And then basketball season was over. We saw some of the expected programs rise to the top, a few upsets, a dark horse complete a run to the regional title, and plenty of drama. The rankings this season have featured the top five (or six) teams, but with the 2016-17 campaign now in the rear view, here’s how all 12 4A North teams stacked up. To view how the rankings … [Read more...]
Week 12 4A North Boys Hoops Power Rankings
The 4A North boys basketball regional tournament is one of the better local prep sporting events of the year. And it starts tonight. Spanish Springs is the clear favorite, but Galena, Bishop Manogue, Carson, Reno and maybe even Douglas all present legitimate obstacles. To view how the rankings have progressed this year, click here. 1. Spanish Springs Cougars (21-4, … [Read more...]
Week 11 4A North Boys Hoops Power Rankings
This time next week we’ll be breaking down the regional tournament matchups. Until then, the High Desert League needs to sort out its final two playoff teams. Reed and McQueen are tied at 6-8 in regional play with Hug still mathematically alive, two games back of both. In the Sierra League, Carson and Bishop Manogue are tied for second (and the right to host a … [Read more...]
Week 10 4A North Boys Hoops Power Rankings
Spanish Springs took a measurable step towards a league title on Friday night with a 67-55 win at McQueen. Galena also did itself a favor in the Sierra League, grinding out a 40-31 home win over Carson. Both teams are looking down at the rest of their respective leagues. Several spots in both leagues remain wide open. The final two weeks of the season will not be without … [Read more...]
Week 9 4A North Boys Hoops Power Rankings
Last week resulted in further separation in the High Desert League, and further ambiguity in the Sierra League. With just six games left, Spanish Springs holds a three-game lead atop the HDL. On other side, Carson, Galena and Bishop Manogue are all separated by just one game. The final third of the 4A North schedule starts on Friday night. To view how the rankings … [Read more...]
Week 8 4A North Boys Hoops Power Rankings
The Sierra League race is shaping up to be as tightly contested as originally thought. Bishop Manogue, Carson and Galena are knotted at 6-2 in regional play. The High Desert League isn’t providing as much drama. Spanish Springs is already two games clear of second-place Reno, and four games clear of third-place McQueen. To view how the rankings have progressed … [Read more...]
Week 7 4A North Boys Hoops Power Rankings
League play should be a lot of fun in the 4A North. It starts tonight. In the High Desert League, can Reno or McQueen chase down Spanish Springs? In the Sierra League, Bishop Manogue, Galena and Carson will all be in the mix. To view how the rankings have progressed this year, click here. 1. Spanish Springs Cougars (11-4, 6-0) The target now rests solely on the … [Read more...]
Week 6 4A North Boys Hoops Power Rankings
After a two-week non-league reprieve, regional play fires back up tonight. Here’s how the teams stack up entering the meat of the season. To view how the rankings have progressed, click here. 1. Spanish Springs Cougars (9-4, 4-0) A 10-point and five-point loss to open their trip in San Diego gave way to a 10-point and four-point win to wrap up the Cougs’ trip. … [Read more...]