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| Boys’ basketball Top 20: Still-unbeaten H.D. Woodson is new No. 1; Hammond joins rankings | Boys’ basketball Top 20: Still-unbeaten H.D. Woodson is new No. 1; Hammond joins rankings |
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| 1. H.D. Woodson (27-0) LW: 3 | 1. H.D. Woodson (27-0) LW: 3 |
| The Warriors move into the top spot after completing a perfect regular season with a 78-77 win over then-No. 16 Theodore Roosevelt to capture the DCIAA regular season title. | The Warriors move into the top spot after completing a perfect regular season with a 78-77 win over then-No. 16 Theodore Roosevelt to capture the DCIAA regular season title. |
| 2. St. John’s (24-3) LW: 2 | 2. St. John’s (24-3) LW: 2 |
| Three days after beating then-No. 1 DeMatha on the road behind Jeffrey Dowtin Jr.’s 24 points, the Cadets had their 10-game win streak snapped in a loss at O’Connell. | Three days after beating then-No. 1 DeMatha on the road behind Jeffrey Dowtin Jr.’s 24 points, the Cadets had their 10-game win streak snapped in a loss at O’Connell. |
| 3. DeMatha (22-4) LW: 1 | 3. DeMatha (22-4) LW: 1 |
| The Stags dropped a home game to St. John’s but bounced back with an overtime win at Paul VI and a road victory against St. Mary’s Ryken. | The Stags dropped a home game to St. John’s but bounced back with an overtime win at Paul VI and a road victory against St. Mary’s Ryken. |
| 4. National Christian (20-1) LW: 4 | 4. National Christian (20-1) LW: 4 |
| Christian Matthews has scored at least 17 points in 12 consecutive games, including a 26-point showing in Friday’s 96-60 win over Life Center (N.J.). | Christian Matthews has scored at least 17 points in 12 consecutive games, including a 26-point showing in Friday’s 96-60 win over Life Center (N.J.). |
| 5. Westfield (18-2) LW: 5 | 5. Westfield (18-2) LW: 5 |
| The Bulldogs, winners of 17 straight, swept through Va. Conference 5 play for the second straight year by beating Chantilly, Centreville and Oakton to close out the regular season. | The Bulldogs, winners of 17 straight, swept through Va. Conference 5 play for the second straight year by beating Chantilly, Centreville and Oakton to close out the regular season. |
| 6. Eleanor Roosevelt (17-2) LW: 8 | 6. Eleanor Roosevelt (17-2) LW: 8 |
| The Raiders clinched a second straight appearance in the Prince George’s County championship game with a 65-48 win over Suitland on Thursday. | The Raiders clinched a second straight appearance in the Prince George’s County championship game with a 65-48 win over Suitland on Thursday. |
| 7. Gwynn Park (17-1) LW: 6 | 7. Gwynn Park (17-1) LW: 6 |
| The Yellow Jackets rebounded from their first setback of the year – a 72-70 overtime loss to Largo at the buzzer– by beating Tall Oaks, 50-23, on Thursday. | The Yellow Jackets rebounded from their first setback of the year – a 72-70 overtime loss to Largo at the buzzer– by beating Tall Oaks, 50-23, on Thursday. |
| 8. Douglass (15-1) LW: 10 | |
| Five different players finished in double figures in scoring during the Eagles’ two wins over Central and Tall Oaks last week. | Five different players finished in double figures in scoring during the Eagles’ two wins over Central and Tall Oaks last week. |
| 9. Gonzaga (21-6) LW: 7 | 9. Gonzaga (21-6) LW: 7 |
| Following a loss to Paul VI, their fourth in six games, the Eagles closed out the regular season with a win at O’Connell behind 38 points and six three-pointers from Chris Lykes. | Following a loss to Paul VI, their fourth in six games, the Eagles closed out the regular season with a win at O’Connell behind 38 points and six three-pointers from Chris Lykes. |
| 10. Tuscarora (20-1) LW: 11 | 10. Tuscarora (20-1) LW: 11 |
| Behind 26 points from senior Kyle Copeland, the Huskies beat Potomac Falls 71-62 for their 19th straight victory. | Behind 26 points from senior Kyle Copeland, the Huskies beat Potomac Falls 71-62 for their 19th straight victory. |
| 11. Hylton (15-3) LW: 13 | 11. Hylton (15-3) LW: 13 |
| The Bulldogs cruised past defending state champion Colonial Forge, 70-42, last Monday, then notched their ninth straight win with a 53-34 victory over Gar-Field on Tuesday. | The Bulldogs cruised past defending state champion Colonial Forge, 70-42, last Monday, then notched their ninth straight win with a 53-34 victory over Gar-Field on Tuesday. |
| 12. Loudoun Valley (21-0) LW: 14 | 12. Loudoun Valley (21-0) LW: 14 |
| Sophomore Jordan Miller poured in a season-high 21 points as the Vikings demolished Stone Bridge 85-60 to complete their first undefeated regular season. | Sophomore Jordan Miller poured in a season-high 21 points as the Vikings demolished Stone Bridge 85-60 to complete their first undefeated regular season. |
| 13. Wakefield (18-1) LW: 15 | 13. Wakefield (18-1) LW: 15 |
| Since dropping their first game of the season against Marshall, the Warriors have defeated their last two opponents by an average margin of 39.5 points. | Since dropping their first game of the season against Marshall, the Warriors have defeated their last two opponents by an average margin of 39.5 points. |
| 14. Potomac (Va.) (19-2) LW: 17 | 14. Potomac (Va.) (19-2) LW: 17 |
| The Panthers beat North Stafford and Mountain View last week to close out the regular season unbeaten against Conference 15 competition. | The Panthers beat North Stafford and Mountain View last week to close out the regular season unbeaten against Conference 15 competition. |
| 15. Episcopal (20-4) LW: 18 | 15. Episcopal (20-4) LW: 18 |
| George Mawanda-Kalema scored 27 points and the Maroon held off Bullis, 66-64, Saturday, avenging a loss last week and wrapping up the IAC regular season title. | George Mawanda-Kalema scored 27 points and the Maroon held off Bullis, 66-64, Saturday, avenging a loss last week and wrapping up the IAC regular season title. |
| 16. Wise (13-3) LW: 19 | 16. Wise (13-3) LW: 19 |
| Junior Darron Barnes had 21 points and 19 rebounds when the Pumas beat Northwestern, 56-43, last Monday to up their win streak to 11 games. | Junior Darron Barnes had 21 points and 19 rebounds when the Pumas beat Northwestern, 56-43, last Monday to up their win streak to 11 games. |
| 17. Quince Orchard (17-2) LW: 20 | 17. Quince Orchard (17-2) LW: 20 |
| The Cougars have six straight wins, all by double-digits, after beating Watkins Mill and Poolesville by a combined 58 points. | The Cougars have six straight wins, all by double-digits, after beating Watkins Mill and Poolesville by a combined 58 points. |
| 18. Theodore Roosevelt (24-3) LW: 16 | 18. Theodore Roosevelt (24-3) LW: 16 |
| The Rough Riders nearly upset then-No. 3 H.D. Woodson last Thursday as junior Donald Brewer and senior Brandon Howell hit four three-pointers apiece. | The Rough Riders nearly upset then-No. 3 H.D. Woodson last Thursday as junior Donald Brewer and senior Brandon Howell hit four three-pointers apiece. |
| 19. Hammond (15-2) LW: NR | 19. Hammond (15-2) LW: NR |
| Brandon Willis netted 25 points to lead the Golden Bears to a narrow 68-66 win against then-No. 12 Oakland Mills last week. | Brandon Willis netted 25 points to lead the Golden Bears to a narrow 68-66 win against then-No. 12 Oakland Mills last week. |
| 20. Oakland Mills (18-2) LW: 12 | 20. Oakland Mills (18-2) LW: 12 |
| The Scorpions’ 13-game win streak was halted by Hammond in a 68-66 loss on Wednesday despite 23 points from Daniel Kiely. | The Scorpions’ 13-game win streak was halted by Hammond in a 68-66 loss on Wednesday despite 23 points from Daniel Kiely. |
| Dropped out: No. 9 West Springfield (18-3) | Dropped out: No. 9 West Springfield (18-3) |
| On the bubble: West Springfield, Paul VI (16-9), O’Connell (18-9), George Mason (22-0) | On the bubble: West Springfield, Paul VI (16-9), O’Connell (18-9), George Mason (22-0) |
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| Brandon Simpson keeps an eye on Seneca Valley’s competition | Brandon Simpson keeps an eye on Seneca Valley’s competition |
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| Chopticon girls display a winning edge behind Alexus Willey | Chopticon girls display a winning edge behind Alexus Willey |
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