AIA 4A Boy’s Basketball Rankings 1/26/19
As the regular season is beginning to wrap up, teams are making their final push into the playoff hunt. The playoffs are just right around the corner! What happens now could make or break team’s dreams and shift around seeding…
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Continue ReadingAs the regular season is beginning to wrap up, teams are making their final push into the playoff hunt. The playoffs are just right around the corner! What happens now could make or break team’s dreams and shift around seeding order. Here is the updated AIA rankings as of 1/26/19:
1. Shadow Mountain 14-1 (No Change)
2. Deer Valley 15-1 (+1)
3. Salpointe Catholic 13-0 (-1)
4. Buckeye Union 13-1 (No Change)
5. Peoria 12-3 (+2)
6. Seton Catholic Prep 11-4 (-1)
7. Amphi 13-1 (-1)
8. Estrella Foothills 11-4 (No Change)
9. Dysart 12-3 (+1)
10. St. Mary’s 10-4 (New to Top 10)
Fell out of Top 10
Palo Verde 12-3 (Currently #13)
Movement
4A has pretty much stayed the same for the most part. In my opinion, 4A is extremely loaded at the top of the conference and weaker throughout when compared to 5A or 6A. However, the top teams in 4A could definitely hang with anyone in state.
Title Contenders
The top 4 teams are the only ones that I could possibly imagine winning state. At this point, it is pretty much a battle for second place as Shadow Mountain looks primed for another state championship. I don’t mean any disrespect to the other three teams, more so being realistic and admiring Shadow Mountain’s dominance. If anyone is going to beat Shadow Mountain, I think Salpointe and Buckeye Union have the best shot as both of those squads are absolutely loaded with talent.