Eagles rise to top of Class C
This is the latest edition of the boys’ basketball rankings list. The girls’ basketball rankings run each Friday.
There are 19 state-ranked teams among the six classifications. Leading the list of this week’s contests is a Colonial Council matchup Friday pitting Lansingburgh against Catholic Central.
Class AAA
1. Colonie (11-0, Last week No. 1):
Julius Reed tallied 23 points and reserve Cam Curet added 19 points in a 75-68 triumph over Shaker.
2. Green Tech (8-5, LW No. 4):
U’mier Graham and Haisi Mayben each scored 15 points, helping power the 20th-ranked Eagles past University Prep (Rochester) 70-40.
3. Shaker (9-2, LW No. 2): The Blue Bison look to snap a twogame losing streak Tuesday with a Suburban Council home contest against Saratoga Springs.
4. Schenectady (7-5, LW No. 5): Quymaine Haggray pumped in 29 points as the Patriots defeated Troy 82-78.
5. CBA (7-4, LW No. 3):
After splitting a pair of Suburban Council contests last week, the Brothers seek their biggest win of the season Tuesday when they entertain league leader Colonie.
Class AA
1. Albany Academy (8-3, LW No. 1):
Cyrus Matia produced 18 points and Arthur Foster finished with 17 points as the Cadets beat Troy 82-71.
2. Mekeel Christian Academy (8-0, LW No. 2): The Lions remained undefeated Saturday by posting a 66-64 victory against Maspeth.
3. Niskayuna (10-2, LW No. 3): Ethan Gilson delivered 33 points, featuring nine 3-pointers, in a 67-58 verdict over Ballston Spa.
4. La Salle (10-4, LW No. 4): Robert Sieluna scored 21 points and Tra’dell Faison added 20 points, helping the Cadets record a 72-52 win against Bishop Ludden.
5. Bethlehem (10-3, LW No. 5): Senior forward Cam Laclair topped all scorers with 22 points, helping the Eagles defeat Burnt Hills-ballston Lake 52-36.
Class A
1. CCHS (11-1, LW No. 1):
Sophomore stars Darien Moore (32 points) and Sei’mir Roberson (30 points) helped guide the Crusaders to an impressive 85-50 victory against Our Lady of Lourdes at La Salle’s Martin Luther King Tournament.
2. Glens Falls (13-0, LW No. 2): The Black Bears, ranked No. 5 in the state, utilized 25 points from junior star Kellen Driscoll in an 8656 win against Gloverville.
3. Lansingburgh (10-3, LW No. 3): Aayden Green paced the
Knights with 32 points in their 63-51 victory over Ichabod Crane.
4. Ichabod Crane (8-3, LW No. 4): The Riders play at Berlin/new Lebanon on Tuesday and host Cohoes on Friday.
5. Schalmont (7-6, LW No. 5): Elijah Smith finished with a game-high 26 points as the Sabres scored a 57-36 win against Cohoes.
Team to watch: Gloversville (8-5)
Class B
1. Stillwater (12-0, LW No. 1):
Jaxon Mueller generated 22 points and 16 rebounds and Lukas Lilac added 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a 63-46 Wasaren League win against Hoosic Valley.
2. Mechanicville (9-2, LW No. 4): Senior guard Colin Richardson led the way with 20 points in a 75-34 victory over Waterfordhalfmoon.
3. Watervliet (12-1, LW No. 3):
Daheem Wilson paced the Cannoneers with 24 points in their 64-58 verdict over Greenville in Patroon Conference play.
(11-1, LW The Bluehawks produced a monster week in Patroon Conference action with victories over Watervliet (68-54) and Maple Hill (71-41).
5. Fonda-fultonville (9-1, LW No. 2): Brady Melious poured in a seasonbest 36 points in a 72-43 win against South Glens Falls.
Teams to watch: Hoosick Falls (7-5), Schuylerville (9-3)
4. Hudson Not rated): Class C
1. Duanesburg (10-2, LW No. 2): Jeffrey Mulhern pumped in 34 points in a 7637 decision over Middleburgh and contributed 31 points to the Eagles’ 67-18 victory over Northville.
2. Hoosic Valley (8-5, LW No. 3): The Hawks, ranked No. 20 in the state, play host to Waterford-halfmoon on Tuesday in Wasaren League play.
3. Maple Hill (8-4, LW No. 1): The Wildcats seek a bounce-back effort Tuesday against Catskill following consecutive losses to Greenville and Hudson.
4. Berne-knox-westerlo (9-4, LW No. 4):
AJ Wright delivered 28 points as the Bulldogs beat Canajoharie 73-39 in Western Athletic Conference action.
5. Saratoga Central Catholic (8-5, LW No. 5):
Aidan Crowther drained six 3-pointers in a 21-point performance in helping lead the Saints past Tamarac.
Class D
1. North Warren (8-2, LW No. 1): Semaj Cuyler netted 20 points in a 57-54 victory against Hadley-luzerne and produced 22 points as the Cougars defeated Whitehall 50-42.
2. Argyle (7-2, LW No. 2): The Scots could not keep up with Warrensburg in dropping a 71-31 Adirondack League decision.
3. Loudonville Christian (9-3, LW No. 3):
Five players for the Eagles scored in double digits in a 95-38 victory against Sharon Springs.
4. Fort Edward (5-4, LW No. 4):
Defense has been vital for the Flying Forts as they have not allowed an opponent to surpass 51 points.
5. Hawthorne Valley (3-3, LW No. 5):
Up next for the Wildcats is a game against Hunter-tannersville on Thursday.
Team to watch: Hartford (5-7)