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 11 4A North Girls Hoops Power Rankings
The final week of the regular season is here. Bishop Manogue has clinched the Sierra League title and Reno is one win from wrapping up the HDL. The No. 2, 3 and 4 seeds are still very much up for grabs. In the HDL, Spanish Springs, Reed and McQueen will be the other three playoff teams. Spanish Springs and Reed will likely play for the No. 2 seed on Friday night. In … [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 10 4A North Girls Hoops Power Rankings
Just two weeks remain in the regular season and both leagues feature exciting races. Well, not for the league titles. Those are all but over. However, the No. 2 seed is very much up for grabs in both the High Desert and Sierra Leagues. In the HDL, Reed, Spanish Springs and McQueen are all separated by one game. In the Sierra League, Carson, Douglas, Galena and Damonte … [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 9 4A North Girls Hoops Power Rankings
The league title races are all but over. Bishop Manogue is just one win from clinching the Sierra League title and Reno has mowed through the High Desert League. The races for the No. 2 seed in both leagues are much more intriguing. In the HDL, Spanish Springs, McQueen and Reed are all separated by one game. In the Sierra League, just two games separate Carson, … [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 8 4A North Girls Hoops Power Rankings
After last week, it is obvious how top heavy the 4A North is. There’s Bishop Manogue. Then there’s Reno. Then there’s everybody else. To view how the rankings have progressed this year, click here. 1. Bishop Manogue Miners (13-2, 8-0) The Miners beat Carson and Douglas last week by a combined score of 146-27. A 16-0 run through regional play seems likely. Last … [Read more...]