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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

November 16, 2009 9:17 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Nov. 15)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Shenendehowa (17-1-2), 2. Martin Luther King (17-1-1)*, 3. Newburgh Free Academy (17-1-2), 4. Iona Prep (9-3-4)*, 5. Archbishop Molloy (11-1-4)*, 6. St. Anthony's (16-4-1)*, 7. Chaminade (15-3-1)*, 8. Arlington (19-1-1)*, 9. Pittsford Mendon (19-0-1), 10. Francis Lewis (13-1-2)*. 11. St. John the Baptist (13-4-0)*, 12. Brentwood (17-3-0), 13. Clarence (15-3-1), 14. Fairport (16-5-0)*, 15. McQuaid (18-1-1)*.
 
Top 10s
Illinois:
1. Lyons (26-3-0)*, 2. Neuqua Valley (27-1-1)*, 3. Wheaton Warrenville South (20-5-2)*, 4. Lake Zurich (22-5-0)*, 5. New Trier (19-7-3)*, 6. Lake Forest (19-4-1)*, 7. Palatine (21-2-1)*, 8. St. Viator (24-4-1)*, 9. Peoria Notre Dame (23-3-1)*, 10. Edwardsville (18-5-4)*.
 
Top 7s
New Jersey:
1. Seton Hall Prep (19-2-1), 2. Don Bosco Prep (21-2-0)*, 3. Bergen Catholic (21-2-1)*, 4. Cliffside Park (19-1-1), 5. St. Benedict's (17-2-0)*, 6. Toms River North (16-2-2), 7. Rancocas Valley (19-3-3)*, 8. Princeton (19-0-4), 9. Christian Brothers (17-3-2), 10. St. Augustine (21-2-0).
 
Pennsylvania: 1. Unionville (22-2-1), 2. Father Judge (21-2-1), 3. Cathedral Prep (18-2-0), 4. Mount Lebanon (19-2-1)*, 5. Downingtown West (17-4-4)*, 6. Parkland (21-1-0)*, 7. Fleetwood (26-1-0).
 
Top 5s
Indiana:
1. Zionsville (20-3-1)*, 2. Lake Central (20-2-1)*, 3. Pike (15-1-5)*, 4. Reitz Memorial (18-3-0)*, 5. Homestead (18-5-1)*.
 
Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (23-1-1)*, 2. South Oldham (16-5-2)*, 3. Trinity (19-3-1)*, 4. Collegiate (17-2-1)*, 5. Greenwood (15-9-3)*.
 
Maryland: 1. Mount St. Joseph (14-3-3)*, 2. McDonogh (21-3-0)*, 3. DeMatha (20-3-0)*, 4. Clarksburg (12-1-3), 5. Hereford (11-2-1).
 
Massachusetts: 1. Ludlow (17-0-3), 2. Lexington (18-0-3), 3. Algonquin (18-1-2), 4. St. John's Shrewsbury (21-2-0)*, 5. Framingham (16-2-3)*.
 
Michigan: 1. Brother Rice (16-3-6)*, 2. Holt (26-1-1)*, 3. Salem (17-5-4)*, 4. Churchill (19-1-1)*, 5. East Kentwood (19-3-1)*.
 
Missouri: 1. Christian Brothers (24-4-3), 2. Vianney (19-4-3)*, 3. SLUH (20-6-1), 4. Chaminade (20-4-3)*, 5. Francis Howell North (17-6-1)*.
 
North Carolina: 1. Jacksonville (27-0-0), 2. Green Hope (18-2-4), 3. Jordan (21-1-0)*, 4. Myers Park (16-2-3), 5. Greensboro Day (17-0-3)*.
 
Ohio: 1. Lincoln (22-0-1)*, 2. St. Ignatius (22-1-0)*, 3. Strongsville (17-2-3)*, 4. Massillon Jackson (19-2-0)*, 5. Beavercreek (15-3-4)*.
 
Top 3s
California:
1. Sacramento Jesuit (27-1-0)*, 2. Marin Catholic (25-2-2)*, 3. Golden Valley (18-2-4)*, 4. Davis (22-4-1)*, 5. Santa Rosa (20-4-2)*,
 
Colorado: 1. Fort Collins (17-2-1)*, 2. Niwot (18-2-0)*, 3. Broomfield (18-1-0)*.
 
Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (17-0-1), 2. Guilford (17-1-1), 3. Staples (16-2-0).
 
Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (21-0-0)*, 2. Washburn Rural (20-1-0)*, 3. Free State (16-5-0)*.
 
Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (24-0-0)*, 2. Wayzata (12-7-4)*, 3. Woodbury (17-1-3)*.
 
New Mexico: 1. La Cueva (20-2-1)*, 2. Eldorado (17-6-0)*, 3. Cibola (15-8-0)*.
 
Oregon: 1. Jesuit (10-2-5), 2. South Salem (14-0-2), 3. Westview (10-2-3).
 
Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (13-1-4)*, 2. Gonzaga (15-7-4)*.
 
Idaho: 1. Centennial (16-3-1)*, 2. Boise (16-2-0)*.
 
Nevada: 1. Las Vegas (17-4-0)*, 2. Bishop Gorman (21-1-1)*.
 
New Hampshire: 1. Manchester Central (15-3-2)*, 2. Exeter (16-1-3)*.
 
Wisconsin: 1. Muskego (27-1-1)*, 2. Madison Memorial (17-3-4)*.
 
Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (13-2-1).
 
Maine: 1. Scarborough (18-0-0)*.
 
Montana: 1. Billings West (14-0-1)*.
 
North Dakota: 1. Fargo South (18-1-3)*.
 
Rhode Island: 1. Chariho (17-3-0)*.
 
South Dakota: 1. O'Gorman (11-2-2)*.
 
Vermont: 1. Champlain Valley (16-1-0)*.
 
Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (18-0-3)*.
 
West Virginia:
1. Parkersburg (21-2-2)*.

*-Indicates season is complete.

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

November 9, 2009 7:56 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Nov. 8)

Top 10s
Illinois:
1. Lyons (26-3-0)*, 2. Neuqua Valley (27-1-1)*, 3. Wheaton Warrenville South (20-5-2)*, 4. Lake Zurich (22-5-0)*, 5. New Trier (19-7-3)*, 6. Lake Forest (19-4-1)*, 7. Palatine (21-2-1)*, 8. St. Viator (24-4-1)*, 9. Peoria Notre Dame (23-3-1)*, 10. Edwardsville (18-5-4)*.
 
New York:
1. Arlington (19-0-1), 2. McQuaid Jesuit (18-0-1), 3. Archbishop Molloy (10-0-4), 4. St. Anthony's (16-3-1), 5. Chaminade (15-3-1)*, 6. Martin Luther King (17-1-1)*, 7. Newburgh Free Academy (15-1-2), 8. Pittsford Mendon (15-0-1), 9. Shenendehowa (16-1-1), 10. St. John the Baptist (13-4-0)*.
 
Top 7s
New Jersey:
1. Don Bosco Prep (20-1-0), 2. Bergen Catholic (21-1-1), 3. Cliffside Park (17-1-1), 4. Cranford (22-0-2), 5. Rancocas Valley (18-2-3), 6. St. Benedict's (17-2-0)*, 7. St. Augustine (22-1-0).
 
Pennsylvania:
1. Unionville (20-2-1), 2. Father Judge (19-2-1), 3. Mount Lebanon (19-1-1), 4. Downingtown West (17-4-2), 5. Stroudsburg (20-3-0), 6. Parkland (21-1-0)*, 7. Lower Merion (17-3-0)*.
 
 
Top 5s
California:
1. Sacramento Jesuit (24-1-0), 2. Marin Catholic (22-2-2), 3. Davis (22-3-1), 4. Santa Rosa (18-3-2), 5. Granite Bay (15-3-1).
 
Indiana:
1. Zionsville (20-3-1)*, 2. Lake Central (20-2-1)*, 3. Pike (15-1-5)*, 4. Reitz Memorial (18-3-0)*, 5. Homestead (18-5-1)*.
 
Kentucky:
1. St. Xavier (23-1-1)*, 2. South Oldham (16-5-2)*, 3. Trinity (19-3-1)*, 4. Collegiate (17-2-1)*, 5. Greenwood (15-9-3)*.
 
Maryland:
1. McDonogh (21-2-0), 2. Northern Calvert (16-0-0), 3. Mount St. Joseph (13-3-3), 4. DeMatha (20-3-0)*, 5. Tuscarora (13-2-0).
 
Massachusetts:
1. Ludlow (14-0-3), 2. Lexington (15-0-3), 3. Framingham (14-1-3), 4. Algonquin (15-1-2), 5. St. John's Shrewsbury (19-1-0).
 
Michigan:
1. Brother Rice (16-3-6)*, 2. Holt (26-1-1)*, 3. Salem (17-5-4)*, 4. Churchill (19-1-1)*, 5. East Kentwood (19-3-1)*.
 
Missouri:
1. Vianney (18-3-3), 2. Christian Brothers (22-4-3), 3. SLUH (18-6-1), 4. Chaminade (20-4-3)*, 5. Francis Howell North (17-5-1).
 
North Carolina:
1. Jordan (21-0-0), 2. Jacksonville (26-0-0), 3. Broughton (20-2-3), 4. Myers Park (15-2-3), 5. Greensboro Day (17-0-3)*.
 
Ohio:
1. St. Ignatius (21-0-0), 2. Lincoln (20-0-1), 3. Strongsville (17-1-3), 4. Massillon Jackson (19-2-0)*, 5. Beavercreek (15-2-4).
 
 
Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Fort Collins (16-2-1), 2. Lincoln (18-0-1), 3. Niwot (17-2-0).
 
Connecticut:
1. Glastonbury (15-0-1), 2. Farmin gton (12-1-3), 3. Naugatuck (16-1-1).
 
Kansas:
1. St. Thomas Aquinas (21-0-0)*, 2. Washburn Rural (20-1-0)*, 3. SM Northwest (13-8-0)*.
 
Minnesota:
1. Apple Valley (24-0-0)*, 2. Wayzata (12-7-4)*, 3. Woodbury (17-1-3)*.
 
New Mexico:
1. La Cueva (20-2-1)*, 2. Eldorado (17-6-0)*, 3. Cibola (15-8-0)*.
 
Oregon:
1. Jesuit (8-2-5), 2. Central Catholic (13-1-2), 3. Westview (10-2-3).
 
 
Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (13-1-4)*, 2. Gonzaga (15-7-4)*.
 
Idaho:
1. Centennial (16-3-1)*, 2. Boise (16-2-0)*.
 
Nevada:
1. Bishop Gorman (20-0-1), 2. Las Vegas (15-4-0).
 
New Hampshire:
1. Manchester Central (15-3-2)*, 2. Exeter (16-1-3)*.
 
Wisconsin:
1. Muskego (27-1-1)*, 2. Madison Memorial (17-3-4)*.
 
 
Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (12-2-1).
 
Maine:
1. Scarborough (18-0-0).
 
Montana:
1. Billings West (14-0-1)*.
 
North Dakota:
1. Fargo South (18-1-3)*.
 
Rhode Island:
1. Chariho (17-3-0)*.
 
South Dakota:
1. O'Gorman (11-2-2)*.
 
Vermont:
1. Champlain Valley (16-1-0)*.
 
Virginia private:
1. Episcopal (16-0-3).
 
West Virginia:
1. Parkersburg (21-2-2)*.

*-Indicates season is complete.

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Scoreboard: Lyons stuns Neuqua Valley

November 3, 2009 5:58 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

The following are reported Tuesday scores from FAB 50 teams:

(Note: The ESPN RISE scoreboard appears Tuesday through Friday each week)

BOYS SCORES

No. 1 St. Ignatius (Ohio) 1, Mayfield (Ohio) 0: Kayvon Afsarifard scored on a corner kick from Luke Blade with two minutes left as St. Ignatius defeated Mayfield. Joe Kalt tied an Ohio state career record with his 42nd shutout.

No. 3 St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan.) 2, Shawnee Heights (Kan.) 1: Emilio Quezada scored both goals as the Saints held off an upset bid in the Kansas 5A state quaretrfinals.

No. 7 Arlington (N.Y.) 2, Suffern (N.Y.) 0: Peter Inserillo and Sean Fitzpatrick scored to lead Arlington to a Class AA Section 1 quarterfinal victory. 

No. 27 Martin Luther King (N.Y.) 6, Curtis (N.Y.) 0: The Kings advanced to the PSAL semifinals for the 14th straight year following a victory Tuesday afternoon.

No. 33 Lyons (Ill.) 1, No. 2 Neuqua Valley (Ill.) 0: After suffering two setbacks to Neuqua Valley during the season, Lyons won when it mattered most -- in a Class 3A supersectional clash. Lyons advances to this week's state tournament.

No. 36 St. Anthony's (N.Y.) 2, No. 37 St. John the Baptist (N.Y.) 1 (3OT): Nick Masotto scored the game-winner on a header in overtime. St. Anthony's willface Chaminade (N.Y.) in the Long Island Catholic League final Saturday.

GIRLS SCORES

No. 1 Woodbury (Minn.) 3, Eagan (Minn.) 0: Woodbury got goals from three players and its defense nailed down its 20th shutout of the season in a state semifinal victory. Woodbury faces No. 41 Wayzata (17-0-5) in the state final.

To report scores from other ranked teams, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

November 2, 2009 9:49 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Nov. 1)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Arlington (16-0-1), 2. McQuaid Jesuit (16-0-1), 3. Chaminade (14-2-1), 4. Archbishop Molloy (8-0-3), 5. Martin Luther King (14-1-1), 6. St. Anthony's (14-3-1), 7. St. John the Baptist (13-3-0), 8. Cicero-North Syracuse (14-0-2), 9. Pittsford Mendon (15-0-1), 10. Shenendehowa (14-1-1).
 
Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Neuqua Valley (27-0-1), 2. Lyons (23-3-0), 3. Lake Zurich (21-4-0), 4. Peoria Notre Dame (20-2-1), 5. Lake Forest (19-3-1), 6. Wheaton Warrenville South (20-5-2)*, 7. Palatine (21-2-1)*.
 
New Jersey: 1. Bergen Catholic (20-0-1), 2. Pingry (16-0-1), 3. Don Bosco Prep (18-1-0), 4. Cliffside Park (14-1-1), 5. St. Benedict's (14-2-0), 6. St. Augustine (19-0-0), 7. Cranford (18-0-2).
 
Pennsylvania: 1. Parkland (20-0-0), 2. Unionville (18-2-1), 3. Downingtown West (16-3-2), 4. Lower Merion (17-3-0)*, 5. Father Judge (17-2-1), 6. Mount Lebanon (17-1-1), 7. Pennsbury (17-2-0)*.
 
 
Top 5s
California:
1. Sacramento Jesuit (23-1-0), 2. Marin Catholic (21-2-2), 3. Davis (21-3-1), 4. Franklin (21-1-4), 5. Natomas (18-1-0).
 
Indiana: 1. Zionsville (20-3-1)*, 2. Lake Central (20-2-1)*, 3. Pike (15-1-5)*, 4. Reitz Memorial (18-3-0)*, 5. Homestead (18-5-1)*.
 
Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (21-1-1), 2. South Oldham (16-5-2)*, 3. Trinity (19-3-1)*, 4. Collegiate (17-2-1)*, 5. Danville (18-3-3).
 
Maryland: 1. McDonogh (20-2-0), 2. Northern Calvert (14-0-0), 3. Severna Park (13-1-0), 4. Mount St. Joseph (12-3-3), 5. DeMatha (20-3-0)*.
 
Massachusetts: 1. Ludlow (13-0-3), 2. Lexington (13-0-3), 3. Framingham (14-1-3), 4. Algonquin (13-1-2), 5. St. John's Shrewsbury (17-1-0).
 
Michigan: 1. Holt (25-0-1), 2. Brother Rice (13-3-6), 3. Salem (17-4-4), 4. Churchill (19-1-1)*, 5. East Kentwood (19-3-1)*.
 
Missouri: 1. Vianney (16-3-3), 2. Chaminade (19-3-3), 3. Christian Brothers (20-4-3), 4. SLUH (16-6-1), 5. Mehlville (18-5-1).
 
North Carolina: 1. Jordan (19-0-0), 2. Jacksonville (24-0-0), 3. Broughton (18-2-3), 4. Charlotte Latin (21-1-1), 5. Myers Park (13-2-3).
 
Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (19-0-0), 2. Lincoln (18-0-1), 3. Strongsville (15-1-3), 4. Massillon Jackson (18-1-0), 5. Olentangy Orange (16-1-1).
 
 
Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Broomfield (16-0-0), 2. Cherry Creek (13-2-1), 3. Fort Collins (13-2-1).
 
Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (14-0-1), 2. Naugatuck (14-0-1), 3. Farmin gton (11-1-2).
 
Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (18-0-0), 2. Washburn Rural (17-1-0), 3. Olathe South (15-3-0).
 
Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (22-0-0), 2. Woodbury (16-0-3), 3. Eagan (16-3-2)*.
 
New Mexico: 1. La Cueva (17-2-1), 2. St. Pius (17-4-0), 3. Sandia (15-4-1).
 
Oregon: 1. Jesuit (8-2-5), 2. Central Catholic (12-1-2), 3. Westview (9-2-3).
 
 
Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (11-1-4), 2. Gonzaga (15-7-4)*.
 
Idaho: 1. Centennial (16-3-1)*, 2. Boise (16-2-0)*.
 
Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (17-0-1), 2. Centennial (17-0-1).
 
New Hampshire: 1. Exeter (15-0-3), 2. Manchester Central (15-3-0).
 
Wisconsin: 1. Muskego (27-1-1)*, 2. Madison Memorial (17-3-4)*.
 
 
Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (12-2-0).
 
Maine: 1. Scarborough (16-0-0).
 
Montana: 1. Billings West (14-0-1)*.
 
North Dakota: 1. Fargo South (18-1-3)*.
 
Rhode Island: 1. La Salle (18-1-0).
 
South Dakota: 1. O'Gorman (11-2-2)*.
 
Vermont: 1. Champlain Valley (14-1-0).
 
Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (15-0-3).
 
West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (20-1-0)*.
 
*-Indicates season is complete.

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

October 19, 2009 11:26 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Pingry (N.J.) inherits the No. 1 ranking in New Jersey and Fargo South (N.D.) and St. Xavier (Ky.) return to the top spots in their states in this week's state-by-state rankings.

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Oct. 18)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Arlington (13-0-0), 2. McQuaid Jesuit (14-0-1), 3. Chaminade (11-2-1), 4. St. Anthony's (12-2-1), 5. Martin Luther King (13-1-1), 6. St. John the Baptist (10-3-0), 7. Cicero-North Syracuse (12-0-2), 8. Pittsford Mendon (14-0-1), 9. Shenendehowa (12-1-1), 10. Newburgh Free Academy (11-1-2).


Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Neuqua Valley (23-0-1), 2. Lyons (19-3-0), 3. Palatine (19-1-1), 4. Lake Zurich (17-4-0), 5. Peoria Notre Dame (16-2-1), 6. Quincy (18-2-1), 7. Wheaton Warrenville South (17-4-2).

New Jersey: 1. Pingry (12-0-0), 2. Don Bosco Prep (13-0-0), 3. Bergen Catholic (13-0-1), 4. Rancocas Valley (10-2-1), 5. St. Benedict's (10-1-0), 6 Cliffside Park (12-0-0), 7 Scotch Plains (13-1-1).


Top 5s
California:
1. Sacramento Jesuit (18-1-0), 2. Franklin (17-0-4), 3. Marin Catholic (18-2-1), 4. Granite Bay (11-1-1), 5. Windsor (13-0-4).

Indiana: 1. Carmel (14-2-2), 2. Zionsville (16-3-1), 3. Pike (15-1-5), 4. Reitz Memorial (17-2-0), 5. Avon (13-1-3).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (16-2-0), 2. DeMatha (15-2-0), 3. Sherwood (10-1-0), 4. Northern Calvert (11-0-0), 5. Good Counsel (13-3-2).

Massachusetts: 1. St. John's Shrewsbury (14-0-0), 2. Lexington (8-0-2), 3. Ludlow (9-0-3), 4. Algonquin (8-0-2), 5. Masconomet (11-0-1).

Michigan: 1. Churchill (17-0-1), 2. Holt (19-0-1), 3. Forest Hills Central (17-0-2), 4. Troy (15-1-2), 5. East Kentwood (17-2-1).

Missouri: 1. Christian Brothers (18-2-3), 2. Vianney (13-3-1), 3. Chaminade (17-3-3), 4. Rockhurst Jesuit (16-3-0), 5. SLUH (13-4-1).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (15-0-0), 2. Jacksonville (19-0-0), 3. Charlotte Latin (19-1-0). 4. Broughton (14-2-3), 5. Sanderson (14-2-3).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (16-0-0), 2. Lincoln (14-0-1), 3. Strongsville (12-1-3), 4. Massillon Jackson (15-1-0), 5. Olentangy Orange (13-1-1).

Pennsylvania: 1. Pennsbury (14-1-0), 2. Council Rock North (12-1-2), 3. Parkland (17-0-0), 4. Father Judge (13-1-1), 5. Mount Lebanon (15-1-1).


Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (12-0-0), 2. Broomfield (13-0-0), 3. Cherry Creek (11-2-1).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (11-0-0), 2. Guilford (10-0-1), 3. Naugatuck (9-0-1).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (15-0-0), 2. Olathe East (13-0-1), 3. Washburn Rural (14-1-0).

Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (17-1-1), 2. Collegiate (16-1-1), 3. Trinity (17-2-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (19-0-0), 2. Woodbury (13-0-3), 3. Eagan (15-2-2).

New Mexico: 1. La Cueva (15-2-1), 2. Gadsden (16-1-0), 3. St. Pius (15-4-0).

Oregon: 1. Sunset (6-0-4), 2. Jesuit (5-2-4), 3. Central Catholic (8-1-2).


Top 2s
Idaho:
1. Boise (15-1-0), 2. Centennial (11-3-1).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (14-0-1), 2. Centennial (14-0-1).

New Hampshire: 1. Exeter (11-0-3), 2. Concord (12-1-1).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (12-0-2), 2. St. Anne's-Belfield (7-0-2).

Wisconsin: 1. Marquette (14-4-2), 2. Brookfield East (17-2-2).


Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (8-1-0).

D.C.: 1. Sidwell Friends (8-1-3).

Maine: 1. Scarborough (13-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (10-0-1).

North Dakota: 1. Fargo South (18-1-3)*.

Rhode Island: 1. Barrington (14-1-1).

South Dakota: 1. O'Gorman (11-2-2)*.

Vermont: 1. Champlain Valley (11-1-0).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (19-0-0).

*-Indicates season is complete.

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

October 13, 2009 1:48 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Pennsbury (Pa.) exacted a measure of revenge by defeating Council Rock North (Pa.) in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 battle in Pennsylvania.

Council Rock North had won the first meeting.

Pennsbury's victory vaults this District 1 team back to No. 1 in the state, where it started the season in the ESPN RISE state-by-state rankings.

Another big winner in this week's rankings is Sunset (Ore.), which jumped from No. 3 to No. 1 in Oregon after defeating former No. 1 Portland Jesuit (Ore.). In what is proving to be a very balanced year in Oregon -- full of draws and one-loss teams -- Sunset is among the last to be undefeated entering the stretch run.

The first team to finalize a place in the ESPN RISE state-by-state rankings list is O'Gorman (S.D.), which claimed its third straight state title over the week.

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Oct. 11)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Arlington (10-0-0), 2. Chaminade (10-1-1), 3. McQuaid Jesuit (11-0-1), 4. St. Anthony's (10-1-1), 5. Martin Luther King (10-1-1), 6. St. John the Baptist (9-3-0), 7. Cicero-North Syracuse (10-0-2), 8. Fayetteville-Manlius (11-0-1), 9. Pittsford Mendon (12-0-1), 10. Shenendehowa (10-1-1).


Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Neuqua Valley (20-0-1), 2. Lyons (16-3-0), 3. Palatine (16-1-1), 4. Wheaton Warrenville South (15-2-2), 5. O'Fallon (14-2-0), 6. Lake Zurich (14-4-0), 7. Peoria Notre Dame (15-2-1).


Top 5s
California:
1. Sacramento Jesuit (16-1-0), 2. Franklin (16-0-4), 3. Marin Catholic (16-2-1), 4. Granite Bay (10-1-1), 5. Windsor (10-0-4).

Indiana: 1. Carmel (12-2-2), 2. Pike (13-0-5), 3. North Central (11-3-0), 4. Zionsville (10-3-1), 5. Reitz Memorial (15-2-0).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (15-1-0), 2. Sherwood (10-0-0), 3. DeMatha (13-2-0), 4. Mount St. Joseph (8-3-1), 5. Northern Calvert (10-0-0).

Massachusetts: 1. St. John's Shrewsbury (12-0-0), 2. Lexington (7-0-1), 3. Ludlow (8-0-3), 4. Algonquin (6-0-2), 5. Peabody (6-0-1).

Michigan: 1. Churchill (15-0-1), 2. Holt (17-0-1), 3. Forest Hills Central (15-0-2), 4. East Kentwood (16-1-1), 5. Troy (13-1-2).

Missouri: 1. Christian Brothers (15-2-3), 2. Chaminade (17-2-3), 3. Vianney (12-3-1), 4. St. Louis University High (11-3-1), 5. Rockhurst Jesuit (15-3-0).

New Jersey: 1. St. Benedict's (9-0-0), 2. Pingry (11-0-0), 3. Don Bosco Prep (10-0-0), 4. Bergen Catholic (10-0-1), 5. Scotch Plains (11-1-1).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (14-0-0), 2. Broughton (13-1-3), 3. Sanderson (13-1-3), 4. Jacksonville (17-0-0), 5. Charlotte Latin (17-1-0).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (15-0-0), 2. Lincoln (12-0-1), 3. Strongsville (10-1-3), 4. Massillon Jackson (12-1-0), 5. Mason (11-0-2).

ennsylvania: 1. Pennsbury (13-1-0), 2. Council Rock North (11-1-1), 3. Parkland (13-0-0), 4. Father Judge (12-1-1), 5. Mount Lebanon (13-1-1).


Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (9-0-0), 2. Broomfield (11-0-0), 3. Pine Creek (9-1-1).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (9-0-0), 2. Guilford (9-0-0), 3. Amity (8-0-0).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (12-0-0), 2. Washburn Rural (12-0-0), 3. Olathe East (12-0-1).

Kentucky: 1. Trinity (16-1-1), 2. St. Xavier (15-1-1), 3. Collegiate (14-1-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (18-0-0), 2. Woodbury (12-0-3), 3. Anoka (14-0-3).

New Mexico: 1. La Cueva (12-2-1), 2. Gadsden (16-1-0), 3. St. Pius (12-4-0).

Oregon: 1. Sunset (5-0-3), 2. Jesuit (5-2-3), 3. Central Catholic (6-1-2).


Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (7-1-2), 2. Gonzaga (8-6-4).

Idaho: 1. Boise (13-1-0), 2. Centennial (11-2-1).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (11-0-1), 2. Centennial (11-0-1).

New Hampshire: 1. Exeter (10-0-2), 2. Merrimack (9-2-1).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (9-0-2), 2. St. Anne's-Belfield (7-0-1).

Wisconsin: 1. Marquette (13-4-2), 2. Muskego (18-0-1).


Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (7-1-0).

Maine: 1. Scarborough (11-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (8-0-1).

North Dakota: 1. Century.

Rhode Island: 1. Barrington (11-1-1).

South Dakota: 1. O'Gorman (11-2-2)*.

Vermont: 1. Champlain Valley (8-1-0).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (17-0-0).

*-Indicates season is complete.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

October 6, 2009 12:14 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

There is very little question that Illinois soccer is among the nation's best when it comes to the boys' fall high school season.

In addition to the always highly competitive Chicago area, it was the Downstate schools -- Quincy and O'Fallon -- that made noise at the Gateway City Soccer Classic this past weekend that forced an expansion of the Illinois state rankings from five to seven teams. After all, O'Fallon, the new No. 6 in Illinois, beat two-time defending Missouri champ Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.) in the third-place match. Early in the tournament, O'Fallon surprised Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.), which entered the contest undefeated and ranked among that state's best teams. O'Fallon lost in the semifinals to eventual champ and FAB 50 top 5 team St. Thomas Aquinas (Overland Park, Kan.). Quincy, meanwhile, advanced to the final where it lost to Aquinas 1-0 on a late goal. On the way to the final, Quincy also edged Rockhurst.

Since teams from eight states competed in the Gateway City Soccer Classic, it allows for a more fair comparison among programs from across state lines. Basically, the results -- pair with previous matches -- makes a connection point from New York to Colorado.

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Oct. 4)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Arlington (8-0-0), 2. Chaminade (8-1-1), 3. McQuaid Jesuit (10-0-1), 4. St. John the Baptist (8-2-0), 5. St. Anthony's (8-1-1), 6. Martin Luther King (8-1-1), 7. Cicero-North Syracuse (8-0-1), 8. Fayetteville-Manlius (9-0-0), 9. Pittsford Mendon (11-0-1), 10. Shenendehowa (8-1-1).


Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Neuqua Valley (17-0-1), 2. Naperville North (11-0-4), 3. Quincy (15-1-1), 4. Lyons (14-3-0), 5. Morton (14-2-2), 6. O'Fallon (13-2-0), 7. Naperville Central (11-3-1).


Top 5s
California:
1. Sacramento Jesuit (12-1-1), 2. Franklin (15-0-2), 3. Marin Catholic (14-2-1), 4. Granite Bay (8-1-1), 5. Windsor (8-0-4).

Indiana: 1. Carmel (12-2-2), 2. Pike (13-0-5), 3. North Central (10-3-0), 4. Zionsville (10-3-1), 5. Reitz Memorial (15-2-0).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (13-1-0), 2. Sherwood (8-0-0), 3. Mount St. Joseph (7-2-1), 4. Calvert Hall (6-2-0), 5. DeMatha (11-2-0).

Massachusetts: 1. St. John's Shrewsbury (11-0-0), 2. Lexington (5-0-1), 3. Ludlow (8-0-2), 4. Algonquin (4-0-2), 5. Peabody (6-0-1).

Michigan: 1. Churchill (13-0-1), 2. Holt (16-0-1), 3. Forest Hills Central (14-0-2), 4. East Kentwood (15-1-2), 5. Novi Central Catholic (10-1-3).

Missouri: 1. Christian Brothers (13-2-3), 2. Chaminade (14-2-2), 3. Vianney (11-3-1), 4. St. Louis University High (9-3-1), 5. Rockhurst Jesuit (13-3-0).

New Jersey: 1. St. Benedict's (8-0-0), 2. Pingry (9-0-0), 3. Don Bosco Prep (8-0-0), 4. Clifton (9-0-1), 5. Seton Hall Prep (9-0-0).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (12-0-0), 2. Broughton (12-1-2), 3. Sanderson (12-1-2), 4. Jacksonville (14-0-0), 5. Charlotte Latin (16-1-0).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (13-0-0), 2. Lincoln (11-0-0), 3. Strongsville (9-0-3), 4. Massillon Jackson (11-1-0), 5. Mason (10-0-2).

Pennsylvania: 1. Council Rock North (10-0-0), 2. Pennsbury (10-1-0), 3. Mount Lebanon (12-0-1), 4. Parkland (12-0-0), 5. La Salle (8-1-2).


Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (8-0-0), 2. Broomfield (9-0-0), 3. Pine Creek (7-0-1).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (6-0-0), 2. Guilford (6-0-0), 3. Staples (7-0-0).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (12-0-0), 2. Olathe East (10-0-1), 3. Washburn Rural (10-0-0).

Kentucky: 1. Trinity (15-1-1), 2. St. Xavier (13-1-1), 3. Collegiate (13-1-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (15-0-0), 2. Woodbury (10-0-3), 3. Anoka (12-0-3).

New Mexico: 1. La Cueva (11-1-1), 2. Gadsden (14-0-0), 3. St. Pius (9-3-1).

Oregon: 1. Jesuit (4-1-3), 2. Westview (5-1-0), 3. Sunset (3-0-3).


Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (6-1-2), 2. Gonzaga (7-5-4).

Idaho: 1. Boise (13-0-0), 2. Sandpoint (8-1-2).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (8-0-1), 2. Centennial (8-0-1).

New Hampshire: 1. Pinkerton Academy (9-1-0), 2. Exeter (8-0-2).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (8-0-2), 2. St. Anne's-Belfield (6-0-1).

Wisconsin: 1. Marquette (12-3-2), 2. Muskego (17-0-1).


Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (6-1-0).

Maine: 1. Scarborough (9-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (8-0-1).

North Dakota: 1. Century.

Rhode Island: 1. La Salle Academy (12-0-0).

South Dakota: 1. Lincoln (9-1-2).

Vermont: 1. Essex (7-1-0).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (16-0-0).

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Reitz Memorial's undefeated run ends

October 3, 2009 3:44 PM

By Sheldon Shealer

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. -- Marquette Jesuit (Milwaukee, Wis.) went seven rounds of penalty kicks before handing Reitz Memorial (Evansville, Ind.) its first loss since 2006 on Saturday in the Gateway City Soccer Classic semifinals.

Reitz Memorial had a national-best 65-match undefeated streak before the result.

Marquette moves on to face Christian Brothers (St. Louis, Mo.) in the bracket final later Saturday evening. Reitz Memorial will face Zionsville (Ind.) in the third-place match, which is a rematch of last year's Indiana state final.

Reitz Memorial survived a first-round shootout decision over Glenwood (Chatham, Ill.) to reach Saturday morning's semifinal contest with Marquette.

The Reitz Memorial-Marquette match ended 1-1 in regulation.

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Scoreboard: Gateway kicks off with a surprise

October 2, 2009 4:35 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Three FAB 50 teams advanced to the semifinals of their bracket during Thursday's opening round of the Gateway City Soccer Classic for boys, but joining them is a team that no one expected to be there -- O'Fallon (Ill.).

In fact, O'Fallon was not scheduled to compete in the elite bracket until a late cancelation opened up a spot. Now, following a win over state-ranked Cherry Creek (Colo.), O'Fallon gets a shot at No. 7 St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan.). 

The following are reported Thursday scores from FAB 50 teams:

BOYS SCORES

No. 7 St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan.) 2, No. 38 St. John the Baptist (N.Y.) 0: Emilio Quezada and George Skevington scored header goals on corner kicks for Aquinas at the Gateway Classic.

No. 28 Rockhurst Jesuit (Mo.) 3, Grandview (Colo.) 2 (PKs): Rockhurst needed penalty kicks to dispatch Grandview in the first round at the Gateway Classic after Grandview tied the match in the final minute of regulation.

No. 47 Quincy (Ill.) 2, Rockwood Summit (Mo.) 0: Bronson Melvin and Zach Forbes scored as Quincy remained undefeated with a first-round win at the Gateway Classic.

GIRLS SCORES

No. 13 Mason (Ohio) 2, Lakota West (Ohio) 2: Lakota West's Alex Azeez scored on a direct kick from 25 yards out to tie Thursday's match of undefeated OIhio programs. Devan Ciotti gave Lakota West (9-0-4) a 1-0 lead before Mason's Annie Beard tied the score in the first half. Mason (8-0-1) went ahead 2-1 on a goal by Chelsea VanHook before settling on the draw.

To report scores from other ranked teams, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

September 29, 2009 2:56 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Brentwood's (N.Y.) win streak ended, and with it a place in the New York Top 10 following back-to-back losses by this former FAB 50 No. 1 squad.

Brentwood's loss was one of seven state No. 1s from last week that relinquished its position. The new No. 1s are Arlington (N.Y.), Sacramento Jesuit (Calif.), Churchill (Mich.), Christian Brothers (Mo.), La Cueva (N.M.), Jesuit (Ore.) and Marquette (Wis.).

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Sept. 27)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Arlington (7-0-0), 2. Chaminade (5-1-1), 3. McQuaid Jesuit (7-0-1), 4. Martin Luther King (6-0-1), 5. St. John the Baptist (5-1-0), 6. St. Anthony's (7-1-1), 7. Cicero-North Syracuse (7-0-0), 8. Penfield (6-0-1), 9. Fayetteville-Manlius (8-0-0), 10. Pittsford Mendon (10-0-1).

Top 5s
California:
1. Sacramento Jesuit (10-1-0), 2. Marin Catholic (13-1-1), 3. Franklin (14-0-2), 4. Granite Bay (7-1-1), 5. Windsor (6-0-4).

Illinois: 1. Neuqua Valley (15-0-1), 2. Naperville North (9-0-4), 3. Morton (12-1-2), 4. Quincy (12-0-1), 5. Lyons (11-3-0).

Indiana: 1. Reitz Memorial (12-0-0), 2. Carmel (9-2-1), 3. Lake Central (13-0-1), 4. North Central (10-2-0), 5. Pike (8-0-2).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (12-0-0), 2. DeMatha (10-1-0), 3. Sherwood (6-0-0), 4. Mount St. Joseph (6-1-1), 5. Good Counsel (9-2-1).

Massachusetts: 1. Ludlow (7-0-0), 2. St. John's Shrewsbury (8-0-0), 3. Lexington (4-0-0), 4. Framingham (4-0-1), 5. Algonquin (2-0-2).

Michigan: 1. Churchill (11-0-1), 2. Holt (14-0-1), 3. East Kentwood (8-1-1), 4. Dearborn (8-0-2), 5. Forest Hills Eastern (10-2-0).

Missouri: 1. Christian Brothers (10-2-2), 2. Chaminade (12-1-2), 3. Rockhurst Jesuit (10-1-0), 4. Vianney (8-3-1), 5. St. Louis University High (8-3-1).

New Jersey: 1. St. Benedict's (6-0-0), 2. Pingry (7-0-0), 3. Don Bosco Prep (4-0-0), 4. Millburn (5-0-0), 5. Clifton (6-0-1).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (11-0-0), 2. Sanderson (12-0-1), 3. Broughton (10-1-2), 4. Jacksonville (11-0-0), 5. Charlotte Latin (14-1-0).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (11-0-0), 2. Lincoln (9-0-0), 3. Strongsville (9-0-2), 4. Mason (8-0-1), 5. Massillon Jackson (8-1-0).

Pennsylvania: 1. Council Rock North (8-0-0), 2. Pennsbury (7-1-0), 3. Father Judge (7-0-1), 4. North Catholic (6-1-1), 5. Mount Lebanon (9-0-1).

Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (6-0-0), 2. Broomfield (7-0-0), 3. Cherry Creek (4-0-1).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (4-0-0), 2. Guilford (4-0-0), 3. Staples (5-0-0).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (8-0-0), 2. Olathe East (8-0-1), 3. Washburn Rural (8-0-0).

Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (13-0-1), 2. Trinity (12-1-1), 3. Collegiate (11-1-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (13-0-0), 2. Woodbury (7-0-3), 3. Anoka (10-0-3).

New Mexico: 1. La Cueva (9-1-1), 2. Gadsden (12-0-0), 3. St. Pius (7-3-1).

Oregon: 1. Jesuit (2-1-3), 2. Westview (4-1-0), 3. Sunset (3-0-2).

Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (4-1-2), 2. Archbishop Carroll (4-2-2).

Idaho: 1. Boise (11-0-0), 2. Sandpoint (8-1-2).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (7-0-1), 2. Centennial (7-0-1).

New Hampshire: 1. Manchester Central (7-1-0), 2. Pinkerton Academy (7-1-0).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (7-0-1), 2. St. Anne's-Belfield (4-0-1).

Wisconsin: 1. Marquette (10-2-1), 2. Brookfield East (11-1-2).

Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (5-0-0).

Maine: 1. Scarborough (7-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (7-0-0).

North Dakota: 1. West Fargo (6-1-2).

Rhode Island: 1. La Salle Academy (9-0-0).

South Dakota: 1. Lincoln (8-1-1).

Vermont: 1. Champlain Valley Union (6-0-0).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (14-0-0).

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

September 22, 2009 12:30 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Council Rock North (Pa.) was the big winner this week, moving from No. 2 to No. 1 in the Pennsylvania rankings after posting a 2-0 victory against former No. 1 Pennsbury (Pa.) last week.

In fact, there were a trio of No. 1 vs. No. 2 state match-ups last week, and in all three cases, the No. 2 team won. In New Hampshire, Manchester Central edged Pinkerton Academy, and in South Dakota, Lincoln returned to No. 1 after routing Aberdeen.

The other 30 state No. 1s listed by ESPN RISE combined for a 62-0-3 week.

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Sept. 20)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Brentwood (3-0-0), 2. Martin Luther King (3-0-0), 3. St. Anthony's (5-0-1), 4. Chaminade (2-1-1), 5. Arlington (4-0-0), 6. Penfield (4-0-0), 7. McQuaid Jesuit (5-0-1), 8. St. John the Baptist (3-0-0), 9. Beacon (2-1-0), 10. Clarence (6-0-0).

Top 5s
California:
1. Marin Catholic (12-0-1), 2. Sacramento Jesuit (8-1-0), 3. Franklin (9-0-2), 4. Modesto (9-0-4), 5. Granite Bay (5-1-1).

Illinois: 1. Neuqua Valley (13-0-1), 2. Naperville North (6-0-4), 3. Morton (10-1-1), 4. Lyons (10-2-0), 5. Quincy (9-0-1).

Indiana: 1. Reitz Memorial (11-0-0), 2. Carmel (9-1-1), 3. North Central (10-1-1), 4. Zionsville (7-1-1), 5. Pike (8-0-1).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (10-0-0), 2. DeMatha (8-1-0), 3. Sherwood (5-0-0), 4. Good Counsel (8-1-1), 5. Mount St. Joseph (3-1-1).

Massachusetts: 1. Ludlow (4-0-0), 2. St. John's Shrewsbury (5-0-0), 3. Lexington (3-0-0), 4. Framingham (1-0-1), 5. Algonquin (1-0-1).

Michigan: 1. Holt (12-0-0), 2. Churchill (9-0-1), 3. Troy (6-0-1), 4. Forest Hills Eastern (6-1-0), 5. East Kentwood (6-1-1).

Missouri: 1. Rockhurst Jesuit (8-0-0), 2. Chaminade (9-0-2), 3. Christian Brothers (5-2-2), 4. St. Louis University High (5-2-1), 5. Vianney (5-2-1).

New Jersey: 1. St. Benedict's (3-0-0), 2. Don Bosco Prep (2-0-0), 3. Pingry (4-0-0), 4. Scotch Plains (5-0-0), 5. Christian Brothers (4-0-0).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (10-0-0), 2. Sanderson (10-0-1), 3. Broughton (8-1-2), 4. Jacksonville (10-0-0), 5. Charlotte Latin (12-1-0).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (9-0-0), 2. Strongsville (8-0-1), 3. Lincoln (7-0-0), 4. Jackson (7-0-0), 5. Mason (6-0-0).

Pennsylvania: 1. Council Rock North (5-0-0), 2. North Catholic (4-1-0), 3. Pennsbury (4-1-0), 4. Mount Lebanon (6-0-1), 5. Conestoga (6-0-0).

Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (6-0-0), 2. Broomfield (4-0-0), 3. Cherry Creek (3-0-1).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (2-0-0), 2. Guilford (2-0-0), 3. Farmington (1-1-0).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (5-0-0), 2. Olathe East (6-0-0), 3. Washburn Rural (6-0-0).

Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (13-0-1), 2. Trinity (10-0-2), 3. Collegiate (9-1-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (10-0-0), 2. Eagan (7-0-2), 3. Bloomington Jefferson (5-1-3).

New Mexico: 1. Sandia (6-1-1), 2. La Cueva (7-1-1), 3. Gadsden (10-0-0).

Oregon: 1. Westview (3-0-0), 2. Jesuit (1-1-3), 3. Grant (2-0-2).

Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (3-1-1), 2. Archbishop Carroll (4-1-1).

Idaho: 1. Boise (10-0-0), 2. Sandpoint (5-0-2).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (5-0-1), 2. Centennial (6-0-0).

New Hampshire: 1. Manchester Central (6-0-0), 2. Pinkerton Academy (5-1-0).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (6-0-1), 2. St. Anne's Belfield (3-0-0).

Wisconsin: 1. Brookfield East (9-0-2), 2. Marquette (8-2-1).

Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (3-0-0).

Maine: 1. Scarborough (5-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (6-0-0).

North Dakota: 1. West Fargo (6-0-2).

Rhode Island: 1. La Salle Academy (7-0-0).

South Dakota: 1. Lincoln (7-1-1).

Vermont: 1. Burlington (1-0-1).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (10-0-0).

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

September 15, 2009 5:07 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Ludlow (Mass.) and Rockhurst Jesuit (Kansas City, Mo.) returned to familiar positions this week -- ranked No. 1 in their respective states.

A third-place finish by Chaminade (St. Louis, Mo.) at the Great Midwest Classic allowed for Rockhurst and Chaminade to swap places in the ESPN RISE state rankings. Rockhurst is riding an 18-match shutout streak. These teams remain on course to meet later this fall.

Ludlow takes over the No. 1 spot after former No. 1 Framingham opened the season with a draw.

There were no other No. 1 changes in the 12 largest fall-playing states this week. However, Westview (Portland, Ore.) and Las Cruces (N.M.) took over the top billing in their states.

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Sept. 13)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Brentwood (1-0-0), 2. St. Anthony's (2-0-0), 3. Martin Luther King (1-0-0), 4. Chaminade (1-1-0), 5. Arlington (3-0-0), 6. Beacon (1-1-0), 7. Ward Melville (1-0-0), 8. Frances Lewis (1-0-0), 9. St. John the Baptist (1-0-0), 10. John Jay (1-0-0).

Top 5s
California:
1. Marin Catholic (11-0-0), 2. Sacramento Jesuit (7-1-0), 3. Bella Vista (6-0-1), 4. Turlock (5-0-2), 5. Modesto (7-0-4).

Illinois: 1. Neuqua Valley (9-0-1), 2. Naperville Central (6-1-1), 3. Naperville North (5-1-1), 4. Morton (6-0-1), 5. Peoria Notre Dame (3-1-1).

Indiana: 1. Reitz Memorial (8-0-0), 2. Zionsville (6-0-1), 3. North Central (7-0-3), 4. Pike (6-0-1), 5. Avon (8-0-1).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (7-0-0), 2. DeMatha (6-1-0), 3. Calvert Hall (2-0-0), 4. Mount St. Joseph (3-1-0), 5. Archbishop Curley (2-1-2).

Massachusetts: 1. Ludlow (2-0-0), 2. St. John's Shrewsbury (2-0-0), 3. Lexington (0-0-0), 4. Framingham (0-0-1), 5. Algonquin (0-0-0).

Michigan: 1. Holt (9-0-0), 2. Churchill (6-0-1), 3. Warren DeLaSalle (4-0-1), 4. Forest Hills Eastern (5-1-0), 5. East Kentwood (5-1-1).

Missouri: 1. Rockhurst Jesuit (6-0-0), 2. Chaminade (7-0-1), 3. St. Louis University High (3-1-1), 4. Christian Brothers (2-1-2), 5. Howell Central (6-0-0).

New Jersey: 1. St. Benedict's (0-0-0), 2. Don Bosco Prep (0-0-0), 3. Pingry (1-0-0), 4. Ramapo (0-0-0), 5. Scotch Plains (1-0-0).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (9-0-0), 2. Sanderson (8-0-1), 3. Broughton (6-1-2), 4. Jacksonville (8-0-0), 5. Charlotte Latin (10-1-0).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (7-0-0), 2. Strongsville (6-0-0), 3. Lakota West (6-0-0), 4. Ottawa Hills (5-0-0), 5. Mason (4-0-0).

Pennsylvania: 1. Pennsbury (3-0-0), 2. Council Rock North (3-0-0), 3. North Catholic (2-0-0), 4. Unionville (4-0-0), 5. Mount Lebanon (4-0-1).

Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (4-0-0), 2. Rangeview (2-0-0), 3. Broomfield (2-0-0).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (0-0-0), 2. Guilford (0-0-0), 3. Farmington (0-0-0).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (5-0-0), 2. Olathe East (4-0-0), 3. Washburn Rural (5-0-0).

Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (9-0-0), 2. Trinity (9-0-2), 3. Collegiate (8-0-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (8-0-0), 2. Eagan (5-0-1), 3. Bloomington Jefferson (5-1-1).

New Mexico: 1. Las Cruces (6-1-0), 2. Sandia (6-1-1), 3. La Cueva (6-1-1).

Oregon: 1. Westview (1-0-0), 2. Jesuit (1-1-0), 3. Grant (1-0-0).

Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (2-1-1), 2. Archbishop Carroll (3-0-0).

Idaho: 1. Boise (7-0-0), 2. Sandpoint (5-0-2).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (3-0-1), 2. Las Vegas (3-0-0).

New Hampshire: 1. Pinkerton Academy (4-0-0), 2. Manchester Central (3-0-0).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (2-0-1), 2. St. Anne's Belfield (2-0-0).

Wisconsin: 1. Brookfield East (8-0-2), 2. Marquette (6-1-1).

Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (1-0-0).

Maine:
1. Scarborough (3-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (2-0-0).

North Dakota: 1. West Fargo (3-0-2).

Rhode Island: 1. La Salle Academy (3-0-0).

South Dakota: 1. Aberdeen (5-0-1).

Vermont: 1. Burlington (0-0-1).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (8-0-0).

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings - Fall

September 8, 2009 10:22 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

It was a good week to be a ESPN RISE state No. 1 in boys' soccer.

Marin Catholic (Calif.), Neuqua Valley (Ill.), Reitz Memorial (Ind.), McDonogh (Md.), Chaminade (Mo.), Jordan (N.C.), St. Ignatius (Ohio) and Pennsbury (Pa.) combined to go 20-0-0 last week and claim three mixer or tournament titles.

This week, teams from the remaining fall states that have not played will finally start their seasons.

Today, we release the weekly ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesday afternoon on ESPNRise.com.

(Rankings through matches played as of Sunday, Sept. 6)

Top 10s
New York:
1. Brentwood (0-0-0), 2. St. Anthony's (0-0-0), 3. Martin Luther King (0-0-0), 4. Chaminade (0-0-0), 5. Arlington (1-0-0), 6. Beacon (0-0-0), 7. Comsewogue (0-0-0), 8. Frances Lewis (0-0-0), 9. St. John the Baptist (0-0-0), 10. John Jay (0-0-0).

Top 5s
California:
1. Marin Catholic (9-0-0), 2. Sacramento Jesuit (4-1-0), 3. Turlock (4-0-0), 4. Granite Bay (2-0-1), 5. Modesto (7-0-3).

Illinois: 1. Neuqua Valley (6-0-0), 2. Naperville Central (4-0-1), 3. Naperville North (2-0-3), 4. Peoria Notre Dame (1-1-1), 5. Morton (3-0-0).

Indiana: 1. Reitz Memorial (7-0-0), 2. Zionsville (4-0-1), 3. North Central (6-0-1), 4. Castle (5-0-1), 5. Pike (4-0-1).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (3-0-0), 2. Bowie (0-0-0), 3. Archbishop Curley (1-0-1), 4. DeMatha (3-1-0), 5. Mount St. Joseph (2-0-0).

Massachusetts: 1. Framingham (0-0-0), 2. Ludlow (0-0-0), 3. St. John's Shrewsbury (0-0-0), 4. Lexington (0-0-0), 5. Algonquin (0-0-0).

Michigan: 1. Holt (6-0-0), 2. Churchill (5-0-0), 3. Warren DeLaSalle (6-0-0), 4. Lake Orion (3-0-2), 5. Forest Hills Eastern (3-0-0).

Missouri: 1. Chaminade (3-0-0), 2. Rockhurst Jesuit (2-0-0), 3. Christian Brothers (1-0-1), 4. Glendale (1-0-0), 5. Howell Central (3-0-0).

New Jersey: 1. St. Benedict's (0-0-0), 2. Don Bosco Prep (0-0-0), 3. Pingry (0-0-0), 4. Ramapo (0-0-0), 5. Scotch Plains (0-0-0).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (7-0-0), 2. Sanderson (6-0-1), 3. Broughton (4-1-2), 4. Jacksonville (6-0-0), 5. Charlotte Latin (7-1-0).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (5-0-0), 2. Strongsville (3-0-0), 3. Lakota West (4-0-0), 4. Ottawa Hills (4-0-0), 5. Sycamore (4-0-0).

Pennsylvania: 1. Pennsbury (1-0-0), 2. Downingtown West (1-0-0), 3. North Catholic (0-0-0), 4. Council Rock North (1-0-0), 5. Mount Lebanon (0-0-0).

Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (2-0-0), 2. Rangeview (2-0-0), 3. Dakota Ridge (1-0-0).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (0-0-0), 2. Guilford (0-0-0), 3. Farmington (0-0-0).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (4-0-0), 2. Olathe East (3-0-0), 3. Blue Valley Northwest (3-1-0).

Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (6-0-0), 2. Trinity (6-0-1), 3. Collegiate (6-0-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (5-0-0), 2. Bloomington Jefferson (3-0-1), 3. Osseo (1-0-2).

New Mexico: 1. Eldorado (5-0-0), 2. Las Cruces (4-0-0), 3. St. Pius (4-1-0).

Oregon: 1. Jesuit (0-0-0), 2. Westview (0-0-0), 3. Grant (0-0-0).

Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (0-1-1), 2. Archbishop Carroll (2-0-0).

Idaho: 1. Boise (5-0-0), 2. Sandpoint (1-0-1).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (1-0-1), 2. Las Vegas (2-0-0).

New Hampshire: 1. Pinkerton Academy (2-0-0), 2. Manchester Central (2-0-0).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (0-0-0), 2. Norfolk Academy (2-0-1).

Wisconsin: 1. Brookfield East (7-0-1), 2. Marquette (3-1-1).

Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (0-0-0).

Maine: 1. Scarborough (1-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (1-0-0).

North Dakota: 1. West Fargo (2-0-2).

Rhode Island: 1. La Salle Academy (2-0-0).

South Dakota: 1. Aberdeen (5-0-0).

Vermont: 1. Burlington (0-0-0).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (6-0-0).

To report an inaccurate record or to supply updates for ranked teams or teams that should be considered, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Boys state-by-state rankings

September 1, 2009 3:39 PM

By Sheldon Shealer

With 18 of the 34 fall-playing states already in actioprior to Labor Day, we have decided to offer our first FAB 50 state-by-state update a week early.

The most significant change was Marin Catholic, jumping from the preseason honorable mentions to No. 1 in the state by winninga season-opening tournament and having previous No. 1 Sacramento Jesuit get upset at an event in Las Vegas.

Top 10s
New York:
1. Brentwood (0-0-0), 2. St. Anthony's (0-0-0), 3. Martin Luther King (0-0-0), 4. Chaminade (0-0-0), 5. Arlington (0-0-0), 6. Beacon (0-0-0), 7. Comsewogue (0-0-0), 8. Frances Lewis (0-0-0), 9. St. John the Baptist (0-0-0), 10. John Jay (0-0-0).

Top 5s
California:
1. Marin Catholic (7-0-0), 2. Sacramento Jesuit (2-1-0), 3. Merced (1-0-0), 4. Davis (4-1-0), 5. Maria Carrillo (1-1-0).

Illinois: 1. Neuqua Valley (2-0-0), 2. Lake Zurich (2-0-0), 3. Naperville Central (3-0-0), 4. Peoria Notre Dame (1-0-0), 5. Naperville North (1-0-0).

Indiana: 1. Reitz Memorial (3-0-0), 2. Zionsville (3-0-1), 3. Carmel (1-0-1), 4. North Central (3-0-0), 5. Noblesville (4-0-0).

Maryland: 1. McDonogh (1-0-0), 2. DeMatha (2-0-0), 3. Bowie (0-0-0), 4. Archbishop Curley (0-0-0), 5. Sherwood (0-0-0).

Massachusetts: 1. Framingham (0-0-0), 2. Ludlow (0-0-0), 3. St. John's Shrewsbury (0-0-0), 4. Lexington (0-0-0), 5. Algonquin (0-0-0).

Michigan: 1. Holt (6-0-0), 2. Churchill (4-0-0), 3. Plymouth Salem (3-1-1), 4. Warren DeLaSalle (1-0-0), 5. Forest Hills Eastern (1-0-0).

Missouri: 1. Chaminade (0-0-0), 2. Christian Brothers (0-0-0), 3. St. Louis University High (0-0-0), 4. Rockhurst Jesuit (1-0-0), 5. Vianney (1-0-0).

New Jersey: 1. St. Benedict's (0-0-0), 2. Don Bosco Prep (0-0-0), 3. Pingry (0-0-0), 4. Ramapo (0-0-0), 5. Scotch Plains (0-0-0).

North Carolina: 1. Jordan (5-0-0), 2. Sanderson (5-0-0), 3. Broughton (3-1-1), 4. Myers Park (2-0-1), 5. Charlotte Catholic (3-0-1).

Ohio: 1. St. Ignatius (3-0-0), 2. Dublin Jerome (0-0-0), 3. Strongsville (1-0-0), 4. Ottawa Hills (2-0-0), 5. Anthony Wayne (1-1-0).

Pennsylvania: 1. Pennsbury (0-0-0), 2. Germantown Academy (0-0-0), 3. Mount Lebanon (0-0-0), 4. North Catholic (0-0-0), 5. Downingtown West (0-0-0).

Top 3s
Colorado:
1. Denver East (0-0-0), 2. Rangeview (0-0-0), 3. Wheat Ridge (0-0-0).

Connecticut: 1. Glastonbury (0-0-0), 2. Guilford (0-0-0), 3. Farmington (0-0-0).

Kansas: 1. St. Thomas Aquinas (1-0-0), 2. Olathe East (0-0-0), 3. Blue Valley Northwest (0-0-0).

Kentucky: 1. St. Xavier (4-0-0), 2. Trinity (4-0-1), 3. Collegiate (3-0-1).

Minnesota: 1. Apple Valley (2-0-0), 2. Bloomington Jefferson (2-0-0), 3. Osseo (1-0-1).

New Mexico: 1. St. Pius (3-0-0), 2. La Cueva (3-0-0), 3. Rio Rancho (4-0-0).

Oregon: 1. Jesuit (0-0-0), 2. Westview (0-0-0), 3. Grant (0-0-0).

Top 2s
D.C.:
1. Sidwell Friends (0-0-0), 2. Gonzaga (1-0-1).

Idaho: 1. Boise (3-0-0), 2. Sandpoint (1-0-1).

Nevada: 1. Bishop Gorman (1-0-1), 2. Las Vegas (0-0-0).

New Hampshire: 1. Pinkerton Academy (0-0-0), 2. Exeter(0-0-0).

Virginia private: 1. Episcopal (0-0-0), 2. Norfolk Academy (1-0-0).

Wisconsin: 1. Marquette (3-0-1), 2. Brookfield East (5-0-1).

Top 1s
Delaware:
1. Salesianum (0-0-0).

Maine: 1. Scarborough (0-0-0).

Montana: 1. Billings West (0-0-0).

North Dakota: 1. Century (0-0-0).

Rhode Island: 1. La Salle Academy (0-0-0).

South Dakota: 1. Lincoln (3-0-1).

Vermont: 1. Burlington (0-0-0).

West Virginia: 1. Hurricane (5-0-0).

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US Youth Soccer Nationals, Sunday results

July 26, 2009 11:04 AM

By Sheldon Shealer

US Youth Soccer national final matches from Sunday:

BOYS

Under-16
Dallas Texans Red (Texas) 1, Hicksville Strikers (N.Y.) 0

Under-17
CZ Elite (Calif.) 3, Triangle United (N.C.) 2

Under-18
DSC 90 Green (S.C.) 2, Javanon (Ky.) 1

Under-19
Casa Mia Bays (Md.) 2, NASA Elite (Ga.) 0

GIRLS

Under-16
DeAnza Force (Calif.) 1, Ponte Vedra Storm (Fla.) 0

Under-17
Eclipse Select (Ill.) 4, PDA Fire (N.J.) 0

Under-18
FC Bucks Viper (Pa.) 1, Ohio Elite (Ohio) 0

Under-19
Colorado Rush Nike (Colo.) 4, Eclipse Select (Ill.) 2 (2OT)

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US Youth Soccer Nationals, Friday results

July 24, 2009 9:58 AM

By Sheldon Shealer

5:30 p.m. matches

Under-16 Boys
Hicksville Strikers (N.Y.) 3, Campton United (Ill.) 0
CESA Premier (S.C.) 3, GSA Phoenix Red (Ga.) 2
Dallas Texans Red (Texas) 2, Arsenal (Calif.) 0
*Hicksville Strikers, Dallas Texans advance to national final

Under-15 Girls
San Diego Surf (Calif.) 0, SoCal Blues (Calif.) 0
FC Penn Strikers (Pa.) 1, Dallas Texans Red (Texas) 0 
*San Diego Surf, Dallas Texans advance to national final

3:30 p.m. matches

Under-17 Girls
Dallas Texans Red (Texas) 5, Ohio International (Ohio) 0
Eclipse Select (Ill.) 1, Crossfire Premier (Wash.) 0
PDA Fire (N.J.) 1, GSA Phoenix Red (Ga.) 1
*PDA Fire, Eclipse Select advance to national final

Under-19 Girls
Eclipse Select (Ill.) 4, FC Delco Fury (Ill.) 0
Colorado Rush Nike (Colo.) 2, BUSA (Ala.) 0 
*Eclipse Select, Colorado Rush Nike advance to national final

1:30 p.m. matches

Under-16 Girls
Ponte Vedra Storm (Fla.) 2, Dallas Texans (Texas) 0
DeAnza Force (Calif.) 2, Syosset Rough Riders (N.Y.) 2
So Cal Blues (Calif.) 2, Cleveland FC 0
*Ponte Vedra Storm, DeAnza Force advance to national final

Under-19 Boys
Casa Mia Bays (Md.) 1, Colorado Rush Nike (Colo.) 1
NASA 08 Elite (Ga.) 0, Pike Indy Burn (Ind.) 0 
*Casa Mia Bays, NASA Elite advance to national final

11:30 a.m. matches

Under-14 Boys
West Coast FC (Calif.) 0, Scott Gallagher (Mo.) 0
Dix Hills Thunder (N.Y.) 2, CASL Elite (N.C.) 0
*West Coast FC, Scott Gallagher advance to national final

Under-15 Boys
Casa Mia Bays (Md.) 1, SCSA 93 Gold (N.C.) 0
Spirit United (Pa.) 1, Sereno (Ariz.) 0
Grand Rapids Crew (Mich.) 2, Blast FC (Ohio) 1
*Casa Mia Bays, Sereno advance to national final

9:30 a.m. matches

Under-15 Girls
Scott Gallagher (Mo.) 1, Chantilly Burn (Va.) 1

Under-18 Girls
FC Bucks Vipers (Pa.) 2, Ohio Elite (Ohio) 2
Pleasanton Rage (Calif.) 1, ESC '91 Black (Okla.) 0
*Ohio Elite, FC Bucks Vipers advance to national final

Under-18 Boys
DSC 90 Green (S.C.) 3, Javanon (Ky.) 2
East Fishkill Thunder (N.Y.) 3, WSM Internationals (Ore.) 2
*DSC 90 Green, Javanon advance to national final

7:30 a.m. matches

Under-14 Girls
Scorpions (Mass.) 1, Mustang Blast (Calif.) 1
CASL Spartan Elite (N.C.) 1, Eclipse Select (Ill.) 0
*Mustang Blast, CASL Spartans Elite advance to national final

Under-17 Boys
Lower Merion (Pa.) 1, Dallas Texans Houston (Texas) 1
Triangle United (N.C.) 1, Javanon (Ky.) 0
CZ Elite (Calif.) 2, YMS Xplosion (Pa.) 1
*CZ Elite, Triangle United advance to national final

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US Youth Soccer Nationals, Thursday results

July 23, 2009 9:42 AM

By Sheldon Shealer

1:30 p.m. Results

Under-14 Boys
West Coast (Calif.) 2, CASL Elite (N.C.) 1
Scott Gallagher (Mo.) 2, Dix Hills Thunder (N.Y.) 1

Under-15 Boys
Spirit United (Pa.) 3, Grand Rapids Crew (Mich.) 0
Sereno White (Ariz.) 2, SCSA Gold (N.C.) 1
Casa Mia Bays (Md.) 1, Blast FC (Ohio) 1

Under-15 Girls
San Diego Surf (Calif.) 1, FC Penn Strikers (Pa.) 0 
Dallas Texans (Texas) 1, Scott Gallagher (Mo.) 0
Chantilly Burn (Va.) 0, So Cal Blues (Calif.) 0

11:30 a.m. Results

Under-18 Boys
Javanon (Ky.) 1, WSM Internationals (Ore.) 1
DSC Green (S.C.) 8, East Fishkill Thunder (N.Y.) 1

Under-18 Girls
Ohio Elite (Ohio) 3, Pleasanton Rage (Calif.) 0
FC Bucks Vipers (Pa.) 2, ESC '91 Black (Okla.) 0

Uder-19 Girls
BUSA (Ala.) 3, FC Delco Fury II (Pa.) 2
Eclipse Select (Ill.) 2, Colorado Rush Nike (Colo.) 0

9:30 a.m. Results

Under-17 Boys
Triangle United (N.C.) 4, Dallas Texans Houston (Texas) 1
CZ Elite (Ariz.) 4, Javanon (Ky.) 0
YMS Xplosion (Pa.) 0, Lower Merion (Pa.) 0

Under-14 Girls
Mustang Blast (Calif.) 2, Eclipse Select (Ill.) 0
CASL Spartans Elite (N.C.) 1, Scorpions (Mass.) 0

Under-17 Girls
PDA Fire (N.J.) 1, Ohio Internationals (Ohio) 0 
Dallas Texans Red (Texas) 2, Crossfire (Wash.) 2
GSA Phoenix Red (Ga.) 2, Eclipse Select (Ill.) 2

7:30 a.m. Results

Under-16 Boys
Hicksville Strikers (N.Y.) 0, Arsenal FC (Calif.) 0
GSA Phoenix Red (Ga.) 2, Campton United (Ill.) 2
Dallas Texans (Texas) 3, CESA Premier (S.C.) 1

Under-19 Boys
Casa Mia Bays (Md.) 2, Pike Indy Burn (Ind.) 1
NASA Elite (Ga.) 1, Colorado Ruch Nike (Colo.) 0

Under-16 Girls
SoCal Blues (Calif.) 2, De Anza Force (Calif.) 2
Dallas Texans (Texas) 3, Cleveland FC (Ohio) 2
Ponte Vedra Storm (Fla.) 5, Syosset Rough Riders (N.Y.) 2

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US Youth Soccer Nationals, Wednesday results

July 22, 2009 9:26 AM

By Sheldon Shealer

11:30 a.m. matches

Under-17 Boys
Lower Merion (Pa.) 4, Javanon (Ky.) 1
Dallas Texans (Texas) 2, CZ Elite (Calif.) 2
YMS Xplosion (Pa.) 1, Triangle United (Ky.) 1

Under-14 Girls
Eclipse Select (Ill.) 2, Scorpions (Mass.) 1
Mustang Blast (Calif.) 0, CASL Spartans Elite (N.C.) 0 

Under-17 Girls
Eclipse Select (Ill.) 4, Ohio Internationals (Ohio) 1
PDA Fire (N.J.) 1, Crossfire Premier (Wash.) 0
Dallas Texans (Texas) 1, GSA Phoenix Red (Ga.) 1

9:30 a.m. matches

Under-16 Boys
Arsenal FC (Calif.) 1, GSA Phoenix Red (Ga.) 1
Campton United (Ind.) 1, Dallas Texans (Texas) 1
Hicksville Strikers (N.Y.) 5, CESA 92 (S.C.) 2

Under-19 Boys
Casa Mia Bays (Md.) 0, NASA Elite (Ga.) 0
Colorado Rush (Colo.) 1, Pike Indy Burn (Ind.) 0 

Under-16 Girls
Ponte Vedra Storm (Fla.) 1, SoCal Blues (Calif.) 1
De Anza Force (Calif.) 4, Dallas Texans (Texas) 1
Cleveland FC (Ohio) 1, Syosset Rough Riders (N.Y.) 1

7:30 a.m. matches

Under 14 Boys
CASL Elite (N.C.) 0, Scott Gallagher (Mo.) 0
West Coast FC (Calif.) 0, Dix Hills Thunder (N.Y.) 0 

Under-15 Boys
Grand Rapids Crew (Mich.) 1, SCSA Gold (N.C.) 0
Sereno (Ariz.) 4, Blast FC (Ohio) 0
Casa Mia Bays (Md.) 2, Spirit United (Pa.) 1 

Under-15 Girls
San Diego Surf (Calif.) 5, Scott Gallagher (Mo.) 0
Chantilly Burn (Va.) 1, FC Penn Strikers (Pa.) 1
Dallas Texans (Texas) 2, SoCal Blues (Calif.) 1

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

June 15, 2009 8:25 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the final spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings for the 2009 season. The final ESPN Rise FAB 50 will appear Tuesday on ESPNRise.com.

Through June 14 (FINAL)

Top 10s
Illinois:
1. Hinsdale Central (20-3-2)*, 2. Naperville North (19-3-3)*, 3. Waubonsie Valley (19-4-0)*, 4. Fremd (20-5-1)*, 5. Sandburg (20-3-1)*, 6. Conant (19-3-4)*, 7. Barrington (20-4-3)*, 8. Huntley (24-2-1)*, 9. Naperville Central (18-4-3)*, 10. New Trier (18-4-1)*.

Top 7s
Virginia:
1. Broad Run (23-0-1)*, 2. Chantilly (20-2-1)*, 3. Mills Godwin (18-4-1)*, 4. Oakton (14-4-0)*, 5. West Springfield (15-2-2)*, 6. Robinson (13-2-1)*, 7. Cox (20-2-2)*.


Top 5s
California:
1. St. Francis (20-0-3)*, 2. Tamalpais (22-1-3)*, 3. St. Mary's (24-2-5)*, 4. Whitney (14-1-8)*, 5. Sierra (26-1-2)*.

Colorado: 1. Chatfield (19-0-1)*, 2. Wheat Ridge (19-0-0)*, 3. Air Academy (16-4-0)*, 4. Arapahoe (15-1-3)*, 5. Valor Christian (18-1-0)*.

Georgia: 1. Parkview (22-1-0)*, 2. St. Pius (22-0-0)*, 3. Marist (21-1-0)*, 4. Harrison (20-2-1)*, 5. Whitewater (19-2-0)*.

Michigan: 1. Portage Central (27-0-2)*, 2. Eisenhower (18-3-1)*, 3. Ann Arbor Huron (17-3-2)*, 4. Okemos (22-2-1)*, 5. Novi (17-3-2)*.

Missouri: 1. Incarnate Word (16-5-0)*, 2. Lee's Summit North (25-3-0)*, 3. Nerinx Hall (22-1-1)*, 4. St. Joseph's Academy (17-3-0)*, 5. Pattonville (23-5-0)*.

North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (23-0-3)*, 2. White Oak (22-0-0)*, 3. Ardrey Kell (21-1-1)*, 4. East Chapel Hill (22-2-2)*, 5. Broughton (16-4-1)*.

Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (13-4-0)*, 2. Edmond Memorial (11-2-0)*, 3. Edmond Santa Fe (12-5-0)*, 4. Broken Arrow (8-5-0)*, 5. Tulsa Union (13-2-0)*.

Pennsylvania: 1. Lower Dauphin (18-3-4)*, 2. Hempfield (20-6-0)*, 3. Emmaus (21-3-2)*, 4. Central Bucks South (21-2-0)*, 5. Hershey (22-4-1)*.

Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (23-1-3)*, 2. Grissom (26-2-1)*, 3. Mountain Brook (18-3-2)*.

Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (20-0-0)*, 2. Ankeny (17-3-0)*, 3. Iowa City West (15-5-0)*.

Kansas: 1. Blue Valley West (19-2-0)*, 2. Olathe East (20-1-0)*, 3. St. James (15-5-1)*.

Nebraska: 1. Millard West (17-4-0)*, 2. Millard North (16-4-0)*, 3. Omaha Marian (18-3-0)*.

South Carolina: 1. Mauldin (19-2-0)*, 2. Wando (21-1-2)*, 3. Fort Mill (17-6-1)*.

Wisconsin: 1. Divine Savior Holy Angels (19-3-4)*, 2. Wausau East (22-1-2)*, 3. Brookfield Central (21-5-3)*.

Top 1s
Alaska:
1. Service (22-0-1)*.

Arkansas: 1. Bentonville (19-1-1)*.

Delaware: 1. Padua (17-1-0)*.

North Dakota: 1. Fargo South (10-2-2)*.

Wyoming: 1. Laramie (15-1-1)*.

To report an inaccurate record, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

June 9, 2009 2:00 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through June 6

Top 10s
Illinois:
1. Hinsdale Central (20-3-2)*, 2. Naperville North (19-3-3)*, 3. Waubonsie Valley (19-4-0)*, 4. Fremd (20-5-1)*, 5. Sandburg (20-3-1)*, 6. Conant (19-3-4)*, 7. Barrington (20-4-3)*, 8. Huntley (24-2-1)*, 9. Naperville Central (18-4-3)*, 10. New Trier (18-4-1)*.

Top 7s
Virginia: 1. Broad Run (23-0-1)*, 2. Chantilly (20-2-1)*, 3. Mills Godwin (18-4-1)*, 4. Oakton (14-4-0)*, 5. West Springfield (15-2-2)*, 6. Robinson (13-2-1)*, 7. Cox (20-2-2)*.

Top 5s
California:
1. St. Francis (20-0-3)*, 2. Tamalpais (22-1-3)*, 3. St. Mary's (24-2-5)*, 4. Whitney (14-1-8)*, 5. Sierra (26-1-2)*.

Colorado: 1. Chatfield (19-0-1)*, 2. Wheat Ridge (19-0-0)*, 3. Air Academy (16-4-0)*, 4. Arapahoe (15-1-3)*, 5. Valor Christian (18-1-0)*.

Georgia: 1. Parkview (22-1-0)*, 2. St. Pius (22-0-0)*, 3. Marist (21-1-0)*, 4. Harrison (20-2-1)*, 5. Whitewater (19-2-0)*.

Michigan: 1. Portage Central (25-0-2), 2. Eisenhower (16-2-1), 3. Ann Arbor Huron (17-2-2), 4. Okemos (22-2-1)*, 5. Novi (17-3-2)*.

Missouri: 1. Incarnate Word (16-5-0)*, 2. Lee's Summit North (25-3-0)*, 3. Nerinx Hall (22-1-1)*, 4. St. Joseph's Academy (17-3-0)*, 5. Pattonville (23-5-0)*.

North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (23-0-3)*, 2. White Oak (22-0-0)*, 3. Ardrey Kell (21-1-1)*, 4. East Chapel Hill (22-2-2)*, 5. Broughton (16-4-1)*.

Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (13-4-0)*, 2. Edmond Memorial (11-2-0)*, 3. Edmond Santa Fe (12-5-0)*, 4. Broken Arrow (8-5-0)*, 5. Tulsa Union (13-2-0)*.

Pennsylvania: 1. Lower Dauphin (18-3-4)*, 2. Hempfield (20-6-0)*, 3. Emmaus (21-3-2)*, 4. Central Bucks South (21-2-0)*, 5. Hershey(22-4-1)*.


Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (23-1-3)*, 2. Grissom (26-2-1)*, 3. Mountain Brook (18-3-2)*.

Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (17-0-0), 2. Ankeny (16-2-0), 3. Johnston (16-3-0).

Kansas: 1. Blue Valley West (19-2-0)*, 2. Olathe East (20-1-0)*, 3. St. James (15-5-1)*.

Nebraska: 1. Millard West (17-4-0)*, 2. Millard North (16-4-0)*, 3. Omaha Marian (18-3-0)*.

South Carolina: 1. Mauldin (19-2-0)*, 2. Wando (21-1-2)*, 3. Fort Mill (17-6-1)*.

Wisconsin: 1. Divine Savior Holy Angels (17-3-3), 2. Wausau East (22-0-2), 3. Madison Memorial (20-3-2).


Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (19-1-1)*.

Alaska: 1. Service (22-0-1)*.

Delaware: 1. Padua (17-1-0)*.

North Dakota: 1. Fargo South (10-2-2)*.

Wyoming: 1. Laramie (15-1-1)*.

To report an inaccurate record, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Iowa boys, Illinois and Missouri girls crown champs

June 7, 2009 10:14 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

The following are recaps from state title matches played this past weekend.

BOYS

Iowa 3A: Iowa City West 3, Ames 2. More

Iowa 2A: Sencer 2, Wahlert 1 (PK). More

Iowa 1A: Regina 1, St. Albert 0. More

GIRLS

Illinois 3A: Hinsdale Central 2, Fremd 1. More

Illinois 2A: Wheaton Academy 3, Lemont 0. More

Missouri 1: Incarnate Word 2 Lee's Summit North 1 (PK).

Missouri 2: Duchesne 4, Smithville 1. More

Missouri 3: St. Vincent 3, Trinity Catholic 1. More

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

June 1, 2009 10:50 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through May 30

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Naperville North (19-2-3), 2. Belleville Althoff (21-2-1), 3. Barrington (20-3-3), 4. Waubonsie Valley (19-4-0)*, 5. Huntley (24-2-1)*, 6. Naperville Central (18-4-3)*, 7. New Trier (18-4-1), 8. Fremd (18-4-1), 9. Lake Forest (18-3-1)*, 10. Conant (18-1-4).
 
Top 7s
Virginia:
1. Broad Run (20-0-1), 2. Chantilly (17-2-1), 3. Cox (19-1-2), 4. Oakton (14-3-0), 5. West Springfield (15-2-2)*, 6. Robinson (13-2-1)*, 7. McLean (15-3-0)*.
 
Top 5s
California:
1. St. Francis (20-0-3)*, 2. Tamalpais (22-1-3)*, 3. St. Mary's (24-2-5)*, 4. Whitney (14-1-8)*, 5. Sierra (26-1-2)*.
 
Colorado: 1. Chatfield (19-0-1)*, 2. Wheat Ridge (19-0-0)*, 3. Air Academy (16-4-0)*, 4. Arapahoe (15-1-3)*, 5. Valor Christian (18-1-0)*.
 
Georgia: 1. Parkview (22-1-0)*, 2. St. Pius (22-0-0)*, 3. Marist (21-1-0)*, 4. Harrison (20-2-1)*, 5. Whitewater (19-2-0)*.
 
Michigan: 1. Portage Central (22-0-2), 2. Lake Orion (19-0-3), 3. Okemos (21-1-1), 4. Athens (18-3-2), 5. Novi (17-2-2).
 
Missouri: 1. Incarnate Word (16-5-0), 2. Lee's Summit North (24-2-0), 3. Nerinx Hall (22-1-1)*, 4. St. Joseph's Academy (17-3-0)*, 5. Pattonville (22-4-0).
 
North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (23-0-3)*, 2. White Oak (22-0-0)*, 3. Ardrey Kell (21-1-1)*, 4. East Chapel Hill (22-2-2)*, 5. Broughton (16-4-1)*.
 
Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (13-4-0)*, 2. Edmond Memorial (11-2-0)*, 3. Edmond Santa Fe (12-5-0)*, 4. Broken Arrow (8-5-0)*, 5. Tulsa Union (13-2-0)*.
 
Pennsylvania: 1. Emmaus (21-2-2), 2. Hershey(21-3-1), 3. Central Bucks South (21-2-0)*, 4. Lower Dauphin (16-3-4), 5. Hempfield (19-5-0).
 
Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (23-1-3)*, 2. Grissom (26-2-1)*, 3. Mountain Brook (18-3-2)*.
 
Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (13-0-0), 2. West Des Moines Valley (13-4-0), 3. Ankeny (14-2-0).
 
Kansas: 1. Blue Valley West (19-2-0)*, 2. Olathe East (20-1-0)*, 3. St. James (15-5-1)*.
 
Nebraska: 1. Millard West (17-4-0)*, 2. Millard North (16-4-0)*, 3. Omaha Marian (18-3-0)*.
 
South Carolina: 1. Mauldin (19-2-0)*, 2. Wando (21-1-2)*, 3. Fort Mill (17-6-1)*.
 
Wisconsin: 1. Divine Savior Holy Angels (15-3-3), 2. Homestead (15-1-3), 3. Appleton North (18-1-0).
 
Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (19-1-1)*.
 
Alaska: 1. Service (21-0-1)*.
 
Delaware: 1. Padua (17-1-0)*.
 
North Dakota: 1. Fargo South (10-2-2)*.

Wyoming: 1. Laramie (15-1-1)*.

To report an inaccurate record, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Nerinx Hall advances in Missouri

May 28, 2009 10:42 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

The following is this week's FAB 50 playoff results:

Wednesday Matches

Girls

5. Leesville Road (N.C.) 2, New Hanover (N.C.) 0

Palatine (Ill.) 1, 20. Lake Forest (Ill.) 0

25. Waubonsie Valley (Ill.) 2, Neuqua Valley (Ill.) 1

47. Barrington (Ill.) 6, McHenry (Ill.) 0

Tuesday Matches

Girls

1. Nerinx Hall (Mo.) 3, Lafayette (Mo.) 0

8. Olathe East (Kan.) 2, Olathe Northwest (Kan.) 1

Geneva (Ill.) 1, 9. St. Charles North (Ill.) 0

15. St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan.) 10, Miege (Kan.) 0

26. Neshaminy (Pa.) 3, Easton (Pa.) 1

27. Huntley (Ill.) 2, Boylan (Ill.) 1

30. Manheim Township (Pa.) 3, Souderton (Pa.) 0

Red Land (Pa.) 2, 49. Pennridge (Pa.) 1

50. Emmaus (Pa.) 2, Penn Manor (Pa.) 1 (OT)

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

May 26, 2009 1:50 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through May 23

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. St. Charles North (12-1-3), 2. Belleville Althoff (21-2-1), 3. Lake Forest (18-2-1), 4. Waubonsie Valley (18-3-0), 5. Huntley (24-1-1), 6. Naperville Central (18-3-3), 7. Barrington (18-3-3).
 
Top 5s
California:
1. St. Francis (20-0-3)*, 2. Tamalpais (22-1-3)*, 3. St. Mary's (24-2-5)*, 4. Whitney (14-1-8)*, 5. Sierra (26-1-2)*.
 
Colorado: 1. Chatfield (19-0-1)*, 2. Wheat Ridge (19-0-0)*, 3. Air Academy (16-4-0)*, 4. Arapahoe (15-1-3)*, 5. Valor Christian (18-1-0)*.
 
Georgia: 1. Parkview (22-1-0)*, 2. St. Pius (22-0-0)*, 3. Harrison (20-2-1)*, 4. Marist (21-1-0)*, 5. Whitewater (19-2-0)*.
 
Michigan: 1. Portage Central (19-0-2), 2. Lake Orion (15-0-3), 3. Okemos (18-1-1), 4. Athens (15-2-2), 5. Novi (13-2-2).
 
Missouri: 1. Nerinx Hall (21-0-1), 2. Incarnate Word (14-5-0), 3. St. Joseph's Academy (17-3-0)*, 4. Summit (22-2-0), 5. Lee's Summit North (19-2-0).
 
North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (21-0-3), 2. Ardrey Kell (20-0-1), 3. White Oak (19-0-0), 4. East Chapel Hill (22-2-2)*, 5. Broughton (16-4-1)*.
 
Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (13-4-0)*, 2. Edmond Memorial (11-2-0)*, 3. Edmond Santa Fe (12-5-0)*, 4. Broken Arrow (8-5-0)*, 5. Tulsa Union (13-2-0)*.
 
Pennsylvania: 1. Central Bucks South (20-1-0), 2. Neshaminy (18-2-1), 3. Manheim Township (21-1-1), 4. Pennridge (18-3-1), 5. Emmaus (19-2-2).
 
Virginia: 1. Broad Run (19-0-1), 2. West Springfield (15-1-2), 3. Chantilly (15-2-1), 4. Cox (16-1-2), 5. McLean (15-2-0).
 
Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (23-1-3)*, 2. Grissom (26-2-1)*, 3. Mountain Brook (18-3-2)*.
 
Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (12-0-0), 2. West Des Moines Valley (9-3-), 3. Waukee (8-1-0).
 
Kansas: 1. Olathe East (18-0-0), 2. St. Thomas Aquinas (16-2-0), 3. Blue Valley West (16-2-0).
 
Nebraska: 1. Millard West (17-4-0)*, 2. Millard North (16-4-0)*, 3. Omaha Marian (18-3-0)*.
 
South Carolina: 1. Mauldin (19-2-0)*, 2. Wando (21-1-2)*, 3. Fort Mill (17-6-1)*.
 
Wisconsin: 1. Divine Savior Holy Angels (13-3-3), 2. Homestead (12-1-2), 3. Appleton North (16-1-0).
 
Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (19-1-1)*.
 
Alaska: 1. Service (15-0-1).
 
Delaware: 1. Padua (15-1-0).
 
Wyoming: 1. Laramie (15-1-1)*.

To report an inaccurate record, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

May 19, 2009 12:06 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through May 16

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. St. Charles North (9-1-3), 2. Belleville Althoff (19-2-1), 3. Lake Forest (16-2-1), 4. Waubonsie Valley (13-3-0), 5. Huntley (21-1-1), 6. Neuqua Valley (16-3-1), 7. Naperville Central (15-3-3).
 
Top 5s
California:
1. St. Francis (20-0-3)*, 2. Tamalpais (22-1-3)*, 3. St. Mary's (24-2-5)*, 4. Whitney (14-1-8)*, 5. Sierra (26-1-2)*.
 
Colorado: 1. Chatfield (18-0-1), 2. Wheat Ridge (18-0-0), 3. Air Academy (16-3-0), 4. Arapahoe (15-1-3)*, 5. Valor Christian (18-0-0).
 
Georgia: 1. Parkview (22-1-0)*, 2. St. Pius (22-0-0)*, 3. Harrison (20-2-1)*, 4. Marist (21-1-0)*, 5. Whitewater (19-2-0)*.
 
Michigan: 1. Portage Central (17-0-2), 2. Lake Orion (13-0-3), 3. Okemos (16-1-1), 4. Athens (14-2-2), 5. Churchill (11-1-3).
 
Missouri: 1. Nerinx Hall (19-0-1), 2. St. Joseph's Academy (16-2-0), 3. Howell North (19-2-1), 4. Incarnate Word (12-5-0), 5. St. Dominic (22-4-0).
 
North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (19-0-3), 2. Ardrey Kell (18-0-1), 3. East Chapel Hill (22-1-2), 4. White Oak (17-0-0), 5. Broughton (16-4-1)*.
 
Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (13-4-0)*, 2. Edmond Memorial (11-2-0)*, 3. Edmond Santa Fe (12-5-0)*, 4. Broken Arrow (8-5-0)*, 5. Tulsa Union (13-2-0)*.
 
Pennsylvania: 1. Central Bucks South (19-0-0), 2. Neshaminy (17-1-1), 3. Manheim Township (18-1-1), 4. Cumberland Valley (19-3-0), 5. Hershey (19-2-1).
 
Virginia: 1. Broad Run (14-0-1), 2. Robinson (12-1-1), 3. West Springfield (13-1-2), 4. Cox (13-1-2), 5. McLean (13-2-0).
 
Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (23-1-3)*, 2. Grissom (26-2-1)*, 3. Mountain Brook (18-3-2)*.
 
Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (9-0-0), 2. Waukee (5-0-0), 3. Ankeny (11-1-0).
 
Kansas: 1. Olathe East (16-0-0), 2. St. Thomas Aquinas (14-2-0), 3. Blue Valley West (14-2-0).
 
Nebraska: 1. Millard North (16-3-0), 2. Millard West (16-4-0), 3. Omaha Marian (18-3-0)*.
 
South Carolina: 1. Wando (20-0-2), 2. Mauldin (17-2-0), 3. South Aiken (18-3-0).
 
Wisconsin: 1. Catholic Memorial (17-1-1), 2. Homestead (11-1-1), 3. Appleton North (15-0-0).
 
Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (19-1-1)*.
 
Alaska: 1. Service (15-0-1).
 
Delaware: 1. Padua (11-1-0).
 
Wyoming: 1. Laramie (12-1-1).

To report an inaccurate record, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

May 12, 2009 9:05 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through May 9

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. St. Charles North (9-1-3), 2. Belleville Althoff (18-1-1), 3. Lake Forest (14-2-1), 4. Waubonsie Valley (13-3-0), 5. Huntley (19-1-1), 6. Neuqua Valley (15-3-1), 7. Naperville Central (15-3-2).

Top 5s
California:
1. Sierra (25-0-1), 2. St. Francis (17-0-3), 3. St. Mary's (22-1-5), 4. Tamalpais (19-1-3), 5. Elk Grove (10-1-5).

Colorado: 1. Chatfield (16-0-1), 2. Arapahoe (14-0-3), 3. Cherry Creek (13-2-1), 4. Broomfield (16-0-1), 5. Valor Christian (16-0-0).

Georgia: 1. Parkview (22-1-0)*, 2. St. Pius (22-0-0)*, 3. Harrison (20-2-1)*, 4. Marist (21-1-0)*, 5. Whitewater (19-2-0)*.

Michigan: 1. Portage Central (14-0-2), 2. Lake Orion (12-0-3), 3. Athens (13-1-2), 4. Okemos (13-1-1), 5. Churchill (9-1-1).

Missouri: 1. Nerinx Hall (18-0-1), 2. St. Joseph's Academy (14-2-0), 3. Howell North (16-2-1), 4. Incarnate Word (10-5-0), 5. St. Dominic (20-3-0).

North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (17-0-3), 2. Ardrey Kell (16-0-1), 3. East Chapel Hill (20-1-2), 4. White Oak (16-0-0), 5. Broughton (16-3-1).

Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (11-4-0), 2. Bishop Kelley (14-0-0), 3. Edmond Memorial (11-1-0), 4. Broken Arrow (8-4-0), 5. Tulsa Union (13-2-0)*.

Pennsylvania: 1. Central Bucks South (17-0-0), 2. Neshaminy (15-1-1), 3. Manheim Township (16-1-1), 4. Council Rock South (15-2-2), 5. Cumberland Valley (17-3-0).

Virginia: 1. Robinson (11-0-1), 2. Broad Run (13-0-1), 3. West Springfield (10-1-2), 4. McLean (11-2-0), 5. Cox (10-1-2).

Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (23-1-3)*, 2. Grissom (26-2-1)*, 3. Mountain Brook (18-3-2)*.

Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (7-0-0), 2. Waukee (4-0-0), 3. Johnston (5-1-0).

Kansas: 1. Olathe East (13-0-0), 2. St. Thomas Aquinas (14-2-0), 3. Blue Valley West (12-2-0).

Nebraska: 1. Omaha Marian (17-2-0), 2. Lincoln Southeast (16-1-0), 3. Millard North (14-3-0).

South Carolina: 1. Wando (16-0-2), 2. Mauldin (14-2-0), 3. Dutch Fork (19-2-0).

Wisconsin: 1. Catholic Memorial (15-1-1), 2. Homestead (9-1-1), 3. Appleton North (13-0-0).

Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (19-1-1)*.

Alaska: 1. Service (11-0-1).

Delaware: 1. Padua (11-1-0).

Wyoming: 1. Laramie (10-1-1).

To report an inaccurate record, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

May 4, 2009 9:28 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through May 2

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. St. Charles North (7-0-3), 2. Belleville Althoff (16-1-1), 3. Lake Forest (12-2-1), 4. Carmel (13-1-0), 5. Huntley (16-1-1), 6. Neuqua Valley (12-3-1), 7. Naperville Central (14-2-2).

Top 5s
California:
1. Sierra (25-0-1), 2. Tamalpais (18-0-3), 3. St. Francis (16-0-3), 4. St. Mary's (21-1-5), 5. Elk Grove (9-1-5).

Colorado: 1. Chatfield (14-0-1), 2. Arapahoe (13-0-2), 3. Cherry Creek (11-2-1), 4. Broomfield (13-0-1), 5. Valor Christian (16-0-0).

Georgia: 1. Parkview (20-1-0), 2. St. Pius (20-0-0), 3. Harrison (19-1-1), 4. Marist (19-1-0), 5. Whitewater (18-1-0).

Michigan: 1. Portage Central (11-0-1), 2. Northville (6-0-2), 3. Lake Orion (10-0-2), 4. Athens (10-1-2), 5. Novi (8-2-1).

Missouri: 1. Nerinx Hall (15-0-1), 2. St. Joseph's Academy (13-1-0), 3. Howell North (14-1-1), 4. Lafayette (11-1-2), 5. St. Dominic (17-2-0).

North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (14-0-3), 2. Ardrey Kell (14-0-1), 3. East Chapel Hill (18-1-2), 4. White Oak (14-0-0), 5. Broughton (14-2-1).

Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (9-4-0), 2. Tulsa Union (12-1-0), 3. Edmond North (9-1-0), 4. Bishop Kelley (10-0-0), 5. Edmond Memorial (9-1-0).

Pennsylvania: 1. Central Bucks South (15-0-0), 2. Neshaminy (13-1-1), 3. Manheim Township (14-1-1), 4. Hershey (16-1-1), 5. Council Rock South (12-2-2).

Virginia: 1. Robinson (10-0-1), 2. Broad Run (12-0-1), 3. W.T. Woodson (9-1-2), 4. West Springfield (9-1-2), 5. Cox (9-0-2).

Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (20-1-3), 2. Grissom (25-1-1), 3. Oak Mountain (16-4-1).

Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (5-0-0), 2. Ankney (8-0-0), 3. Johnston (4-0-0).

Kansas: 1. Olathe East (11-0-0), 2. St. Thomas Aquinas (12-2-0), 3. Blue Valley West (9-2-0).

Nebraska: 1. Omaha Marian (14-2-0), 2. Lincoln Southeast (14-1-0), 3. Millard North (12-3-0).

South Carolina: 1. Wando (15-0-2), 2. Mauldin (12-2-0), 3. J.L. Mann (11-1-0).

Wisconsin: 1. Catholic Memorial (13-1-1), 2. Divine Savior-Holy Angels (7-2-3), 3. Homestead (6-1-1).

Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (16-1-1).

Alaska: 1. Service (11-0-1).

Delaware: 1. Padua (9-1-0).

Wyoming: 1. Laramie (9-1-1).

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

April 28, 2009 11:18 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through April 26

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Lake Forest (9-0-1), 2. Belleville Althoff (13-0-1), 3. Neuqua Valley (12-2-0), 4. St. Charles North (4-0-2), 5. Carmel (11-1-0), 6. Huntley (13-1-1), 7. Naperville North (9-1-2).
 
Top 5s
California:
1. Sierra (23-0-1), 2. Tamalpais (16-0-3), 3. St. Francis (13-0-3), 4. St. Mary's (19-1-5), 5. Elk Grove (8-1-4).
 
Colorado: 1. Chatfield (13-0-1), 2. Arapahoe (8-0-2), 3. Cherry Creek (9-1-1), 4. Heritage (12-1-1), 5. Broomfield (10-0-1).
 
Georgia: 1. Parkview (18-1-0), 2. St. Pius (18-0-0), 3. Harrison (17-1-1), 4. North Gwinnett (15-1-0), 5. Marist (17-1-0).
 
Michigan: 1. Portage Central (10-0-1), 2. Rochester (6-0-1), 3. Northville (4-0-2), 4. Lake Orion (8-0-2), 5. Novi (7-2-1).
 
Missouri: 1. St. Joseph's Academy (12-0-0), 2. Nerinx Hall (13-0-1), 3. Lafayette (10-1-0), 4. Howell North (11-1-0), 5. St. Dominic (14-1-0).
 
North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (13-0-2), 2. Ardrey Kell (13-0-0), 3. East Chapel Hill (15-1-2), 4. White Oak (13-0-0), 5. Broughton (12-2-1).
 
Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (9-4-0), 2. Tulsa Union (12-1-0), 3. Edmond North (9-1-0), 4. Bishop Kelley (10-0-0), 5. Edmond Memorial (8-1-0).
 
Pennsylvania: 1. Central Bucks South (12-0-0), 2. Hershey (14-0-1), 3. Neshaminy (10-1-1), 4. Manheim Township (11-1-1), 5. Pennridge (9-2-1).
 
Virginia: 1. Robinson (8-0-1), 2. Broad Run (8-0-1), 3. Chantilly (7-1-1), 4. W.T. Woodson (7-1-1), 5. Mills Godwin (7-0-1).
 
Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (19-1-3), 2. Grissom (24-1-1), 3. Oak Mountain (15-4-1).
 
Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (4-0-0), 2. Ankney (6-0-0), 3. Johnston (3-0-0).
 
Kansas: 1. Olathe East (9-0-0), 2. St. Thomas Aquinas (10-1-0), 3. Blue Valley West (7-2-0).
 
Nebraska: 1. Omaha Marian (12-2-0), 2. Millard West (10-2-0), 3. Millard South (11-3-0).
 
South Carolina: 1. Wando (10-0-1), 2. Mauldin (10-2-0), 3. Dutch Fork (15-1-0).
 
Wisconsin: 1. Catholic Memorial (12-1-1), 2. Divine Savior-Holy Angels (6-2-2), 3. Homestead (6-0-1).
 
Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (16-1-1).
 
Alaska: 1. Chugiak (6-0-1).
 
Delaware: 1. A.I. DuPont (8-0-0).
 
Wyoming: 1. Laramie (6-0-0).

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

April 21, 2009 1:56 AM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through April 19

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Lake Forest (7-0-1), 2. Belleville Althoff (11-0-1), 3. Neuqua Valley (9-2-0), 4. St. Charles North (2-0-2), 5. Glenbrook South (6-0-3), 6. Carmel (9-1-0), 7. Loyola (10-0-1).
 
Top 5s
California:
1. Sierra (21-0-1), 2. Tamalpais (13-0-3), 3. St. Francis (11-0-3), 4. St. Mary's (16-1-5), 5. Franklin (14-0-2).
 
Colorado: 1. Chatfield (12-0-0), 2. Arapahoe (7-0-1), 3. Grandview (8-1-0), 4. Heritage (9-1-1), 5. Broomfield (8-0-0).
 
Georgia: 1. Parkview (17-1-0), 2. St. Pius (17-0-0), 3. Harrison (16-1-1), 4. North Gwinnett (14-1-0), 5. Marist (16-1-0).
 
Michigan: 1. Portage Central (8-0-1), 2. Rochester (5-0-0), 3. Eisenhower (4-0-0), 4. Northville (1-0-1), 5. Novi (3-1-1).
 
Missouri: 1. St. Joseph's Academy (10-0-0), 2. Nerinx Hall (10-0-1), 3. Lafayette (9-0-0), 4. Ursuline (8-1-0), 5. Howell North (7-1-0).
 
North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (11-0-1), 2. Ardrey Kell (10-0-0), 3. East Chapel Hill (13-0-2), 4. White Oak (10-0-0), 5. Broughton (11-2-0).
 
Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (7-4-0), 2. Tulsa Union (10-1-0), 3. Edmond North (8-1-0), 4. Bishop Kelley (8-0-0), 5. Edmond Memorial (6-1-0).
 
Pennsylvania: 1. Central Bucks South (7-0-0), 2. Hershey (11-0-0), 3. Penn Manor (8-0-1), 4. Neshaminy (7-1-1), 5. Cumberland Valley (9-1-0).
 
Virginia: 1. Robinson (6-0-1), 2. Broad Run (7-0-1), 3. McLean (6-0-0), 4. Chantilly (6-1-1), 5. W.T. Woodson (6-1-1).
 
 
Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (19-1-3), 2. Grissom (22-1-1), 3. Oak Mountain (14-4-1).
 
Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (2-0-0), 2. West Des Moines Valley (2-0-0), 3. Ankeny (0-0-0).
 
Kansas: 1. Olathe East (7-0-0), 2. Blue Valley West (5-1-0), 3. St. Thomas Aquinas (8-1-0).
 
Nebraska: 1. Omaha Marian (10-1-0), 2. Lincoln Southwest (10-1-0), 3. Millard West (9-2-0).
 
South Carolina: 1. Wando (7-0-1), 2. Dutch Fork (13-0-0), 3. Mauldin (7-2-0).
 
Wisconsin: 1. Catholic Memorial (11-0-1), 2. Divine Savior-Holy Angels (6-2-2), 3. Homestead (4-0-1).
 
 
Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Bentonville (14-1-1).
 
Alaska: 1. Chugiak (4-0-1).
 
Delaware: 1. A.I. DuPont (5-0-0).
 
Wyoming: 1. Laramie (4-0-0).

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Girls state-by-state rankings - Spring

April 15, 2009 10:51 PM

By Sheldon Shealer, editor

Below are the state-by-state rankings for this week, which set up the FAB 50 rankings.

Today, we release the spring girls' soccer ESPN Rise state-by-state rankings with the ESPN Rise FAB 50 to appear Tuesdays on ESPNRise.com.

Through April 12

Top 7s
Illinois:
1. Lake Forest (4-0-0), 2. Belleville Althoff (8-0-0), 3. Waubonsie Valley (2-1-0), 4. St. Charles North (1-0-0), 5. Neuqua Valley (6-2-0), 6. Glenbrook South (1-0-3), 7. Carmel (6-0-0).

Top 5s
California:
1. Sierra (20-0-1), 2. Tamalpais (13-0-3), 3. St. Francis (11-0-3), 4. St. Mary's (15-1-5), 5. Franklin (13-0-2).

Colorado: 1. Chatfield (11-0-0), 2. Arapahoe (6-0-1), 3. Grandview (6-1-0), 4. Niwot (7-0-0), 5. Heritage (8-1-1).

Georgia: 1. Parkview (16-1-0), 2. St. Pius (16-0-0), 3. Harrison (15-1-1), 4. North Gwinnett (13-1-0), 5. Marist (14-1-0).

Michigan: 1. Portage Central (4-0-0), 2. Rochester (5-0-0), 3. Eisenhower (3-0-0), 4. Northville (1-0-1), 5. Marian (4-0-0).

Missouri: 1. St. Joseph's Academy (6-0-0), 2. Nerinx Hall (6-0-0), 3. Lafayette (5-0-0), 4. St. Dominic (8-0-0), 5. Howell North (5-0-0).

North Carolina: 1. Leesville Road (8-0-1), 2. Ardrey Kell (8-0-0), 3. East Chapel Hill (11-0-1), 4. White Oak (8-0-0), 5. Broughton (9-2-0).

Oklahoma: 1. Jenks (6-1-0), 2. Tulsa Union (8-1-0), 3. Edmond North (7-1-0), 4. Bishop Kelley (7-0-0), 5. Mustang (7-0-0).

Pennsylvania: 1. Central Bucks South (6-0-0), 2. Penn Manor (8-0-1), 3. Hershey (10-0-0), 4. Wilson (7-1-1), 5. Cumberland Valley (7-1-0).

Virginia: 1. Robinson (4-0-1), 2. W.T. Woodson (6-0-1), 3. Broad Run (5-0-1), 4. Chantilly (5-0-1), 5. McLean (6-0-0).


Top 3s
Alabama:
1. Spain Park (17-1-2), 2. Grissom (19-1-0), 3. Oak Mountain (13-3-1).

Iowa: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (1-0-0), 2. West Des Moines Valley (1-0-0), 3. Ankeny (0-0-0).

Kansas: 1. Olathe East (5-0-0), 2. Blue Valley West (4-1-0), 3. St. Thomas Aquinas (5-1-0).

Nebraska: 1. Omaha Marian (9-1-0), 2. Westside (10-1-0), 3. Millard West (9-1-0).

South Carolina: 1. Wando (6-0-1), 2. Dutch Fork (8-0-0), 3. Mauldin (5-2-0).

Wisconsin: 1. Divine Savior-Holy Angels (6-0-2), 2. Brookfield East (3-0-1), 3. Catholic Memorial (6-0-1).


Top 1s
Arkansas:
1. Fayetteville (8-0-2).

Alaska: 1. Chugiak (2-0-0).

Delaware: 1. A.I. DuPont (5-0-0).

Wyoming: 1. Laramie (4-0-0).

To report an inaccurate record, e-mail sheldon.shealer@espn.com.

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