Triangle 8 Conference 2019-20 Power Rankings: First Edition

<p>The Triangle 8 Conference is wide open once again in the 2019-20 season. Here's an early look at the first edition of the power rankings.</p> <h5>1. Hillside Hornets (5-0)</h5> <p>The Hillside Hornets are already 5-0 in Triangle 8 play despite being a new addition. With two wins over Jordan High and an eight-game winning streak under their belt, the Hornets will look to keep things going in the new year. Senior guard <strong>Trey Crews </strong>can fill it up while <strong>Dr'ake Thompson </strong>is another senior to watch. They return to play on Jan. 7 against Riverside-Durham.</p> <h5>2. Riverside-Durham Pirates (4-0)</h5> <p>The Pirates are undefeated in Triangle 8 action with four of their latest victories coming in conference play. They're on their way to different results after winning just seven games in 2018-19 in-conference. Led by 2022 <strong>Keyon Webb, </strong>2020s <strong>Torian Regis,</strong><strong> Jikari Johnson </strong>and <strong>Josh Alston, </strong>they're a group looking good early in the conference.</p> <h5>3. Athens Drive Jaguars (2-1)</h5> <p>The Jaguars have made out farely well since losing senior D.J. Robertson to graduation. 2020 guard <strong>A.J. Thompson </strong>and fellow seniors <strong>Jonah Milchuck, Brandon Poggioli </strong>and <strong>Brandon Spruill</strong> have led a balanced attack this season and it's been so far, so good.</p> <h5>4. Panther Creek Catamounts (1-2)</h5> <p>The Panther Creek Catamounts are another squad that's had to replace a top senior scorer in 2019-20. 2021 guard <strong>Daylen Berry </strong>leads the way with 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks per game. He's a guard that can fill it up as can 2020 <strong>Armon Muldrew </strong>and 2021 <strong>Dylan Drinkwater.</strong></p> <h5>5. Jordan Falcons (2-3)</h5> <p>The Jordan Falcons have been a scrappy bunch so far, pushing Hillside to overtime in their latest loss in conference play 68-62. Head coach Rasheed Wallace already has this squad ahead of schedule after going 1-9 in 2018-19. <strong>Ramses Denis Cooper </strong>(2020), <strong>Dawson Edwards </strong>(2022) and<strong> Maxwell Thornton </strong>(2022) are a few players to watch.</p> <h5>6. Green Hope Falcons (1-2)</h5> <p>Green Hope has some room to improve with the bulk of Triangle 8 play ahead of them. They've got two close losses to Jordan and Panther Creek already. 2021 guard <strong>Reese Evans </strong>leads them in scoring with 15.7 points per game. They'll need more in the frontcourt from 2021s <strong>Tre Morgan </strong>and <strong>Broderick Ellis. </strong></p> <h5>7. Cary Imps (0-3)</h5> <p>The Cary Imps are one of two teams that remain winless in Triangle 8 action heading into the New Year. They'll be a team to keep an eye on with some experienced players in their rotation.</p> <h5>8. Green Level Gators (0-3)</h5> <p>The Green Level Gators remain winless on the year at 0-10 and winless in conference play at 0-3. As a newly formed school, this could be a learning season for them but their experience the following season should make it a memorable one.</p>