The separation is beginning in the Independent School League.
When play concluded this weekend, there were just three remaining unbeaten teams in league play -- preseason favorites Noble and Greenough, St. Sebastian's and Belmont Hill.
Elsewhere, Brunswick survived its test against a MIAA power to set up a showdown with Taft on Wednesday, and Choate continued its strong start to the season with a win over Deerfield.
Here are our top takeaways.