MaxPreps Midwest Top 25 high school boys basketball rankings

A decision ruling that previous No. 1 Curie must forfeit all 24 of its victories sent shock waves through the nation, especially the Midwest.

Archbishop Moeller takes advantage, and moves into the No. 1 position this week with unbeaten Muskegon sliding into the second spot.


1. (Last week, No. 2) Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati), 22-1
The Crusaders moved into the No. 1 ranking this week while raising their winning streak to 16 games with a 55-42 victory over Lakota East (Liberty Township) to win the Division I sectional crown. Tre Hawkins was high scorer with 16 points as Moeller continued unbeaten against in-state teams. Grant Benzinger scored 15 points during a 50-34 semifinal win against Western Hills (Cincinnati).
Next: Saturday vs. Fairborn for the Division I district title at Xavier University.

2. (4) Muskegon (Mich.), 20-0
The Big Reds posted their first perfect regular-season record since 1937 with a 52-38 victory over River Rouge (Mich.). Joeviar Kennedy scored 19 points and Deyonta Davis blocked 10 shots.
Next: Monday vs. Grand Haven in the Class A district tournament.

3. (5) Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, 20-2
The Titans defeated Ben Davis (Indianapolis) 62-46 as Trey Lyles scored 21 points and Justin Parker added 14.
Next: Tuesday vs. Lawrence North (Indianapolis) in the Class 4A sectional.

4. (8) Stevenson (Lincolnshire, Ill.), 26-1
The Patriots shot 64 percent from the field en route to a 98-68 victory over North Chicago. Junior guards Jalen Brunson and Connor Cashaw poured in 39 and 22 points, respectively.
Next: Tuesday vs. undetermined opponent in the Class 4A regional semifinals.

5. (6) Apple Valley (Minn.), 27-1
Thirteen players scored during an 87-40 rout of Park (Cottage Grove) in the Class 4A section quarterfinals. Trey Pipkins scored 15 points as the Eagles defeated Rosemount 67-36 to win their 22nd straight game in the 4A section semifinals.
Next: Thursday vs. Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul) for the 4A section title.

6. (11) Brookfield Central (Wis.), 24-0
The Lancers notched the Division I regional title with an 80-42 rout of Milwaukee South as Riley LaChance scored 28 points and Elijah Goodman pulled down 16 rebounds.
Next: Thursday vs. No. 16 King (Milwaukee)

7. (7) La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.), 23-2
Junior Jalen Coleman averaged 22 points during victories over MacNab, 57-34, and United Leadership Academy, 68-57, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Next: Expected to be chosen to play in the Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Tournament beginning April 3 in New York.

8. (10) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 20-2
The Eagles flew past Valley Forge (Parma Heights) 81-28 to win the Division I sectional title.
Next: Wednesday vs. Nardonia (Macedonia) in the Division I district semifinals.

9. (9) Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, Ill.), 24-2
The Spartans defeated Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, Ill.) 79-56 to win the East Suburban Catholic Conference championship.
Next: Tuesday vs. undetermined opponent in the Class 4A regional.

10. (13) Carmel (Ind.), 19-1
Junior Ryan Cline averaged 15.5 points during victories over Center Grove (Greenwood, Ind.), 72-53, and Brebeuf Jesuit (Indianapolis), 57-32.
Next: Wednesday vs. Zionsville in the Class 4A sectional quarterfinals.

11. (12) Whitney Young (Chicago), 22-5
Was idle but received a forfeit victory from Chicago Curie.
Next: Tuesday vs. undetermined opponent in the Class 4A regional semifinals.

12. (3) Lanphier (Springfield, Ill.), 25-1
Lincoln (Ill.) avenged an earlier loss and handed the previously unbeaten Lions a shocking 57-34 defeat. Leading scorer Larry Austin was held to eight points and fouled out. No. 2 scorer Xavier Bishop was held to nine points.
Next: Wednesday vs. undetermined opponent in the Class 3A regional opener.

13. (17) Chaminade (St. Louis), 23-2
The Red devils defeated MICDS (St. Louis) 78-51 and Jennings (Mo.) 69-59. Jayson Tatum scored 27 points against Jennings.
Next: Tuesday vs. Ritenour (St. Louis) in the Class 5 district semifinals.

14. (14) Greensburg (Ind.), 21-1
The Pirates defeated East Central (St. Leon, Ind.) 54-38 as Sean Sellers scored 17 points.
Next: Tuesday vs. South Dearborn (Aurora) in the Class 3A sectional quarterfinals.

15. (15) Zanesville (Ohio), 22-1
The Blue Devils defeated Tri-Valley (Dresden) 52-33 to win the Division I sectional as Thomas Wibbeler scored 17 points.
Next: Tuesday vs. Westerville South (Westerville) in the Division I district semifinals.

16. (16) King (Milwaukee), 22-2
The Generals defeated Riverside (Milwaukee) 76-61 to win the Division I regional behind the scoring of Jemell Posey (29 points) and Chris Howell (23). The previous night Howell scored 17 points to spark an 84-46 rout of Pulaski (Milwaukee).
Next: Thursday vs. No. 6 Brookfield Central

17. (18) Pershing (Detroit), 18-2
Idle last week.
Next: Monday vs. Cody (Detroit) in the Class A district tournament.

18. (19) Hickman (Columbia, Mo.), 22-2
Junior Jimmy Whitt averaged 20.5 points during victories over Holt (Wentzville, Mo.) 91-36 and Eldon (Mo.) 96-30. Douglas Johnson scored 24 points and Chris Clark 22 against Holt.
Next: Tuesday vs. undetermined opponent in the Class 5 district tournament.

19. (20) Dubuque (Iowa), 21-1
Luke McDonnell scored 15 points as the Rams defeated Waterloo West 67-42 in the Class 4A substate semifinals.
Next: Tuesday vs. Linn-Mar (Marion) for the 4A substate title.

20. (21) Zion-Benton (Zion, Ill.), 25-3
Milik Yarbrough averaged 28.5 points during wins against Grant (Fox Lake, Ill.), 69-52, and Mather (Chicago), 68-63.
Next: Tuesday vs. undetermined opponent in the Class 4A regional semifinals.

21. (22) Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kan.), 17-2
The Huskies defeated St. Thomas Aquinas (Overland Park, Kan.) 75-41 behind 22 points by Kyle Harrison and Blue Valley Southwest (Overland Park, Kan.) 81-53 behind 23 points by Ben Richardson. 
Next: Thursday vs. Shawnee Mission North (Shawnee Mission) in the Class 6A sub-state semifinals.

22. (NR) Lincoln (Ill.), 28-2
The Railsplitters avenged an earlier overtime loss by handing then No. 3-ranked Lanphier (Springfield, Ill.) its first loss by a lopsided 57-34 margin. Gavin Block, a 6-5 junior, scored a career-high 30 points, including 15 free throws.
Next: Tuesday vs. undetermined opponent in the Class 3A regional semifinals.

23. (NR) Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.), 18-3
The Royals shot 52 percent from the field during a 90-54 rout of Jefferson (Lafayette, Ind.). Eric Davidson took game-high honors with 25 points.
Next: Tuesday vs. Fishers in the Class 4A sectional quarterfinals.

24. (25) Benson (Omaha, Neb.), 22-3
Benson defeated Bellevue East 58-38 in the Class A district semifinals.
Next: Monday vs. North Platte for the Class A district title.

25. (24) Century (Bismarck, N.D.), 18-1
The Patriots were handed their first loss, 67-57, by Bismarck despite 21 points and 14 rebounds by Tyler Rudolph.
Next: Thursday vs. Mandan in the Class A regional.

Dropped out:
No. 1 Curie (Chicago) had to forfeit all 24 victories due to use of seven ineligible players.
No. 23 Bowman Academy (Gary, Ind.) lost to Kokomo (Ind.) 69-56.

The Midwestern region includes all teams from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.