Tuesday,
March 3, 2015
By The Unkown Ranker
NJS.com's Anonymous Source
(Records are through Sunday 03/01)
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1.
ST. ANTHONY (25-1) --
The Friars have been in the top spot all year as they move closer to matchup with Hudson Catholic for the Non-Public North B title. Tacked on four more wins last week starting with Columbia (91-44), Lincoln (74-27), Bishop Eustace (67-32) and, finally, Marlboro by a final scored of 81-37. |
MARKIS McDUFFIE |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 1 |
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2.
BERGEN CATHOLIC (19-6) --
The Crusaders moves up to the No. 2 spot as they are playing as well as anyone in the state. BC has won 9 of their last 10, capped with their first County title since 2003 as they opened up a close game won 66-44 over four-time defending champion Teaneck. BC will get a fourth matchup with St. Joseph on Thursday on the road in the states and a win gets them a game with Top 10 Seton Hall in North A semifinal game. |
DAVID LOGAN |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 4 |
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3.
HUDSON CATHOLIC (22-3) --
Struggled with Marist before prevailing, 51-48, to capture the Hudson County Tournament title for the fourth straight year. Added a win over Union City 68-43. Collision with St. Anthony in Non-Public B final looks inevitable. |
JAHVON QUiNERLY |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 2 |
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4.
EASTSIDE (19-6) --
Only game last week was a 98-47 drubbing of Dwight-Englewood. Did not get a chance to play the Passaic County final but was named champ anyway after Kennedy forfeit. The Ghosts will most likely meet East Orange for the North 1, Group 4 Section title in a week's time. |
CHARLES POWELL |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 3 |
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5.
TEANECK (18-8) --
The 10-game win streak was snapped by the bigger Bergen Catholic squad, 66-44, in The Jambo final and for the second time this year they were handled easily by the Crusaders. Start state run as an 8 seed and will most likely head to Ramapo Thursday for a quarterfinal game as they look for a fifth straight state sectional title. |
ZACHARY OLUKANNI |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 5 |
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6.
DON BOSCO PREP (20-4) --
Ironmen posted two easy wins last week, beating Paramus and DePaul 67-41. They will host Delbarton on Thursday and a win gets them a ticket to Pope John to play maybe the best team in the state in the Non-Public North A semifinals. |
LONNIE RIVERA |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 6 |
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ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL (19-5) --
Knocked off Indian Hills, then had a battle with West Milford before winning, 69-67. The Green Knights will try and make it 3 out of 4 to the good when they host Bergen Catholic in the Non-Public A North quarterfinals.
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NATE GARVEY |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 7 |
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8.
WEST MILFORD (19-7) --
The Highlanders move up two spots as they beat Hackensack, 74-71, Ridgewood (67-55) and lost to St. Joeseph, 69-67. They can score with anyone in the area and have won 7 of their last 9 with other loss coming to Eastside. Most likely to see a talented Wayne Valley team on Thursday, a team they have beaten twice already, if they beat River Dell at home on Tuesday |
SAM YUHAS |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 10 |
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RAMAPO (21-4) --
Traveled to Cardinal McCarick and won easily, 63-45, then struggled with Pascack Hills on the road before winning 60-59 in double OT. They are the No. 1 seed and open up with High Point before seeing Teaneck come to town Thursday in the North 1, Group 3 state sectional quarterfinals. |
CHRIS GORDON |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 8 |
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10.
BERGENFIELD (16-5) --
Only game last week was a 69-37 win over Westwood. The Bears are the No. 2 seed in North 1, Group 3 and could see the Ramapo/Teaneck in the final. Bears played Teaneck to a two-point game two weeks ago. |
JOVANI HASKINS |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 9 |
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11.
MARIST (19-5) --
The Royal Knights continue to play terrific basketball as they almost pulled off the upset of Hudson Catholic in the county final. Beat Dickinson during the week, 78-60, and look ready to make a deep state run. |
ASANTE GIST |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 11 |
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12.
PASSAIC VALLEY (20-6) --
Posted wins against High Point (77-43) and St. Mary (73-58) last week. Open the states with a home game vs. Warren Hills on Tuesday. |
SHAWN ULRICH |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 12 |
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13.
WAYNE VALLEY (17-8) --
Only game last week provided solid preparation for the states as the Indians defeated Roxbury on the road, 63-49. They open with Pascack Valley at home on Tuesday and could play West Milford on Thursday. |
ANDREW POPADICS |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 14 |
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14.
KENNEDY (16-8) --
Because of the county final forfeit, only game last week was 69-45 loss to Newark East Side. The Knights Starts the states as No. 3 seed in North 1, Group 4 and will get Kearny to start on Monday night. |
BRIAN PATTERSON |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 13 |
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15.
UNION CITY (18-7) --
Will enter the states as the No. 7 seed in North 1, Group 4 and will play Montclair on Tuesday. The Soaring Eagles prepped with win over Columbia (58-53) and a loss to Hudson Catholic, 68-43, in Hudson County Tournament semifinals. |
ANTHONY GOMEZ |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 15 |
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16.
GARFIELD (21-3) --
Two wins over Rutherford on the road and Eastern Christian at home. The Boilermakers enter as the No. 6 seed in North 1, Group 3 and get Northern Highlands home Tuesday in one of the most intriguing first round match ups. |
NED BAKIC |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 16 |
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17.
CRESSKILL (22-3) --
Two easy wins over Saddle River Day (70-56) and Palisades Park (57-41) past week. Cougars are heavy favorites to win North 1, Group 1 state sectional title and the road starts against West Caldwell Tech. |
ZAC GARCIA |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 17 |
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18.
RAMSEY (22-2) --
Rams have had an exceptional season and are the favorites to capture North 1, Group 2 sectional title as the No. 1 seed. They beat Pascack Hills easily (59-44) and followed it up with a win over Pascack Valley. Rams open up at home vs North Warren on Monday. |
JACK GAFFNEY |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: No. 19 |
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19.
WEEHAWKEN (19-4) --
Three easy wins this week as the Indians crack the Top 20. They beat North Arlington, 54-41, Hasbrouck Heights by 30 and Becton by 49-24. Open the states at home against Roselle Park. |
ALAIN REVELO |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: UNRANKED |
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20.
MANCHESTER (20-4) --
The Falcons crack the Top 20 for the first time this season with wins over Elmwood Park (84-65) and Glen Rock (73-51). They open their state run with a home game against Westwood on Monday. |
KESHON PIERSON |
LAST WEEK'S
RANKING: UNRANKED |
ALSO RECEIVING UNKNOWN VOTES:
TENAFLY, HACKENSACK, RIDGEWOOD, DICKINSON & ST. MARY
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