Despite the loss, Sunrise Christian Academy remains at No. 3 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings after rebounding with a 79-45 blowout victory Sunday over previous No. 9 Legacy Early College (Greenville, S.C.).
Storied Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) was among the biggest risers, jumping nine spots to No. 4 after a strong weekend at the St. James NIBC Invitational. The Warriors went 3-0, picking up signature wins over Legacy Early College, No. 9 Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah) and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tenn.).
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 1
After extending their win streak to 36 games over the weekend, the Eagles look to continue their dominance against high school basketball's best with showdowns against No. 2 IMG Academy and No. 4 Oak Hill Academy looming at the St. James NIBC Invitational.
Record: 10-0 | Last week: 2
The Ascenders have a big week ahead at the St. James NIBC Invitational with games against No. 1 Montverde Academy and No. 3 Sunrise Christian Academy.
Record: 7-1 | Last week: 3
Record: 10-0
| Last week: 13
Under-the-radar senior
Jalen Ricks was one of the top performers at the St. James NIBC Invitational, averaging 16.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game across three wins for the unbeaten Warriors.
Record: 2-0 | Last week: 4
Scored 100 points in each of its first two games of the season behind senior guard
Trevor Keels, who is averaging 31.5 points and 13.5 rebounds.
Record: 1-0 | Last week: 5
Senior guard
Rodney Rice Jr. led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the Stags 115-61 season-opening win over Avalon (Wheaton, Md.).
Record: 0-0 | Last week: 7
Expected to begin later this month.
Record: 0-0 | Last week: 8
Expected to begin later this month.
Record: 13-1
| Last week: 11
Despite suffering their first loss of the season to No. 4 Oak Hill Academy, the Tigers finished the weekend 2-1 at the St. James NIBC Invitational, defeating previous No. 9 Legacy Early College and Bishop Walsh.
Record: 0-0 | Last week: 12
Expected to begin later this month.
Record: 0-0 | Last week: 14
Season scheduled to begin Feb. 1.
Record: 15-0
| Last week: 15
Creighton pledge
TyTy Washington is having a tremendous senior year for the Dragons, averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
Record: 11-2 | Last week: NR
Along with their signature win against No. 14 Duncanville over the weekend, the Indians boast quality in-state victories over Richardson, St. Mark's (Dallas), Lancaster and Amarillo.
Record: 14-1
| Last week: 6
Record: 9-0 | Last week: 16
The Wildcats have a pair of meetings with North Central (Indianapolis) before hosting Homestead (Fort Wayne) on Jan. 23 in a highly-anticipated battle of unbeatens.
Record: 2-1 | Last week: 18
In a game we are not recognizing for rankings purposes, Ypsi defeated club team Air Nado of Nevada 79-74 in overtime at the Battle Basketball Showcase. Junior
Shawn Phillips was dominant on the backboards, posting an impressive 26 points and 20 rebounds in the nationally-televised victory.
Record: 20-0 | Last week: 17
Suffered
a loss to club team BFL Prep based out of the Seattle area 76-72.
Although the loss will not count on the Bruins resume they fall three
spots to No. 20.
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 19
Saint Thomas averages 21.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game while
Hunter Sallis has chipped in 21.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
Record: 12-2 | Last week: 20
After a strong first half of the season, the Eagles enter the stretch run as favorites to capture the program's first state championship since 2012.
Record: 1-2 | Last week: 10
Suffered a pair of losses to Top 10 opponents over the weekend at the St. James NIBC Invitational.
Record: 12-1 | Last week: 21
Florida State signee
Matthew Cleveland is having a big senior year for the Knights, averaging 24.1 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 steals.
Record: 8-3 | Last week: 22
Youth movement at Calvary is looking promising as sophomore
Marvel Allen is averaging 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists, junior
Taylor Hendricks is averaging 14.6 points and 9.7 rebounds and junior
Gregg Glenn is posting 14.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per outing.
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 23
Outscoring opponents by an average of over 20 points per contest this year.
Record: 9-3 | Last week: 9
Nebraska signee
Bryce McGowens shined over the weekend, putting up 38 points in a 62-44 victory over Hamilton Heights Christian Academy.
Record: 24-2 | Last week: NR
The Crew jump back into the national rankings after reeling off 14 consecutive wins since their last loss on Dec. 1.
