BY ADAM RONIS
Class AA
Massapequa is clearly the best team right now. They have a lot of depth and are very talented. Even without Victoria DiMartino for several games due to her traveling with the national U-17 soccer team, the Chiefs haven't suffered. Already have wins over East Meadow, South Side, Northport and St. Anthony's. They have played one of the toughest schedules and have yet to lose.
East Meadow has been very competitive. It just lost to Massapequa 3-0 in a rematch of last season's championship game. Have tied South Side and Garden City and lost in OT to New Hyde Park.
Farmingdale has started slow, but there is talent there. A win against Garden City in its last game is a good sign. I was very impressed with Tara Croyle and her defensive prowess.
Syosset is performing well in the top conference of ability grouping. A tie against Island Trees and wins over Garden City and South Side.
Oeanside is always a team to watch out for. Already have an impressive win over Plainedge.
Baldwin has come on strong with four wins in its last five. They are always a gritty, defensive team and could spoil someone's season.
Class A
This will be a very interesting race. South Side's 30-game winning streak game to an end and the four-time defending state champions have already lost three games and tied twice. The loss of Crystal Dunn, who has missed several games because she is traveling with the U-17 national team, has been a big one. South Side also graduated many players, especially many stars. Expect Liz Monfort and Carly Beyar to step up and carry this team. The Cyclones have a winning program and don't expect them to relinquish the crown easy. Conference I is very tough and there's never an easy game.
New Hyde Park is very strong and playing some great soccer. A win over East Meadow in double overtime in Game 2 of the season opened eyes. In the biggest game of the year to date, NHP rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Plainedge, 3-2. It will be interesting to see if they are hurt by playing in Conference II as opposed to South Side, Island Trees and Garden City, which are all A teams playing in Conference I.
Island Trees opened the season on a high note ending South Side's streak with a 3-1 win. Two games later, it tied Massapequa, which has yet to lose. Island Trees lost to Plainedge and Garden City by a total of 7-0 and tied South Side 2-2 Thursday. With a 1-1-4 record in conference, it's tough to figure them out.
Garden City is always a threat, but its last two games show how tough it has been to figure out Nassau. The Trojans defeated an very good Island Trees team and then followed that up with a 2-0 loss to Farmingdale.
Plainedge has played very well. Impressive wins over Garden City and Island Trees.
Class B
Cold Spring Harbor is the favorite and playing very well in Conference III. Lost to Island Trees 1-0 and beat Wheatley 3-0. Wheatley doesn't have a great record, but usually meets CSH in the Class B final. Both teams will be well tested entering the postseason.