LM South Region Report: March 29, 2011
by Colleen O'Connell | LaxMagazine.com
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The Big City Classic at New Meadowland Stadium is not just about top college showdowns. Connor Whipple and South Region top-ranked Saint Andrew's (Fla.) will meet Don Bosco (N.J.) in a 10 a.m. undercard. © Cindy Newnam |
Player of the Week
Andrew Graffey, St. Mark's (Texas)
Graffey was a key figure in St. Mark's 7-6 victory over Dallas
Jesuit in a key matchup between two of Texas' top high school
teams. Graffey led the game with four goals and one assist, helping
the Lions stay a perfect 11-0 on the season.
South Region Top 10 Ranking
1. Saint Andrew's (Fla.) – 7-1 – Since the loss to perennial power Boys' Latin, the Scots have won their last five, including a come-from-behind one-goal win against Brunswick School (Conn.)
2. St. Mark's (Texas) – 11-0 – The team to beat in Texas this season, the Lions fended off Dallas Jesuit last Thursday to remain undefeated on the season.
3. Dallas Jesuit (Texas) – 8-2 – After dropping two-straight, Dallas Jesuit rebounded with a 9-6 win against Westlake on Sunday. The Rangers will face a rebuilding Highland Park this Friday.
4. Lake Highland (Fla.) – 9-1– The Highlanders have rolled to victory in their last five games, holding opponents to five goals or less in those games.
5. Episcopal Dallas (Texas) –7-3 – The Eagles rallied to win at Highland Park last Friday, snapping a two-game losing skid.
6. Northview (Ga.) – 8-0 – The Titans outscored opponents 27-5 during last week's games.
7. Memphis University School (Tenn.) – 5-1 – With three games last week, the Owls fell to Islip out of New York, but closed out the two wins, including one against Montgomery Bell Academy.
8. Coppell (Texas) – 6-2 – Playing its first year as a Texas Division 1 member, the Cowboys have two key games this week – one on Tuesday at Episcopal Dallas and the second against Lambert on Saturday.
9. Ponte Vedra (Fla.) – 9-1– Since a season-opening loss to Lake Highland Prep, the Sharks have won its last nine, but will face two challenges this week versus Timber Creek and Bolles.
10. Bolles (Fla.) – 10-1 – An eight-game winning streak will get put to the test this week for the Bulldogs who have three games coming up, including a much anticipated meeting against Ponte Vedra on Friday.
Game of the Week
No. 9 Ponte Vedra at No. 10 Bolles – Friday 7
p.m.
Approximately 23 miles separate these two schools in north
Florida. Both Ponte Vedra and Bolles have experience a significant
amount of success of the last month, entering the week riding
nine-game and eight-game winning streaks, respectively. The only
blemish on each team's record is a loss to Lake Highland Prep back
in February.
News and Notes
Saint Andrew's will face Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) this Saturday at the Konica Minolta Big City Classic. Game time is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the New Meadowlands... In its 10-8 win at Highland Park, Episcopal Dallas had a balanced scoring effort with Phillip Wagley, Tyler Lee and Jack Beare each contributing three goals.
