Prep2Prep CCS Rankings
THROUGH WEEK 8
Riordan is the clear choice for the top of the rankings with WCAL rival St. Ignatius a clear No. 2. Beyond that, there is a scramble with several teams making serious claims for top 5 spots, led by Archbishop Mitty, Palo Alto and Menlo-Atherton.
Note: Last week's rankings in parentheses
No CCS team has come within 25 points of the Crusaders, who have won their first five WCAL games by an average of 36 points. Riordan faces the other WCAL unbeaten - St. Ignatius - on January 28.
Like Riordan, SI has yet to lose to a CCS team and has opened WCAL play with five straight wins.
After opening WCAL play with wins over Valley Christian, Serra and Bellarmine, Mitty has lost to Riordan and SI to fall to 3-2. The Monarchs visit Sacred Heart Cathedral Friday.
Palo Alto improved to 13-2 with a 73-63 win over Menlo-Atherton. The Vikings are 4-0 in the SCVAL-De Anza and take on Wilcox and Los Gatos this week.
The Bears got off to a 5-0 start in the PAL-Bay but had a winning streak snapped at Palo Alto, 73-63. M-A takes on Half Moon Bay and Sacred Heart Prep this week.
The Warriors opened the season with nine straight wins before losing a non-league matchup against Menlo-Atherton. Valley Christian travels to Archbishop Riordan Saturday.
Christopher is off to a 4-0 start in the BVAL-Mount Hamilton following wins over Santa Teresa and Pioneer last week. The Cougars face Westmont Wednesday in a battle for first place.
Milpitas had a seven-game winning streak snapped in a 44-37 loss at Palo Alto. The Trojans take on Los Altos and Wilcox this week.
The Bells are 2-3 in the WCAL heading into a tough one at St. Ignatius Friday night.
Los Gatos was unable to follow up a massive 77-38 win over Wilcox, losing 48-41 at home against Mountain View. The Wildcats take on Gunn and Palo Alto this week.
Serra picked up its first WCAL win after four losses, knocking off Bellarmine 56-44. The Padres visit Saint Francis Friday.
Monterey is in a three-way tie for first place in the PCAL-Gabilan after a 5-1 start.
TKA improved to 3-0 in the WBAL with a 78-51 win over Eastside College Prep Tuesday. The Knights host Sacred Heart Prep in an early battle for first place Friday night.
Westmont kept pace with Christopher at 4-0 in the BVAL-MH with wins over Pioneer and Willow Glen. The two league leaders face off Wednesday night at Westmont.
Palma kept pace with Monterey and Carmel atop the PCAL-Gabilan with a 67-62 win at Pacific Grove Tuesday.
Carmel joined a three-way tie for first in the PCAL-Gabilan with a win over Salinas Tuesday. The Padres visit Alvarez Thursday.
Aptos is off to a 3-0 start in the SCCAL following a win over Soquel Tuesday. The Mariners host Santa Cruz Thursday in an early-season battle for first place.
Priory improved to 12-3 overall, 2-1 in the WBAL with a 78-57 win at Harker Tuesday.
Carlmont went just 3-7 during the preseason but started PAL-Bay play strong with a 3-1 start, losing only by 2 to first-place Menlo-Atherton. The Scots face Woodside and Hillsdale this week.
Alisal improved to 3-3 in the competitive PCAL-Gabilan with a win over Alvarez Tuesday.
Half Moon Bay picked up wins over Woodside, Burlingame and Hillsdale last week to improve to 3-1 in the PAL-Bay. The Cougars travel to Jefferson and first-place Menlo-Atherton this week.
Menlo improved to 2-1 in the WBAL with a 71-56 win over Pinewood Tuesday. The Knights figure to be in the mix in a competitive title race in the WBAL among The King's Academy, Sacred Heart Prep and Woodside Priory.
After losing by one to Wilcox, Mountain View sprung a 48-41 upset win at Los Gatos to improve to 2-3 in the SCVAL-DA. The Spartans take on Gunn Friday.
After an up-and-down preseason, SHP is off to a 3-0 start in the WBAL following an 88-44 win over Crystal Sprnigs Uplands. The Gators visit The King's Academy Friday night.
Willow Glen is off to a 3-1 start in the BVAL-MH following a 65-55 win at Leigh. The Rams travel to Pioneer and Christopher this week.
