5A Conference Rankings: Week 1 Top 10 Teams
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With the H.S Season less than a week away, here is a look at our Pre-Season top 10 5A Team. Bishop Gorman (LW) #1 Week 3-0 Season 3-0 – The Champs opened up by winning the Wild West Shootout in…
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Continue ReadingWith the H.S Season less than a week away, here is a look at our Pre-Season top 10 5A Team.
- Bishop Gorman (LW) #1 Week 3-0 Season 3-0 – The Champs opened up by winning the Wild West Shootout in Reno. Ryan Abelman Ryan Abelman 6'4" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2022 State NV took home MVP honors. Sophomore sensations David Nealy David Nealy 6'2" | SG Stranahan | 2026 #27 Nation FL and John Mobley Jr John Mobley Jr 6'0" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2024 State #55 Nation UT put together big weekends for the Gaels. They go on the road for a rare in-state non-conference matchup to take on 4A #5 Mojave, before heading out to Phoenix for Hoophall.
- Liberty (LW) #2 Week 3-0 Season 3-0 – The Patriots have been dominant to start the season, dismantling Bonanza 71-30, before getting two convincing wins over Rancho Christian and Bueno in California. They have been led by their big four of Angelo Kambala Angelo Kambala 5'10" | CG Liberty | 2023 State NV , DJ Thomas DJ Thomas 6'2" | PG Liberty | 2024 #19 Nation NV , Joshua Jefferson Joshua Jefferson 6'8" | PF Liberty | 2022 State #158 Nation NV , and Aaron Price Aaron Price 6'7" | PF Liberty | 2022 State NV .
- Durango (LW) #3 Week 1-1 Season 1-1 –The Trailblazers split this week getting a win over Bonanza before dropping a game to Modesto Christian from California. They received contributions from Senior guard Shane Thomas Shane Thomas 6'3" | SG Durango | 2022 State NV , and sophomore guard Taj DeGourville Taj DeGourville 6'4" | SF Red Rock Academy | 2024 State #203 Nation NV . They head up to Utah where they will take on Lehi and Corner Canyon.
- Coronado (LW) #4 Week 0-2 Season 0-2 – The Cougars fell to Wagner and Memorial in Texas,
- Bishop Manogue LW # 6 Week 3-1 Season 3-1 – The Miners went 2-1 taking home a 3rd place finish in the Wild West Shootout, with their only defeat being to #1 Gorman. They have a well-rounded balanced attack, led by Juniors Ethan Goon Ethan Goon 6'7" | PF Bishop Manogue | 2023 NC , 14ppg, Isaiah Garcia Isaiah Garcia 6'2" | CG Bishop Manogue | 2023 State NV , 13ppg, and Jordan Morency Jordan Morency 6'4" | PG Bishop Manogue | 2023 State NV 12ppg. They head on the road to face McQueen before heading out to California to face fellow WWS participant Jesuit.
- Foothill LW #7 Week 3-1 Season 3-1 – Strong week for the Falcons with their only loss coming at #5 Manogue. Senior forward John Derrick John Derrick 6'6" | PF Foothill | 2022 State NV averaged 19ppg during the WWS, taking home All-Tournament Honors. Junior PG Jahmon Haylock Jahmon Haylock 5'9" | PG Foothill | 2023 State NV has provided steady PG play, while Declan S Declan S 6'2" | SG Foothill | 2022 NV has kept the floor spaced with his sharpshooting ability.
- Desert Pines – (LW) #10 Week 2-0 Season 2-0 – The Jags got wins over Western and Chaparral. Junior Guard Isiaac Boykin Isiaac Boykin 6'2" | SG Desert Pines | 2023 State NV is having a breakout year averaging over 18ppg. Senior guard Jamir Stephens Jamir Stephens 6'1" | CG Desert Pines | 2022 State NV has shown an all-around game putting up 10-5 and 3. They travel to Eastside rival Rancho before getting ready for the Tark Classic.
- Centennial (LW) #9 Week 3-2 Season 3-2 – The Bulldogs sandwiched a win over Desert Oasis with wins over Legacy. They have been led by senior guard Jayven Jones Jayven Jones 6'1" | SG Centennial | 2022 State NV who scored 21 in their season opener. The Elijah’s, Hart, and Burney have also stepped up big for them, and big man Chase Jackson Chase Jackson 6'8" | C Centennial | 2023 State NV has held down the middle, putting up a 12-10 double double in the season opener. Big test ahead this week, as they travel to face Wasatch Academy, before returning home to face 4A Spring Valley in the GOTW.
- Reed (LW) UR Week 2-0 Season 2-0 Next vs Galena – The Red Raiders picked up two victories over California squads, River Valley, and Nevada Union. Senior guard Jace Cook has averaged 22ppg for them. He’s gotten help from senior guard Michael Agee Michael Agee 6'0" | PG Reed | 2022 State NV , who is averaging over 16ppg. They host Galena, in their only contest of the week.
- Canyon Springs (LW) #5 Week 1-1 Season 1-1 – The Pioneers went 1-1 on the week. Big tests ahead this week with games against Spring Valley, Western, and cross-town rival Cheyenne.
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