Although Dream City Christian was due for a big bump in the rankings after the signature win, an unexpected loss the next night followed up the statement win. As a result, Dream City moves up one spot after splitting the pair of contests at the Crush in the Valley.
The loss from the Crew of Prolific Prep sets up a potential No. 1 versus No. 2 showdown at the Metro Classic between Link Academy and
Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) on Feb. 3.
Record: 20-0 | Last week: 1
Notched victories over Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah) 62-54 and Oak Cliff Faith Family (Dallas) 70-40 over the weekend at the Quincy Shootout. The Lions have outscored their opponents by an average of 23.1 points this season. They head into contests with No. 7 Dream City Christian on Friday and Bella Vista Prep (Scottsdale, Ariz.) on Saturday at the Duel in the Desert.
Record: 16-2 | Last week: 3
Blew past Central Pointe Christian Academy (Kissimmee, Fla.) 89-40 led by 16 points from five-star sophomore
Cooper Flagg and defeated Calvary Christian Calvary (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 97-51 behind 20 points from Duke signee
Sean Stewart and 19 points from Flagg. The Eagles open Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament play against Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) on Thursday.
Record: 22-1
| Last week: 2
Suffered their first loss of the season against No. 7 Dream City Christian 90-87 despite 32 points and nine rebounds from Auburn signee
Aden Holloway prior to defeating Veritas Prep (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.) 76-66 paced by 16 points and seven rebounds from Holloway and 15 points and nine rebounds from Baylor commit
Yves Missi. The Crew are 1-1 against currently ranked opponents this season.
Record: 12-5 | Last week: 4
Four of the Buffaloes five losses came against National Top 10 opponents, with losses against No. 1 Link Academy, No. 2 Montverde Academy (twice) and No. 6 AZ Compass Prep. Sunrise Christian Academy also has three wins over ranked opponents, defeating No. 5 IMG Academy, No. 9 La Lumiere and MaxPreps Top 25 No. 25 Roselle Catholic (Roselle, N.J.).
Record: 13-4 | Last week: 5
Defeated Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 61-39 prior to knocking off Riviera Prep (Miami) 56-52 guided by 14 points apiece from Maryland signee
Jamie Kaiser and Georgia Tech signee
Blue Cain. The Ascenders sit second in the NIBC standings at 6-2.
Record: 15-4 | Last week: 6
Take on a pair of Grind Session opponents at the Duel in the Desert this weekend after rebounding from their loss to No. 5 IMG Academy with a victory over Inglewood College Prep. The Dragons saw Oregon signee
Mookie Cook selected to the McDonald's All-American Game.
Record: 22-3 | Last week: 8
Following a signature victory over previously unbeaten No. 3 Prolific Prep 90-87, Dream City Christian stunted the upward rankings mobility with a loss to Our Saviour Lutheran (Bronx, N.Y.) 80-63. Sophomore big man
Alejandro Aviles led the way with 24 points and seven rebounds in the win over Prolific Prep.
Record: 18-4 | Last week: 7
Escaped with a 79-76 victory over Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.) to move to 8-0 in Sunshine Independent Athletic Association play. DME Academy has won seven consecutive contests since being blown out 89-57 by No. 3 Prolific Prep on Dec. 19.
Record: 9-6 | Last week: 9
The Lakers appear to be on the outside for a GEICO Nationals berth with an 0-4 record against nationally ranked opponents. La Lumiere sits at 3-4 in NIBC play.
Record: 14-3 | Last week: NR
The Gray Bees are 0-1 against nationally ranked opponents against a lackluster schedule, but defeated Blair Academy (Blairstown, N.J.) 84-81 and Gill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, N.J.) 64-52.
