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NYC baseball power rankings (4/17)

NYC baseball power rankings (4/17)
Grand Street Campus captured the Monroe Tournament for a second straight year.

Photo by Elio Velez

NYC top 15 baseball teams (4/17)

RANK TEAM REC LW COMMENTS
1 George Washington 4-0 4

The Trojans are back on top of our rankings after beating Cardozo to win its tournament last week. Next: @ Manhattan Center (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

2 Grand Street Campus 3-1 5

The Wolves beat Monroe, Tottenville and Xaverian to win the Monroe Tournament for a second straight year. Next: Bushwick (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

3 Xaverian 3-0 2

The Clippers fell to Grand Street Campus in the Monroe Tournament final, but shut out Holy Cross and McClancy in their return to league play. Next: St. Francis Prep (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

4 St. Joseph by the Sea 1-0 12

The Vikings defeated Poly Prep in a non-league game and Iona Prep behind stellar pitching performances from Chris Falcone and Brian Russell. Next: @ St. Peter’s (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

5 Poly Prep 3-1 1

The Blue Devils rebounded from a loss to Fieldston and a non-league loss to St. Joseph by the Sea to defeat Horace Mann, 10-0, Monday. Next: @ Hackley (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.)

6 James Monroe 4-0 3

The young Eagles proved they could play with the PSAL’s elite, losing to Grand Street in extra innings in the Monroe Tournament quarterfinals. Next: Morris (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

7 Tottenville 3-3 6

After losing to Grand Street Campus in extra innings in the Monroe Tournament semifinals, the Pirates beat Wagner, 1-0, on a walk-off home run by Michael Sullivan. Next: @ Petrides (Friday, 4 p.m.)

8 Fordham Prep 0-0 7

It’s better late than never for the Rams who finally get their league season started Tuesday against rival Iona Prep in New Rochelle. Next: @ Iona Prep (Tuesday, 4 p.m.)

9 Cardozo 5-0 8

The Judges lost to the Trojans in the George Washington tournament, but on Monday, Cardozo shut out Forest Hills, 4-0. Next: @ Forest Hills (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.)

10 Moore Catholic 3-0 11

It’s a big week for the Mavericks, who meet Staten Island rivals Monsignor Farrell and St. Joseph by the Sea. Next: Monsignor Farrell (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

11 John Adams 4-0 NR

The Spartans opened eyes last week, reaching the Monroe Tournament semifinals where they lost to defending CHSAA champion Xaverian by one run. Next: @ Richmond Hill (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

12 Norman Thomas 5-0 10

After being upset by John Adams in the Monroe Tournament quarterfinals, Norman Thomas beat Frederick Douglass Academy, 10-0, Monday. Next: @ Frederick Douglass Academy (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

13 Archbishop Molloy 2-1 13

Led by Greg Boyle, who allowed one run on five hits in a complete-game victory against rival St. Francis Prep, 3-1, Monday at Stanner Field. Next: Bishop Ford (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

14 Telecom 4-0 NR

Fresh off winning the Brooklyn Joe Mascall Tournament last week, Telecommunications returns to league play where they are off to a 4-0 start. Next: FDR (Tuesday, 4 p.m.)

15 Beacon 5-0 NR

The Blue Demons are off to a perfect start in league play, but have a real test Friday against No. 1 George Washington. Next: No. 1 George Washington (Friday, 4 p.m.)

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