After winning its third straight Division 2 title, Oliver Ames ranks No. 1 in the Globe’s final poll. The Tigers bested No. 4 Hingham, 1-0, in double overtime to defend their title, becoming the first EMass team to win three straight since 1984 (Duxbury). No. 2 Newton North completed a thrilling run as the 31st seed to win the Division 1 crown, beating No. 3 St. John’s (Shrewsbury), 2-1. Four semifinalists, No. 5 St. John’s Prep, No. 6 Mansfield, No. 7 Xaverian, and No. 10 Wakefield all fell by a single goal at the end of strong seasons. Division 3 champion Dover-Sherborn slots in at No. 12 after topping No. 14 Norwell, 2-0, for the title, while Division 4 winner Cohasset finishes at No. 17.
All the final Top 20s: Football | Boys’ soccer | Girls’ soccer | Girls’ volleyball | Field Hockey | Cross-country
