A Dominant Start
Johns Hopkins University has once again seized the top spot in the 2026 Centennial Conference preseason field hockey poll, collecting 97 points and earning seven first‑place votes.
The Blue Jays’ dominance is underscored by a streak of seven straight years at the summit, reflecting both consistency and the program’s growing depth.
Poll Landscape
The rest of the poll paints a competitive landscape, with Franklin & Marshall following in second place with 90 points and three first‑place votes, Dickinson sitting third at 79, Swarthmore fourth with 75, and Ursinus rounding out the top five with 62 points.