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Boys’ basketball Top 20: Westfield cracks the top five; Wise, Quince Orchard join the rankings Boys’ basketball Top 20: Westfield cracks the top five; Wise, Quince Orchard join the rankings
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1. DeMatha (21-3) Last week: 11. DeMatha (21-3) Last week: 1
Markelle Fultz scored 23 points and the Stags rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat O’Connell on Friday and extend their win streak to five games.Markelle Fultz scored 23 points and the Stags rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat O’Connell on Friday and extend their win streak to five games.
2. St. John’s (23-2) LW: 22. St. John’s (23-2) LW: 2
After rallying to beat then-No. 4 Gonzaga, the Cadets cruised to victories against St. Mary’s Ryken and McNamara. They’ve won nine straight entering Tuesday’s game at Dematha. After rallying to beat then-No. 4 Gonzaga, the Cadets cruised to victories against St. Mary’s Ryken and McNamara. They’ve won nine straight entering Tuesday’s game at DeMatha.
3. H.D. Woodson (25-0) LW: 33. H.D. Woodson (25-0) LW: 3
The Warriors are just two games away from a perfect regular season after senior Antwan Walker scored 24 points in a 72-59 win over Wilson last week.The Warriors are just two games away from a perfect regular season after senior Antwan Walker scored 24 points in a 72-59 win over Wilson last week.
4. National Christian (17-1) LW: 54. National Christian (17-1) LW: 5
Seniors Christian Matthews and Mohammed Kabir combined for 45 points and 21 rebounds in the Eagles’ 83-73 win against Riverdale Baptist Friday night.Seniors Christian Matthews and Mohammed Kabir combined for 45 points and 21 rebounds in the Eagles’ 83-73 win against Riverdale Baptist Friday night.
5. Westfield (14-2) LW: 65. Westfield (14-2) LW: 6
Tyler Scanlon netted 32 points as the Bulldogs rallied from a late deficit to beat Herndon 84-80 and remain unbeaten in Conference 5 play.Tyler Scanlon netted 32 points as the Bulldogs rallied from a late deficit to beat Herndon 84-80 and remain unbeaten in Conference 5 play.
6. Gwynn Park (16-0) LW: 76. Gwynn Park (16-0) LW: 7
The Yellow Jackets held off Central on Friday, 79-75, and kept their undefeated season in tact after senior Aaron Parker scored 16 of his 28 points in the third quarter.The Yellow Jackets held off Central on Friday, 79-75, and kept their undefeated season in tact after senior Aaron Parker scored 16 of his 28 points in the third quarter.
7. Gonzaga (19-5) LW: 47. Gonzaga (19-5) LW: 4
After dropping three straight games to No. 1 DeMatha, No. 2 St. John’s and O’Connell, five Eagles scored in double digits during wins over McNamara and St. Mary’s Ryken.After dropping three straight games to No. 1 DeMatha, No. 2 St. John’s and O’Connell, five Eagles scored in double digits during wins over McNamara and St. Mary’s Ryken.
8. Eleanor Roosevelt (15-2) LW: 98. Eleanor Roosevelt (15-2) LW: 9
Forward Trent Bishop led all scorers with 19 points as the Raiders beat Laurel Friday night for their 15th win in a row.Forward Trent Bishop led all scorers with 19 points as the Raiders beat Laurel Friday night for their 15th win in a row.
9. West Springfield (16-1) LW: 109. West Springfield (16-1) LW: 10
The Spartans capped a string of three games in four days with a 57-53 win against T.C. Williams behind a season-high 21 points by Spencer Askew.The Spartans capped a string of three games in four days with a 57-53 win against T.C. Williams behind a season-high 21 points by Spencer Askew.
10. Douglass (13-1) LW: 1110. Douglass (13-1) LW: 11
Senior Cameron Hayes matched his season high with 26 points and the Eagles out-scored Surrattsville, 21-1, during the second quarter of Friday’s 72-46 win.Senior Cameron Hayes matched his season high with 26 points and the Eagles out-scored Surrattsville, 21-1, during the second quarter of Friday’s 72-46 win.
11. Tuscarora (19-1) LW: 1311. Tuscarora (19-1) LW: 13
After breezing through the first round of Conference 14 games, the Huskies beat Briar Woods by nine before a five-point overtime win over Stone Bridge on Saturday.After breezing through the first round of Conference 14 games, the Huskies beat Briar Woods by nine before a five-point overtime win over Stone Bridge on Saturday.
12. Oakland Mills (15-1) LW: 1412. Oakland Mills (15-1) LW: 14
The Scorpions survived a test against Centennial before routing Mount Hebron, thanks to 25 points by Naquan Williams-Day and 22 from Daniel Kiely.The Scorpions survived a test against Centennial before routing Mount Hebron, thanks to 25 points by Naquan Williams-Day and 22 from Daniel Kiely.
13. Hylton (15-3) LW: 1513. Hylton (15-3) LW: 15
The Bulldogs avenged last month’s loss to Forest Park with a 67-47 rout of the Bruins, then cruised past Freedom-Woodbridge and Woodbridge.The Bulldogs avenged last month’s loss to Forest Park with a 67-47 rout of the Bruins, then cruised past Freedom-Woodbridge and Woodbridge.
14. Loudoun Valley (19-0) LW: 1614. Loudoun Valley (19-0) LW: 16
Sophomore Dominic Peterson hit a season-high five three-pointers as the Vikings routed Purcellville rivals Woodgrove, 69-38, extending their best start in school history.Sophomore Dominic Peterson hit a season-high five three-pointers as the Vikings routed Purcellville rivals Woodgrove, 69-38, extending their best start in school history.
15. Wakefield (18-1) LW: 815. Wakefield (18-1) LW: 8
The Warriors dropped their first game of the season in a 52-45 loss to Conference 13 rival Marshall before bouncing back Saturday in a win against Lee.The Warriors dropped their first game of the season in a 52-45 loss to Conference 13 rival Marshall before bouncing back Saturday in a win against Lee.
16. Theodore Roosevelt (23-2) LW: 1716. Theodore Roosevelt (23-2) LW: 17
The Rough Riders remain unbeaten in DCIAA play ahead of Thursday’s showdown against No. 3 H.D. Woodson, which will likely decide the league’s regular season champion.The Rough Riders remain unbeaten in DCIAA play ahead of Thursday’s showdown against No. 3 H.D. Woodson, which will likely decide the league’s regular season champion.
17. Potomac (Va.) (17-2) LW: 1917. Potomac (Va.) (17-2) LW: 19
Following a two-week layoff, the Panthers outscored Stafford, Brooke Point and Massaponax by a combined 82 points last week.Following a two-week layoff, the Panthers outscored Stafford, Brooke Point and Massaponax by a combined 82 points last week.
18. Episcopal (18-4) LW: 1218. Episcopal (18-4) LW: 12
The Maroon avenged a loss to then-No. 20 St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes and defeated Georgetown Prep before its six-game winning streak was snapped Saturday by Bullis.The Maroon avenged a loss to then-No. 20 St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes and defeated Georgetown Prep before its six-game winning streak was snapped Saturday by Bullis.
19. Wise (12-3) LW: NR19. Wise (12-3) LW: NR
Juniors Michael Speight and Darron Barnes have both scored in double figures in five consecutive games during the Pumas’ current 10-game win streak.Juniors Michael Speight and Darron Barnes have both scored in double figures in five consecutive games during the Pumas’ current 10-game win streak.
20. Quince Orchard (15-2) LW: NR20. Quince Orchard (15-2) LW: NR
John Fierstein put up 29 points in Wednesday’s 77-46 win over Gaithersburg and then 31 on Friday in a 66-50 win over Northwest.John Fierstein put up 29 points in Wednesday’s 77-46 win over Gaithersburg and then 31 on Friday in a 66-50 win over Northwest.
Dropped out: No. 18 Blake (13-4), No. 20 St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes (14-6)Dropped out: No. 18 Blake (13-4), No. 20 St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes (14-6)
On the bubble: O’Connell (15-8), Hammond (13-2), Bullis (15-8), Sidwell Friends (14-5)On the bubble: O’Connell (15-8), Hammond (13-2), Bullis (15-8), Sidwell Friends (14-5)