The Miami Herald South Florida boys’ and girls’ basketball rankings (Jan. 18)
The third installment of the Miami Herald’s South Florida Top 10 rankings has some movement in both polls and a girls’ powerhouse - Miami Country Day - reclaims the top spot.
On the boys’ side, Columbus remains on top after another impressive week, but a major showdown on Wednesday night looms between Riviera Prep and Mater Lakes.
Here’s where the rest of the state’s best rank through Tuesday’s games:
BOYS
1. Columbus (16-3)
2. Mater Lakes (17-3)
3. Sagemont (17-2)
4. Riviera Prep (14-3)
5. St. Thomas Aquinas (15-2)
6. Westminster Academy (12-4)
7. Cardinal Gibbons (12-4)
8. Palmetto (13-3)
9. Belen Jesuit (14-4)
10. Cypress Bay (13-3)
Dropped out: 6. Southridge (14-5), 8. Stoneman Douglas (13-4), 10. Doral Academy (11-4).
On the rise: South Dade (13-2), Norland (12-5), South Plantation (18-2), Boyd Anderson (14-6), Deerfield Beach (15-3), University School (13-1).
GIRLS
1. Miami Country Day (17-4)
2. Blanche Ely (15-2)
3. Westminster Academy (16-5)
4. American Heritage (16-5)
5. Miami High (14-4)
6. Somerset Silver Palms (15-4)
7. South Broward (15-3)
8. Dillard (14-5)
9. St. Thomas Aquinas (12-8)
10. Cardinal Gibbons (14-4)
On the rise: North Broward Prep (15-5), Norland (13-4), Palmer Trinity (12-7), Somerset Prep (13-7).
