The 2026 baseball conference tournaments have drawn to a close, setting the stage for the CIAC state tournaments that begin Monday.
Fairfield Prep Claims Unanimous No. 1 Spot
Fairfield Prep has been crowned the new No. 1 team in Connecticut, receiving unanimous votes from the ranking committee after a dominant performance in the SCC championship.
The previous leader, Lyman Hall, slipped to No. 2 following a narrow loss to Fairfield Prep, marking a significant shift at the top of the standings.
Trumbull Rises to No. 3
Trumbull, the FCIAC champion, climbed three spots to secure the third position, underscoring the competitive depth of the league.
Mid‑Table Movements
Fairfield Warde and Southington are tied at No. 4 with 244 points each, reflecting a tightly contested race for the fourth slot.
St. Paul moved up three places to No. 6 after capturing the NVL championship, while Glastonbury fell from No. 5 to No. 9 after an unexpected defeat in the CCC semifinals.
New Entrants and Exits
Three fresh faces — Hall, East Lyme and New Fairfield — have broken into the Top 10, injecting new energy into the rankings.
Conversely, longtime contenders Notre Dame‑West Haven, Staples and Bethel have been knocked out of the elite ten, ending their recent streaks.