Paul VI captured its fourth state title in the past five seasons while Greensboro Day grabbed its seventh in the past 12 years.
That made way for defending national champion
Columbus (Miami) re-enter the rankings for the first time since suffering back-to-back losses in January. The Explorers look to become the first team in Florida history to win five consecutive state titles in the highest classification.
Five-star Miami signee Caleb Gaskins looks to guide Columbus to a fifth consecutive MaxPreps Top 25 finish. (PHOTO: Jeff Klein)
Record: 33-2 | Last week: 1
Captured its fourth state championship in the past five seasons with a 64-52 victory over Bishop O'Connell (Arlington) in the VISAA Division I title game. The Panthers finish the year with a 14-1 record against top 100 teams.
Record: 22-1 | Last week: 2
Blew by Saint Andrew's (Boca Raton) 86-65 paced by 23 points and six assists from
Cayden Daughtry. Next up is the Class 3A state semifinals and a matchup with NSU University (Fort Lauderdale) on March 9.
Record: 27-1 | Last week: 3
Captured the program's first Southern Section Open Division title since 2020 with a 59-53 win against Harvard-Westlake (Studio City) behind a team-high 18 points from senior
Brannon Martinsen.
Record: 25-2 | Last week: 4
Blew past Whitfield 97-46 to claim the district championship. Senior guard
Jaedyn Jones led the charge with a team-high 20 points in the win while four-star Wake Forest signee
Quentin Coleman finished with 17 points, seven assists and four rebounds.
Record: 26-2 | Last week: 5
Survived a tough test in a 53-49 triumph over Brophy College Prep (Phoenix) behind 22 points from four-star junior
Darius Wabbington. The Vikings take on Basha (Chandler) tomorrow in the Open Division state semifinals.
Record: 24-3 | Last week: 6
Knocked off Higley (Gilbert) 66-57 behind a strong performance from four-star Arizona signee
Cameron Holmes, who surpassed 2,000 points for his career in the contest. The Tigers battle St. Mary's (Phoenix) tomorrow in the state semifinals.
Record: 23-4 | Last week: 7
Took down Iona Prep (New Rochelle) 67-51 in the Intersectional quarterfinals behind Michigan State signee
Jasiah Jervis (14 points), USC signee
Darius Ratliff (13 points, 11 rebounds) and
Adonis Ratliff (12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocked shots).
Record: 35-0 | Last week: 8
Notched a statement 100-56 blowout of Cypress Creek (Houston) to advance to the third round of the Conference 6A Division 1 state tournament. Up next is a rematch with Atascocita (Humble), who Seven Lakes beat 58-57 back in November.
Record: 27-4 | Last week: 9
Escaped with another close win over Houston (Germantown) last week, winning 55-52 paced by sophomore
D.J. Okoth and
Braylon Williams, who contributed a team-high 16 points apiece.
Record: 24-0 | Last week: 10
Complete regular season action unbeaten for the second time in three seasons after shellacking New Berlin West (New Berlin) behind 21 points, six rebounds and five assists from Northern Iowa signee
Zavier Zens.
Record: 36-2 | Last week: 12
Freddy Johnson won his 14th state championship with a 62-34 blowout of Concord Academy (Concord) in the NCISAA Class 3A title game. The win marked the second consecutive state championship for Greensboro Day and its seventh in the past 12 seasons. Sophomore guard
Micah Gunter finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the win.
Record: 32-1 | Last week: 13
Following a 42-point drubbing in the regional final, the Redwings advance to the sectional semifinals where they take on Yorkville tonight. If it advances, Benet Academy would take on the winner of Neuqua Valley (Naperville) vs. Bolingbrook in the sectional championship Friday.
Record: 24-6 | Last week: 15
Opened Class AAAAAA state tournament action with a pair of lopsided victories, knocking off Osborne (Marietta) 90-58 and South Forsyth (Cumming) 98-45. The Wildcats have a showdown with North Gwinnett (Suwanee) tomorrow night with a trip to the state semifinals on the line.
Record: 21-1 | Last week: 14
Tip off Division 1 state tournament action tonight with a first-round contest against Middletown. The Firebirds look to claim their first state championship since winning the program's only title in 2015.
Record: 26-1 | Last week: 16
Following a first-round bye, the Vikings open Class 3A state tournament action against the winner of O'Dea (Seattle) vs. Shorewood (Shoreline) on Thursday.
Record: 23-0 | Last week: 17
Open the postseason Friday against the winner of Westfield vs. Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers) in the Class 4A sectional semifinals. The Tigers are in search of their second state title in the past three seasons and their third straight title game appearance.
Record: 31-3 | Last week: 20
One of the most consistent programs in Texas, the Panthers have won 30 or more games in five consecutive seasons. North Crowley matches up with Coppell tonight with an opportunity to advance to the Conference 6A Division 1 state quarterfinals.
Record: 29-0 | Last week: 18
Left no doubt in an 83-33 rout of Evans in the second round of the Class AAAAA state tournament. The Red Elephants take on Dutchtown (Hampton) tomorrow with a trip to the state semifinals on the line.
Record: 29-3 | Last week: 19
Following a 58-30 thrashing of Maine East (Park Ridge), the Rams advance to the sectional semifinals where they match up with New Trier (Winnetka) tonight.
Record: 30-2 | Last week: 22
SMU signee
Cameron Lomax pumped in a career-high 47 points in a 101-86 victory against Melissa in the second round of the Conference 5A Division 1 state tournament. The Coyotes take on Red Oak tonight with a trip to the state quarterfinals on the line.
Record: 28-1 | Last week: 21
Blew past Plano 93-41 powered by 24 points, 11 rebounds and six steals from senior
Lincoln Williams to advance to the Class 3A sectional semifinals and a matchup with East Peoria tomorrow.
Record: 33-2 | Last week: 24
Made quick work of their first two state tournament opponents, defeating McKinney 77-46 and Jesuit (Dallas) 66-42. The Lobos face Mansfield tonight with a trip to the Conference 6A Division 2 state quarterfinals on the line.
Record: 28-1 | Last week: 23
Advance to the sectional semifinals following blowout wins against Jones (Chicago) 79-51 and LaGrange (Lyons) 73-51. The Condors face St. Laurence (Burbank) tonight.
Record: 26-4 | Last week: 25
Junior guard
Clarence Westbrook Jr. scored a team-high 22 points while American signee
D.J. Sandi contributed 18 points and 10 assists in a 77-43 victory over Miramar in the Class 6A state quarterfinals. The Raiders battle Sickles (Tampa) in the semifinals on March 12.
Record: 24-6 | Last week: NR
Re-join the MaxPreps Top 25 after advancing to the Class 7A state semifinals with a 76-58 triumph over Coral Glades (Coral Springs). The Explorers are aiming to become the first team in Florida history to capture five straight titles in the state's highest classification.
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