Brunswick Has Taken Top Spot in Maine Soccer Poll
Brunswick surpassed Lewiston in the latest Varsity Maine boys soccer rankings following recent staff voting.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Soccer
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Brunswick has ascended to the first position in the Varsity Maine boys soccer poll, edging out Lewiston by a single point. The rankings, determined by the publication's staff, reflect team performance through September 29, 2026.
Why it matters
The narrow margin between the top two teams highlights a highly competitive season as both programs prepare for a critical head-to-head matchup. These rankings serve as a key barometer for the state's hierarchy ahead of the postseason.
Brunswick earned 86 total points and five first-place votes, while Lewiston secured 85 points with four first-place votes. Deering currently holds the third position with 71 points in the state rankings.
The players
Brunswick
This is a high school soccer program that currently holds the top rank in the Varsity Maine boys soccer poll.
Lewiston
This is a high school soccer program that dropped to the second position in the latest state rankings.
Varsity Maine
This is a news organization that publishes periodic high school sports rankings and staff-voted polls.
The details
The latest poll shows Scarborough re-entering the top 10, while Edward Little and Greely shifted between the seventh and eighth ranks. All rankings are based on games played leading up to September 29, 2026.
Timeline
The poll rankings reflect games played before September 29, 2026.
Brunswick and Lewiston are scheduled to play each other on Tuesday night.
Season Trajectory
The transition of Brunswick to the top spot significantly alters the competitive landscape as the season heads toward regional playoffs. This shift underscores the high volatility at the top of the standings, which directly impacts seeding and team confidence for the postseason.
The outcome of the upcoming Tuesday night match between Brunswick and Lewiston will likely determine which team maintains the number one rank in future polls. This head-to-head meeting serves as the primary decider for the current parity seen in the state standings.
The takeaway
The narrow point difference demonstrates that the state's soccer hierarchy remains fluid as teams head into October. Fans should closely watch Tuesday's game as the definitive test for both programs vying for the top rank.
What happens next
Brunswick and Lewiston are scheduled to play a head-to-head match on Tuesday night.
Further reading
For more updates on regional athletic standings, visit Maine Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lewiston Sun Journal.
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