1. CATHOLIC MEMORIAL (5-0):

Knights open defense of their Catholic Conference title in style.

2. EVERETT (4-0): Crimson Tide defense stepped up against Lynn Classical team which has scored some points.

3. ST. JOHN’S PREP (5-0): Not as easy as expected against Malden Catholic but a win is a win.

4. XAVERIAN (4-1): Jake Gilbert is getting better with each week, a dangerous thing for future opponents

5. CENTRAL CATHOLIC (4-1): A second straight dominant defensive performance for the Raiders.

6. LINCOLN-SUDBURY (40): Friday night, Thursday night, it doesn’t matter for this talented team.

7. READING (5-0): Will due respect, the Rockets pretty much salted away the Middlesex Liberty title.

8. MARBLEHEAD (5-0): Magicians showed that they can come from behind if necessary.

9. FRANKLIN (5-0): No hangover effect as the Panthers took care of business against Taunton.

10. MARSHFIELD (4-1): People might want to start looking at this team as a legitimate Div. 2 contender.

11. BARNSTABLE (4-1): Ground game grounds out another easy win.

12. MILFORD (5-0): Scarlet Hawks coach Dale Olson says his team is a top 6-8 squad in the state. He’s getting closer in our eyes.

13. NATICK (4-1): Redhawks showing some depth at the skill positions, namely quarterback.

14. DUXBURY (3-1): The week layoff certainly didn’t affect the Dragons.

15. SCITUATE (4-1): High powered offense capable of hurting you with the run or pass.

16. METHUEN (4-1): Rangers get their big chance this week against Central Catholic.