16. (22) Apple Valley (Minn.), 4-0Tyus Jones pumped in 29 points Saturday to lead the Eagles past DeLaSalle (Minneapolis) in a highly anticipated showdown between defending state champions. Apple Valley takes on Whitney Young (Chicago) this week in an ESPN-televised contest.
17. (23) Etiwanda (Calif.), 5-0USC-bound point guard
Jordan McLaughlin led the way with 19 points as the Eagles beat Kentucky-bound point guard Tyler Ulis and Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.) 74-68 at the Chicago Elite Classic. Etiwanda will close out the month with a pair of tournaments in Southern California.
18. (NR) North Little Rock (Ark.), 3-0The Charging Wildcats probably should have been here a week ago after winning the Rumble on the Ridge tournament in Forrest City convincingly. NLR was scheduled to participate in the Battle on the Border over the weekend but that was wiped out due to weather.
19. (15) Quality Education Academy (Winston-Salem, N.C.), 7-1Despite the loss to No. 4 Prime Prep at the Marshall County Hoopfest, QEA's early-season resume is strong – including a 16-point win over No. 13 Oak Hill Academy.
20. (25) Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kan.), 0-0Blue Valley Northwest opens Dec. 10 at Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission, Kan.). It will face No. 16 Apple Valley on Jan. 4 at the Timberwolves Shootout in Minneapolis.
