Head coach Mike Jones and No. 23 DeMatha will face No. 25 Paul VI for the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament title Tuesday.
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In an area thick with talented teams, the Greyhounds improved to 51-3 since mid-February of 2012 by beating Warren Central (Indianapolis) 66-52 last week.
22. (25) Sagemont (Weston, Fla.), 31-0The Lions have been a bit of a mystery all season long. But the question marks will be answered Tuesday in the Class 3A state semifinals against No. 9 Providence.
23. (NR) DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), 27-3The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference situation remains fluid. DeMatha, No. 24 St. John's, No. 25 Paul VI and Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) have all taken turns whacking each other this season. DeMatha will meet Paul VI in the tournament final Tuesday and is 3-0 against the aforementioned three WCAC powers since Feb. 11.
24. (6) St. John's (Washington, D.C.), 26-3Following a blowout loss to No. 23 DeMatha and an unexpected early exit from the WCAC tournament, the Cadets take a big tumble in the rankings. St. John's will have a chance at redemption in the DCSAA (District of Columbia schools) tournament and the Alhambra Catholic Invitational.
25. (24) Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.), 24-6Keeping the Panthers in the rankings is a huge tip of the cap to the WCAC, without question the most competitive league in the country. Paul VI – which has knocked off teams from eight states and the District of Columbia this season – slugged its way to the final of the prestigious City of Palms Classic in December and will meet No. 23 DeMatha for the WCAC tournament crown Tuesday.
Dropped out: No. 14 last week
Arlington Country Day (Jacksonville, Fla.)
