Makayla Epps and Marion County continue to move up the rankings, and will play some big games over the holiday break.
File photo by James Conrad
The Bruins shouldn't get too focused on their upcoming Nike TOC game with Bishop O'Dowd. They struggled with Smithville and get unbeaten Notre Dame (Quincy, Ill.) Saturday.
12. (NR) St. John's (Washington, D.C.) 4-0The Cadets got a huge game from sophomore guard
Amari Carter — and then senior guard
Lindsay Allen hit the game-winner in the 77-73 win over previous No. 5 Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.).
13. (14) Fairmont (Kettering, Ohio) 4-0Lebanon should mount a challenge Dec. 15, but Fairmont doesn't get out of state until mid-January.
14. (15) Shabazz (Newark, N.J.) 0-0Still practicing, but the Bulldogs will finally take the court against No. 22 Good Counsel Saturday.
15. (16) Marion County (Lebanon, Ky.) 5-0The Knights are off for a week, and then will upgrade the schedule over Christmas break.
