The initial power rankings are out with Melrose checking in at 20, largely on the strength of opponent rankings. ML12 teams Burlington (8th), Wakefield (12th), and Reading (14th) are ahead of them.
Winchester (11th) and Belmont (23rd) are in Division 1.
For now, the power ratings don't come into play. At the end of the season, they determine seeding and home court. Getting into the top sixteen guarantees a home game.
Over the past few seasons, power rankings have enjoyed a significant predictive value in determining playoff matches. Not always, as Melrose has pulled off two road upsets to win sectional titles.
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