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NYC boys volleyball power rankings (5/8)

by MSG Varsity on Tue, May 8, 2012 at 2:48 PM  / Updated Tue, May 8, 2012 at 2:50 PM

NYC boys volleyball power rankings (5/8)
Tom McLaughlin had 11 kills to help pace Regis against Cardinal Spellman

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NYC top 10 boys volleyball teams (5/8)

RANK TEAM REC LW COMMENTS
1 Academy of American Studies 10-0 1

Led by brothers Michal and Piotr Kasza, American Studies is the top seed in the PSAL playoffs. The Eagles road to Hunter College begins Tuesday at home against Environmental Studies. Next: Environmental Studies, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
2 Bronx Science 10-0 2

The second seed in the PSAL playoffs, the Wolverines will attempt to reach the city final for the second time in three years. First up, though, is a first-round match against Norman Thomas. Next: Norman Thomas, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
3 Cardozo 11-1 3

The Judges, seeded fourth in the PSAL playoffs, know something about playoff success having won three straight city titles before Bryant captured the championship last year. Next: Hillcrest, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
4 New Utrecht 11-0 4

Seeded third in the PSAL playoffs, the Utes could face No. 10 Newcomers in the second round, a rematch of the Seward Park final, won by the Lions. Next: Taft, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
5 Regis 9-0 5

The Raiders head into the final week of the regular season undefeated and the clear favorite to win a third CHSAA title in four years. Next: St. Joseph by the Sea (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.)
6 Bryant 12-0 6

Led by libero Godwin Sequeira, the Owls begin their PSAL title defense Tuesday against Brandeis. Next: Brandeis, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
7 Brooklyn Tech 12-0 7

Seeded sixth in the PSAL playoffs, the Engineers have reached the semifinals in two out of the last three years. Next: A.P. Randolph, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
8 McKee/Staten Island Tech 10-0 8

The seventh seed in the PSAL playoffs, MSIT is hoping for a deeper run than last year when the Seagulls were knocked out by New Utrecht in the quarterfinals. Next: Math, Science and Engineering, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
9 Susan Wagner 8-2 9

The Falcons lone two losses have come in tight matches with MSIT. Seeded ninth in the PSAL playoffs, the postseason begins for Wagner Tuesday against Edison. Next: Edison, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
10 Hunter College HS 12-0 NR

Hunter wrapped up an undefeated regular season last Monday with a 25-23, 25-19 win over A.P. Randolph. Next: The eighth-seeded Hitmen open the postseason against Washington Irving. Next: Washington Irving, PSAL first round (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
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