The latest Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association boys soccer polls were released on Monday, and two local teams are in the rankings.
Unbeaten Bristol Eastern (9-0-2) is ranked 10th in the Class LL/L poll. The Lancers defeated Hartford Public, 5-0, and Berlin, 2-0, last week. Both of those games were played on the road. Eastern is ranked second in the Class L state tournament standings.
Holy Cross (10-1-2) is ranked sixth in the Class M/S poll. The Crusaders lost for the first time last week, 2-1 to Naugatuck at Ray Snyder Sr. Field on Oct. 14. Holy Cross rebounded with wins over Torrington (2-0) and Waterbury Career Academy (2-1). The Crusaders are ranked second in the Class S state tournament standings.
