Mansfield is flying high in the Hockomock Kelly-Rex after a big win over Franklin. Photo by Eamon Convey. |
1. Tech Boston (13-0; Last Week - 1) Bears will look to finish spotless in Boston City League play this week, before having a chance to prove themselves once again against Division 1 powers this weekend in Franklin.
2. Springfield Central (17-0; Last Week - 3) It's a
Hason Ward block party, and everyone is invited.
3. Newton North (15-3; Last Week – 4) Aaron Cooley’s production of late is
adding a whole new dimension to the Tigers offense.
4. Brockton (16-1; Last Week - 6) Boxers bounced back from their first loss
of the season with resounding wins over New Bedford and Marshfield. A trip to
Catholic Memorial looms on Friday.
5. Bishop Stang (17-0; Last Week - 7) A heart-pounding 74-70 win over Coyle
& Cassidy gave the Spartans the EAC title and has them at a perfect 17-0.
6. Everett (15-1; Last Week - 8) Crimson
Tide were a step ahead the entire night on Friday against Lynn English to claim
supremacy in the Northeast Conference.
7. Mansfield (16-2; Last Week - 9) Hornets were at their best in a dominating
defensive performance versus league-rival Franklin.
8. Franklin (13-2; Last Week - 2) Early-season problems on offense came back
to roost on Friday night as the Panthers struggled for every basket in a 57-45
road loss to Mansfield.
9. Catholic Memorial (13-4; Last week – 10) Its become a surprise when the Knights
don’t reach 80 points.
10. Lowell (14-2; Last Week - 5) Red Raiders dropped a road contest to an
underrated Methuen team on Friday night, but with three of its last four against
Lawrence, BC High, and Arlington/Needham, they will quickly have to turn the
page.
11. Needham (11-2; Last Week - 7) Impressive fourth quarter performance on
Friday night against a Natick team that is tough at home.
12. Lawrence (15-2; Last Week - 15) Lancers avenged an early season loss to
Central Catholic by putting 88 on the Raiders on Friday night.
13. Burke (17-1; Last Week - 12) Bulldogs looking to close out the season
on a high-note against CASH today before Boston City League tournament begins
on Thursday.
14. St. John's Prep (12-4; Last Week - 14) Eagles are playing their best defense of
the year at the right time.
15. Arlington (15-1; Last Week -16) Incredible run against Middlesex League opponents for John Bowler’s club continued this week as the Spy Ponders captured another Liberty Division title with a win over Lexington on Friday night.
16. Cambridge (14-2; Last Week - 21) Falcons may not have the flare of the last
few seasons, but they are certainly on the “avoid” list for everyone in the Division 1 North
bracket.
17. St. Mary’s (Lynn) (13-2; Last Week – 18) A Monday night bout with St. John’s Prep
presents an interesting challenge for the Spartans’ stingy defense.
18. Marlboro (15-2; Last Week – 22) Panthers have no problem winning in tough environments. A
60-59 road victory over Wachusett shows that Marlboro is ready for postseason
play.
19. Central Catholic (13-4; Last Week - 13) Crucial final week for Central Catholic
if they hope to have home court to open the state tournament.
20. BC High (10-5; Last Week – 25) After a three-game losing streak, BC High got back on track
with a win over Hanover to solidify a spot in the state tournament. The
upcoming Comcast Tournament will tell whether or not the Eagles are true
contenders.
21. Maynard (15-1; Last Week - 23) Tigers are cruising, but a road test at
Cathedral on Monday could cause some problems.
22. Hanover (15-3; Last Week – 19) Credit to the Indians who went out of
their way to schedule a tough non-league opponent in BC High.
23. Whitman-Hanson (13-4;
Last Week – NR) Panthers
jump in to the poll after handily defeating Hingham to even the score atop the
Patriot League Keenan Division.
24. Springfield Putnam
(14-2; Last Week – NR)
Outside of a pair of losses to No. 2 Springfield Central, the Beavers have
taken care of business all season long.
25. Apponequet (16-0; Last
Week – NR) Apponequet
leaps into the poll for the first time this season, as they remained perfect with
a pair of wins this week. A potential end of season matchup with Bishop Stang
would be one to watch.
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