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Here are 10 boys soccer programs that have already made an impression

mike dougherty, rockland/westchester journal news
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We're a couple of weeks in and most teams have been on the field for a game or three.

The NYSPHSAA has moved to six classifications based on enrollment, which is going to require some getting used to, but we have a pretty good idea who the early favorites are.

Of course, there's a long, long way to go.

Scarsdale celebrates after defeating McQuaid Jesuit 2-0 in the New York State Class AA Soccer Championship at Middletown High School Nov. 13, 2022.
Scarsdale celebrates after defeating McQuaid Jesuit 2-0 in the New York State Class AA Soccer Championship at Middletown High School Nov. 13, 2022.

Top 10

1. Scarsdale (3-0) – It's possible this Raiders team is more talented and experienced than last year's group, which celebrated a NYSPHSAA Class AA championship.

2. John Jay-East Fishkill (2-0) – Derek Viebrock and the Patriots are playing like the favorites in AAA, but there is no shortage of competition.

3. Somers (0-0) – There's great mix of youth and experience here A sectional title is within reach, but the Tuskers will have to contend with Scarsdale in Class AA.

4. New Rochelle (2-0-2) – Very few teams are this stingy. The question is, will the Huguenots score enough goals to get back to a Section 1 title game?

5. North Rockland (2-0) – Mohamed Fadl set up the first goal then scored the game-winner in the 80th minute of an uplifting 2-1 win over Arlington.

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6. Arlington (2-1-1) – The Admirals have already been tested against the likes of New Rochelle, Bethlehem, North Rockland and Ossining.

7. Tappan Zee (4-0) – Brady Jacobs and John Kryger might well go into the Class A playoffs without a loss for the second year in a row.

8. Eastchester (2-0) – Pay attention here. The Eagles were up a goal at Somers last week when Mother Nature rumbled in and hit the pause button.

9. Rye (1-0) – After last season, Tommy Broderick is an established threat. What else do the Garnets have in store for their Class A rivals this season?

10. Yorktown (2-1) – There are so many starters to replace, but the Huskers always seem to find enough capable players to plug in.

Mike Dougherty covers boys soccer for The Journal News. Follow along on X/Twitter @hoopsmbd.

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: lohud boys soccer top 10 rankings for Week 3