Massachusetts Boys D1 Top 20
| Rank | Team | W | L | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. John's Prep | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Catholic Memorial | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Hingham | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Braintree | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Pope Francis | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Arlington | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Marshfield | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Reading | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | BC High | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Belmont | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Xaverian | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Wellesley | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Franklin | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | St. Mary's | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Archbishop Williams | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Central Catholic | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | St. John's (S) | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Lincoln-Sudbury | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Chelmsford | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Framingham | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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The week between Christmas and New Year’s is always chock full of holiday tournaments and several of the teams in this week’s HNIB News Massachusetts Division 1 Top 20 will be involved.
That start’s with #1 St. John’s Prep (2-0-1). After knocking off RI’s LaSalle Academy (5-1) last week, the Eagles will host the Peter Frates Tournament Wednesday and Thursday, with a first round matchup against now #9 BC High (1-1-1).
#2 Catholic Memorial (2-0-0) returned to action right before Christmas with a big win over #10 Belmont (4-2). This week, the Knights host the William Hanson Invitational Tournament, taking on defending Connecticut D1 state champ Notre Dame of West Haven in a first round game Tuesday. CM also will see Natick on Saturday.
With a pair of 6-0 victories (Andover, Weymouth), Hingham (3-0-1) stays solid at #3. A huge game looms Saturday against #7 Marshfield.
With a postponement due to weather, #4 Braintree (2-0-0) was idle last week. The Wamps face off with Andover (Wednesday) and have the make-up game Saturday at #5 Pope Francis (2-0-1).
In its only action last week, the Cardinals polished off #17 St. John’s (S), 5-2. They will also be in action at the Peter Frates Tournament, facing off with #16 Central Catholic on Wednesday.
#6 Arlington (4-0-0) picked up a huge won Friday, taking down BC High. The win came on the heels of a 4-2 win over Wilmington. The Ponders are off until an important Middlesex League battle with #8 Reading (3-0-0). Game time is 12:30pm at Ed Burns Arena. The Rockets have yet to allow a goal in their three games.
#7 Marshfield (3-0-0) will play in the MHL Cup this week, taking on #20 Framingham on Tuesday.
BC High dropped a bit following the loss to Arlington, but can make up some ground with a solid showing at the Peter Frates Tournament this week.
Belmont (3-1-1) closes out the Top 10. The Marauders were played to a 0-0 tie by Watertown prior to the loss to CM. They have the upcoming week off.
#11 Xaverian (2-1-0) had a solid win over Duxbury and will face St. John’s (S) Tuesday in the MHL Cup. #12 Wellesley improved to 4-0-0 with a big win over #18 Lincoln-Sudbury (4-2).
#13 Franklin (2-0-0 blanked King Philip, and readies for the Christie Serino Classic and host Malden Catholic on Tuesday night. #14 St. Mary’s (4-0-1) is also at the Serino and takes on Weymouth Tuesday.
