ALMANAC-8 soccer rankings
The Almanac-8 ranks the top eight teams in the Southwestern Indiana area. The poll is released twice a month during the soccer season.
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| 1
| Memorial
| 12-1-2
| AlmanacSports.com was looking forward to the #1 Carmel game, but bad weather cancelled the rematch of last year's semifinal. Look for the Harrison tie to fuel the Tigers deep into October.
| | 2
| Castle
| 10-2-3
| This season, the Knights fared well against some of the state's best, and they only finished a 1/2 game behind in the SIAC race. Look for some high expectations heading into sectional play.
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| Washington
| 13-4
| The Big 8 winners managed to elude the polls, but the Hatchets are looking strong headed into the post-season.
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| Harrison
| 12-2-3
| After capturing the city and SIAC titles, the Warriors were looking primed, but a loss to Washington comes at the wrong time
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| Jasper
| 10-4-2
| "Big 8 runner-up" doesn't have the same ring to it. Look out for the sectional showdown when the Wildcats try to avenge their loss to Washington.
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| Heritage Hills
| 13-3-1
| The Patriots finish their 2006 campaign strong, but a tough sectional now awaits them.
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| Mater Dei
| (10-3-2)
| While the SIAC race seemed to focus on ranked teams Castle, Harrison, and Memorial, don't forget about the Wildcats as the post-season begins.
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| Forest Park
| 8-5-2
| The Rangers, though more vulnerable than previous years, roar past
Washington Catholic 7-0 to earn the Blue Chip title.
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Also worth noting:
Central,
Shoals,
Northeast Dubois,
Gibson Southern
Previous rankings
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Joe Engler
