Creighton commit 2021 PG Ryan Nembhard of Montverde Academy (FL)
Our Week 10 national top-25 rankings are in and after a wonderful and competitive week and weekend. The first set of NIBC games and the St. James Invitational has concluded.
This past week featured a couple upset to top-25 programs and several programs have shifted since last week's national top-25 update. Below we take a look at the latest update in our national rankings.
***High School programs competing as 'club' teams with identical rosters are being treated like a standard high schools.
1. Montverde Academy (FL) (17-0)
Montverde Academy is by far the number one team in the country and going 4-0 last week to end their trip in Springfield, Virginia at the NIBC St. James Invitational. The Eagles are by far the favorites right now to capture the GEICO Nationals title, if there is a tournament.
2. Sunrise Christian (KS) (11-1)
Sunrise Christian secures their spot at number two in the country once again after key wins this weekend over #6 Wasatch Academy (UT), #3 IMG Academy (FL), and #25 Paul VI (VA). The Buffaloes will play again on January 28th at the Montverde Invitational.
3. IMG Academy (FL) (14-2)
IMG Academy loses their first two games of the season this past weekend at the St. James Invitational in Springfield, Virginia to #1 Montverde Academy (FL) and #2 Sunrise Christian (KS). The Ascenders will be off until next Monday.
4. Compass Prep (AZ) (17-0)
AZ Compass Prep unfortunately did not get to play in the St. James Invitational last weekend due to a positive COVID test. The Dragons are still ranked in our top-5 and will play again at the beginning of February in the Grind Session bubble.
5. Oak Hill Academy (VA) (13-1)
The Warriors lose their first game of the season last week to #1 Montverde Academy (FL) and squeezed by La Lumiere (IN) and iSchool Lewisville (TX) in a couple wins last week at the St. James Invitational in Springfield, Virginia.
6. Wasatch Academy (UT) (15-3)
Wasatch Academy goes 4-3 at the NIBC St. James Invitational in Springfield, Virginia and recently taking a lost to #1 Montverde Academy (FL) yesterday. The Tigers hold their number six spot and will not playing again until January 28th at the Montverde Invitational.
7. Prolific Prep (CA) (22-3)
Prolific Prep is currently on a 15-game winning streak and have improved to a 22-3 overall record on the season. The Crew is one of the hottest teams in the country right now this season and is expected to play again early February at the Grind Session bubble.
8. Minnehaha Academy (MN) (3-0)
Minnehaha Academy began their official 2020-2021 high school season this past weekend and getting two wins over Providence Academy (MN) and St. Louis Park (MN). The Redhawks will play again this weekend against Duluth East (MN) and Hibbing (MN).
9. DeMatha Catholic (MD) (4-0)
DeMatha Catholic goes 3-0 last week including two wins over John Marshall (VA) and in state powerhouse #11 St. Frances Academy (MD) at the St. James Invitational this past weekend in Springfield, Virginia. The Stags will head to Cleveland this weekend as they have a major matchup against St. Vincent-St. Mary (OH).
10. Combine Academy (NC) (16-3)
Combine Academy moves down a couple spots after taking a lost last week to now #14 Word of God Christian (NC). The Goats are expected to play in the Trinity-Byrnes Showcase this weekend.
11. St. Frances Academy (MD) (12-2)
St. Frances Academy down a couple spots after losing to now #9 DeMatha Catholic (MD) this past weekend at the St. James Invitational.
12. Duncanville (TX) (16-1)
Duncanville goes 2-0 last week defeating Cedar Hill (TX) and Mansfield (TX). The Panthers will face Waco (TX) and DeSoto (TX) this week in their two games.
13. West Oaks Academy (FL) (9-4)
West Oaks Academy will not play another game until January 29th. The Flame has been on quarantine and will be for the next week or so. West Oaks Academy last played on January 8th.
14. Word of God Christian (NC) (24-4)
The Rams move up several spots after capturing a win last week over #10 Combine Academy (NC), a program they lost to earlier in the season. The Rams will have another major game this week against Liberty Heights (NC).
15. Ypsi Prep Academy (MI) (4-2)
Ypsi Prep Academy defeated St. Francis (OH) last week in their only game. The Ball Boys will be heading back to Ohio this weekend as they are expected to face Spire Institute (OH) and First Love Christian (PA) on Sunday as part of the Chet Mason Invitational in Cleveland.
16. Milton (GA) (14-2)
Milton goes 2-0 last week and playing in their first games since winning the 2020 Beach Ball Classic at the end of December. The Eagles highly anticipated matchup against Pace Academy (GA) yesterday was cancelled due to COVID issues.
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17. Dream City Christian (AZ) (14-4)
Dream City Christian is now on a 10-game winning streak with their last lost coming back in early November. The Eagles defeated BFL Prep (WA) and Colorado Prep (CO) last week in the Grind Session bubble in Phoenix, Arizona.
18. Camden (NJ) (0-0)
The Panthers are expected to begin their season next week on January 26th against Cherry Hill West. A program featuring highly rated 2023 PG D.J. Wagner.
19. La Lumiere (IN) (3-4)
La Lumiere finishes their NIBC St. James Invitational with a 3-4 overall record and coming out with a couple more wins this week. The Lakers are expected to be back in action at the end of the month on January 28th at the Montverde Invitational.
20. Calvary Christian (FL) (9-3)
Calvary Christian made their way on the court for the first time this past weekend since the Beach Ball Classic in late December. The Eagles defeated Schoolhouse Prep (FL) 65-30. They will play again this weekend in the Legacy Shootout.
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21. Waxahachie (TX) (13-2)
The Indians go 2-0 last week to improve to a 13-2 overall record on the season. Waxahachie will have two more games this week against DeSoto (TX) and Midway (TX).
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22. The Patrick School (NJ) (0-0)
The Patrick School will open their season up next week on January 26th as they have a major matchup against Immaculate Conception (NJ) at Caldwell College.
23. Oak Ridge (FL) (14-2)
Oak Ridge goes 2-1 last week in three tough games and losing by three to undefeated Orlando Christian Prep (FL). The Pioneers have lost their star guard, SMU commit 2021 PG Jalen Smith, due to a wrist injury. The Pioneers still rank in our top-25 and will have one game this week against Cypress Creek (FL).
24. Houston (TN) (8-3)
The Houston Mustangs, out of Germantown, Tennessee, make their debut in our top-25 national rankings for the first time this season after capturing a win over then ranked #23 Paul VI (VA) last weekend at the St. James Invitational in Springfield, Virginia. The Mustangs have other quality wins this season and have played a national schedule all year long.
25. Paul VI (VA) (3-2)
Paul VI drops a couple spots after taking a lost to then unranked Houston (TN) and #2 Sunrise Christian (KS) over the weekend at the St. James Invitational in Springfield, Virginia.
NEXT FIVE:
26. Legacy Early College (SC) (9-7)
27. Central Pointe (FL) (16-4)
28. St. Vincent-St. Mary’s (OH) (12-2)
29. The Burlington School (NC) (14-2)
30. Orlando Christian Prep (FL) (18-0)
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Tag(s): La Lumiere (IN) Minnehaha Academy (MN) Montverde Academy (FL) Oak Hill Academy (VA) Prolific Prep (CA) Sunrise Christian (KS) Wasatch Academy (UT) Combine Academy (NC) DeMatha Catholic (MD) Dream City Christian (AZ) Duncanville (TX) The Patrick School (NJ) Paul VI (VA) St. Frances Panthers (MD) West Oaks (FL) Camden (NJ) Houston (TN) Calvary Christian (FL) Milton (GA) Oak Ridge (FL) Waxahachie (TX) Team Rankings HS Circuit Top 30 Oak Hill Academy (VA) La Lumiere (IN) Montverde Academy (FL) IMG Academy (FL) Ypsi Prep Academy (MI) AZ Compass Prep (AZ) Word of God (NC)