Here’s a look at the 4A top 10 rankings for week #9
1. Bishop Gorman: 22-3 Last Week 3-0 –The Gales won their showdown with #2 Durango, and picked up a victory in Cali over Harvard Westlake.
2. Coronado: 17-7 Last Week 2-0– Coronado picked up wins over Green Valley and Foothill last week.
3. Desert Pines: 16-7 Last Week 0-0 – DP was off this week.
4. Liberty: 16-6 Last Week 3-0 – The Patriots have now strung together 8 consecutive victories. They are still being led by the play of Gonzaga commit Julian Strawther, but have recently been getting strong contributions from PG Lorenzo Abellar.
5. Durango: 16-8 Last Week 1-2 – The Trailblazers struggled to a 1- 2 record this week. Losing to rival Goman and Desert Oasis.
6. Spanish Springs: 16-4 Last Week 1-0 – Mason Whittaker is putting together a POY type season. The Cougars have lost one game since New Year’s Eve.
7. Palo Verde 19-5 Last Week 1-1 –Balanced team led by the shooting of Ethan Marcus and the overall play of Kade Madsen. They rebounded from a heartbreaking loss to Faith with a win over Cimarron.
8. Bishop Monogue: 17-5 Last Week 3-0 – The Miners have been red hot behind the play of Cort Ballinger and Dalton Plummer. They have also received contributions from freshmen Ethan Goon and Logan Howren
9. Silverado 15-7 Last Week 1-1 – Quietly Silverado has had a solid season. They are led by the dynamic duo of Martell Williams and Londan Coleman. Freshmen Osiris Grady has been productive averaging nearly 6 rebounds per game.
10. Spring Valley: 15-7 Last Week 2-0 – Spring Valley picked up wins over Clark and Sierra Last week. They are led by their big 3 of Amari James, James Webster, and Frank Bartley.