High school girls soccer

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Not a AB parent but I don't think that will be his choice..

You can have a small or awful midfield in HS soccer and still win. But you can't be both. Then add in a third component....... slowwwwwwwwwwww

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How do you get a read on teams? Do you actually see them play?

Over the course of the year I will see most of the top teams. I have a lot of friends (coaches, refs and parents) still directly involved with HS and I ask them their opinions. I also keep up with results via the newspapers. The Lynn Item, Salem News and Lawrence Eagle Tribune (along with the Globe and Herald) provide lots of info about the girls' games.

As for my comment about Danvers, Belmont and Fenwick, they are two-fold. These three teams have completely dominated the North D2 ranks for a decade. Other than a single win by Arlington, I believe they (mostly Danvers and Belmont) have won every D2 North Title going back to the late 90's. It has been an impressive run. This year things have been different. I have seen Danvers and Fenwick play and neiether has the talent of previous years. Based on results (and info from others) the same seems to be true about Belmont. But none can be counted out this year. My early opinion of the entire region is that there is greater parity but less quality. So it is wide open.

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Framingham having a banner year. What is going on there? Or not going on.

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Over the course of the year I will see most of the top teams. I have a lot of friends (coaches, refs and parents) still directly involved with HS and I ask them their opinions. I also keep up with results via the newspapers. The Lynn Item, Salem News and Lawrence Eagle Tribune (along with the Globe and Herald) provide lots of info about the girls' games.

As for my comment about Danvers, Belmont and Fenwick, they are two-fold. These three teams have completely dominated the North D2 ranks for a decade. Other than a single win by Arlington, I believe they (mostly Danvers and Belmont) have won every D2 North Title going back to the late 90's. It has been an impressive run. This year things have been different. I have seen Danvers and Fenwick play and neiether has the talent of previous years. Based on results (and info from others) the same seems to be true about Belmont. But none can be counted out this year. My early opinion of the entire region is that there is greater parity but less quality. So it is wide open.

Fair enough. Not doubting you, Harry - just curious. :)

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Kudos to MPS and the Newton SOE Programs. The players have reached HS and are fitting in nicely on the girls and boys teams.

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The real story is on the South Shore where a team led by SS Select's finest is running away with the South. Averaging about 5 goals a game and very stingy in the back they should run away with the South and most likely win the states.

I predict that they will go undefeated during the regular season, look at the coach to be the D2 coach of the year.

You heard it here first.

...and, like in 2009 and 2010, will lose in first round of state tournament. Probably to a tri-valley league team.

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Peabody 4 Danvers 1

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Hey Harry you might want to re-think your rankings after Newton North went out and tied Framingham 1-1 today.........that was Framingham's first point of the year.

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Results in Cape Ann are inconsistent so far this year. Georgetown may be the only sure bet to win its joke of a division.

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Upset in the DCL.
Concord Carlisle 0 Weston 2

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Peabody 4 Danvers 1

Peabody dominated...Danvers only mustered a couple of shots during the entire game.

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Peabody dominated...Danvers only mustered a couple of shots during the entire game.

Seems similar to when Central Catholic played them. It would be cool to see a Central Catholic vrs. Peabody game. That'd be a game to watch.

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Seems similar to when Central Catholic played them. It would be cool to see a Central Catholic vrs. Peabody game. That'd be a game to watch.

Any good HS games tomorrow? Id like to go and watch some of these teams.

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Any good HS games tomorrow? Id like to go and watch some of these teams.

Chelmsford is playing against Central Catholic tomorrow.

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Spellman handed Fenwick a loss tonight, 2-0.