Brunswick Soccer Earned Unanimous Top Ranking
The team secured every first-place vote in the latest Varsity Maine boys soccer poll.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Soccer
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Brunswick took the top spot in the Varsity Maine boys soccer rankings after receiving all nine first-place votes. This shift follows their recent 3-2 victory over Lewiston.
Why it matters
The unanimous top ranking reflects Brunswick's dominance in the state following a critical win against their rivals. The poll highlights the teams currently holding the most momentum across Maine.
Brunswick received nine first-place votes and 90 total points in the poll, while Lewiston trailed with 81 points. Hall-Dale also gained momentum with seven consecutive wins to break into the top 10 rankings.
The players
Brunswick
This soccer program currently holds the No. 1 ranking in the Varsity Maine boys soccer poll.
Lewiston
The team is a perennial competitor in Maine high school soccer and currently sits behind Brunswick in the rankings.
Hall-Dale
The team recently entered the top 10 rankings for the first time this season after a seven-game winning streak.
Varsity Maine
This organization publishes state-wide high school sports polls and rankings based on regular-season performance.
The details
The Varsity Maine staff determines the rankings based on game results reported through October 6. Alongside Brunswick at the top, Thornton Academy climbed to third, Edward Little reached sixth, and Scarborough advanced to seventh.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Brunswick defeated Lewiston 3-2.
October 6, 2026: The poll cutoff date for game results.
October 8, 2026: Brunswick hosts Lewiston for a scheduled rematch.
Season Trajectory
Brunswick's rise to the unanimous top spot signals a major shift in the Maine soccer landscape as teams vie for position ahead of the postseason. This ranking adjustment directly influences the competitive balance for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Brunswick now holds the highest point total in the state rankings, setting a clear target for all other top-10 teams. The upcoming rematch on October 8 serves as a pivotal moment that could shift playoff seeding and standings math.
The takeaway
Maintaining a top ranking requires consistent performance against high-level opponents throughout the regular season. Teams often rely on momentum from winning streaks to secure their position in state-wide polls.
What happens next
Brunswick is scheduled to face Lewiston in a rematch at their home field on October 8, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the state's top teams, visit Maine Soccer.
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