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Weekly rankings include the entire state of Pennsylvania: 5th year prep schools and high schools, regardless of governing body affiliations.

WEEK 10 (Jan. 29th – Feb. 4th, 2018) 

1.    Scotland Campus Sports

 

Upcoming Games: 2-1 & 2-2 Scotland Invitational

2.   Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)

Last Week: The Panthers went 2-0 last week defeating Audenried 72-46 and  Mastery Charter North 73-43

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @HM Constitution, 2/1 @HM Math Civics & Sciences, 2/3 Camden

 3.   Plymouth-Whitemarsh  (Plymouth Meeting)

Last Week: Patriots go 2-0 with wins over Wissahickon 70-50, and @Springfield Township 95-33

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @Upper Dublin, 2/2 Hatboro-Horsham, 2/3 #6 Neumann-Goretti @ Harriton

4.   Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage)

Last Week: defeated Garfield Heights (OH) 50-44

Upcoming Games: TBA

5.   Bonner Prendergast  (Drexel Hill)

Last Week: Bonner went 2-1 for the week, dropping their first contest of the week to #22 LaSalle 50-60 before defeating Father Judge 73-58, and 1/28 #6 Neumann-Goretti 73-70.

Upcoming Games: 2/2 Lansdale Catholic, 2/4 @ HM Archbishop Ryan

6.    Neumann-Goretti  (Philadelphia)

Last Week: NG goes 2-1 in PCL play with wins over @ HM LaSalle 55-47, and #21 Archbishop Wood 56-52, before losing @ #5 Bonner-Prendergast 70-73

Upcoming Games: 1/31 @Cardinal O’Hara, 2/2 HM Archbishop Ryan, 2/3 #3 Plymouth Whitemarsh @ Harriton, 2/4 Bishop McDevitt

7.    Westtown  (West Chester)

Last Week: Wesstown goes 2-1 defeating @Moorestown Friends 93-54, and Friends Central 76-39 before losing to Massanutten Military Academy 82-64.

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @Peddie (NJ)

8.   Roman Catholic  (Philadelphia)

Last Week: Roman Catholic finishes the week 2-0 defeating Bishop McDevitt 60-49 and @ #14 Archbishop Carroll 70-66

Upcoming Games: 1/29 #22 LaSalle, 1/31 Father Judge, 2/2 Conwell-Egan

9.   Reading

Last Week: The Red Knights go 3-0, defeating Muhlenburg 101-63, @Daniel Boone 66-30, and #12 State College 75-66 @Trinity in Play by Play Classic

Upcoming Games: 1/30 Exeter, 2/1 @Governor Mifflin, 2/3 Pennridge

10.   First Love Christian Academy (Washington)

Upcoming Week: 1/30 Teays Valley Christian Prep, 2/3 Winchester Thurston

11.   Abington

Last Week: The Galloping Ghosts defeated Pennsbury 51-45, before dropping two games in Florida, Findley Prep (NV) 83-91 and Westminster Academy (FL) 80-82

Upcoming Games: 1/30 Council Rock North, 2/2 Truman

12.   State College

Last Week: State College goes 3-1 defeating @Harrisburg 78-52, @ #24 Chambersburg 51-56, Cumberland Valley 71-47, before losing to #9 Reading 66-75 @Trinity in Play by Play Classic.

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @Carlisle, 2/2 @Central Dauphin

13.   Archbishop Carroll (Radnor)

 

Last Week: Defeated #10 St. Joe’s Prep 70-59, lost to #9 Roman Catholic 66-70, 1/28 HM Archbishop Ryan 68-55

Upcoming Games: 2/2 @Father Judge, 2/4 Lansdale Catholic.

 

14.   St. Joe’s Prep  (Philadelphia)

Last Week: Prep goes 2-2 dropping the first two contests to #13 Archbishop Carroll 59-70 and @Cardinal O’Hara 42-54, before defeating Southern 84-63 and winning @Bishop McDevitt 59-45

Upcoming Games: 2/2 #22 LaSalle

15.   Mars

Last Week: The Fighting Planets got 3-1 on the week, rebounding after the 62-73 loss to #20 Taylor Allderdice by defeating @Chartiers Valley 48-17, @West Allegheny 78-70, HM Sewickley Academy 67-48

Upcoming Games: 1/30 Montour, 2/2 Moon

 

16.   Hazleton

Last Week: Hazleton goes 3-0 defeating @Nanticoke 83-65, @GAR Memorial 77-50, and Berwick 72-30

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @Meyers, 2/1 Wyoming Area, 2/3 @Coughlin

17.    Archbishop Wood  (Warminster)

Last Week: Wood goes 1-1, losing to #6 Neumann-Goretti 52-56 before defeating HM Bethlehem Catholic 68-55 @Parkland in the Hoop Group Showcase

Upcoming Games: 1/29 @ HM West Catholic, 2/2 Bishop McDevitt, 2/3 Lincoln @Harriton

18.   Quaker Valley (Leetsdale)

Last Week: 3-0, with wins over @New Castle 55-46, Central Valley 63-42, Lincoln Park 67-59

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @Beaver Falls, 1/31 @Blackhawk, 2/2 @Hopewell, 2/3 Vincentian Academy

19.   Northeastern  (Manchester)

Last Week: 2-0 week for the Bobcats, as they defeated @Central York 67-64 and Southwestern 65-21

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @York, 2/2 @New Oxford, 2/3 Williamsport

 

20 t.   Canon-McMillan (Canonsburg)

Last Week: Goes 3-0, defeating HM Mt. Lebanon 69-64, Ringold 58-33, and @North Hills 58-36

Upcoming Games:

20 t.   Taylor Allderdice (Pittsburgh)

Last Week: Dice goes 3-0 for the week, stretching their win streak to 11 in a row by defeating  #14 Mars 73-62, @Brashears 61-39, @Highlands 58-38

Upcoming Games: 1/30 @Carrick, 2/1 Obama

 

22.   Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh)

23.   LaSalle (Philadelphia)

24.    Chambersburg

25.    Northampton

 

25 HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Abington Heights, Allentown Central Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, Bethlehem Catholic, Bishop Shanahan, Cheltenham, Constitution, Franklin, Haverford School, Hill School, Kiski Prep, Latrobe, Martin Luther King, Math Civics & Science, McDowell, Mercersburg Academy, Mt. Lebanon, Northampton, Penncrest, Penn Hills, Perkiomen School, Phelps, Pine Richland, Sewickley Academy, Shipley, West Catholic, Milton Hershey,

Weekly rankings include the entire state of Pennsylvania: 5th year prep schools and high schools, regardless of governing body affiliations.

WEEK 9

Jan. 22nd – Jan. 28th, 2018

1. Scotland Campus Sports

Upcoming Games: 1/23 @Eastern College JV

2. Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated HM Math Civics & Science 78-51, & 1/18 HM Martin Luther King 54-40

Upcoming Games: 1/23 Audenried, 1/25 Mastery Charter North

3. Plymouth-Whitemarsh (Plymouth Meeting)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Quakertown 91-47, 1/19 Upper Moreland 62-37, & 1/20 HM Haverford School 63-56

Upcoming Games: 1/23 Wissahickon, 1/26 @Springfield Township

4. Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Commodore Perry 86-24, & 1/17 Warren Harding (OH) 57-39, before losing to 1/21 to Our Savior Lutheran (NY) 78-93

Upcoming Games: TBA

5. Bonner Prendergast (Drexel Hill)

Last Week: 1/19 won @ #10 defeated Roman Catholic 68-66, and 1/21 defeated HM West Catholic 68-67

Upcoming Games: 1/24 HM LaSalle, 1/26 Father Judge, 1/28 #6 Neumann-Goretti

6. Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia)

Last Week: 1/19 defeated Lansdale Catholic 77-40

Upcoming Games: 1/22 @ HM LaSalle, 1/26 #21 Archbishop Wood, 1/28 @ #5 Bonner-Prendergast

7. Westtown (West Chester)

Last Week: 1/15 lost to IMG Academy 71-75, 1/19 defeated HM Shipley 92-67, 1/20 lost to Camden (NJ) 71-74 & 1/21 lost Ranney (NJ) 58-51

Upcoming Games: 1/23 @Moorestown Friends, 1/26 Friends’ Central, 1/27
Timber Creek (NJ)

8. State College

Last Week: 1/19 defeated Mifflin County 77-58

Upcoming Games: 1/23 @ HM Chambersburg, 1/26 Cumberland Valley, 1/27
#15 Reading @Trinity in Play by Play Classic

9. Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)

Last Week: 1/19 lost to #5 Bonner Prendergast 66-68

Upcoming Games: 1/22 @ HM Archbishop Ryan, 1/24 Bishop McDevitt, 1/26 @ #12 Archbishop Carroll

10. St. Joe’s Prep (Philadelphia)

Last Week: 1/19 defeated Conwell-Egan 81-72

Upcoming Games: 1/22 #12 Archbishop Carroll, 1/24 @Cardinal O’Hara, 1/28 @Bishop McDevitt

11. First Love Christian Academy (Washington)

Last Week: 1/20 defeated Beckley Prep 83-68, & 1/21 Spire (OH) 96-59

Upcoming Week: TBA

12. Archbishop Carroll (Radnor)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Cardinal O’Hara 72-56, & 1/19 HM West Catholic 64-46

Upcoming Games: 1/22 #10 St. Joe’s Prep, 1/26 #9 Roman Catholic, 1/28 HM Archbishop Ryan

13. Abington

Last Week: Defeated, 1/16 Bensalem 68-51, 1/17 Council Rock North 61-26, 1/19 @Council Rock South 59-40, & 1/20 HM Cheltenham 74-54

Upcoming Games: 1/23 Pennsbury

14. Mars

Last Week: 1/19 defeated Knoch 89-57, & 1/21 won @Montour 83-51

Upcoming Games: 1/22 #25 Taylor Allderdice, 1/25 @Chartiers Valley, 1/26 @West Allegheny, 1/28 HM Sewickley Academy

15. Reading

Last Week: 1/18 defeated Governor Mifflin 78-29, & 1/20 #17 Hazleton

Upcoming Games: 1/23 Muhlenburg, 1/16 @Daniel Boone, 1/27 #8 State College @Trinity in Play by Play Classic

16. Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Penn Trafford 88-62, 1/17 Imani Christian Academy 83-57, & 1/19 HM Latrobe 80-69;

Upcoming Games: 1/23 @Fox Chapel, 1/26 Hempfield

17. Hazleton

Last Week: 1/19 defeated Tunkhannock 73-38, & 1/20 lost to #15 @Reading 56-65

Upcoming Games: 1/23 @Nanticoke, 1/24 @GAR Memorial, 1/26 Berwick

18. Penn Hills

Last Week: 1/16 Lost @ HM Latrobe 66-80, & 1/19 defeated Plum 80-53

Upcoming Games: 1/26 Fox Chapel

19. Hill School (Pottstown)

Last Week: 1/17 lost Phelps 53-63, & 1/20 Blair Academy (NJ) 63-74

Upcoming Games: 1/24 @ HM Perkiomen, 1/27 @ HM Mercersburg Academy

20. Northeastern (Manchester)

Last Week: 1/15 won @Steelton-Highspire 74-67, & 1/17 @Red Lion 55-43, 1/19 defeated Dallastown 80-50, & 1/20 Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg) 52-46

Upcoming Games: 1/23 @Central York, 1/26 Southwestern

21. Archbishop Wood (Warminster)

Last Week: 1/19 won @ HM LaSalle 50-35, 1/21 defeated Cardinal O’Hara 80-68

Upcoming Games: 1/26 @ #6 Neumann-Goretti, 1/28 HM Bethlehem Catholic @Parkland

22. McDowell (Erie)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Corry 59-34, 1/18 Jamestown (NY) 66-40, & 1/20 Defeated Leboeuf 52-40

Upcoming Games: 1/23 Meadville, 1/26 Cathedral Prep

23. Quaker Valley (Leetsdale)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Ambridge 70-41, & 1/19 Beaver 70-49

Upcoming Games: 1/23 @New Castle, 1/26 Central Valley, 1/27 Lincoln Park

24. Canon-McMillan (Canonsburg)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Peters Township 61-41, & 1/19 Upper St. Clair 61-48

Upcoming Games: 1/23 HM Mt. Lebanon, 1/26 Ringold, 1/27 @North Hills

25. Taylor Allderdice (Pittsburgh)

Last Week: 1/16 defeated Perry Traditional Academy 78-39, 1/17 HM Mt. Lebanon 71-63, & 1/19 Westinghouse 80-45

Upcoming Games: 1/22 #14 Mars, 1/26 @Brashears, 1/28 @Highlands

26-50 HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Abington Heights, Allentown Central Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, Bethlehem Catholic, Bishop Shanahan, Chambersburg, Cheltenham, Constitution, Franklin, Haverford School, Kiski Prep, LaSalle, Latrobe, Martin Luther King, Math Civics & Science, Mercersburg Academy, Milton Hershey, Mt. Lebanon, Penncrest, Perkiomen School, Phelps, Pine Richland, Sewickley Academy, Shipley, West Catholic

 

Weekly rankings include the entire state of Pennsylvania: 5th year prep schools and high schools, regardless of governing body affiliations.

Jan. 15th – Jan. 21st, 2018

1.    Scotland Campus Sports

Scotland’s Post Grad team is ranked #1, #2, or #3 in the nation depending on which ranking system you check.  However College coaches should know there are also two High School teams located in Scotland.  Between the 3 teams, with over 35 kids, it is a smorgasbord of college ready PSA’s ranging from High Major to Division III kids.  They are back in session and should be #Scene.  Upcoming Game: 1/23 @Eastern College JV

2.   Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)

The AAAA Favorite to hold the PIAA Crown is 12-2 at the mid point of the season.  The have yet to lose a game in the great state of Pennsylvania.  Coach Nobles cagers only set backs are to Dematha (MD) and La Lumiere (IN).  Upcoming Games: 1/16 HM Math Civic & Science, 1/18 defeated HM Martin Luther King 54-40

 3.   Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage)

Weather is the only thing that has been able to ground the Golden Eagles this season.  At 9-1, Erie Cancellations and Postponements are opponents best chances when it comes to Coach Mancino’s Single-A Front-runners.  Upcoming Games: 1/16 Commodore, 1/17 @Warren Harding, 1/18 Jamestown, 1/21 Our Savior Lutheran (NY)

4.   Plymouth-Whitemarsh  (Plymouth Meeting)

The Colonials completed the week going 2-0 in convincing fashion.  The only thing that could stop them was a water main break at the school which caused them to postpone the Neshimany game. PW defeated Hatsboro-Horsham 78-40 and Cheltenham 77-55 Upcoming Games: Monday1/16 Quakertown, 1/19 Upper Moreland, 1/20 Haverford School

5.    Westtown  (West Chester)

The 2016 and 2017 PAISAA State Champs, Westtown has played a truly “national schedule”, covering high powered teams from across 11 different states already this season.  Key victories include the likes of Holy Spirit Prep (GA), Dillard (FL) Sidwell Friends (DC).  Last week Westtown took down Germantown Friends 58-34.  Upcoming Games:  1/15 HoophallClassic vs IMG Academy (FL) 1/16 Friends Select, 1/19 Shipley, 1/20 Camden (NJ)

6.    Hill School  (Pottstown)

The Hill School enters the week at 11-3, 3-0 in the Mid Atlantic Prep League after sweeping the week with wins over Lawrenceville (NJ) 74-57 and Peddie (NJ) 54-47.   The Hill School’s games are broadcast live on http://www.locallive.tv when you set up a free account or can be played back at your convenience .  Upcoming Games: 1/17 Phelps, 1/20 Blair Academy (NJ)

7.    Neumann-Goretti  (Philadelphia)

The 9-3 Saints are hands down the AAA favorite to hoist the golden ball at the Giant Center in March, but before that unfolds their is a more difficult task at hand and that is PCL dominance (4-0) and winning two games at the Palestra when it counts.  Last week NG defeated #10 Roman Catholic 56-54 and Father Judge 67-59 (OT).  Upcoming Games: 1/19 #7 Lansdale Catholic

8.   Bonner Prendergast  (Drexel Hill)

Bonner remains undefeated in Philadelphia Catholic League play (4-0).  Coach Concannon’s Friars only blemishes on the season are; an out of state loss to The Patrick School (NJ) and a double overtime battle with District I powerhouse and Statewide #4 Plymouth-Whitemarsh.   Last Week MBAP defeated #12 Archbishop Wood 68-55 and #14 St. Joe’s Prep.  Upcoming Games: 1/19 @ #10 Roman Catholic, 1/21 HM West Catholic

9.   State College

State College remained unbeaten at 12-0 in 2017-2018, picking up two Mid-Penn Commonwealth (8-0) contests last week, registering wins over Central Dauphin 77-53, Central Dauphin East 72-67.  The Trojans have an average winning margin of 20+ points per game  on the year, with their only close games coming earlier against HM  Harrisburg 89-83 and HM Chambersburg 57-49.  Upcoming Games: 1/16 @ HM Harrisburg  

10.   Roman Catholic  (Philadelphia)

7-4 on paper doesn’t sound like a Top 10 team until you examine the resume.  There are plenty of one-two loss programs that will not want to see the Cahillites come March.  Last week Roman Catholic went 1-1, defeated West Catholic 73-67, and dropped a 56-54 contest to #7 Neumann-Goretti.  Upcoming Games: 1/19 #8 Bonner Prendergast

11.   Penn Hills

The Indians remain a perfect 14-0 heading into the second half of the season, defeating Hempfield 63-57 and #21 Woodland Hills.  Upcoming Games: 1/16 @Latrobe, 1/19 Plum

12.    Archbishop Wood  (Warminster)

The Vikings suffered a tough week.  Coach Mosco’s group lost two very tightly contested close games.  For the first time in 8 weeks Wood finds themselves sitting on the outside of the top 10 after losses to Archbishop Ryan 78-74, and #8 Bonner-Prendergast before defeating Conwell-Egan 78-65.  Upcoming Games: 1/19 @LaSalle, 1/21 Cardinal O’Hara

13.   Hazleton

The Cougars remained a perfect 9-0 on the season after taking down Pittston Area 89-37 in convincing fashion and then Dallas 77-60 to end the week.  .  Upcoming Games: 1/16 @GAR Memorial, 1/19 Tunkhannock, 1/20 HM @Reading

14.   St. Joe’s Prep  (Philadelphia)

Speedy Morris picked up his 1000th career victory this week as the Hawks go 1-1.  #8 Bonner-Prendergast defeated Prep by a score of 63-61.  Prep’s record now stands at 10-2 with one game this week versus Philadelphia Catholic League for 1/19 Conwell-Egan.

15.   Mt. Lebanon

The 12-1 Blue Devils behind the stellar play of Antonio Garofoli (2018) had a perfect week defeating Baldwin 66-43 and Peter Township 72-38.  The wins helped Coach David earn his 300th career victory.  Upcoming Games: 1/15 @Upper St. Clair, 1/17 Allderdice, 1/20 @Chartiers Valley

16.   First Love Christian Academy (Washington)

Weekly results and Schedule forthcoming.

17.    Abington

The Galloping Ghosts had a 2-0 week defeating Truman 68-55 and North Penn 81-65.  Coach Gastly won his 150th game earlier this month as Abington remains in the Top 20 for the 8th straight week.  Upcoming Games: 1/16 Bensalem, 1/17 Council Rock North, 1/19 @Council Rock South 1/20 Cheltenham

18.   Mars

Mars defeated Moon 72-64 to push their record to 8-2, a perfect 7-0 in state.  Andrew Recchia (2019) put up 20 points in the win.  Upcoming Games: 1/19 Knoch, 1/21 @Montour

19.   Bethlehem Catholic

Bethlehem Catholic continues to pile up the wins.  Two more last week bring their overall record to 10-1, their sole loss a non-league tussle with #17 Abington.  The Hawks posted victories over Stroudsburg 65-55, Freedom 81-76.  Upcoming Games: 1/16 @Dieruff, 1/17 @Pocono Mountain East 96-65, 1/19 Northampton

20.   Northeastern  (Manchester)

The Northeastern Bobcats are back in the top 20 after posting 3 straight victories this week.  A 75-53 win over rival York High started the week before defeating New Oxford 56-46, and Cocalico 61-43.  Fred Mulbah picked up an offer from Pitt-Johnstown and Albany-recruit Antonio Rizzuto continues to post impressive numbers. Upcoming Games: 1/15 Steelton-Highspire, 1/17 @Red Lion, 1/19 Dallastown, 1/20 Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg)

21.   Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh)

The Wolverines despite going 1-1 for the week move up one spot to number 21 this week.  Their loss to #11 Penn Hills 68-60 on the road was a tightly contested game, in which Woodland Hills had their chances.  Earlier in the week, Amante Britt and company defeated Norwin 85-46 to sit at 10-2.  Upcoming Games: 1/16 Penn Trafford, 1/17 Imani Christian Academy, 1/19 Latrobe

22.   Allentown Central Catholic

After defeating Allentown Allen 48-44 and Dieruff 40-37, the Vikings remain undefeated and move up one spot in the polls.  At 13-1, Jay Vaughan(2018) and teammate Dat Lambert (2018) are looking to play well into March.  Teams in District 11 and Statewide will be looking at the brackets hoping this team is not in their pod.  Upcoming Games: 1/17 Northampton, 1/19 East Stroudsburg North

23.   McDowell (Erie)

The Trojans move up one spot to number 23 this week by going 2-0 in state.  Wins over Franklin 57-56, Erie 70-35, and Huntington Prep Blue (WV) 81-44 have McDowell clicking headed into the middle of January. Freshman Will Jeffress averaged 23.6 for the week, as teammates Mason Beck (11pts vs F), Cole Becker (23pts vs HP)and Jerome Henderson (11pts vs HP)all had productive weeks as well.  Crestwood from Toronto defeated the Trojans Saturday 60-46.  Upcoming Games: 1/18 defeated Jamestown (NY) 66-40, 1/20 Leboeuf

24.   Archbishop Carroll (Radnor)

Romanczuk’s Patriots return to the SUPER25 with impressive victories over 5 honorable mention teams.  LaSalle, Abington, Shipley, Cheltenham & Coatesville.  Their losses are at the hands of #4 Plymouth-Whitmarsh, HM Constitution, Our Savior Lutheran (NY) and #7 Neumann-Goretti.    Led by AJ Hoggard, Keyon Butler and Justin Anderson this team is battle tested and poised for a big second half of the season.  You can expect them to be a player in the 5-A State playoffs come March.    Upcoming Games: 1/19 HM West Catholic

25.   Quaker Valley (Leetsdale)

Coach Mastroianni has his District 7 Quakers playing at an extremely high level; starting the season winning their first 9 games has them cracking the Top 25 for the first time with an average scoring total of 78 points per game.  Led by Drexel-bound Coletrane Washington, the team is poised to make a run at the PIAA 4-A State title. Washington has a pure stroke, he has already made 10 3-pointers in a game this season and has 3 games with 6 or more.  Much like their football team, QVHoops has their eyes on Hershey, PA and the golden ball.  Upcoming Games: 1/16 Ambridge, 1/19 Beaver

Weekly rankings include the entire state of Pennsylvania: 5th year prep schools and high schools, regardless of governing body affiliations.  Upcoming games for all 25 teams are listed.  

Jan. 8th – Jan. 14th, 2018 

1.    Scotland Campus Sports

PREP SCENE’s number 1 team for the 6th straight week is Scotland Sports Campus.  Coach Chaney’s hoopsters have posted quality wins over, Bridgton (CT), IMG Academy, several other Prep Schools, College JV and Juco JV teams.   They started the season with a program boosting win over IMG Academy in New England at the National Prep Showcase and continue to impress.  7-1, 240-pound Bradley-commit Ari Boya, 6-foot-11 UNLV-commit Louis Bangai, and versatile 6-9 high-major prospect Karim Coulibaly (2019) man the inside for SCS.  The back court is manned by a slew of college prospects in 6-1 PG Justice Kendall (2018) and wings Sam Chaput, Tyrone Nesby (Reading), and Chris Whitaker (Harrisburg) among others.  Upcoming Game: 1/11, @Silver Oak Academy (MD).

2.   Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)

Imhotep Charter of North Philadelphia, led by Coach Noble rely on a stubborn defense, suffocating opponents into submission.  The Panthers already hold wins over Philly pub power Martin Luther King, catholic league power Roman Catholic and national power Roselle Catholic (NJ).  Their sole loss has come at the hands of Indiana’s La Lumiere School at the Cancer Research Classic in Wheeling WV.    Imhotep is steered by a super talented backcourt, featuring 6-7 Donta Scott (2019), 6-4 Dahmir Bishop (2019) 6-0 Bernard Lightsey (2018) and 5-9 Fatayn Wesley (2018) along with a plethora of talented Division I forwards in  PREP SCENE 2020 Elijah Taylor and fellow 6-7 teammates Jamil Riggins (2019), Chereef Knox (2019).  Upcoming Games: 1/11Constitution, 1/13 @Hillhouse (CT)

3.   Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage)

Kennedy Catholic is keeping the heat on #1 & #2 as they continue to impress game after game.  Led by 6-5 Maceo Austin (2019), 6-7  Mattia Acunzo, 6-8 Oscar Tshiebwe, 6-5  PREP SCENE 2020 Ike Herster.  Coach Mancino’s Cagers have soared to wins over First Love 85-68,  Sewickley Academy 87-60, @West Middlesex 67-38,  Sankofa Freedom 83-61, Constitution 65-50, Central Florida Christian 61-56, Youngsville 100-42.  Upcoming Games: 1/12 @Jamestown.

4.   Plymouth-Whitemarsh  (Plymouth Meeting)

Coach Donofrio’s senior laden ball club has breezed through 2017 and the first week of the new year to the tune of 10 wins, zero losses.  Led by the big man in the middle 7-2 Naheem McLeod (2019), and the  senior leadership of Ish Horn, Alan Glover, Danny Cooper, and Ahmin & Ahmad Williams the Colonials have managed to string wins together against Sankofa Freedom 82-56, Bishop Shanahan 60-51, Upper Moreland 77-29, @Wissahickon 67-66, #6 Archbishop Wood 66-53, Wissahickon 67-66, #9 Bonner-Prendergast 64-60, Springfield 88-31, Upper Dublin 66-37.  Upcoming Games: 1/9 @Hatboro Horsham, 1/12 @Cheltenham, 1/13 Neshimany.

5.    Westtown  (West Chester)

Westtown’s relies heavily on the production of 6-9 Duke-bound Cameron Reddish, 6-8  Indiana commit Jake Forrester, D-I recruit Jalen Gaffney,  and 2020 prospect Noah Collier.  Key Wins against Episcopal Academy 56-52, @ @Hun (NJ) 84-76, Capital Christian (MD) 68-59, Holy Spirit (GA) 77-69, George School 63-44, Mercersburg Academy 78-57, @Bullis (MD) 67-66, Dillard (FL) 72-68, Sidwell Friends (DC) 74-62, @Abington Friends 70-47, Malvern Prep 87-75 place them in the Top 5.  Westtown national schedule has tested them, their losses include Our Saviour Lutheran (NY) 76-65, Prolific Prep 71-54,  Cannon 62-60, Huntington Prep (WV) 77-67, Georgetown Prep (MD) 79-77, Episcopal (VA) 82-62.  Upcoming Games: 1/12 @Germantown Friends

6.    Archbishop Wood  (Warminster)

Coach Mosco has tested his group early and often throughout December.  The back court has been led by the sharpshooting dou of 6-4 Andrew Funk (2018).6-3 Tyree Pickron (2018).  In the front court 6-11 Seth Pinkney (2018) has put in work, blocking shots, knocking down 3’s, working the concession stand and selling tickets too.  Other contributors for the Vikings have been 6-7 Karrington Wallace (2018),  PREP SCENE 2021 prospects 5-10 Rahsool Diggins and 6-2 Dae’shon Shepard.  Key wins over Shipley 57-56, Girard College 67-60, South Shore (NY) 76-65, Father Judge 52-43; Losses against #4 Plymouth-Whitemarsh 55-43, Dematha 80-70, Immaculate Conception 63-59, Montverde Academy (FL) 89-45. Upcoming Games: 1/6 Archbishop Carroll (POSTPONED), 1/10 Archbishop Ryan, 1/14 Conwell Egan.

7.    Hill School  (Pottstown)

7-0 Seth Maxwell (2018) and  William & Mary-recruit 6-5 Chase Audige (2018) lead the way for Phil Canosa’s unit.  They also get plenty of production form 6-0 Daquan Morris (2018) 6-7 Nick Alikakos (2018) and PREP SCENE 2020 prospect 6-7 Caleb Dorsey.  The Hill School has produced key victories against Episcopal Academy 71-55, New Hampton (CT) 74-69, Kiski Prep 71-50, Hun School (NJ) 65-35, Peddie (NJ) 80-73; Losses Choate Rosemary Hall (CT) 45-43,  .   . In the Semi’s Canturbury (CT) fell 80-73 in a hard fought battle.   Upcoming Games:  1/10 @Lawrenceville School (NJ), 1/13 Peddie (NJ).

8.    Neumann-Goretti  (Philadelphia)

The Saints continue to challenge their kids with a national schedule filled with potholes at every corner.  Coach Arrigale’s troups have rang up several impressive victories to date, including key victories over #16 Abington 70-60, Ashville Christian Academy (NC), Haverford School 62-53, HM @Archbishop Carroll 75-58,  HM Cheltenham 61-51 Our Savior (NY) 58-56 .   6-1, Chris Ings (2019), 6-9 Marcus Little (2018), 6-0 Noah Warren (2018) Dymir Montuque (2018), 2020  Hakim Byrd & Ahmad Fair and 2021 prospect TaQuan Woodley all contribute and look for hoist the AAA Golden Ball in Hershey that last weekend of March.  Upcoming Games: 1/8 Cardinal O’Hara (POSTPONED), 1/12 Roman Catholic, 1/14 Father Judge.

9.   Bonner Prendergast  (Drexel Hill)

Bonner-Prendergast’s Big 3 in Tariq Ingraham, Ajiri Johnson, and Isaiah Wong has created quite a buzz in Philadelpha and across the state.  The Friars have posted key victories against Miami Christian (FL) 63-55 PREP SCENE HM Penn Charter 75-55, Pope John XXIII (NJ) 80-62, Malvern Prep 83-65 Math Civis & Science 90-57, Westminster Academy (FL) 58-53, @Conwell-Egan 80-54. @Bishop McDevitt 49-37.  Losses to #4 Plymouth-Whitemarsh 64-60 2OTS, and USA TODAY EAST #3 The Patrick School 58-49.  Upcoming Games: 1/12 @Archbishop Wood, 1/14 St Joe’s Prep.

10.   State College

Coach Walker’s Little Lions are 10-0 due in large part to the play of Princeton-recruit Drew Friberg.  Drew has had his way with opponenets.  He has received large contributions from younger brothers Tommy (6-5, 2019) and Johnny (6-2, 2020), teammates  Keaton Ellis (6-0, 2019) Ryan McNulty (6-5, 2019) and Brandon Clark (6-5, 2018).  Key victories include against Economics & Finance (NY) 78-36, St James (MD) 58-41, Chambersburg 57-49, Owen J. Roberts 83-62, Harrisburg High 89-83, Central Dauphin East 66-60. Cumberland Valley 70-56, Carlisle 72-55.  Upcoming Games: 1/9 @Central Dauphin, 1/12 Central Dauphin East.

11.   Roman Catholic  (Philadelphia)

Coach Griffen’s Cahillites has 4 guys that can carry you to victory on any given night.  6-4 Seth Lundy (2018), 6-3 Towson-recruit Allen Betrand (2018), 6-5 Hakim Hart (2019) and PREP SCENE 2020 6-3 Lynn Greer, III  are all capable of going for 20 and getting key stops.  Their losses have come at the hands of powerhouses Gonzaga (DC) 65-44, and #2 Imhotep 65-44.  Roman has key victories over North Miami (FL) 64-60, Riverside Baptist (MD) 76-60, Cardinal Hayes (NY) 78-60, West Catholic 59-49, Mater Dei (NJ) 70-63   Upcoming Games: 1/8 Father Judge (Cancelled), 1/12 @Neumann-Goretti.

12.    First Love Christian Academy  (Washington)

Coach Wilson’s team has lost a handful of games and the record would indicate that other teams across the state are more worthy of making the SUPER25, however, the sheer talent compiled on the roster coupled with a national schedule keeps them lurking around the Top 10.  The front court of 7-0 Chris Efretuei (2018), 6-10 Luis Risquez (2020), 6-8 Riny Lual (2018), and 6-8 Jamier Fletcher provide the length and post presence to impact games.  Solid guard play led by 5-10 Shamar Givance (2018), 6-4 Aneury Parra (2019) and Julian McGee (2018) and 6-3 Naim Miller (2019),  Steven Rawhire, and Egon Ruhek.  Key wins include Capital (WV) 85-74, Athlete Institute (OH) 83-75, Bluefield (WV) 76-68, losses Teays Valley Christian 64-57, Episcopal (VA) 81-73, Aspire Academy (KY) and 85-68, #3 Kennedy Catholic 76-51 Finley Prep (NV) 90-75.  Upcoming Games: 1/14 Erie First Christian

13.   Penn Hills

The Indians are a perfect 12-0 behind the balanced attack, and   stellar play, of seniors 6-6 Daivon Stephens (2018), Cameron Wiley (2018), Corey Fulton (2018), and Keyshawn Adams (2018).  Coach Derose’s tribe has defeated Lincoln Park 64-56, Hickory 62-53, Norwin 62-32, Allderdice 54-40, @Fox Chapel 47-36,  McKeesport 77-71, Propel 71-49, Burrell 73-59, Plum 100-61, Penn Trafford 65-56   Upcoming Games: 1/9 Hempfield, 1/12 #22 Woodland Hills.

14.   Hazleton

Coach Joseph’s big three of 6-4 Da’mir Faison (2018) 6-5 Jeff Planutis (2018) and 6-8 Josh Samac (2018) lead the way for the Cougars.  Key victories include wins over Scranton Prep 59-50, Parkland 70-46, Whitehall 82-31, James M. Coughlin 87-44, @Williamsport 68-47, @Wyoming Valley West 94-64, and Crestwood 72-33.  Upcoming Games: 1/9 @Pittston, 1/12 @Dallas

15.   St. Joe’s Prep  (Philadelphia)

6-7 Ed Coswell (2018) LaSalle commit and 6-0 Kyle Thompson (2018) lead the way for St. Joe’s Prep.  Both players are capable of 25+ and making winning plays across the stat sheet.  Two other contributors that you must focus on are Darius Kinnel (2018) Gabe Arizin (2019) and PREP SCENE 2020 Trevor Wall.  Key victories for Coach Morris’ crew include, Girard College 58-56,  @Penn Charter 74-61, Germantown Academy 55-47, @Malvern Prep 76-67, Berks Catholic 48-25, St Ingatias (Australia) 88-46, Cheltenham 68-52. West Catholic 75-55 and @Archbishop Ryan 54-44.  The only loss came at the hands of the Haverford School 61-53.  Upcoming Games: 1/12 Lansdale Catholic, 1/14 @Bonner-Prendergast

16.    Abington

The gauntlet of a schedule Coach Gastley has put together is expected to pay dividends in early March when the PIAA AAAAAA bracket is unveiled.  The Galloping ghosts led by 1,000 point scorer – 6-8 Eric Dixon (2018), a monster to stop on the block with the deep ball to make big defenders leave the comfort of the paint.  6-5 Lucas Monroe (2019) is a big guard who is able to impose his will and can change the complexion of a game in a flash at both ends of the floor.  The team is best when he is engaged slashing and finding others.  Two others that are capable of doing damage on the perimeter are Robbie Heath and Maurice Coppedge.   Key wins are over PREP SCENE #19 Bethlehem Catholic 63-53,Valley Forge Military Academy 65-38, @Pennsbury 82-60, Neshaminy 72-49.  Losses to #9 Neumann-Goretti 70-60 & Honorable Mention Archbishop Carroll.  Upcoming Games:  1/9 @Truman, 1/13 @North Penn.

17.   Mt. Lebanon

Coach David’s high powered Blue Devils offense is putting up 70+ points per game.  Their only loss is at the Byron Nelson Classic in Texas to the host Byron Nelson (TX).  Mt Lebanon is led by Antonio Garofoli (2018), other key contributors include, PREP SCENE 2020 Standout, Jake Hoffman, Mike Palmer (2019) 6-6 Caden Hinckley (2018), and Hayden Mitchell (2019).    The Blue Devils key victories include wins over St Franics Prep (NY) 89-53, Montour 92-78, Canon-McMillan 63-52, Bethel Park 80-46, Magnificat (OH) 45-41, Tascosa (TX) 74-64, Putnam City (OK) 67-56, Pine-Richland 77-55, Connellsville 64-56, and North Hills 68-55.  Upcoming Games: 1/9 @Baldwin, 1/12 Peters Township.

18.   Mars

The Fighting Planets only losses came in two point affairs to Wisconsin’s KauKuanu and Kentucky’s Corbin at the City of Palms in Florida.  Coach Carmody gets production from Andrew Recchia (2019), 6-2 Cade Hetzler (2018), 5-10 Brandon Caruso (2019) and PREP SCENE 2020 Standout 6-5 Michael Carmody.  Although no one produces quiet like Notre Dame recruit 6-4 Robbie Carmody; a prolific scorer with several 40 point performances, he continues to light up opponents, .   Key Victories include wins over @McKeesport 72-66 (Carmody 44),  and @Knock 79-52 (Carmody 40) Wheeling Central Catholic (WV) in the CRC Classic 77-70 (Carmody 26). Upcoming Games: 1/9 Moon, 1/12 @Chartiers Valley

19.   Bethlehem Catholic

Bethlehem Catholic has a formidable 1-2 punch in Justin Paz (2019) and Northwestern University recruit, Ryan Young (2018).   Coach Barbosa’s two leading scorers have had plenty of help from PG DeAndre Gardner (2018) and his 30 3-pointers, and teammates Scott Kuna (2018), and Kyle Young (2019).   The Golden Eagles only loss is to #16 Abington.  Their key victories include wins over Easton 72-64 , @York Suburban 72-46 Philadelphia’s Martin Luther King 65-51 Parkland 74-54, @William Allen 66-47,  Upcoming Games: 1/9 @Stroudsburg, 1/12 Freedom.

20.   La Salle (Wyndmoor)

Leading the way for 200 win Coach Dempsey’s unselfish and balanced Explorers  are 6-6 Konrad Kiska (2019), 6-8 Zach Crisler (2018), 6-2 Sean Simon (2018) and 6-0 Allen Powell (2019).    La Salle’s key victories include wins over @Malvern Prep 76-58, Central 70-41, Calvert Hall (MD) 69-59.  Constitution 68-50, Reading 68-45, Lansdale Catholic 78-49, and Conwell-Egan 60-58.   Upcoming Game: 12/12 Archbishop Carroll

21.   Northeastern  (Manchester)

Jon Eyster’s Bobcats remain undefeated.  The wins keep piling up this season in large part because of the play of the backcourt.  Led by Albany-bound Antonio Rizzuto, recent Pitt Johnstown recruit Fred Mulbah and PREP SCENE 2020 stantdout Nate Wilson, Northeastern is poised for another deep state playoff run.   Key victories include wins over Central York 59-42, @Dallastown 79-60, Red Lion 56-42, York Suburban 69-49, and @Greencastle-Antrim 75-63.  Upcoming Games:  1/8 Cocalico, 1/10 York High, 1/12 New Oxford.

22.   Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh)

Coach Miller has Woodland Hills rolling at both ends of the court, with a 70+ points per game average.  The Wolverines are led by 1000-point scorer and recent Clarion University offeree’ Amante Britt.  Key victories include: Latrobe, Fox Chapel. Hempfield, Cumberland Valley, Armstrong and Plum, Their only hiccup was against 4 point loss to Seneca Valley 53-49.  Upcoming Games: 1/9 Norwin, 12/12 @Penn Hills

23.   Allentown Central Catholic

The undefeated Vikings have been lead by Jay Vaughan (2018) and teammate Dat Lambert (2018) in most contests.    Teammates Chad Kratzer (2019) 6-7 Keeshawn Kellman (2018) and Jordan Christian (2018) have also come up big at different times during the 11 game win streak to start the season.  Key victories include Emmaus 53-41, Freire Charter 79-56, Whitehall 55-39, Liberty 51-36 Nazareth 54-52 and Pocono Mountain East 69-54.  Upcoming Games: 12/12 Allentown Allen, 12/13 @Dieruff

24.   McDowell (Erie)

The Trojan’s only loss of the season came at the hands of New York powerhouse Mt. Vernon in a tightly contested game.  No one else has come within 15 points of Coach O’Conner’s outfit, whether in Erie or in Florida at the KSA Holiday Tournament with wins over teams for OK, TX, & KY.  Led by PREP SCENE 2021 Will Jeffress, the 6-6 Forward who is a national talent, with the rare combination of size, skill and athleticism.  Jeffress scores the ball with ease, he is averaging 28.5 points per game over the last 5 games since getting his feet wet at the varsity level.  He can score it at the rim through contact, he scores it off the bounce- from the mid range or deep, as well as is a capable catch and shoot shot maker. Upcoming Games: 1/8 @Franklin, 1/11 Erie High, 1/13 Andrews Osborne Academy (OH).

25.   Abington Heights (Clarks Summit)

Coach Bianchi’s Trojan’s have made 11 straight PIAA state tournaments, their is strong indication that this group led by all staters’ Jackson Danzing and George Tinsley, along with Trey Koehler.  are poised to make another deep run into the tourney.  Last season, ended in double overtime at the AAAAA Final 4 to eventual state champion Archbishop Wood.  Abington Heights has posted convincing victories this season over Holy Redeemer 55-26, Dunmore 48-20, Holy Cross 72-32, Wyoming Valley 77-55, Delaware Valley 61-38, Williamsport 71-55, & Riverside 55-20 along with a tough non-conference scrap with Central PA power Harrisburg 66-63.  The only blemish to date is to Downingtown East in the Steel Valley Challenge.        Upcoming Games: 1/9 @Scranton Prep, 1/10 @Valley View, 1/12 West Scranton Math 1/13 @Methacton

Honorable Mention (HM)

Archbishop Carroll, Bishop Shanahan, Cheltenham, Constitution, Franklin, Haverford School, Martin Luther King, Math Civics & Science, Perkiomen School, Pine Richland, Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy.