For the first time since 2019, a Maryland public school leads our final boys’ soccer rankings of the fall. After beating Whitman, 1-0, in the Maryland Class 4A final, Leonardtown closes the season in the top spot.
“Just immense pride in this group and these guys,” Coach Luke Kokolios said after the final. “I think honestly this state title is kind of what this group deserves based on what they’ve done.”
Joining the Raiders in the top five are Maryland champ Glenelg, D.C. state winner Washington International School and the two finalists from the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament.
1. Leonardtown (18-0-1)
The Raiders become the first Maryland public team to finish in the top spot since Whitman in 2019. Last ranked: 2
2. Washington International (19-2)
The Red Devils may not have faced the toughest conference schedule, but they proved themselves in the DCSAA tournament. LR: Not ranked
3. Gonzaga (14-5-3)
The Eagles graduated most of their undefeated 2024 squad but still managed to win another WCAC championship this fall. LR: 3
4. Glenelg (17-0)
The Gladiators cruised to a Maryland Class 2A title, with 15 of their 17 wins — including all postseason victories — coming by multiple goals. LR: NR
5. The Heights (13-5-1)
The Heights evolved into a strong contender in the WCAC after a slow start to the season. LR: 6
6. Whitman (14-4)
Despite returning just three starters this season, the Vikings reached the Maryland Class 4A final and hung with top-ranked Leonardtown. LR: NR
7. Landon (11-6-2)
The Bears battled the injury bug this fall but still ended their season with another Interstate Athletic Conference tournament title. LR: NR
8. Good Counsel (10-4-2)
The Falcons went undefeated in their last 12 regular season matches before getting upset in the opening round of the WCAC playoffs. LR: 7
9. Potomac School (15-4-3)
The Panthers won the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference and placed second in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association tournament. LR: NR
10. Parkdale (14-1)
Parkdale took an undefeated season into the Class 4A semifinals, where it lost to Whitman. LR: NR
Dropped out: No. 1 Georgetown Prep, No. 4 Bowie, No. 5 Churchill, No. 8 St. Albans, No. 9 Episcopal, No. 10 Crofton
The post Boys’ soccer final Top 10: Maryland champion Leonardtown finishes No. 1 appeared first on Washington Post.
