A perennial power fell from this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings in an otherwise quiet week of hardwood action. Nine-time national champion Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) slipped outside the rankings after a pair of losses at the Heartland Hoops Classic dropped the Warriors to 14-8 on the year.
The Warriors fell 80-76 to No. 16 Millard North (Omaha, Neb.), this week's biggest climber. Oak Hill's other loss came against No. 3 Sunrise Christian Academy, which also picked up a big win over No. 19 Bellevue West 75-68.
South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas) was the lone newcomer to the rankings as the top 15 remained unchanged.
No. 5 DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) pulled out a thrilling 109-107 overtime victory over No. 20 Paul VI (Chantilly, Ca.) in a Washington Catholic Athletic Conference showdown. The high-scoring affair was arguably the most exciting game of the 2020-21 high school basketball season as the Stags backed up an 89-77 victory a week earlier.
Millard North head coach Tim Cannon and senior star Saint Thomas.
Photo by Samuel Mfinanga
Record: 20-1 | Last week: 1
The Eagles are set for a March 12 showdown against No. 3 Sunrise Christian Academy in what's expected to be their final game before GEICO Nationals. The two have split a pair of games as the Buffaloes broke Montverde's 44-game win streak earlier this month.
Record: 20-1
| Last week: 2
Handled No. 16 Prolific Prep for the second time this season, winning 68-55 behind 25 points, six assists and six rebounds from Creighton pledge
TyTy Washington.
Record: 19-2 | Last week: 3
The Buffaloes are 8-2 record against MaxPreps Top 25 teams this season after a pair of quality weekend victories.
Record: 20-2 | Last week: 4
Closed out regular-season play with an impressive 81-50 win over The Rock behind four-star junior
Jett Howard's game-high 23 points.
Record: 9-0 | Last week: 5
Record: 5-0 | Last week: 6
Top-ranked sophomore prospect
D.J. Wagner is off to a strong start this season, averaging 22 points for the unbeaten Panthers.
Record: 5-0 | Last week: 7
Unbeaten Philadelphia Catholic League foe Roman Catholic (Philadelphia) is up next on Wednesday.
Record: 16-2 | Last week: 8
Closed out regular-season play with an 80-51 win over DeSoto following a three week virus-related layoff.
Record: 22-1
| Last week: 9
The Panthers were favorites to repeat as UIL Class 6A state champions last season before postseason play was canceled prior to the state semifinals. This year's group has a strong chance to defend its 2018-19 state crown, entering postseason play with four starters averaging 14 or more points per game.
Record: 23-2 | Last week: 10
On a quest for their first state crown since 2012, the Eagles rattled off 21 consecutive wins to close out regular season play.
Record: 8-1 | Last week: 11
Defeated Stewartville (Minn.) 87-73 Monday in a nationally televised contest. Top-ranked senior
Chet Holmgren stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four blocks and three steals.
Record: 18-6
| Last week: 12
In a strong position to earn a third invite to GEICO Nationals in the past four seasons (not including canceled event in 2019-20).
Record: 0-0
| Last week: 13
Regular season play should begin Feb. 26 against Portledge (Locust Valley).
Record: 21-0
| Last week: 14
Friday action against Carroll (Fort Wayne, Ind.) closes out the regular season. Junior guard
Fletcher Loyerhas has impressed, averaging 24.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
Record: 27-3
| Last week: 15
The Crew was led by 6-foot-11 Oregon commit
Nathan Bittle's 17 points and seven rebounds in the loss to AZ Compass Prep.
Record: 21-1 | Last week: 24
Beating powerhouse Oak Hill Academy bolsters the Mustangs national resume as
Hunter Sallis finished with 32 points and five rebounds while
Saint Thomas chipped in 29 points, eight rebounds, six rebounds and four steals.
Record: 19-0 | Last week: 17
After 11 losses in 2019-20, the Purple Wave closed out an unbeaten regular season with a 59-46 triumph over St. Benedict at Auburndale (Cordova).
Record: 21-1 | Last week: 18
An
opening-night loss to Sandy Creek (Tyrone) was followed by 21 straight wins as Florida
State signee
Matthew Cleveland was the catalyst, averaging 23.4 points and 10.6 rebounds.
Record: 20-2 | Last week: 22
University of Nebraska Omaha pledge
Frankie Fidler finished with a team-high 20 points in the seven-point loss to Sunrise Christian Academy as the Thunderbirds proved their ability to compete with the nation's best.
Record: 7-4 | Last week: 19
Five-star senior prospect
Trevor Keels went off for 41 points and 8 rebounds in the DeMatha loss.
Record: 0-0 | Last week: 20
Begin their 2020-21 campaign Thursday against Morgan Park.
Record: 20-3 | Last week: 21
Tuesday's regular-season finale is against Newton (Covington), a team the Rams beat 61-43 last month.
Record: 23-0 | Last week: 23
The Warriors captured the District 11 Class 2A championship with a 55-31 victory over City of Life Christian Academy (Kissimmee). State tournament play starts Thursday with Covenant Christian (Palm Bay).
Record: 21-1 | Last week: 25
The Eagles have reeled off
19 straight since a three-point loss on Dec. 4 to No. 8 Waxahachie, closing the regular season with a 73-44 victory over Lake Highlands (Dallas).
