The report says Harrison lead the early discussion in the Patriot Division through their returning attacking core.
That matters because returning quality in advanced areas often shapes a high-school season quickly. Continuity in the front line can give a team identity before others settle.
The wider picture looks competitive rather than top-heavy.
Beyond that, the report points to broad strength in other divisions, with Saddle River Day, Becton, Leonia, Elmwood Park and others all well represented.
Selections like these do not decide trophies, but they do frame the season. They usually reward proven influence and signal which squads should open the year with belief. Harrison’s cluster of attacking names stands out, while Emerson, Glen Rock and Manchester Regional look like teams with enough returning quality to shape their divisions.
The next step is simple: see how reputation turns into results once the new campaign starts. Early fixtures, local rivalry games and the first divisional tests should tell us whether these returning-player lists were a preview of dominance or just the opening chapter.