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1. (1 last week) La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.), 9-0La Lumiere had five players score double figures in a 91-44 thrashing over Westbury Christian (Houston, Texas) last Saturday. But the Lakers will be put to their first true test of the season against five-star
Romeo Langford and High School Top 25 No. 25 New Albany (Ind.) on Friday.
2. (2) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.), 13-0Kansas commit
Billy Preston has been locked in, averaging 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for the undefeated Warriors. A marquee matchup with showstopper
Marvin Bagley III and High School Top 25 No. 1 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) awaits Oak Hill on Thursday.
3. (3) Montverde Academy (Fla.), 8-0The Eagles picked up three wins last week and will seek to make a big-time statement at the City Of Palms Classic next week.
4. (4) Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), 13-0Findlay Prep is rolling and has won its last five outings by 20 points or more. But the Pilots could have huge potential battles with No. 2 Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) and High School Top 25 No. 16 Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.) at the Iolani Classic next week. We will see what they're made of.
5. (6) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), 8-0Five-star
Trevon Duval dunked all over the competition and helped IMG Academy cruise to four wins last week. But potential games against No. 3 Montverde Academy (Fla.), High School Top 25 No. 2 Norcross (Ga.) and High School Top 25 No. 10 Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia) at the City Of Palms Classic later this week will show us where the Ascenders stand.
6. (5) Prolific Prep Academy (Napa, Calif.), 10-0Oregon commit
Abu Kigab dropped 27 points in a mammoth 72-66 victory Sunday over previous No. 9 Hillcrest Prep.
7. (NR) St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.), 4-1Five-star
Precious Achiuwa is averaging 13.8 points and 10.7 points per game to lead the Gray Bees. St. Benedict's Prep might have the most imposing frontcourt in the country and are stacked across the board.
8. (7) Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tenn.), 7-2Kentucky commit
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 20.2 points and 4.4 assists per game to pace the Hawks. A showdown with High School Top 25 No. 4 Greensboro Day (Greensboro, N.C.) is in store next week.
9. (NR) Oldsmar Christian (Fla.), 7-0Four-star
Elijah Weaver is averaging 17.3 points and 8.2 assists per game for the undefeated Eagles. Oldsmar Christian will tango with No. 10 West Oaks (Orlando, Fla.) on Tuesday and No. 1 La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.) at the Chick-Fil-A Classic next week.
10. (NR) West Oaks Academy (Orlando, Fla.), 7-1New Mexico State commit
Lionel Figueroa is averaging 18.5 points per game and will guide the Flame into a big rivalry contest with No. 9 Oldsmar Christian (Fla.) on Tuesday.
Keep an eye on: Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah),
Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.),
Huntington St. Joseph Prep (Huntington, W. Va.),