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NJ girls soccer power rankings (9/25/12)

by Gregg Lerner on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM  / Updated Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Rankings

	RANK	TEAM	REC	LW	COMMENTS
	1	Northern Highlands	5-0	1	Clare Shea has been a consistent force within the Highlanders’ offense. The junior midfielder has registered at least one goal in all five matches, including a pair of strikes on Thursday in a 7-0 victory over Hackensack.
	2	Montgomery	5-1-1	2	An organized defense has played especially stiff over the last two weeks. Junior defender Michelle Wiltse and classmate Rebecca Ravitz, a stingy netminder, are integral pieces of a unit that yielded three goals over the last five matches against tough competition.
	3	Livingston	5-0-1	3	The Essex County power has outscored its last four opponents, 17-0. What has made the production so thorough is how many sources get involved in the offense. Midfielder Jordy Bonvini has accounted for four goals and an assist within that span.
	4	Ramapo	5-1	5	The Raiders bounced back from their 4-1 setback to top-ranked Northern Highlands with a 3-0 showing against Indian Hills, marking their fourth shutout. Senior Tori Woetzel maintains the defense’s shape in the middle.
	5	Ridge	5-1-2	6	Alex Weyrauch has been a handful to contain. The elusive junior midfielder constantly probes the final third for opportunities and has cashed in on her chances with a goal in each of the last three contests -victories over Watchung Hills, Hillsborough and Summit.
	6	Piscataway	6-0-1	10	Those intent on focusing added defensive attention toward South Carolina-bound Daija Griffin are starting to understand the Chiefs’ offense has a deep reservoir of able finishers surrounding the senior striker. Amber Adams (three goals, two assist) and Kelsey Nugent (five goals, three assists) each stepped up to deliver a goal in a 2-1 triumph over Old Bridge on Friday, the first game this season in which the dynamic Griffin failed to score.
	7	Red Bank Catholic	6-0	11	Scoring chances against the Caseys have been few and far between. Senior Marina Davi has played a role in three clean sheets while the midfield corps of Grace Correll, Grace Fallon, Liz Thoreson and Christina Balacco have made seizing control of the neutral third a top priority.
	8	Freehold Boro	7-0	13	The Colonials passed two big tests last week, registering wins against Wall and St. John Vianney by identical 2-0 scores. Freshman Jenna Huskey has integrated into the attack rather smoothly. She delivered a goal in both triumphs.
	9	Glen Rock	7-0	14	The Panthers are loaded with a physicality and athleticism to complement an attractive style that keeps everyone involved going forward. They can flood the offensive third with confidence knowing the backline of Caroline Taylor, Maggie Egan, Emily Rogan and Seton Hall-bound Sarah Fiorino will thwart just about anything that comes its way.
	10	Watchung Hills	4-2	9	Senior Jessica Heifetz came through with a golden goal in the second overtime (her six strike of the season) to lift Watchung Hills to its biggest win thus far, a 4-3 decision over Pingry, on Saturday.
	11	Bridgewater-Raritan	3-2-1	15	After absorbing a tough 2-1 loss to No. 2 Montgomery on Thursday, Bridgewater-Raritan bounced back in resounding fashion. Junior Allison Morgan deposited her second goal of the match in the 89th minute to snap a 2-2 tie and send the Panthers past Immaculate Heart Academy, 3-2.  Erin Sullivan added a score and Brianna Petro collected two assists.
	12	IHA	3-2	12	Alexandria Mesropyan has embraced her role as a central figure in the offense. The sophomore forward has accounted for five goals and two assists within an attack scoring at an impressive 4.5 goals per game.
	13	Pingry	3-2	4	Just how strong is the Delaware Division of the Skyland Conference? Pingry, the defending division champ currently sits 1-2 in league play following its 4-3 overtime loss to No. 10 Watchung Hills. Expect the Big Blue to rebound fast behind the speed and efficiency of Tanika Roach (four goals) and creativity of Rachel Corboz (two goals, two assists).
	14	Scotch Plains	7-0	-	The Raiders have been dominant in all three areas of the field. The defense, anchored by Juli Glover, Alyssa Riporti, Christine Miklas and keeper Taylor Sebolao, owns five shutouts. The midfield features the selfless awareness of Louisville recruit Christy Monroy (three goals, six assists) while sophomores Tori Baliatico and Corina Checcio have teamed with senior Leah Salituro total 11 goals.
	15	Steinert	5-0	-	Senior Darah Wagner has made controlling the midfield her foremost priority and the Spartans have thrived . Wagner has three goals and three assists while forward Adrianna Boucher has found the back of the net five times.