This week’s Top 25 high school basketball rankings saw minimal changes, although two teams suffered significant upsets as former No. 15 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) and No. 17 DePaul College Prep (Chicago, Ill.) lost to unranked teams.
St. John Bosco fell five ranks after a narrow 67-66 defeat to Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita), marking its second loss in Trinity League competition this season. An additional defeat could severely impact the program’s prospects for the Open Division.
DePaul College Prep was the only team to exit the rankings following two consecutive one-point losses to in-state rivals.
The upcoming week features a series of exciting matchups, including No. 3 Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) taking on No. 14 Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) and No. 2 Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.) facing Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) tonight, as well as No. 7 Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) squaring off against AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.) on Thursday. On Friday, No. 1 Columbus (Miami, Fla.) will compete against National Top 10 No. 9 Link Academy (Branson, Mo.), and No. 14 Paul VI will play No. 18 Christ School (Arden, N.C.) on Sunday.
No. 6 Roosevelt (Eastvale, Calif.) is the first team in the rankings to conclude its regular season, with several other schools set to follow suit in the coming week.
Top 25 basketball rankings
1. Columbus (Miami, Fla.)
Record: 18-3 | Last week: 1
Achieved their second wire-to-wire victory over National Top 10 No. 3 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) this season, led by 25 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists from five-star Duke commit Cameron Boozer.
2. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)
Record: 22-1 | Last week: 2
Secured a crucial Mission League win against Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) 73-63, powered by 18 points each from five-star Duke signee Nikolas Khamenia, four-star junior Joe Sterling, and senior wing Isaiah Carroll.
3. Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
Record: 19-2 | Last week: 3
Collected two impressive wins over WCAC rivals, besting St. John’s (Washington, D.C.) 69-59 and taking down No. 21 DeMatha 74-62. The Eagles’ challenging schedule continues as they face No. 14 Paul VI tonight, followed by a match against National Top 10 No. 10 Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) on Saturday.
4. Hoover (Ala.)
Record: 27-0 | Last week: 4
Despite being pushed to overtime in the semifinals and emerging with a 51-45 victory over Heritage Christian (Northridge, Calif.), the Buccaneers claimed the Alaska Airlines Classic title, celebrating three consecutive wins over three days.
5. Brennan (San Antonio, Texas)
Record: 24-2 | Last week: 5
Kingston Flemings was overlooked in the recent McDonald’s All American game selections. The Houston-bound guard boasts averages of 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.8 steals per game, leading the Bears to 13 straight victories.
6. Roosevelt (Eastvale, Calif.)
Record: 25-2 | Last week: 6
Wrapped up the regular season with a 70-64 win over Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), spearheaded by five-star senior Brayden Burries’ 28 points and six assists. The Mustangs will kick off their Big VII League tournament action tomorrow.
7. Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Record: 13-0 | Last week: 7
They aim to finish the regular season unbeaten as they participate in the Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament this weekend. The Eagles will face AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.) in the tournament opener, which also features National Top 10 No. 3 Montverde Academy, No. 4 CIA-Bella Vista (Scottsdale, Ariz.), and No. 6 Utah Prep (Hurricane, Utah).
8. Perry (Gilbert, Ariz.)
Record: 17-2 | Last week: 8
Six more games are left in the regular season before the Pumas embark on their quest for a fourth consecutive state title. Perry’s only losses have come against No. 1 Columbus and No. 2 Harvard-Westlake.
9. Allen (Texas)
Record: 25-1 | Last week: 9
Hit the century mark for the second time this season in a 102-60 rout of Plano West (Plano, Texas), led by 19 points from senior guard Trent Pane and 18 points, seven assists, and four rebounds from senior guard Antonio Shannon.
10. Fishers (Ind.)
Record: 16-0 | Last week: 10
Miami-Ohio signee Justin Kirby led the charge with a team-high 15 points in consecutive victories over the weekend, boasting an impressive shooting performance of 14 of 18 from the field. The Tigers have an average winning margin of 25.9 points and have only had three contests decided by single digits.
11. John Marshall (Richmond, Va.)
Record: 14-1 | Last week: 11
Fordham commit Troy Henderson guided four starters to double-digit scoring in an 86-62 triumph over St. Christopher’s (Richmond, Va.) with a game-high 21 points. The Justices have an anticipated matchup against unbeaten Woodside (Newport News) this Saturday.
12. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)
Record: 19-2 | Last week: 12
Made a strong comeback after a loss at the Hoophall Classic with victories over Archer (Lawrenceville) 70-48 and Holy Innocents Episcopal (Atlanta) 68-66, led by five-star junior Caleb Holt who contributed 20 points.
13. Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.)
Record: 18-3 | Last week: 13
Dominated Class AAAAAA state title contender Milton with an 82-52 victory, featuring a game-high 21 points from four-star junior Colben Landrew and 19 points from senior guard Mansur McClain.
14. Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.)
Record: 14-3 | Last week: 14
The upcoming schedule looks tough, including a clash with No. 3 Gonzaga tonight, followed by matches against Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) on Saturday and No. 18 Christ School on Sunday. Paul VI is riding high after recent wins over No. 15 St. John Bosco and No. 21 DeMatha.
15. St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.)
Record: 22-1 | Last week: 16
Achieved a strong victory over Salesian College Prep (Richmond) 76-67 at the Crush in the Valley, driven by five-star Baylor signee Tounde Yessoufou’s impressive 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Yessoufou is now in second place on California’s all-time scoring list with a total of 3,372 career points.
16. Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul, Minn.)
Record: 16-0 | Last week: 18
Junior guard JoJo Mitchell had a standout week for the Raiders, scoring
In a weekend of outstanding performances, one player notably shined by scoring a game-high 22 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and providing seven assists during an 86-72 victory over Forest Lake (Minn.). Additionally, they contributed 29 points, along with four rebounds and four assists, in an 84-66 win against Edina (Minn.).
17. Reidsville (N.C.)
Record: 16-0 | Last week: 19
Two-sport Oregon commit Kendre Harrison excelled for the Rams this weekend, with a performance highlighting 16 points and 19 rebounds in a commanding win over T.W. Andrews (High Point). He followed that up with a 25-point, 13-rebound display in a decisive victory against North Forsyth (Winston-Salem). Junior Dionte Neal, who has been flying under the radar, showcased his skills by achieving a triple-double in the match against North Forsyth, with 19 points, 10 assists, and 10 steals.
18. Christ School (Arden, N.C.)
Record: 18-1 | Last week: 20
This weekend, the Greenies venture to the DMV area to challenge Friendship Tech (Washington, D.C.) on Saturday, followed by a match against No. 14 Paul VI on Sunday. The game against Paul VI stands out as Christ School’s sole matchup against a ranked adversary this season.
19. Owasso (Okla.)
Record: 15-3 | Last week: 23
The Rams clinched the Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament championship with a convincing 64-38 win over Washburn Rural (Topeka, Kan.), thanks to tournament MVP Jalen Montonati, who has recently eclipsed 1,500 career points.
20. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
Record: 21-4 | Last week: 15
In a surprising turn in Trinity League play, the Braves faced their second consecutive defeat, losing a nail-biter 67-66 to Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita), a team they had previously beaten by 10 points on the road just three days prior.
21. Oak Park (Kansas City, Mo.)
Record: 14-1 | Last week: 24
During the Quincy Shootout, the team secured two out-of-state victories, defeating Modesto Christian (Modesto, Calif.) 82-72 led by senior guard Caleb Estes with 21 points and taking down Phelps (Malvern, Pa.) 72-67, supported by junior guard Josh Kori’s game-high 28-point performance.
22. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.)
Record: 14-5 | Last week: 21
The Stags slipped to 2-2 against Top 25 opponents after being bested 61-48 by No. 14 Paul VI and 74-62 by No. 3 Gonzaga. Earlier in the season, they registered victories over No. 5 Brennan and No. 23 Highland.
23. Highland (Warrenton, Va.)
Record: 21-5 | Last week: 22
Following a strong performance at the Hoophall Classic, Highland continued their momentum with two dominating wins over Evergreen Christian (Leesburg, Va.) and Andrews Osborne Academy (Willoughby, Ohio).
24. Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, N.Y.)
Record: 15-3 | Last week: 25
The Crusaders narrowly secured a 73-72 win against Cardinal Hayes (Bronx), completing an intense streak where they claimed eight victories in just 15 days. Notably, four-star junior Adonis Ratliff contributed significantly with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and four blocked shots in this contest.
25. Kenwood (Chicago, Ill.)
Record: 21-1 | Last week: NR
The Broncos have replaced the previous No. 17 DePaul College Prep (Chicago) as the sole representative from Illinois in the national rankings. Upcoming games against Whitney Young (Chicago) tonight and Lincoln Park (Chicago) on Thursday will conclude their regular season play.
NEXT FIVE:
- Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, Calif.)
- Reynoldsburg (Ohio)
- Huntsville (Ala.)
- Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.)
- Lake Ridge (Mansfield, Texas)
