HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS
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Here are the top-10 Memphis-area high school boys basketball teams as picked by The Commercial Appeal.
1. Christian Brothers (21-1): Christian Brothers' season is over after falling to Brentwood Academy in the DII-AA semifinals, but the Purple Wave had a perfect record against local opponents including Houston. Last week: No. 1
2. Houston (17-3): TJ Madlock, son of Memphis assistant Tony Madlock, was named Region 8-AAA tournament MVP and passed 1,000 career points scored on Thursday's win over rival Collierville. Last week: No. 2
3. Bartlett (17-8): After beating Arlington three times in a row, the Panthers fell to the Tigers in the Region 7AAA title game Thursday night. Last week: No. 3
4. Tipton-rosemark (18-4): Tyler Byrd had 36 points, 12 rebounds, and six steals but the Rebels fell 81-70 to Christ Presbyterian Academy in the DII-A semifinals. Last week: No. 4
5. Arlington (17-5): Javar Daniel, a 6foot-10 sophomore, had a 19-point, 11 rebound double-double, leading the Tigers to a 77-51 win over Bartlett in the Region 7-AAA title game. Last week: No. 7
6. FACS (19-2): The Crusaders split the season series with Tipton-rosemark and fell to eventual state champion Goodpasture in the sectionals. Last week: No. 5
7. MUS (13-5): The Owls, which were led by breakout seasons from freshmen R'chaun King and Curtis Givens, fell to eventual state champion Montgomery Bell Academy in the DII-AA quarterfinals. Last week: No. 6
8. ECS (16-8): Marquette signee Kameron Jones had 27 points on 11-22 shooting with 13 rebounds, but the Eagles fell 49-44 to Goodpasture in the DII-A semifinals. Last week: No. 8
9. MHEA (28-8): MHEA, led by 6foot-6 guard Justin Morgan, won it's last three games against homeschools from Texas and Arkansas. Last week: No. 9
10. Collierville (20-11): Four of the Dragons' losses are against Houston, including Thursday's 67-55 loss in the Region 8-AAA title game. Last Week: No. 10