academy this week. Let's check out this week's poll.
1. Lincoln (10-1)/(LW: 1) Lincoln went 3-1 at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic Invitational, falling in the final to nationally ranked Mater Dei.
2. Boys & Girls (7-1)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls moves up one spot in the poll after defeating Robert Vaux (Penn.) on Sunday afternoon.
2. St. Raymond's (7-4)/(LW: 2): The Ravens drop one spot this week after losing their fourth game, albeit an out-of-state loss in a tournament.
4. Christ the King (4-3)/(LW: 4): Christ the King has lost back-to-back games after falling to Neumann Goretti (Penn) and Chester (Penn) in back-to-back days over this past weekend.
5. Cardinal Hayes (8-1)/(LW: 5): Hayes had the week off and returns to action this week against Bishop Ford and Mount St. Michael.
6. Thomas Jefferson (9-4)/(LW: 6): Thomas Jefferson also had the week off and will visit Boys & Girls Wednesday in a big showdown.
7. Xaverian (6-1)/(LW: 7) Xaverian went 2-1 in its tournament in Arizona and suffered its first loss in the process.
8. South Shore (9-4)/(LW: 9): South Shore was one of two New York City teams to win the NYC-Philly battle on Sunday by beating Imhotep.
9. Wings Academy (11-2/(LW: 10): Wings suffered its first two losses of the year, losing to Christ the King and Friends Central (Penn.).
10. Holy Cross (9-2/LW: unranked): Holy Cross works its way back into the rankings by going 8-1 through its last nine games.
1. Lincoln (10-1)/(LW: 1) Lincoln went 3-1 at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic Invitational, falling in the final to nationally ranked Mater Dei.
2. Boys & Girls (7-1)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls moves up one spot in the poll after defeating Robert Vaux (Penn.) on Sunday afternoon.
2. St. Raymond's (7-4)/(LW: 2): The Ravens drop one spot this week after losing their fourth game, albeit an out-of-state loss in a tournament.
4. Christ the King (4-3)/(LW: 4): Christ the King has lost back-to-back games after falling to Neumann Goretti (Penn) and Chester (Penn) in back-to-back days over this past weekend.
5. Cardinal Hayes (8-1)/(LW: 5): Hayes had the week off and returns to action this week against Bishop Ford and Mount St. Michael.
6. Thomas Jefferson (9-4)/(LW: 6): Thomas Jefferson also had the week off and will visit Boys & Girls Wednesday in a big showdown.
7. Xaverian (6-1)/(LW: 7) Xaverian went 2-1 in its tournament in Arizona and suffered its first loss in the process.
8. South Shore (9-4)/(LW: 9): South Shore was one of two New York City teams to win the NYC-Philly battle on Sunday by beating Imhotep.
9. Wings Academy (11-2/(LW: 10): Wings suffered its first two losses of the year, losing to Christ the King and Friends Central (Penn.).
10. Holy Cross (9-2/LW: unranked): Holy Cross works its way back into the rankings by going 8-1 through its last nine games.
Boys basketball poll: Dec. 26
December, 26, 2011
12/26/11
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By Matt Ehalt | ESPNNewYork.com
For the fourth straight week, there's a new top team for this poll. While St. Raymond's didn't lose to any teams in New York City, we have to give the nod to undefeated Lincoln. Let's check out this week's poll.
1. Lincoln (7-0)/(LW: 2) Lincoln is now the top team in the city and defeated Westinghouse this past week to improve to 6-0 in Brooklyn AA.
2. St. Raymond's (5-3)/(LW: 1): The Ravens lost three games at the City of Palms Classic, dropping their final three. It's a national tournament so those losses aren't indictments of the squad.
3. Boys & Girls (6-1)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls had this past week off and will return to the court this week looking to rebound from its first loss of the season.
4. Christ the King (2-1)/(LW: 4): Christ the King also had the week off and heads upstate to the Stop DWI Tournament in Binghamton, N.Y.
5. Cardinal Hayes (8-1)/(LW: 5): Hayes lost its first game in the final of the Kruel Classic and will not play again until its 2012.
6. Thomas Jefferson (9-4)/(LW: 6): Busy week for the Orange Wave. They lose their final two games at the Kruel Classic but rebounded to take down Westinghouse in league play.
7. Xaverian (4-0)/(LW: 7) Xaverian stayed undefeated with a nice win against Stepinac. The Clippers are off to Arizona for a holiday tournament this week.
8. Curtis (9-0)/(LW: 8): Curtis had two more wins against some of the top teams in Staten Island and will now try to take down Eagle Academy this week.
9. South Shore (8-4)/(LW: 9): South Shore went 1-2 at the Kruel Classic but defeated Robeson in league play lat week. It plays on Jan. 1 in Philadelphia.
10. Wings Academy (9-0)/(LW: 10): Wings is undefeated but will be tested up at the Stop DWI Tournament, which also had local powerhouse Christ the King.
1. Lincoln (7-0)/(LW: 2) Lincoln is now the top team in the city and defeated Westinghouse this past week to improve to 6-0 in Brooklyn AA.
2. St. Raymond's (5-3)/(LW: 1): The Ravens lost three games at the City of Palms Classic, dropping their final three. It's a national tournament so those losses aren't indictments of the squad.
3. Boys & Girls (6-1)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls had this past week off and will return to the court this week looking to rebound from its first loss of the season.
4. Christ the King (2-1)/(LW: 4): Christ the King also had the week off and heads upstate to the Stop DWI Tournament in Binghamton, N.Y.
5. Cardinal Hayes (8-1)/(LW: 5): Hayes lost its first game in the final of the Kruel Classic and will not play again until its 2012.
6. Thomas Jefferson (9-4)/(LW: 6): Busy week for the Orange Wave. They lose their final two games at the Kruel Classic but rebounded to take down Westinghouse in league play.
7. Xaverian (4-0)/(LW: 7) Xaverian stayed undefeated with a nice win against Stepinac. The Clippers are off to Arizona for a holiday tournament this week.
8. Curtis (9-0)/(LW: 8): Curtis had two more wins against some of the top teams in Staten Island and will now try to take down Eagle Academy this week.
9. South Shore (8-4)/(LW: 9): South Shore went 1-2 at the Kruel Classic but defeated Robeson in league play lat week. It plays on Jan. 1 in Philadelphia.
10. Wings Academy (9-0)/(LW: 10): Wings is undefeated but will be tested up at the Stop DWI Tournament, which also had local powerhouse Christ the King.
Boys basketball poll: Dec. 19
December, 19, 2011
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By Matt Ehalt | ESPNNewYork.com
Another week means another new team atop the poll. After South Shore knocked off Boys & Girls last week, it means that St. Raymond is king. The Ravens are 5-0 and won a great game at the City of Palms Classic. Let's check out this week's poll.
1. St. Raymond's (5-0)/(LW: 2): The Ravens overcame a huge fourth quarter deficit to take its first game against a stout team from Kentucky in the City of Palms Classic.
2. Lincoln (6-0)/(LW: 3) Lincoln won a big road game against Jefferson and then finished its weekend with a nice win against Patterson (Maryland).
3. Boys & Girls (6-1)/(LW: 1): Boys & Girls lost at South Shore, falling from the top of the perch. Leroy Fludd continued his hot play, though, with another great game against the Vikings
4. Christ the King (2-1)/(LW: 4): Christ the King stays at the same spot in the poll after defeating Troy. It seems CK is still trying to put it all together at this point.
5. Cardinal Hayes (7-0)/(LW: 7): Hayes is 2-0 at the Kruel Classic in Florida and is playing as good as anyone could have imagined at this point in the season.
6. Thomas Jefferson (4-1)/(LW: 7): Even in a week that it loses, Jefferson moves up a spot with some nice wins at the Kruel Classic and a solid win against Transit Tech.
7. Xaverian (3-0)/(LW:8) Xaverian moves up one spot this week. Xaverian hasn't been tested early on but will have a tough game against Stepinac this week.
8. Curtis (7-0)/(LW: 9): Curtis still looks like the premier team in Staten Island with its undefeated record. Big game this week against McKee/SI Tech.
9. South Shore (6-3)/(LW: 10): For as good as South Shore can play, it has been losing games between each of its big wins. The Vikings still can play with anyone, though.
10. Wings Academy (8-0)/(LW: unranked): There's a new team in the poll as Wings makes its first appearance in the poll. Wings is 8-0 and looks like the class of the PSAL Bronx AA division.
1. St. Raymond's (5-0)/(LW: 2): The Ravens overcame a huge fourth quarter deficit to take its first game against a stout team from Kentucky in the City of Palms Classic.
2. Lincoln (6-0)/(LW: 3) Lincoln won a big road game against Jefferson and then finished its weekend with a nice win against Patterson (Maryland).
3. Boys & Girls (6-1)/(LW: 1): Boys & Girls lost at South Shore, falling from the top of the perch. Leroy Fludd continued his hot play, though, with another great game against the Vikings
4. Christ the King (2-1)/(LW: 4): Christ the King stays at the same spot in the poll after defeating Troy. It seems CK is still trying to put it all together at this point.
5. Cardinal Hayes (7-0)/(LW: 7): Hayes is 2-0 at the Kruel Classic in Florida and is playing as good as anyone could have imagined at this point in the season.
6. Thomas Jefferson (4-1)/(LW: 7): Even in a week that it loses, Jefferson moves up a spot with some nice wins at the Kruel Classic and a solid win against Transit Tech.
7. Xaverian (3-0)/(LW:8) Xaverian moves up one spot this week. Xaverian hasn't been tested early on but will have a tough game against Stepinac this week.
8. Curtis (7-0)/(LW: 9): Curtis still looks like the premier team in Staten Island with its undefeated record. Big game this week against McKee/SI Tech.
9. South Shore (6-3)/(LW: 10): For as good as South Shore can play, it has been losing games between each of its big wins. The Vikings still can play with anyone, though.
10. Wings Academy (8-0)/(LW: unranked): There's a new team in the poll as Wings makes its first appearance in the poll. Wings is 8-0 and looks like the class of the PSAL Bronx AA division.
Boys basketball poll: Dec. 12
December, 12, 2011
12/12/11
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By Matt Ehalt | ESPNNewYork.com
There's a new sheriff in town. After Boys & Girls went to Christ the King and knocked off the nationally ranked Royals, we had no choice but to put them as the top team in the city. Also, after an impressive start, Thomas Jefferson makes its way into the rankings.
1. Boys & Girls (5-0)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls is top dogs after knocking off Christ the King and its strong start to begin the season. Leroy Fludd had 23 points against Christ the King.
2. St. Raymond's (4-0)/(LW: 2): The Ravens are now 4-0 after winning a tough road game against Stepinac and then easily defeating Monsignor Farrell.
3. Lincoln (4-0)/(LW: 4) Lincoln is 4-0 and has won the last two games without Isaiah Whitehead. His eligibility will be a big question moving forward.
4. Christ the King (1-1)/(LW: 1): Christ the King only drops a few spots since Boys & Girls is a very good team. The Royals didn't get much production beside Omar Calhoun in the second half of their loss.
5. Cardinal Hayes (4-0)/(LW: 6): Hayes continues to move up in the poll, this time after defeating Bishop Loughlin and then Long Island Lutheran this weekend.
6. Cardozo (3-0)/(LW: 7): Cardozo moves up one spot with South Shore's losses after it picked up win against Edison and Flushing. The Judges haven't really been challenged yet.
7. Thomas Jefferson (4-1)/(LW: unranked): Jefferson makes its first appearance in the poll after knocking off South Shore this week. It has a big game against Lincoln this week.
8. Xaverian (3-0)/(LW:8) Xaverian won two games this week against Holy Trinity and Bishop Ford to stay undefeated on the young season.
9. Curtis (6-0)/(LW: 9): Curtis continues its impressive start to the season, defeating Tottenville and St. Joseph by-the-Sea this week. The Warriors are for a serious threat in the PSAL this season.
10. South Shore (4-2)/(LW: 5): South Shore lost to Thomas Jefferson in an upset and then couldn't be Lincoln despite the Railsplitters not having Whitehead. Tough week for the Vikings.
1. Boys & Girls (5-0)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls is top dogs after knocking off Christ the King and its strong start to begin the season. Leroy Fludd had 23 points against Christ the King.
2. St. Raymond's (4-0)/(LW: 2): The Ravens are now 4-0 after winning a tough road game against Stepinac and then easily defeating Monsignor Farrell.
3. Lincoln (4-0)/(LW: 4) Lincoln is 4-0 and has won the last two games without Isaiah Whitehead. His eligibility will be a big question moving forward.
4. Christ the King (1-1)/(LW: 1): Christ the King only drops a few spots since Boys & Girls is a very good team. The Royals didn't get much production beside Omar Calhoun in the second half of their loss.
5. Cardinal Hayes (4-0)/(LW: 6): Hayes continues to move up in the poll, this time after defeating Bishop Loughlin and then Long Island Lutheran this weekend.
6. Cardozo (3-0)/(LW: 7): Cardozo moves up one spot with South Shore's losses after it picked up win against Edison and Flushing. The Judges haven't really been challenged yet.
7. Thomas Jefferson (4-1)/(LW: unranked): Jefferson makes its first appearance in the poll after knocking off South Shore this week. It has a big game against Lincoln this week.
8. Xaverian (3-0)/(LW:8) Xaverian won two games this week against Holy Trinity and Bishop Ford to stay undefeated on the young season.
9. Curtis (6-0)/(LW: 9): Curtis continues its impressive start to the season, defeating Tottenville and St. Joseph by-the-Sea this week. The Warriors are for a serious threat in the PSAL this season.
10. South Shore (4-2)/(LW: 5): South Shore lost to Thomas Jefferson in an upset and then couldn't be Lincoln despite the Railsplitters not having Whitehead. Tough week for the Vikings.
The high school football season is over in New York City. Lincoln ended it with a dramatic 20-12 win over Erasmus Hall for the Public Schools Athletic League title. Let's take a look at the last poll of the year:
1. St. Anthony's (10-0): How would a matchup of St. Anthony's vs. Lincoln gone? For one, there would have been a lot of running involved.
2. Lincoln (13-0): One year after losing a heartbreak at Yankee Stadium, Lincoln returned to the title game and brought home the title this year.
3. Erasmus Hall (9-4): A lack of a legitimate passing game came back to doom Erasmus Hall on Tuesday night against Lincoln.
4. Tottenville (10-2): With Brandon Barnes returning, there's no reason to not think that Tottenville won't be among the city's best the next year.
5. Stepinac (9-3): Stepinac will be losing some key seniors from this year's team. Will the Crusaders be able to turn in another great campaign next year?
6. Xaverian (7-3): It would be intriguing to see Xaverian play some of the elite Brooklyn teams in New York City like Lincoln and Fort Hamilton.
7. Fort Hamilton (8-3): Fort Hamilton has to wonder if it would have made it to the title game had Marvin Centeno not been injured.
8. Iona Prep (6-4): With quality players returning across the board, Iona Prep will be in the hunt for the CHSFL title next season.
9. Dewitt Clinton (8-4): For the second straight season, Dewitt Clinton has proved to the best team from the Bronx.
10. Boys & Girls (7-4): To show Brooklyn's strength in the PSAL: Boys & Girls is the 10th best team in the city but the fourth best team in its borough.
1. St. Anthony's (10-0): How would a matchup of St. Anthony's vs. Lincoln gone? For one, there would have been a lot of running involved.
2. Lincoln (13-0): One year after losing a heartbreak at Yankee Stadium, Lincoln returned to the title game and brought home the title this year.
3. Erasmus Hall (9-4): A lack of a legitimate passing game came back to doom Erasmus Hall on Tuesday night against Lincoln.
4. Tottenville (10-2): With Brandon Barnes returning, there's no reason to not think that Tottenville won't be among the city's best the next year.
5. Stepinac (9-3): Stepinac will be losing some key seniors from this year's team. Will the Crusaders be able to turn in another great campaign next year?
6. Xaverian (7-3): It would be intriguing to see Xaverian play some of the elite Brooklyn teams in New York City like Lincoln and Fort Hamilton.
7. Fort Hamilton (8-3): Fort Hamilton has to wonder if it would have made it to the title game had Marvin Centeno not been injured.
8. Iona Prep (6-4): With quality players returning across the board, Iona Prep will be in the hunt for the CHSFL title next season.
9. Dewitt Clinton (8-4): For the second straight season, Dewitt Clinton has proved to the best team from the Bronx.
10. Boys & Girls (7-4): To show Brooklyn's strength in the PSAL: Boys & Girls is the 10th best team in the city but the fourth best team in its borough.
Cardinal Hayes picked up the most impressive win of the weekend as it defeated Holy Cross in its first "AA" game. This week, we get a great game as top-ranked Christ the King will take on Boys & Girls. Let's check out the poll:
1. Christ the King (1-0)/(LW: 1): Christ the King won a tough road game at Jefferson and now hosts another PSAL power in Boys & Girls.
2. St. Raymond's (2-0)/(LW: 2): The Ravens are off to a 2-0 start after wins against All Hallows and St. Peter's.
3. Boys & Girls (2-0)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls gets its chance to move up the rankings as it will take on Christ the King on Saturday.
4. Lincoln (1-0)/(LW: 4) Lincoln cruised to an easy win Robeson and plays South Shore in a big game at home on Saturday.
5. South Shore (3-0)/(LW: 5): South Shore improved to 3-0 after an overtime win against Transit Tech and gets its first game against Lincoln on Saturday.
6. Cardinal Hayes (1-0)/(LW: 7): Hayes moves up one spot after its impressive road win at Holy Cross to start its season.
7. Cardozo (1-0)/(LW: 6): Cardozo moves down one spot despite winning its first game of the season against Beach Channel/Channel View.
8. Xaverian (1-0)/(LW: 9) Xaverian moves up one spot with Holy Cross losing its opener.
9. Curtis (4-0)/(LW: 10): Curtis is now 4-0 after defeating New Dorp and Petrides in leagues contests this week.
10. Holy Cross (0-1)/(LW: 8): Holy Cross lost its first game of the season to Hayes and will have to try and bounce back this week with three games.
1. Christ the King (1-0)/(LW: 1): Christ the King won a tough road game at Jefferson and now hosts another PSAL power in Boys & Girls.
2. St. Raymond's (2-0)/(LW: 2): The Ravens are off to a 2-0 start after wins against All Hallows and St. Peter's.
3. Boys & Girls (2-0)/(LW: 3): Boys & Girls gets its chance to move up the rankings as it will take on Christ the King on Saturday.
4. Lincoln (1-0)/(LW: 4) Lincoln cruised to an easy win Robeson and plays South Shore in a big game at home on Saturday.
5. South Shore (3-0)/(LW: 5): South Shore improved to 3-0 after an overtime win against Transit Tech and gets its first game against Lincoln on Saturday.
6. Cardinal Hayes (1-0)/(LW: 7): Hayes moves up one spot after its impressive road win at Holy Cross to start its season.
7. Cardozo (1-0)/(LW: 6): Cardozo moves down one spot despite winning its first game of the season against Beach Channel/Channel View.
8. Xaverian (1-0)/(LW: 9) Xaverian moves up one spot with Holy Cross losing its opener.
9. Curtis (4-0)/(LW: 10): Curtis is now 4-0 after defeating New Dorp and Petrides in leagues contests this week.
10. Holy Cross (0-1)/(LW: 8): Holy Cross lost its first game of the season to Hayes and will have to try and bounce back this week with three games.


