Varsity Insider: Vermont high school boys, girls hockey power rankings (Jan. 23)
South Burlington and Rice in boys hockey look the part of title contenders in Division I. BFA-St. Albans and the Kingdom Blades are undefeated against Vermont opponents in girls hockey.
With their spots secure for another week in the latest Varsity Insider high school power rankings, how did the rest of the top 10s take shape? Read on below.
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This week's boys power rankings:
(Through Jan. 23)
1. South Burlington High School
Record: 10-1
Last week's ranking: 1
► The Wolves posted their third shutout in five games in last week's 3-0 win at BFA-St. Albans. It was also the Wolves' second clean sheet vs. BFA.
2. Rice Memorial High School
Record: 8-1-2
Last week's ranking: 2
► A late second-period goal propelled Rice to a 5-2 win over Hartford this past Saturday.
3. Hartford High School
Record: 8-1-2
Last week's ranking: 3
► A 5-2 loss to Rice halted Hartford's 10-game unbeaten streak to start the season.
4. Burr and Burton Academy
Record: 6-3-1
Last week's ranking: 4
► BBA rides a five-game unbeaten streak entering a week that includes a trip to Rice on Saturday.
5. Colchester High School
Record: 7-3-1
Last week's ranking: 5
► The Lakers were kept in check by No. 1 South Burlington in a 5-1 setback last week. After a home date vs. BFA on Wednesday, the Lakers hit the road for key games at Mount Mansfield and Hartford.
6. Mount Mansfield Union High School
Record: 6-4-2
Last week's ranking: 6
► The Cougars have lost three of four games, including a 3-2 contest at Spaulding.
7. BFA-St. Albans
Record: 4-5-1
Last week's ranking: 7
► The Bobwhites will look to rebound from a 3-0 defeat to South Burlington when they travel to Colchester on Wednesday.
8. Spaulding High School
Record: 4-5-2
Last week's ranking: 8
► Spaulding has carved out back-to-back wins, 3-1 over Middlebury and 3-2 over MMU.
9. Harwood Union High School
Record: 8-3
Last week's ranking: 9
► With a season-high output in a 10-5 triumph at U-32, Harwood pushed winning streak to six games in a row.
10. Lyndon Institute
Record: 6-2-1
Last week's ranking: 10
► Adam Dusek's hat trick in a 3-2 victory over Stowe marched Lyndon to its first win in the new year.
Games to Watch
Champlain Valley at South Burlington, 7:40 p.m. Wednesday
Burr and Burton at Rice, noon Saturday
Colchester at Mount Mansfield, 3 p.m. Saturday
Hartford at South Burlington, 6:10 p.m. Saturday
Harwood at Milton, 8 p.m. Saturday
This week's girls power rankings:
(Through Jan. 23)
1. BFA-St. Albans
Record: 8-3
Last week's ranking: 1
► The Comets picked a 2-1 win over Burr and Burton a 4-2 triumph over South Burlington to remain undefeated vs. Vermont opponents.
2. Kingdom Blades
Record: 10-0
Last week's ranking: 2
► The Kingdom Blades had gone three-plus games without yielding a goal before Missisquoi struck first. The Blades rallied for a 3-1 win and then went back to work with a 4-0 triumph over Hartford.
3. Burr and Burton Academy
Record: 10-1-1
Last week's ranking: 5
► The power play was on for the Bulldogs vs. Champlain Valley/Mount Mansfield, tallying three with the man-advantage in a 3-1 decision.
4. Burlington/Colchester
Record: 7-2
Last week's ranking: 3
► The Sealakers had a good response from the South Burlington setback with a 3-1 victory over two-time defending Division II champion Woodstock.
5. South Burlington High School
Record: 7-4
Last week's ranking: 7
► On its third attempt this season, South Burlington solved the Sealakers 4-1 for a fourth straight win. The Wolves then dropped a 4-2 contest vs. BFA.
6. Woodstock Union High School
Record: 8-2-1
Last week's ranking: 6
► After halting Hartford's 10-0 start, Woodstock dropped a 3-1 game at home to the Sealakers. Gracelyn Laperle reached 100 career points in the Hartford victory.
7. Hartford High School
Record: 10-2
Last week's ranking: 4
► With the losses to Woodstock and the Kingdom Blades spoiling a perfect start, the Hurricanes will look to return to their winning ways in Barre on Wednesday before welcoming South Burlington this weekend.
8. Spaulding High School
Record: 6-5
Last week's ranking: 8
► Spaulding earned a pair of one-goal wins, 2-1 over Middlebury and 3-2 over U-32, to maintain its position in the top 10.
9. Essex High School
Record: 3-8-1
Last week's ranking: Unranked
► Essex moves into the top 10 following wins over Champlain Valley/Mount Mansfield (2-0) and Middlebury (3-2).
10. Middlebury Union High School
Record: 7-5
Last week's ranking: 9
► After a 2-0-1 stretch, the Tigers fell in one-game losses to Spaulding and Essex.
Games to Watch
BFA-St. Albans at Burlington/Colchester, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
Hartford at Spaulding, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday
Kingdom Blades at Woodstock, 6:10 p.m. Wednesday
South Burlington at Hartford, 2 p.m. Saturday
Burr and Burton at Kingdom Blades, 3 p.m. Saturday
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This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Vermont high school hockey: Girls, boys power rankings (Jan. 23)
