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MIAA Power Rankings: Latest Standings for Girls Soccer and Upcoming Tournament Brackets
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) has released the latest power rankings for the fall 2024 girls soccer season. As of November 1, 2024, several teams are standing out in their respective divisions. Needham High School leads with an impressive record of 13 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie, followed closely by Acton-Boxborough with 11 wins, 2 losses, and 2 ties.
In other notable rankings, Concord-Carlisle is at 11 wins, 5 losses, and 2 ties, while Algonquin holds a record of 7 wins, 9 losses, and 2 ties. These rankings are crucial as they influence the seeding for the upcoming MIAA soccer tournament. The tournament brackets are set to be released, marking an important milestone in the high school soccer season.
There has been some discussion regarding the fairness of the MIAA tournament seeding, with some arguing that it may be biased in favor of teams in the Bay State Conference. However, the current power rankings aim to provide a balanced view based on the teams’ performance throughout the season.
The release of the tournament brackets on November 1st will provide clarity on the matchups and schedules for the teams as they prepare for the competitive phase of the season. Fans and teams alike are eagerly anticipating the brackets to see how the standings translate into tournament positions.