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Posted: Wednesday February 18, 2009 3:21PM; Updated: Wednesday February 18, 2009 3:21PM
Kevin Armstrong Kevin Armstrong >
INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Oak Hill challenging for top ranking

Story Highlights

No. 2 Oak Hill defeated No. 4 St. Patrick 73-64 in the Primetime Shootout

Texas-bound Tristan Thompson transferred from St. Benedict's to Findlay Prep

Fayetteville, Gonzaga and Neumann Goretti enter the rankings

TRENTON, N.J. -- As the final seconds ticked off the clock last Saturday, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) forward Tiny Gallon had a message for anyone who was listening: "Oak Hill is coming for that No. 1 spot!" Gallon's actions spoke even louder than his words as the Oklahoma-bound big man scored nine points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Warriors' 73-64 win over No. 4 St. Patrick's (Elizabeth, N.J.). This week's best game features South (Bloomington, Ind.) against Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Mich.) on Saturday.
High School Basketball Power Rankings
1
Last Week: 1
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) (26-0)
The Monarchs continue to blow away the competition as they beat St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) 81-49 behind 16 points from Gary Franklin.
Next: Wednesday vs. San Clemente (Calif.).
 
2
Last Week: 2
Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) (34-0)
Steve Smith's troops are clicking down the stretch with transfers and veterans blending together.
Next: Thursday vs. Quality Education Institute (Winston Salem, N.C.).
 
3
Last Week: 3
Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) (28-0)
Texas-bound junior Tristan Thompson, who was kicked off the St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) squad last week, has enrolled at Findlay and should be eligible to play Friday
Next: Friday vs. Duncanville (Texas).
 
4
Last Week: 4
St. Patrick's (Elizabeth, N.J.) (20-3)
Sophomore Michael Gilcrist showed that he likes the big stage with 28 points in the loss to Oak Hill.
Next: Saturday at Roselle (N.J.) Catholic for playoffs.
 
5
Last Week: 5
Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.) (18-1)
Villanova recruit Mouphtaou Yarou (27 points, 14 rebounds) led the way in a 57-48 win over Shabazz (Newark, N.J.).
Next: Friday vs. Ballou (Washington, D.C.), Saturday vs. Takoma Academy (Takoma Park).
 
6
Last Week: 6
LeFlore (Mobile, Ala.) (26-2)
Unsigned senior DeMarcus Cousins scored 33 points in a 114-59 playoff win over Faith Academy (Mobile, Ala.).
Next: Playoffs TBD.
 
7
Last Week: 7
St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) (21-2)
An uneven week for the Gray Bees. Coach Dan Hurley earned his 200th win, but he also dismissed star forward Tristan Thompson from the squad "for public insubordination."
Next: Sunday at Hoop Group Event in Pittsburgh.
 
8
Last Week: 10
Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minn.) (19-0)
Minnesota signee Royce White and Co. stepped outside the state borders and slapped Thomas Jefferson (Brooklyn, N.Y.) with a 79-65 loss.
Next: Friday vs. Columbia Heights (Minn.)
 
9
Last Week: 9
Westchester (Los Angeles) (26-2)
Junior guard Jordan Mayes had a big week as he scored 29 points in the 79-39 win over Hamilton (Los Angeles) and 31 points in a 85-78 win over Lincoln (Brooklyn, N.Y.).
Next: Thursday vs. Carson (Calif.).
 
10
Last Week: 8
Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Mich.) (17-0)
Donnavan Kirk (18 points, eight rebounds) sparked an 79-46 win over Romulus.
Next: Saturday at South (Bloomington, Ind.).
 
11
Last Week: 11
Strake Jesuit (Houston) (31-0)
The Jesuits beat Hastings (Houston) 49-39 behind Joey Brooks' 20 points.
Next: Playoffs, TBD.
 
12
Last Week: 12
South (Bloomington, Ind.) (17-0)
Two lopsided wins: a 79-49 rout of Brownsburg and a 77-44 victory over Warren Central (Indianapolis).
Next: Friday at Perry Meridian (Indianapolis.), Saturday at Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Mich.).
 
13
Last Week: 13
South (Atlanta) (22-3)
Georgia Tech recruit Derrick Favors added a 27-point, 16-rebound performance to his player of the year resume in a 73-51 win over Rutland.
Next: Playoffs, TBD.
 
14
Last Week: 14
North Central (Indianapolis) (18-1)
Won 81-62 at Terre Haute South Vigo (Terre Haute) as Justin Reid had 23 points and 14 rebounds.
Next: Friday vs. Center Grove (Greenwood, Ind.).
 
15
Last Week: 16
De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) (23-1)
In beating Amador Valley (Pleasanton, Calif.) 58-27 Monte Vista (Danville, Calif.) 60-52, the Spartans are set for a stretch run in NoCal. Next: Friday at California High (San Ramon, Calif.).
 
16
Last Week: NR
Fayetteville (Ark.) (23-0)
By spreading the ball around, the Bulldogs beat Springdale 74-57, Heritage (Rogers) 73-33 and Bentonville 74-50.
Next: Friday at Har-Ber (Springdale, Ark.).
 
17
Last Week: 18
Franklin (Seattle) (19-1)
Vonchae Richardson sparked two wins with a 21-point effort against Nathan Hale (Seattle) followed by 16 points against Ingraham (Seattle).
Next: Playoffs, TBD.
 
18
Last Week: 20
Memorial (Tulsa, Okla.) (19-1)
A 50-32 win over Central (Tulsa) was sparked by Cameron Downing (13 points).
Next: Thursday at Booker T. Washington (Tulsa).
 
19
Last Week: 19
DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) (22-3)
The challenges keep coming for the Stags as they held off Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.), 52-46. They also downed Archbishop Carroll (Washington, D.C.), 65-39.
Next: Friday vs. Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.).
 
20
Last Week: NR
Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)(23-3)
The Purple Eagles are dodging bullets: Cedrick Lindsay scored 15 points in the rally to beat Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.) 49-44.
Next: Friday at DeMatha.
 
21
Last Week: 15
Rice (Harlem, N.Y.) (16-3)
After securing two showcase wins over the weekend, the Raiders fell in league play to Xaverian (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 59-53 on Sunday.
Next: Playoffs, TBD.
 
22
Last Week: NR
Neumann Goretti (Philadelphia) (21-2)
The Saints beat Archbishop Wood (Warminster, Pa.), 64-46, in the Philadelphia Catholic League quarters.
Next: Wednesday vs. North Catholic (Philadelphia) at the Palestra.
 
23
Last Week: 21
Christ School (Arden, N.C.) (30-2)
The Greenies needed a buzzer-beater from Mason Plumlee to down Centennial (Roswell, Ga.), 75-73.
Next: Playoffs, Feb. 26, TBD.
 
24
Last Week: 22
McClymonds (Oakland, Calif.) (22-1)
Will Cherry (19 points) helped McClymonds knock off Oakland Tech (Oakland) 56-54.
Next: Wednesday at Fremont (Oakland), Friday vs. Skyline (Oakland).
 
25
Last Week: 23
Thornton (Harvey, Ill.) (22-1)
The Wildcats escaped Bloom (Chicago Heights) 42-40.
Next: Friday vs. Thornwood (South Holland, Ill.).

 
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