There wasn't a ton of movement in the power rankings this week, but there was certainly enough to keep things interesting. The action included a dizzyingly high 114-point combined score from Phillipsburg and Thomas More Prep-Marian.
No Stoppin 'Em
Phillipsburg was the better team in every quarter against Thomas More Prep-Marian last week and consequently the better team overall. Phillipsburg picked up a decisive 'W' against Thomas More Prep-Marian, finishing up at 81 - 33. Phillipsburg made sure to walk the walk to justify being talked up as the big favorite. The combined 114-point effort made this the highest-scoring game in the power rankings for the week.
Upcoming Drama
The big showdown in the power rankings this week is between De Soto (6th in the power rankings) and Bishop Miege (1st). The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games. Bishop Miege and De Soto both have plenty of landslide victories under their belts (Bishop Miege with five and De Soto with seven), but only one can come away triumphant this week. We'll find out who that is soon.
This Week's Big Showdown
One of the hottest tickets last week involved the clash between Andale (8th in the power rankings) and Buhler (17th). Andale claimed a 17 - 6 victory over Buhler. The win boosted Andale a satisfying four spots in the power rankings.
Big Showdown
It was a battle of top-notch squads when Blue Valley North (19th in the power rankings) took on Mill Valley (21st) last week. Blue Valley North was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as it fell 35 - 30 to Mill Valley. As a result, Blue Valley North fell six positions in the power rankings.
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