{
  "id": 9416888,
  "title": "Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll (Sept. 23)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/connecticut-high-school-field-hockey-coaches-poll-sept-23",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T21:28:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/connecticut-high-school-field-hockey-212858994.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll has unveiled its inaugural rankings, with Darien emerging as the top-ranked team. The defending Class L champions secured the No. 1 spot, while Staples took the third position. Ludlowe claimed the second spot, having lost to Staples in last season's CIAC semifinals. Staples suffered two setbacks, both against out-of-state adversaries. Hand and Wilton rounded out the top five, with Immaculate claiming the sixth position. Branford and Simsbury completed the top eight, while two Class L FCIAC teams, Greenwich and Ridgefield, rounded out the top ten. The poll, conducted by 12 coaches from various schools, included Matt Arinello of Immaculate, Margaret Bristol of Canton, Janet Dickey of Westbrook/LOL/H-K co-op, Dawn Hough of New Milford, Kitty Palmer of Guilford, Kyle Seaburg of Norwalk, Jenna Tucchio of Stonington, and Sara Witmer of Conard.",
  "summary": "Rankings from the Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll for Sept. 23, 2026. Darien is No. 1.",
  "key_points": [
    "Darien named No. 1 in inaugural rankings",
    "Staples placed third, lost CIAC semifinals",
    "Ludlowe claimed second spot"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}