MaxPreps Midwest Top 25 high school boys basketball rankings

In this week's Midwest Top 25 basketball rankings, Zion-Benton makes its first appearance at No. 17.


1. (1 Last Week) Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, 16-1
The Titans won three times last week, stretching their winning streak to 15 games with an 88-67 victory over Howe (Indianapolis) during the semifinals of the Indianapolis City Tournament. Trey Lyles led the way with 33 points and 13 rebounds. Jeremie Tyler scored a career-high 26 points during a 100-45 rout of Bishop Chatard (Indianapolis) in the quarterfinals.
Next: Cathedral (Indianapolis) Monday for the city title.

2. (2) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 13-1
The Eagles flew past four opponents during the last eight days. Kipper Nichols scored 29 points during an 83-67 victory over Hargrave Military (Chatham, Va.) and 25 in an 84-54 win against Cleveland Heights (Ohio).
Next: Thursday vs. Gilmour Academy (Gates Mills, Ohio)

3. (3) Curie (Chicago), 18-1
The Condors struck the biggest blow of the week when they stunned national No. 1-ranked and unbeaten Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) 73-69 at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Cliff Alexander dominated with 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. Joseph Stamps saved Curie with a layup just before the buzzer to nip upset-minded Hyde Park (Chicago), 60-58.
Next: Tuesday at Kenwood (Chicago)



4. (4) Park Tudor (Indianapolis), 12-1
The Panthers edged Speedway (Ind.) 73-68 behind 26 points by Trevon Bluiett.
Next: Tuesday at Cardinal Ritter (Indianapolis)

5. (5) Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati), 14-1
The Crusaders defeated St. Xavier (Cincinnati) 52-48 as senior guard Grant Benzinger scored 17 points.
Next: Friday at Elder (Cincinnati)

6. (9) Lanphier (Springfield, Ill.), 19-0
The Lions won three games in the Springfield City Tournament, whipping Southeast (Springfield) 72-56 in the finale. Larry Austin Jr. scored 24 points to help Lanphier off to the best start in its history. He had 27 points and 10 rebounds in a 79-69 semifinal win over Sacred Heart Griffin (Springfield), while amassing 20 points, 11 rebounds and four steals during a 68-46 quarterfinal win against Springfield High.
Next: Friday at Glenwood (Chatham, Ill.)

7. (7) Apple Valley (Minn.), 17-1
The Eagles soared past Prior Lake,, 93-67, for their 12th straight victory as Tyus Jones poured in 42 points.
Next: Tuesday vs. Lakeville South (Minn.)

8. (10) La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.), 17-2
The Lakers won twice during the Dunk 4 Diabetes Shootout in North Canton, Ohio. Joseph Toye scored 20 points and junior guard Jalen Coleman had 19 (8-10 from the field) in a 68-43 victory over Central Catholic (Cleveland). Coleman also scored 20 points in a 57-54 win over Warrensville Heights (Ohio).
Next: Feb. 7 vs. Achieve Your Dreams Academy

9. (14) Whitney Young (Chicago), 14-4
Playing arguably the toughest schedule in the country, the Dolphins knocked off nationally-ranked Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) 53-50 during the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Paul White picked up the slack for foul-plagued Jahlil Okafor with 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. Oakfor had 30 points and 12 rebounds during a 73-56 win over Farragut (Chicago), while Miles Reynolds scored 26 points in a 69-68 win over Southwind (Memphis, Tenn.) during the Penny Hardaway Hoopfest in Memphis.
Next: Monday vs. North Lawndale (Chicago)



10. (11) Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.), 17-1
The Patriots defeated then No. 6-ranked Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.) 76-66 before a packed house as super junior guard Jalen Brunson poured in 32 points (8-14 from the field). Brunson and junior runningmate Connor Cashaw each scored 20 points during a 65-43 victory over Libertyville (Ill.).
Next: Saturday vs. Gurnee (Warren, Ill.)

11. (6) Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.), 15-2
The Spartans were handed their second loss, 76-66, by then 11-ranked Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.) despite 23 points and nine assists from Tyler Ulis in a great duel of guards.
Next: Friday vs. Marist (Chicago)

12. (12) Muskegon (Mich.), 10-0
The Big Reds defeated Grand Rapids Christian (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 79-73 in overtime as Deshaun Thrower scored 31 points and passed the 1,000-point career mark. Thrower scored 21 points and William Roberson 20 during a 65-58 victory over Mona Shores (Muskegon).
Next: Tuesday vs. Reeths-Puffer (Muskegon)

13. (13) Pershing (Detroit), 11-1
Justin Tillman had 20 points and 14 rebounds during an 86-70 victory over Cooley (Detroit), while Mory Diane and Marquel Ingram each scored 19 points in a 73-67 victory against Cass Tech (Detroit).
Next: Tuesday at Frederick Douglas (Detroit)

14. (8) Greensburg (Ind.), 13-1
The Pirates were nipped 89-87 in overtime by Madison (Ind.), ending winning streaks of 28 games and 31 at home. Ryan Welage scored a career-high 25 points and Bryant McIntosh added 21, but the hosts blew a 21-point lead and could not overcome 15 3-point baskets by Madison.
Next: Thursday vs. Lawrenceburg (Ind.)

15. (16) Brookfield Central (Wis.), 14-0
The Lancers defeated Menomonee Falls (Wis.) 60-34 as Riley LaChance scored 20 points.
Next: Tuesday at West Allis Central (Wis.)



16. (17) Carmel (Ind.), 11-1
The Greyhounds raced past then No. 18-ranked Bowman Academy (Gary, Ind.), 74-52, offsetting 23 turnovers with 63-percent field goal shooting. Michael Bruns led the way with 27 points.
Next: Friday at Ben Davis (Indianapolis)

17. (NR) Zion-Benton (Zion, Ill.), 18-1
The Zee-Bees won three times last week to stretch their winning streak to 15 games. Milik Yarbrough had 49 points and 11 assists in victories over Round Lake (Ill.), 73-52 and Mundelein (Ill.) 92-62, while Admiral Schofield sparked a rally with 19 of his 21 points in the second half of a 50-46 win against Warren (Gurnee, Ill.).
Next: Wednesday at Lake Zurich (Ill.)

18. (15) Hickman (Columbia, Mo.), 17-1
The Kewpies were dealt their first loss, 72-55, by Lee's Summt West (Mo.) during the semifinals of Culver's Classic despite 30 points by junior Jimmy Whitt. They bounced back with two wins, including a 71-48 verdict against previously once-beaten Hazelwood Central (Florissant, Mo.) during the MFA Shootout. Whitt scored 31 points in that contest.
Next: Thursday vs. Rock Bridge (Mo.)

19. (19) Chaminade (St. Louis), 15-1
The Red Devils defeated DeSmet (St. Louis) 75-67 as Jayson Tatum scored 20 points.
Next: Tuesday at Lutheran North (St. Louis)

20. (22) Dubuque (Iowa), 12-0
The Rams, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, defeated Class 3A No. 1 Wahlert (Dubuque) 63-60 before a capacity crowd. Seth Bonifas had 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Luke McDonnell had 15 points to send Wahlert to its second loss.
Next: Tuesday vs. Jefferson (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)

21. (21) Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kan.), 9-1
The Huskies won three times last week to capture the Valley Center Invitational. Ben Richardson had 24 points and Clayton Custer 19 in a 75-56 title-game victory over Southeast (Wichita, Kan.). Richardson also scored 24 points in the opener, a 73-47 victory over Seaman (Topeka, Kan.).
Next: Tuesday vs. Southwest (Blue Valley, Kan.)



22. (25) Omaha Central (Omaha, Neb.), 14-1
The Eagles raised their winning streak to 13 games with an 80-52 rout of Southwest (Lincoln, Neb.). Maguy Agau, a 6-6 junior, set the pace with 22 points, while 6-1 senior Jarek Coles added 15.
Next: Friday vs. Creighton Prep (Omaha)

23. (23) Germantown (Wis.), 15-1
The Warhawks defeated Whitefish Bay (Wis.) 65-49 despite playing without two starters and two substitutes, who were held out due to an ongoing investigation. Jake Showalter was high scorer with 22 points.
Next: Tuesday vs. Nicolett (Glendale, Wis.)

24. (18) Bowman Academy (Gary, Ind.), 12-3
The Eagles were handed a 74-52 loss at then No. 17-ranked Carmel (Ind.), being outscored 20-4 from the free throw line. Davon Dillard stood out with 27 points.
Next: Saturday vs. Hyde Park (Chicago).

25. (NR) Century (Bismarck, N.D.), 11-0
The Patriots dealt then No. 24-ranked St. Mary's (Bismarck, N.D.) its first loss, 62-60, on a rebound basket by 6-2 senior Ben Holen. Tyler Rudolph, a 6-6 senior, set the pace with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Next: Thursday vs. Dickinson (N.D.)

Dropped out:
No. 20 Sunrise Christian (Bel Aire, Kan.) lost to Thurgood Marshall (Dayton, Ohio) 58-48.
No. 24 St. Mary's Central (Bismarck, N.D.) lost to Century (Bismarck, N.D.) 62-60.

The Midwestern region includes all teams from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.