A big week solidified some teams’ spots and changed others.
Academy of American Studies remains the undisputed No. 1 after beating Bronx Science in a non-league match and winning a second straight John F. Kennedy tournament. No. 2 Science rebounded by winning a loaded Robert Kronisch Memorial Tournament at Tottenville, knocking off No. 3 New Utrecht in a three-set thriller. Cardozo took home the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament trophy.
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1. Academy of American Studies (8-0) (Last week: 1)
There’s no arguing American Studies’ spot atop these rankings, especially after last week. Led by Michal Kasza, the Eagles swept Bronx Science in a best-of-five non-league match Wednesday and then looked dominant in winning a second straight John F. Kennedy tournament on Sunday.
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Cardozo's Tyler Gaugler helped his team win the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament, moving the Judges up to No. 4.
Next: @ Newcomers (April 25, 5:30 p.m.)
2. Bronx Science (7-0) (2)
Even without star middle hitter Alex Barbulescu, Bronx Science was able to win the Robert Kronisch Memorial Tournament at Tottenville on Saturday, led by MVP setter Jerry Henriquez. The Wolverines are still looking up at Academy of American Studies, which beat Science in non-league Wednesday.
Next: @ Bronx Leadership (April 25, 4:30 p.m.)
3. New Utrecht (8-0) (3)
The Utes are a favorite of coaches and players around the city – one of the best and most versatile teams around. New Utrecht had a chance to get that signature win.It actually beat Bronx Science in total points in the Tottenville final Sunday, but fell in three sets in the match.
Next: Lincoln (April 26, 4:30 p.m. @ Grady)
4. Cardozo (7-1) (5)
What a way to bounce back from a loss to Francis Lewis in league play. Isaac Hwang won the MVP and Tyler Gaugler was named to the all-tournament team en route to a championship at the Judges’ host Coaches vs. Cancer event Saturday in Oakland Gardens.
Next: @ Townsend Harris (April 26, 5:30 p.m.)
5. Regis (5-0) (7)
Tom McLaughlin was named to the all-tournament team and Regis advanced to the championship match in the Cardozo Coaches vs. Cancer tourney Saturday. The Raiders get a tough matchup in CHSAA league play this week when they welcome top contender Cardinal Spellman.
Next: Cardinal Spellman (April 25, 4:30 p.m.)
6. Brooklyn Tech (8-0) (9)
The Engineers are nothing if not consistent. Brooklyn Tech has taken care of business against the teams it is supposed to and that was the case again Saturday when Noreen Begley’s team advanced to the semifinals of the Robert Kronisch Memorial Tournament at Tottenville.
Next: Erasmus Hall (April 25, 4:30 p.m.)
7. McKee/Staten Island Tech (8-0) (6)
There were ups and downs Saturday at the Robert Kronish Memorial Tournament at Tottenville with McKee/Staten Island Tech making it out of pool play, but not into the semis. If the Seagulls can beat Susan Wagner again in league play Thursday they should be looking at a division title and high seed.
Next: @ No. 10 Susan Wagner (April 26, 5:30 p.m.)
8. Bryant (8-0) (4)
Steve Hagenlocher was not pleased with his team’s performance Saturday at the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament at Cardozo. Bryant, the PSAL defending champion, made the semifinals only to fall to CHSAA power Regis – the longtime coach blamed plenty of unforced errors.
Next: @ Forest Hills (April 26, 5:30 p.m.)
9. Hunter College HS (8-0) (10)
The Hitmen are right there, one big victory away from really breaking into the elite group of teams near the top of these rankings. The best news for coach Jason Dibelius is he has just three seniors on the roster – and 11 sophomores who could make Hunter a force to be reckoned with in 2013.
Next: East Harlem (April 25, 4:30 p.m. @ A.P. Randolph)
10. Susan Wagner (7-1) (8)
The Falcons are hoping they didn’t peak early – they won the first Seward Park tournament, but struggled Saturday at Tottenville’s Robert Kronisch Memorial Tournament. This is a big week to bounce back with a grudge match with McKee/Staten Island Tech coming up Thursday.
Next: McKee/Staten Island Tech (April 26, 5:30 p.m.)
New: None
Dropped out: None
On the bubble: Midwood (6-0), Francis Lewis (8-1), Clinton (7-0), Richmond Hill (7-0), Stuyvesant (8-0), Cardinal Spellman (4-1), Cleveland (7-1), FDR (8-1), Seward Park (7-1) and Newcomers (6-2)
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