Matt Chimento of Acton-Boxborough, right, is defended by Marshall Rice of BC High in their MIAA D-1 semifinal. (Dave Arnold/NELJ)
Realignment reduced the membership in MIAA Division 1 this season. Among those programs dropping down to Division 2 is Hingham, a final four team.
While St. John's Prep eyes a fourth straight MIAA D-1 title, hungry foes are ready to give the Eagles their best shot.
From exceptionally talented Catholic Conference teams in BC High and Xaverian, to gritty, home-grown publics like Lincoln-Sudbury and Acton-Boxborough, St. John's Prep will have to earn its next title this spring.
Here is a look at five teams that should be in the mix for a D-1 title this spring.
