High school boys soccer is underway in the St. Louis Metro area, and Ladue has made an early statement. The Rams opened the season with a dominant 4–0 record, notching wins over Providence Catholic, Clayton, Quincy Notre Dame, and Mehlville. Their strong start earned them the top spot in the STL Best XI Coaches Poll for Week 1. Highland (IL) also came out firing, matching Ladue’s 4–0 record and securing the #4 ranking in the combined Missouri-Illinois poll. For the entire Weekly Rankings, be sure to check out STL Best XI on X/Twitter, Instagram, or the STL Best XI Website.
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