MaxPreps Midwest Top 25 high school boys basketball rankings

Three new teams enter the Top 25 this week, including No. 16 Zanesville out of Ohio.


1. (Last week, 1) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 16-1
The Eagles posted their 12th straight victory, but were forced into overtime before nipping St. Ignatius (Cleveland) 73-70 before a capacity crowd. Marsalis Hamilton led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Kipper Nichols contributed 19 points and eight rebounds.
Next: Tuesday at Shake Heights (Ohio)

2. (2) Curie (Chicago), 21-1
The Condors won three times last week, twice in the first two rounds of the tough Chicago Public League City Tournament. Junior guard Josh Stamps picked up a lot of slack when superstar Cliff Alexander continued to face double- and triple-teaming. Stamps scored 24 points in a 76-59 victory over Kenwood (Chicago) and 29 during a 75-63 win over North Lawndale (Chicago). Meanwhile Alexander still averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds during the week.
Next: Sunday vs. four-time defending Class 4A state champion Simeon (Chicago) in the city quarterfinals at Chicago State.

3. (3) Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati), 17-1
The Crusaders continued to play stifling defense as they shut down Wilmington (Ohio) 69-32 and LaSalle (Cincinnati) 40-33. Grant Benzinger had 16 points and five assists against Wilmington. Tre' Hawkins totaled 14 points, three steals and three assists in a very physical game against LaSalle.
Next: Tuesday at Roger Bacon (Cincinnati)

4. (4) Lanphier (Springfield, Ill.), 23-0
The Lions roared past Jacksonville (Ill.) 72-36 and Rochester (Ill.) 65-47 to remain unbeaten. Larry Austin Jr. had 25 points (11-14 from the field) and 13 rebounds against Jacksonville.
Next: Feb. 21 vs. Jacksonville.

5. (5) Indianapolis Arsenal Technical (Indianapolis), 18-2
Trey Lyles had 38 points, 15 rebounds and four assists during an 83-75 victory over Pike (Indianapolis).
Next: Feb. 21 vs. Zionsville (Ind.)

6. (6) Apple Valley (Minn.), 21-1
The Eagles flew past Eagan (Minn.) 80-46 and Eastview (Apple Valley) 72-34 for a 16-game winning streak. Super guard Tyus Jones had 23 points against Eagan.
Next: Tuesday vs. Burnsville (Minn.)

7. (7) La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.), 18-2
The Lakers defeated Midwest Elite Prep (Merrillville, Ind.) 65-57 as Jalen Coleman scored 24 points. Sam Logwood had 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Next: Friday vs. Traders Point (Indianapolis)

8. (8) Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.), 20-1
The Patriots notched three victories last week, including a big 81-63 decision over then No. 16-ranked Zion-Benton (Zion, Ill.) to avenge their only loss. In the latter contest — played before a very large crowd — Matt Johnson scored 26 points, Connor Cashaw 24 and Jalen Brunson 20. Tom Izzo and John Groce were among the Division I coaches present at the big showdown. Brunson also scored 27 during a 78-55 win over Lake Zurich and 39 during a 77-64 win over Benet Academy (Lisle, Ill.).
Next: Wednesday vs. Lake Zurich

9. (9) Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.), 19-2
Tyler Ulis averaged 25 points and 5.5 assists during victories over Notre Dame (Niles, Ill.) 62-50 and Richards (Oak Lawn, Ill.) 72-58.
Next: Tuesday at Providence Catholic (New Lenox, Ill.)

10. (10) Muskegon (Mich.), 15-0
The Big Reds recorded three wins last week as  Deshaun Thrower averaged 23.6 points. Deyonta Davis dominated with 20 points, 21 rebounds and 10 blocks during a 73-55 victory over Benton Harbor (Mich.).
Next: Friday at Mona Shores (Muskegon)

11. (11) Brookfield Central (Brookfield, Wis.), 17-0
The Lancers posted easy wins over Brookfield East (Brookfield) 72-42 and Wauwatosa East (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 65-46. Brad Newman scored 25 points in the latter contest.
Next: Tuesday at Hale (West Allis, Wis.)

12. (12) Chaminade (St. Louis), 19-1
The Red Devils raised their winning streak to 16 games with a 67-59 victory over University High (St. Louis) as Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and blocked seven shots.
Next: Tuesday vs. McCluer North (Florissant, Mo.)

13. (13) Whitney Young (Chicago), 19-5
The Dolphins won three times last week — including a pair of games in the Chicago Public League City Tournament. Miles Reynolds scored 22 points during a 70-45 rout of North Lawndale (Chicago) which clinched the Red-West Division title. Jahlil Okafor had 18 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks during a 71-54 win over Schurz (Chicago) on Senior Day.
Next: Sunday vs. defending Class 3A state champion Morgan Park (Chicago) in the city quarterfinals at Chicago State.

14. (14) Greensburg (Ind.), 17-1
The Pirates routed Rushville (Ind.) 73-43 and Jac-Cen-Del (Osgood, Ind.) 98-50. Ryan Welage scored 21 points against Rushville.
Next: Thursday vs. Franklin County (Brookville, Ind.)

15. (15) Carmel (Ind.), 14-1
Junior sharpshooter Ryan Cline drilled seven threes for 21 points during a 43-26 victory over Zionsville (Ind.), which had won its previous 10 games. Zach McRoberts had 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in a 57-42 win against Lawrence North (Indianapolis).
Next: Thursday at Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.)

16. (NR) Zanesville (Ohio), 18-0
The Blue Devils edged Wheeling Park (Wheeling, W.Va.) 72-69 in overtime as J.T. McFarland had 19 points and six assists. Malik Bocook had 17 points and 11 rebounds during a 44-39 victory over Dover (Ohio).
Next: Monday at Marietta (Ohio)

17. (16) Zion-Benton (Zion, Ill.), 20-2
The Zee-Bees' 17-game winning streak ended with an 81-63 loss to No. 10 Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.) despite 21 points by Milik Yarbrough. Yarbrough also had 32 points and set a school career scoring record (2,410 points) during a 70-64 victory over Mundelein (Ill.).
Next: Tuesday vs. Grayslake Central (Grayslake, Ill.)

18. (18) Pershing (Detroit), 15-2
Justin Tillman averaged 27 points and 14.5 rebounds during victories over Renaissance (Detroit) 59-57 and Western (Detroit) 69-61 in the Public School League playoff opener.
Next: Wednesday in the second round of the city playoffs.

19. (19) Hickman (Columbia, Mo.), 18-2
Junior Jimmy Whitt scored 32 points during a 69-65 overtime victory against Madison Prep (St. Louis).
Next: Tuesday at Jefferson City (Mo.)

20. (20) Dubuque (Iowa), 16-1
The Rams won twice last week, beating Xavier (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) 64-51 and Wahlert (Dubuque) 72-67 in overtime. Kyle Haber scored 22 points against Xavier.
Next: Tuesday vs. Hempstead (Dubuque)

21. (NR) King (Milwaukee), 17-1
The Generals raised their winning streak to 16 games by beating North (Milwaukee) 99-66 and Madison (Milwaukee) 92-70. Curtis Weathers scored 17 points against North.
Next: Tuesday vs. Washington (Milwaukee)

22. (22) Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kan.), 11-2
The Huskies defeated St. Thomas Aquinas (Overland Park, Kan.) 81-57.
Next: Tuesday vs. Gardner-Edgerton (Gardner, Kan.)

23. (24) Bowman Academy (Gary, Ind.), 14-3
The Eagles defeated talented Cathedral (Indianapolis) 58-51 and Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) 78-72. Davon Dillard scored 28 points in the latter contest.
Next: Wednesday at Hammond (Ind)

24. (25) Century (Bismarck, N.D.), 15-0
Robert Hutchins averaged 18 points during victories over Mandan (N.D.) 93-54 and state No. 3 St. Mary's Central (Bismarck) 78-77. Tyler Rudolph had 28 points and 11 rebounds against St. Mary's.
Next: Saturday at Turtle Mountain (Belcourt, N.D.)

25. (NR) Benson (Omaha, Neb.), 17-2
The Bunnies defeated then No. 21-ranked Omaha Central for the second time, 71-59, overcoming 22 turnovers with a 36-24 rebound advantage. Khyri Thomas scored 26 points and Tyree Peter added 17 to go with nine rebounds.
Next: Tuesday at Bellevue East (Bellevue, Neb.)

Dropped out:
No. 17 Park Tudor (Indianapolis) lost to Brebeuf Jesuit (Indianapolis) 73-67 and to Martinsville (Ind.) 77-73.
No. 21 Omaha Central (Neb.) lost to Westside (Omaha) 58-51 and to Benson (Omaha) 71-59.
No. 23 Germantown (Wis.) lost to Wisconsin Lutheran (Milwaukee) 62-52.

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