Review-Journal boys basketball rankings — Jan. 4

Las Vegas Review-Journal

7 years ago

Bishop Gorman’s Chance Michels (25) shoots a free-throw during the second half of the ... — Bishop Gorman’s Chance Michels (25) shoots a free-throw during the second half of the platinum division championship basketball game of the Tarkanian Classic at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. Bishop Gorman won 69-56. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

Class 4A

1. Bishop Gorman (11-3, Last week 1) — The Gaels are still No. 1 after out-pacing Clark in the Beach Ball Classic in South Carolina.

2. Clark (11-3, LW 2) — The Chargers went 1-2 at the prestigious Beach Ball Classic last week.

3. Canyon Springs (10-1, LW 4) — The Pioneers claim the top spot among Sunrise Region teams for the first time this year.

4. Coronado (8-4, LW 3) — The Cougars drop a spot in the rankings after going 1-3 at a California tournament last week.

5. Faith Lutheran (12-1, LW 6) — The Crusaders have fewer losses than anyone in the Sunset Region.

6. Foothill (9-5, LW 5) — The Falcons host Green Valley in their first league game of the year Tuesday.

7. Arbor View (12-4, LW 7) — Two league games await the Aggies next week, hosting Palo Verde and Legacy.

8. Desert Oasis (13-5, LW 8) — The Diamondbacks can shake up the rankings if they beat Clark at home Monday.

9. Liberty (7-6, LW 9) — Either the Patriots, Coronado or Foothill won’t get a home playoff game. Tough league.

10. Las Vegas (10-4, LW unranked) — After wining the Las Vegas Prep Championship in their own gym, the Wildcats enter the rankings for the first time this season.

Class 3A

1. Cheyenne (6-6, LW 1) — Tuesday’s game at Desert Pines could shake up next week’s rankings.

2. Desert Pines (7-5, LW 2) — Outside of losing to eventual champion Las Vegas, the Jaguars were superb at the Las Vegas Prep Championship.

3. Chaparral (7-4, LW 3) — The Cowboys can make a statement Tuesday with a win at Sierra Vista.

4. Mojave (7-5, LW unranked) — The Rattlers enter the rankings, and play Class 4A Valley on Friday.

5. Boulder City (10-5, LW 5) — Not since 2012-13 have the Eagles have won more than 10 games.

Class 2A

1. Democracy Prep (12-2, LW 1) — With the Blue Knights beating up on Class 4A teams, does anyone in 2A stand a chance?

2. The Meadows (8-6, LW 2) — The Mustangs had a rough showing at the Vegas Invitational at Mountain View, but remain unbeated in league play.

3. Adelson School (6-5, LW 3) — The Lions split their four games at the Vegas Invitational.

4. Needles (11-5, LW 4) — The Mustangs resume league play next Tuesday at Adelson School.

5. Lincoln County (3-11, LW 5) — Ignoring the ugly record, the Lynx are 3-2 in league play and could make a run at a playoff spot.

Class 1A

1. Pahranagat Valley (9-2, LW 1) — The Panthers host Class 3A Virgin Valley on Thursday.

2. Spring Mountain (11-4, LW 2) — The Golden Eagles went 4-1 at the Vegas Invitational last week.

3. Beatty (3-2, LW 3) — The Hornets return to the court Saturday for the first time since Dec. 16.

4. Indian Springs (2-3, LW 4) — The Thunderbirds play Class 2A Laughlin Jan. 11.

5. Tonpah (5-6, LW unranked) — The Muckers head to Round Mountain on Friday with a shiny new ranking.