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Bob Brookover

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Covering high school sports (boys soccer and boys lacrosse) for NJ.com after 40 years of doing professional sports (mostly Phillies and Eagles).
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Boys soccer Preseason Top 20, 2026: Battle for state supremacy kicks off

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By Brian Bobal Verified, Lauren Knego Verified, Bob Brookover Verified
| NJ.com Verified
The 2025 season was exciting and 2026 is lining up to be just as special. Some teams enter the fall ready to defend their state titles and others have their eyes set on dethroning those champs. As the season gets underway, here’s a look at NJ.com’s Preseason Top 20 for 2026. 1-St. Benedict’s 2025 record: 19-0-1 St. Benedicts didn’t lose a game in 2025 and captured a Non-Public A title in the process. The Grey Bees allowed 13 goals in 17 games against in-state opponents.
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Who are top the Group 1 boys soccer championship contenders in 2026?

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By Lauren Knego Verified, Brian Bobal Verified, Bob Brookover Verified
| NJ.com Verified
The 2026 boys soccer season officially started on Monday, Aug. 24, and the sprint to state supremacy has begun. There will be plenty of teams vying for sectional and group titles, especially in the Group 1 brackets. Check out which teams could make a run at a state title below. GROUP 1 FAVORITE Glen Ridge The Ridgers are the reigning Group 1 champion and look to be as formidable as their 2025 counterpart. It helps having Max Fleischer back after a monstrous junior season.
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Who are top the Group 2 boys soccer championship contenders in 2026?

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By Brian Bobal Verified, Lauren Knego Verified, Bob Brookover Verified
| NJ.com Verified
The 2026 boys soccer season officially started on Monday, Aug. 24, and the sprint to state supremacy has begun. There will be plenty of teams vying for sectional and group titles, especially in the Group 2 brackets. Check out which teams could make a run at a state title below. GROUP 2 FAVORITE Harrison Harrison had rough luck in both of its finals a year ago, suffering a pair of two-goal losses to St. Peter’s Prep and Madison.
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