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Boys Soccer High Five: Undefeated Ocean Lakes, First Colonial lead cluster

Welcome to Southside Daily’s rankings of the best high school boys soccer teams in Virginia Beach. Sports reporter Joe Saade will list his top five each week based on his coverage of the local prep scene.

Princess Anne goalkeeper Duncan Wrenn finished commanded the box with eight saves in Thursday's win. (Joe Saade/Southside Daily)
Princess Anne goalkeeper Duncan Wrenn finished commanded the box with eight saves in Thursday’s win. (Joe Saade/Southside Daily)

First Colonial hasn’t shown any signs of weakness yet, averaging 6.3 goals per game while allowing just four goals in six games. The Patriots have three more non-conference games (including 7-2 Grassfield on Friday) before Coastal foes take a swing at their flawless start.

Ocean Lakes has been just as impressive as Coastal rival First Colonial, posting five consecutive shutouts before Friday’s 7-1 win against Kempsville. The Dolphins enjoy a bye week before a heavyweight match against Grassfield next Tuesday at the Sportsplex.

Cox bounced back from a 5-1 loss to Grassfield with a 4-2 win last week over Salem. The Falcons will next look to start another winning streak against a rejuvenated Cavaliers squad.

Landstown has posted four shutout wins while outscoring foes 22-2 in five games. The Eagles face a reeling Salem before playing Friday at Princess Anne.

Princess Anne earned a much-needed win Thursday against former Atlantic rival Kellam to help the defending conference champions regain momentum amid a struggling start. The Cavaliers’ schedule doesn’t get easier this week with matches against Cox and Landstown.

Kellam held a second-half lead and controlled possession slightly better against Princess Anne before suffering its first loss of the season Thursday. A softer schedule this week (Green Run and Kempsville) could bump the Knights back on track.

Records as of Monday, April 18:

  1. First Colonial (6-0)
  2. Ocean Lakes (8-0)
  3. Cox (4-2)
  4. Landstown (4-1)
  5. Princess Anne (2-4) / Kellam (4-1-1)

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