Unbeaten Hamden stayed No. 1 with unbeaten Ludlowe close behind and the rest of the Top 10 remained relatively static.
But there's a good chance for a shakeup next week with the SCC heavyweights squaring off against each other again.
The new teams getting votes were all “new” with Newtown, New Canaan and New Milford entering the mix. Newtown made the biggest leap, going from no votes to 67 as it rides a 10-game winning streak.
1. HAMDEN (16)
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Latest Results: Def. Sheehan, 60-32; Def. North Haven 71-47; vs. Lauralton Hall, late Tuesday.
This week: vs. SHA, Fri. 6; at Wilbur Cross, Tuesday, 7.
The Bottom Line: Going unbeaten will be earned. Beginning with Friday's rematch with rival Sacred Heart Academy, five of the Dragons' final six opponents have a combined 50-12 record.
Latest Results: Def. Westhill 62-24; def. Hillhouse 63-34; at Trumbull, late Tues.
This week: vs. Staples, Fri. 5:30.; at Greenwich, Tues., 7 p.m.
The Bottom Line: Trouble for Falcons' opponents: Kaleigh Sommers is rounding into form after coming back from an offseason injury.
Latest Results: Def. Hillhouse 78-56; Def. Law 70-27; vs. Amity ppd. to TBA.
This week: vs Hand, Thur. 7; vs NFA, Sat. 3; vs Career, Mon. 6.
The Bottom Line: Mercy can avenge one of its losses in the rematch with Hand at home Thursday.
Latest Results: Def. Windsor 69-39; Guilford 66-35; at East Haven, Late Tues.
This week: at Hamden, Fri. 6; at Lyman Hall, Mon. 7.
The Bottom Line: All eyes will be on the Battle of Hamden Round II Friday night. Hamden won the first meeting 66-64 in OT last month.
5. HOLY CROSS
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Latest Results: Def. Seymour, 62-53; Def. Kennedy 65-39; vs. Naugatuck, late Tues.
This week: at Wilby, Fri. 7.; at St. Paul, Tues., 7 p.m.
The Bottom Line: The Crusaders are leading the state in scoring with 68.7 points per game.
Latest Results: def. Guilford, 54-33; Lost to West Haven 60-59; vs. Branford, late Tues.
This week: at Mercy, Thur. 7; at Hall, Sat. 4:30.
The Bottom Line: Over the last seven games, Hand has gone: win, loss, win, loss, win, loss, win. They face Mercy next, soooo ...
7. BACON ACADEMY
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Latest Results: Def. Waterford 77-38 Amistad 67-28; at Rocky Hill, late Tues.
This week: at Ledyard, Sat. 5:30; at East Lyme, Tues., 7 p.m.
The Bottom Line: Four of the Bobcats' final six games come against teams with winning records, including two against New London (see below).
Latest Results: Def. Conard 44-29; Shenendehowa (NY) 53-52 (OT); Lost to Averill Park Central (NY) 59-31; vs. EO Smith, late Tues.
This week: vs. Southington, Fri. 6:45; at Newington, Mon. 6:45.
The Bottom Line: The potential loss of All-State guard Lauren Sabia to an injury creates opportunity for others to step up.
9. IMMACULATE
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Latest Results: Def. Stratford 55-43; Barlow 64-32; vs. Bethel, late Tues.
This week: at Kolbe Cathedral, Mon. 7.
The Bottom Line: The one team to break 50 points on the Mustangs was also the only team to beat them.
10. NEW LONDON
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Latest Results: Def. Ledyard 51-37; North Kingstown (RI) 60-55; at Windham, late Tues.
This week: vs Killingly, Thurs. 6; at E.O. Smith, Sat, noon.
The Bottom Line: Everyone in the ECC is waiting for the two February games between the Whalers and Bacon Academy on Feb. 2 at home and Feb. 8 at Bacon.
