By Matt Stypulkoski | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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New year, new Top 20
The first Top 20 of 2018 is here, with plenty of changes – including two new teams – from last week's list. Take a look at which teams made a move up or down the ranking in the list below, then be sure to let us know your thoughts on this week's edition in the comments section.
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20-Mahwah (8-4-1)
Last week: No. 20
Mahwah dropped some tough games against Top 20 opponents this week, starting with a 4-1 loss against No. 14 Summit. The Thunderbirds also fell to No. 11 Randolph, 5-3, and No. 15 Chatham, 6-1.
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19-Ridge (7-2-2)
Last week: No. 19
Ridge had a slightly bumpy week, starting with a 2-2 tie against Southern. The Red Devils also lost to No. 9 Pope John, 3-1.
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18-Montclair (8-1-1)
Last week: Not ranked
Montclair took down Tenafly, then grabbed its best win of the season by beating then-No. 18 Madison, 4-1, last Thursday.
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17-Pingry (7-1-1)
Last week: No. 20
Pingry took the week off, but resumes its slate against No. 19 Ridge on Thursday.
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16-Glen Rock (7-4-1)
Last week: No. 10
Glen Rock had its 29-game winning streak against public schools snapped and went 0-3 this week, dropping games against three Top 20 teams – Chatham, Seton Hall Prep and Randolph.
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15-Chatham (7-3)
Last week: No. 15
Chatham had an up-and-down week. The Cougars downed then-No. 10 Glen Rock, 3-1, fell to then-No. 16 Summit, 3-2, then bounced back with a 6-1 win over Mahwah.
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14-Summit (10-0)
Last week: No. 16
Summit is perfect for another week thanks to a 4-1 win over Mahwah, 3-2 victory against No. 15 Chatham and 7-3 win over St. Joseph (Mont.).
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13-Wall (10-0-1)
Last week: No. 14
Wall kept its unbeaten record intact with three wins, downing Jackson Liberty, Jackson Memorial – a one-goal victory – and Central Regional.
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12-Bergen Catholic (3-6-1)
Last week: No. 12
Bergen Catholic split its two games this week, both against out-of-state competition. The Crusaders lost to Catholic Memorial (Mass.), 5-0, but bounced back for a 3-1 win over Bishop Feehan (Mass.).
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11-Randolph (8-0-3)
Last week: No. 13
Randolph remained unbeaten with a 2-2 tie against No. 7 Seton Hall Prep, plus wins over Mahwah and then-No. 10 Glen Rock.
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10-St. John Vianney (8-1-1)
Last week: No. 11
St. John Vianney picked up a simple 4-0 win over St. Joseph (Met.) on Tuesday in its only action of the week.
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9-Pope John (7-6)
Last week: No. 9
Pope John went 3-1 this past week, starting with a win over Hillsborough. The Lions also took down No. 19 Ridge and Newton to get above .500 before falling to No. 2 Delbarton on Tuesday.
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8-St. Peter's Prep (4-2-2)
Last week: No. 8
St. Peter's Prep did not play this past week, but resumes its season against No. 6 Morristown-Beard on Wednesday.
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7-Seton Hall Prep (5-4-3)
Last week: No. 7
Seton Hall Prep picked up a 2-2 tie against then-No. 13 Randolph last Wednesday, then continued on with a 6-4 win over Glen Rock and a 4-2 victory against St. Joseph (Mont.).
RELATED: Holiday tournament hot takes & topics for Week 5
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6-Morristown-Beard (6-2-1)
Last week: No. 6
Morristown-Beard did not play this past week, but resumes against No. 8 St. Peter's Prep on Wednesday.
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5-Christian Brothers (6-4-1)
Last week: No. 5
After a week off, Christian Brothers kicks off its 2018 with an outdoor game against No. 10 St. John Vianney at Navesink Country Club on Wednesday.
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4-St. Augustine (5-4)
Last week: No. 4
St. Augustine was idle this past week, but will resume on Wednesday against No. 9 Pope John.
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3-Gloucester Catholic (5-3)
Last week: No. 3
Gloucester Catholic took down Bishop Eustace, 7-2, in its only action of the week. The Rams take on No. 4 St. Augustine in a big test on Thursday.
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2-Delbarton (8-2)
Last week: No. 2
Delbarton's lone game of the week came Tuesday, when it took down Pope John 6-0. The Green Wave continue on against Northern Highlands on Thursday.
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1-Don Bosco Prep (11-0-1)
Last week: No. 1
The Ironmen kept their unbeaten season going with a pair of wins this past week. Don Bosco Prep downed Albany Academy (N.Y.), 4-2, then pushed past Princeton Day, 3-2.
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