Field Hockey roundup: St. Mary’s Academy takes No. 1 spot in field hockey rankings

Monday’s field hockey schedule features crucial Colorado League matchups as teams aim to set the pace early in the season. Recent poll shifts have reshaped the Class 5A landscape heading into the week.

Tonight’s slate

5A

(7) Regis Jesuit (1-1) at (3) Cherry Creek (2-0) (5:45 PM) — This Colorado League clash features Hazel McDonnell, who ranks No. 3 statewide with 3 goals, and Finley Katz, who sits No. 2 with 3 assists.

Cross-classification matchups

Grandview (0-0-1) at 5A No. 6 Palmer Ridge (1-1) (12:00 PM) — Early Colorado League position is on the line as both programs search for a key conference victory.

A full schedule and final scores are on the Field Hockey scoreboard.

Big movers in the rankings

5A

• St. Mary’s Academy (2-0-0) climbed 10 spots to take over the No. 1 ranking.
• A 7-spot jump moved Palmer Ridge into the top 10 at No. 6.
• Cheyenne Mountain entered the poll at No. 8 after moving up 7 spots.

Full listing on the Field Hockey rankings page.