Boise State-bound big man and coach's kid David Wacker is a key cog for Texas 5A semifinalist Judson.
Photo by Lester Rosebrock
Back in the rankings after a month on the outside, the Pioneers are riding a 10-game win streak. Junior forward
Cheick Diallo earned MVP honors as OSNA swept through the field at the NACA Division 1 Championship in Tennessee.
22. (20) DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), 27-4The Stags will participate in a 12-team tournament featuring the top private schools in Maryland beginning this week. DeMatha meets the winner of Mount Carmel (Baltimore) and Clinton Christian (Upper Marlboro) on Tuesday.
23. (NR) Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.), 26-1Led by the dynamic duo of junior guards
Jalen Brunson and
Connor Cashaw, the Patriots have been knocking on the national rankings door all season. Stevenson's only loss came in early January to Zion-Benton – a setback that was avenged in a big way during an 18-point win over the same team Feb. 7.
24. (NR) Judson (Converse, Texas), 36-1Unbeaten since Nov. 21, the Rockets punched their ticket to Austin and the Class 5A final four Saturday with a 52-41 win over Madison (San Antonio). Judson will meet Allen in the semis while powerhouses DeSoto and North Shore (Houston) square off on the other side of the bracket.
25. (NR) Brookfield Central (Wis.), 24-0The Lancers have won their last nine contests by 19 points or more. Brookfield Central meets King (Milwaukee) on Thursday in Wisconsin's Division 1 sectional semifinals.
Dropped out: No. 3 last week
Curie (Chicago); No. 9
Providence (Jacksonville, Fla.); No. 15
Cape Henry Collegiate (Virginia Beach, Va.); No. 21
St. John's (Washington, D.C.)* Record includes a forfeit victory.
