6A Power Rankings 1/8/2020
#1 Desert Vista 6-1 Desert Vista jumps up to the #1 spot after defeating Highland. It has been neck and neck between Skyline and Desert Vista for the #1 spot all season and this win puts them back at #1.…
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Continue Reading#1 Desert Vista 6-1
Desert Vista jumps up to the #1 spot after defeating Highland. It has been neck and neck between Skyline and Desert Vista for the #1 spot all season and this win puts them back at #1. Skyline had previously lost to Highland 58-66 earlier in the season.
Key Wins: Hamilton, Brophy Prep, St. Mary’s, Highland
#2 Skyline 6-2
Skyline drops one spot due to Desert Vista beating Highland, who had previously beat Skyline as mentioned before. That is really the only reason you see them drop a spot. The race is still very close for that #1 spot in my opinion. I think these teams are undoubtedly the top two teams in 6A.
Key Wins: Cesar Chavez, Gilbert, Arcadia
#3 Hamilton 7-0
Hamilton comes in at #3 and they are one of the only undefeated teams left this deep into the season. While Desert Vista beat them in a tournament, that loss doesn’t technically count against their record in the eyes of the AIA. The reason you see them over Highland is because they defeated Highland 53-50 on Dec. 13th.
Key Wins: Highland
#4 Highland 7-3
I really debated putting Highland higher than Hamilton but eventually decided not to due to the record difference and the simple fact that Hamilton has beaten Highland already. However, Highland has played some really tough teams and also beaten some of those tough teams. Their three losses come to Desert Ridge, Hamilton, and Desert Vista, two of those teams are featured in the top 5 and then avenged their loss to Desert Ridge.
Key Wins: Gilbert, Skyline, Perry,
#5 Perry 6-2
Perry rounds out the first power rankings of 2020 at #5! The main reason you see Perry at this spot is simply because Highland has already beaten them. However, I think Perry is a very talented squad and could really shift up the rankings come region play.
Key Wins: Corona del Sol, Desert Ridge