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Jordan Divens•Yesterday
BASKETBALL: This week's MaxPreps Top 25
Lakota West, Bartow and Gainesville join Illinois powerhouse in the national rankings.
Jordan Divens•Dec 31, 2025
BASKETBALL: MaxPreps Top 25
Vikings join East Lansing, Grayson, Webb, DePaul College Prep, Booker T. Washington and St. Joseph as newcomers after holiday tournament shake-ups.
Aaron Williams•Dec 30, 2025
2025 IN REVIEW: Top 20 stories of the year
Teams with 141 wins in a row, teams with 150 losses in a row, Myles McLaughlin and California senior that scored 102 points in a game among stories that grabbed America's attention.
Jordan Divens•Dec 23, 2025
BASKETBALL: City of Palms Classic scores
No. 2 Paul VI came from behind to knock off Principia 78-68 while Archbishop Stepinac outlasted No. 14 Bartlett 76-66.
Jordan Divens•Dec 17, 2025
BASKETBALL: City of Palms Classic preview
Loaded 16-team Classic Bracket features seven of top 10 teams in MaxPreps Top 25.
Jordan Divens•Dec 12, 2025
BASKETBALL: McKnight gets 1,300th win
Legendary California coach owns a career record of 1,300-152 since taking over program prior to 1982-83 season.
Jordan Divens•Dec 9, 2025
WATCH: Crowe breaks CA scoring record
Step-back 3-pointer in third quarter sends Inglewood star past Baylor freshman Tounde Yessoufou on state scoring chart.
Jordan Divens•Dec 9, 2025
BASKETBALL: This week's MaxPreps Top 25
Bishop O'Connell debuts at No. 13 following buzzer-beating victory over IMG Academy.
Jordan Divens•Dec 9, 2025
WATCH: Crowe aims for state scoring record
Five-star Missouri signee sits 29 points shy of the Tounde Yessoufou's mark of 3,659 points.
Jordan Divens•Dec 6, 2025
No. 18 McNamara 57, No. 1 Sierra Canyon 52
Three-star Indiana signee Prince-Alexander Moody goes on personal 10-0 run in fourth quarter to secure victory.

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Last Updated: Monday, Jan 5, 2026

#	Team	Ovr.	Str.
1	Santa Margarita	19-2-0	23.3
2	Sierra Canyon	13-1-0	21.0
3	Redondo Union	16-3-0	23.8
4	St. Joseph	16-2-0	24.8
5	Notre Dame (SO)	13-4-0	25.4
6	Harvard-Westlake	17-2-0	20.9
7	Archbishop Riordan	7-1-0	23.7
8	Salesian College Preparatory	11-2-0	22.2
9	St. John Bosco	11-4-0	24.5
10	St. Ignatius College Preparatory	9-1-0	18.9