We've updated our statewide MIAA Boys Basketball Top 25 poll this afternoon, and with Central Catholic taking a tumble we've got a new No. 1 for just the second time this season.
Catholic Memorial, on the heels of an emotional win over archrival BC High last Friday night, takes over the top spot for the first time in poll history. It also marks the first time in poll history that neither Central Catholic nor St. John's Prep has held the top spot, with the two flip-flopping spots several times over the last season and a half.
The last time Central Catholic was dethroned from the top spot, Prep lasted one week before taking losses to BC High and Catholic Memorial. Can the CM Knights right the trend?
Meanwhile, Springfield Central moves up to its highest position ever, No. 2, following another solid week that included a win over Springfield Commerce. Stoughton, Brockton and Central Catholic round out the top five in respective order.
Brighton moves up to the No. 6 spot, while Newton North falls four spots to No. 7 following the loss yesterday to Brockton. King Philip (8), New Mission (9) and Acton-Boxborough (10) round out the Top 10.
At the bottom of the order, Lowell makes its return to the Top 25, at No. 22, following the Red Raiders' upset of Central Catholic on Friday. Falmouth (23) and Wareham (24) also make their debuts this week.
As always, let us know how we're doing in the comments section below, or by emailing Brendan Hall at bhall@espnboston.com.
Catholic Memorial, on the heels of an emotional win over archrival BC High last Friday night, takes over the top spot for the first time in poll history. It also marks the first time in poll history that neither Central Catholic nor St. John's Prep has held the top spot, with the two flip-flopping spots several times over the last season and a half.
The last time Central Catholic was dethroned from the top spot, Prep lasted one week before taking losses to BC High and Catholic Memorial. Can the CM Knights right the trend?
Meanwhile, Springfield Central moves up to its highest position ever, No. 2, following another solid week that included a win over Springfield Commerce. Stoughton, Brockton and Central Catholic round out the top five in respective order.
Brighton moves up to the No. 6 spot, while Newton North falls four spots to No. 7 following the loss yesterday to Brockton. King Philip (8), New Mission (9) and Acton-Boxborough (10) round out the Top 10.
At the bottom of the order, Lowell makes its return to the Top 25, at No. 22, following the Red Raiders' upset of Central Catholic on Friday. Falmouth (23) and Wareham (24) also make their debuts this week.
As always, let us know how we're doing in the comments section below, or by emailing Brendan Hall at bhall@espnboston.com.
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