MaxPreps Midwest Top 25 high school boys basketball rankings

Of note this week: Greensburg (Ind.) vaulted from No. 16 to 8 and Brookfield Central enters.


1. (1 Last Week) Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, 13-1
The Titans routed Northwest (Indianapolis) 97-51 for their 12th-consecutive victory. Jeremie Tyler paced five players in double figures with 21 points.
Next: Tuesday vs. Covenant Christian (Indianapolis) in the Indianapolis City Tournament.

2. (2) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 9-1
The Eagles yielded just nine field goals to hand St. Ignatius (Cleveland) its second loss, 61-34. Marsalis Hamilton paced the offense with 18 points.
Next: Played Monday against Hargrave Military (Chatham, Va.).

3. (3) Curie (Chicago), 15-1
Cliff Alexander exploded for 30 points, 26 rebounds and 14 blocks during a 58-47 victory over King (Chicago). He also had 18 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks during a 75-52 victory over Dunbar (Chicago).
Next: Played Monday vs. national No. 1 Montverde Academy (Fla.) at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass.

4. (6) Park Tudor (Indianapolis), 11-1
The Panthers won three times, including a 65-51 victory over Warren Central (Indianapolis) to capture their second straight Marion County Tournament title. Xavier University recruit Trevon Bluiett dominated with 40 points. Alex Mack shot 7-for-8 from 3-point range and scored a career-high 25 points during a 94-80 semifinal victory over North Central (Indianapolis).
Next: Tuesday at Speedway (Indiana).



5. (5) Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati), 13-1
The Crusaders won three times last week. Grant Benzinger scored 20 points during a 58-37 victory over Centerville and 17 in a 50-39 win over St. John's (Toledo, Ohio). Nate Fowler had 13 rebounds against St. John's.
Next: Friday vs. St. Xavier (Cincinnati).

6. (8) Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.), 14-1
The Spartans won their 10th-straight game by beating Dunbar (Dayton, Ohio) 67-60 behind 30 points from Tyler Ulis during the Flyin' to the Hoop Invitational in Dayton, Ohio.
Next: Friday at Joliet Catholic (Joliet, Ill.).

7. (7) Apple Valley (Minn.), 15-1
Duke recruit Tyus Jones had 41 points (16 of 21 from the field), eight rebounds, five assists and three steals during a 102-74 rout of Lakeville North (Minn.).
Next: Tuesday at Rosemount (Minn.).

8. (16) Greensburg (Ind.), 13-0
The Pirates raised their winning streak to 28 games with a 96-66 rout of Batesville (Ind.) as Northwestern University recruit Bryant McIntosh had 23 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Collin Rigney had 21 points, drilling 5 of 6 from 3-point range, and Ryan Welage had 20.
Next: Tuesday at Franklin County (Brookville, Ind.).

9. (17) Lanphier (Springfield, Ill.), 16-0
The Lions notched a huge victory by handing Lincoln (Ill.) its first loss, 55-52, in overtime before a packed house. Freshman Yaakema Rose tipped in a basket at the buzzer to force overtime and Lanphier forged a solid 35-22 rebound advantage. Larry Austin Jr. had the team high with 15 points.
Next: Thursday in the Springfield City Tournament.

10. (10) La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.), 15-2
The Lakers defeated Our Savior New American (Centereach, N.Y.) 65-55 during the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Junior guard Jalen Coleman set the pace with 28 points, including 8-for-11 on 3-pointers.
Next: Friday vs. Cleveland Central in Canton, Ohio.

11. (11) Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.), 14-1
Junior guard Jalen Brunson scored 25 points (10 of 13 from the field) during a 66-50 victory over Lake Forest (Ill.).
Next: Tuesday vs. Lakes (Lake Villa, Ill.).



12. (12) Muskegon (Mich.), 8-0
The Big Reds won three times last week, paced by senior guard Deshaun Thrower, who scored 32 points during a 63-47 victory over East (Zeeland, Mich.) and during an 88-78 victory over Arthur Hill (Saginaw, Mich.).
Next: Tuesday at Grand Rapids Christian (Mich.).

13. (13) Pershing (Detroit), 9-1
The Doughboys defeated Huron (Ann Arbor, Mich.) 84-75 behind Justin Tillman, who amassed 40 points, 18 rebounds and 10 blocks. He also had 25 points and 15 rebounds during a 74-63 victory over East English Village (Detroit). Marquel Ingram scored 26 points in an 84-79 win against Henry Ford (Detroit).
Next: Tuesday at Cody (Detroit).

14. (14) Whitney Young (Chicago), 11-4
The Dolphins handed Orr (Chicago) its second loss, 69-58, before a packed house as Jahlil Okafor accounted for 24 points and 13 rebounds. Okafor had 21 points and 10 rebounds during an 81-55 rout of Westinghouse (Chicago), while Paul White added 21 points.
Next: Played national power Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) Monday during the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass.

15. (19) Hickman (Columbia, Mo.), 14-0
The Kewpies routed Northeast Law & Public Service (Kansas City, Mo.) 96-38 behind the scoring of Jimmy Whitt (25), Chris Clark (22) and Douglas Johnson (21). Johnson scored 26 points during a 77-50 victory over Central (Kansas City, Mo.).
Next: Played Monday in the Culver's Classic.

16. (NR) Brookfield Central (Wis.), 13-0
The Lancers defeated Germantown (Wis.) 68-58 before a capacity crowd to end the nation's longest active winning streak at 69 games. Senior guard Riley LaChance set the pace with 23 points, while 6-foot-4 senior Elijah Goodman contributed 19 points and 20 rebounds. LaChance scored 37 points (including seven 3-pointers) during a 77-49 rout of Marquette (Milwaukee).
Next: Friday vs. Menomonee Falls (Wis.).

17. (4) Carmel (Ind.), 9-1
The two-time Class 4A defending state champions were dealt a 45-41 upset loss by Cathedral (Indianapolis), which made 27 of 36 free throws. They rebounded with a 62-36 victory over Kokomo (Ind.) as Zach McRoberts scored 21 points.
Next: Friday vs. Pike (Indianapolis.).



18. (18) Bowman Academy (Gary, Ind.), 12-2
The Eagles defeated 22-Feet Academy (Greenville, S.C.) at the Flyin' to the Hoop Invitational in Dayton, Ohio, behind the scoring of Arthur Haggard (23) and Anthony Cole and Justin King, who each tallied 20 points.
Next: Saturday at No. 17 Carmel (Ind.).

19. (23) Chaminade (St. Louis), 14-1
The Red Devils won four games last week, including a 75-61 victory over Kirkwood (Mo.) to win the Denver Miller Tournament - their third title of the season. Jayson Tatum, a 6-8 sophomore, scored 29 points and point guard Mike Lewis added 22 points. Tatum had 31 points during a 70-53 semifinal win against Jennings (Mo.).
Next: Tuesday at Vianney (Kirkwood, Mo.).

20. (9) Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.), 10-3
The Buffaloes were upset 58-48 by Thurgood Marshall (Dayton, Ohio) during the Flyin' to the Hoop Invitational in Dayton, Ohio. Ruben Guerrero was high scorer with 17 points.
Next: Played Monday against Wilmington (Ohio).

21. (21) Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kan.), 6-1
The Huskies won twice last week, defeating West (Blue Valley, Kan.) 49-37 and Gardner-Edgerton (Gardner, Kan.) 74-47.
Next: Thursday vs. Seaman (Topeka, Kan.) at the Valley Center Invitational

22. (22) Dubuque (Iowa), 10-0
The Rams won a pair of games last week, including a 70-62 decision against Kennedy (Cedar Rapids, Iowa). They dominated rebounding (45-19) and were led by 6-7 Kyle Haber with 17 points.
Next: Tuesday at Pleasant Valley (Iowa).

23. (15) Germantown (Wis.), 14-1
The two-time Division I defending state champs had their state-record 69-game winning streak broken 68-58 by unbeaten Brookfield Central (Wis.). Senior guard LaMonte Bearden Jr. led the Warhawks with 24 points. They rebounded with a 79-44 rout of Port Washington (Wis.) as Brian Bearden scored 19 points.
Next: Friday vs. Whitefish Bay (Wis.).

24. (24) St. Mary's Central (Bismarck, N.D.), 8-0
The Saints routed Turtle Mountain (Belcourt, N.D.) 92-48 as Ben Weisbeck had 27 points and 10 rebounds. He also scored 18 points during a 63-52 win against Bismarck (N.D.).
Next: Played Century (Bismarck) Monday.

25. (25) Omaha Central (Neb.), 12-1
The Eagles defeated Burke (Omaha) 48-36 to stretch their winning streak to 11 games. Tre'Shawn Thurman led the way with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Next: Saturday vs. Southwest (Lincoln, Neb.).



Dropped out: No. 20 Edwardsville (Ill.) lost to Alton (Ill.) 59-56.

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