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Gonzaga wins WCAC crown; Fairfax to battle Taft

Posted: Tuesday February 26, 2008 2:55PM; Updated: Tuesday February 26, 2008 3:02PM
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Both St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) and Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, Pa.) ended their seasons with wins last week, but the rest of the Top 25 are still battling for section, county and state titles.

Gonzaga (30-1) of Washington, D.C., capped an impressive run through the WCAC playoffs with a win over rival Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) for the title, and No. 21 Fairfax (Los Angeles) edged No. 24 Westchester in a 55-53 double overtime thriller.

High School Basketball Power Rankings
Rank LW School
1 1
St. Anthony (Jersey City) (26-0)
Bob Hurley's buzzsaw backcourt survived their toughest test with a 64-53 win over American Christian (Aston, Pa.) as swingman Dominic Cheek set the pace with 20 first-half points.
Next: Playoffs, TBD.
2 2
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) (30-0)
The Wear twins (David and Travis) doubled up to power the Monarchs to wins over Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood, Calif.) and Capistrano Valley (Mission Viejo, Calif.).
Next: Tuesday vs. Wilson (Long Beach).
3 3
St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) (24-1)
The Gray Bees, who do not participate in the state playoffs due to their independent status, finished their season with a 58-44 win over Benedictine (Richmond, Va.). Point guard Scott Machado committed to Iona last week.
Next: Season complete.
4 4
Duncanville (Texas) (34-1)
The Panthers are primed for a state title run following wins over Bell (Hurst, Texas) and Richland (Hills, Texas).
Next: Tuesday vs. Lewisville (Texas).
5 5
Chester (Pa.) (28-1)
Bulldog Karon Burton (22 points) helped the Clippers cruise to a 74-52 win over Penn Wood (Landsdowne, Pa.).
Next: Saturday vs. Williamsport (Pa.).
6 6
Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.) (27-1)
John Adams scored 17 points in a 70-43 rout of Mills (Millbrae, Calif.).
Next: Tuesday vs. Westmont (Campbell, Calif.).
7 7
Yates (Houston) (25-2)
Emmanuel Kirby (25 points) was the difference in a 100-67 win over McCallum (Austin, Texas).
Next: Tuesday vs. Huntsville (Texas).
8 8
Rice (Harlem, N.Y.) (23-3)
The Raiders beat rival St. Raymond's for the third time this season, 78-59, to take the New York Archdiocesan AA title.
Next: Thursday vs. Xaverian (Brooklyn, N.Y.).
9 9
Moeller (Cincinnati) (21-1)
Senior Daniel Wulker (13 points) helped the Crusaders beat Englewood (Ohio), 45-16.
Next: Friday vs. Trotwood (Ohio) Madison.
10 10
Lincoln (Coney Island, N.Y.) (23-4)
Idle
Next: March 4 vs. Bryant (Long Island City, N.Y.)/Lehman (Bronx, N.Y.) winner.
11 11
Norcross (Ga.) (25-2)
Wake Forest-signee Al-Farouq Aminu scored 30 points and Denzail Jones added 22 in a 72-49 win over Harrison (Kennesaw, Ga.).
Next: Tuesday vs. Centennial (Roswell, Ga.).
12 14
Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) (30-1)
Harvard recruit Max Kenyi (30 points) was 13 of 16 from the field in a 71-63 win over Bishop O'Connell for the WCAC championship.
Next: TBD.

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