FAB 10 BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS
A surging team has entered the top 10, shuffling the standings after a statement win.
Each week, The Oklahoman’s Hallie Hart takes a look at the top high school boys basketball teams in the Oklahoma City area. Here are the rankings for Feb. 2-8:
1. Putnam North (16-1)
The Panthers maintain their spot atop the standings. They added to their resume with a Jan. 26 win against Choctaw, a solid team that has dealt with depleted depth because of injuries. Putnam North cruised past the Yellowjackets, 85-45.
Up next: Friday at Ponca City
Previous rank: 1
2. Carl Albert (14-3)
The Titans took care of business against Piedmont last Friday, winning 58-33. Quincy Hopkins finished with a team-high 20 points, and Jordan England added 17. Up next: Friday vs. Guthrie
Previous rank: 2
3. Douglass (15-1)
The Trojans had a week off after winning the Newcastle Otho “Sweet Pea” Invitational, and their ranking hasn’t changed. The young team is meshing well with Terry McMorris as the senior leader.
Up next: Friday vs. Del City
Previous rank: 3
4. Dale (21-0)
Dale strengthened its case as a top-five team with a true team-oriented win at Oklahoma Christian Academy last Friday. Five Pirates scored in double figures as junior star Dayton Forsythe focused on sharing the ball. They’re striving for their first undefeated season in school history. Up next: Tuesday at Vanoss
Previous rank: 4
5. Edmond North (14-2)
The junior-heavy squad is continuing to build on last season’s success. The Huskies extended their win streak to six games as they rolled past Southmoore, 62-42, last Friday.
Up next: Friday vs. Westmoore Previous rank: 6
6. Del City (10-5)
The past week was big for senior forward Brandon Garrison. First, the Oklahoma State signee was selected as a McDonald’s All-American. Then he backed up the honor with 20 points and a dominant presence in the paint for a 52-46 victory over Midwest City.
Up next: Friday at Douglass
Previous rank:
7
7. Westmoore (15-2)
The Jaguars were flying under the radar, but they’re emerging as a Class 6A power. Westmoore extended its win streak to 12 games, defeating Yukon, 61-48, last Friday.
Up next: Friday at Edmond North Previous rank: 8
8. Oklahoma Christian School (16-2)
Fans packed Oklahoma Christian School’s gym for the Friday rivalry game with Crossings Christian, and the Saints didn’t disappoint their home crowd. OCS toppled the Knights, 48-33, avenging a Route 66 Tournament loss. As junior forward Luke Gray continues his impressive season, the Saints are showing they belong in the top 10.
Up next: Friday at Christian Heritage Previous rank: NR
9. Crossings Christian (15-2)
Despite the Friday loss to OCS, Crossings has a solid resume. The Knights have defeated Millwood, Edmond North, and Kingfisher – and they also won their earlier matchup with the Saints.
Up next: Friday vs. Harding Charter Previous rank: 5
10. Kingfisher (16-2)
The Yellowjackets have significant momentum with 11 straight wins. Most recently, they routed Cache, 77-33.
Up next: Friday vs. Weatherford Previous rank: 9
Other teams considered
Millwood (9-9): The Class 3A Falcons stacked their schedule with teams in larger classifications, so they’re gearing up for the postseason. Millwood defeated 4A John Marshall, 68-60, last Friday.
Newcastle (16-2): The formerly 10thranked Racers dropped out of the standings by default because OCS jumped up, but their season remains strong. Newcastle dominated Cache, 89-32, last Friday.
Putnam West (8-8): Although the Patriots are sitting at .500, none of their losses are bad. Their challenging schedule has featured several out-of-state matchups, and they are the sole team to defeat Putnam North.
Southeast (9-6): The Class 5A Spartans have potential for a deep postseason run. They added a win last Friday, defeating Tulsa Central, 87-74.