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Updated HS Circuit Top 25: Week 9

By Samad Hines, 01/18/22, 9:45AM EST

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1. Sunrise Christian (KS) 
Record: 14-1

The Buffaloes secure their spot at No. 1 after two tough battles this weekend at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts. Sunrise Christian is expected to have three games this week back at home. 

2. Link Academy (MO)
Record: 24-0

Link Academy extended their winning streak to 24 straight wins after winning games this past weekend in Dayton, Ohio at the Flyin to the Hoop and Springfield, Massachusetts at the Spalding Hoophall Classic. Lions should have a spot in the 2022 GEICO Nationals. 

3. IMG Academy (FL)
Record: 15-2

The Ascenders defeated Montverde Academy (FL) for the second time this season back in the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts this weekend. IMG Academy will host their Ascenders Classic this upcoming weekend. 

4. La Lumiere (IN)
Record: 12-3

The Lakers went 1-1 in their trip to Springfield, Massachusetts at the Spalding Hoophall Classic this past weekend capturing a big win over AZ Compass Prep (AZ). 

5. Montverde Academy (FL)
Record: 15-4

The Eagles go 2-1 in their Northeast trips last week to New Jersey and Massachusetts. Montverde Academy is expected to have one game versus Riviera Prep (FL) at home this weekend. 

6. AZ Compass Prep (AZ)
Record: 18-2

The Dragons only drop their 2nd lost of the season this past weekend to now No. 4 La Lumiere (IN) at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts. AZ Compass Prep will have a key matchup this weekend versus No. 9 Prolific Prep (CA) in the Crush in the Valley. 

7. Oak Hill Academy (VA)
Record: 17-7

A successful trip going 2-0 in Springfield, Massachusetts at the Spalding Hoophall Classic for Oak Hill Academy this past weekend. The Warriors are expected to have three games back at home this week. 

8. Southern California Academy (CA)
Record: 16-3

SoCal Academy goes 1-1 in their trip to Dayton, Ohio at the Flyin to the Hoop. The Rams are off this week until the St. James Invitational next week in the DMV. 

9. Prolific Prep (CA)
Record: 18-3

Prolific Prep goes 1-1 in their East Coast trip to D.C at the St. James MLK Classic and to Springfield, Massachusetts at the Spalding Hoophall Classic. The Crew will have a major matchup this weekend versus No. 6 AZ Compass Prep (AZ) at the Crush in the Valley.  

10. Richardson (TX)
Record: 21-1

Richardson sneaks their way back into our top-10 national rankings. The Eagles are now 21-1 and will have a key game tonight versus Lake Highland (TX). 

11. Duncanville (TX) 
Record: 19-1

The Panthers sit now at 19-1 on the season and will have two more games this week. 

12. Sierra Canyon (CA) 
Record: 16-2

Sierra Canyon goes 2-1 in their trip to Springfield, Missouri at the Bass Pro TOC taking a lost in the championship game. The Trailblazers will have two more games this week.  

13. Roselle Catholic (NJ)
Record: 11-1

Roselle Catholic secured their spot as the No. 1 team in the state of New Jersey for now and improved to 11-1 on the season winning 11 straight games. The Lions will have a key matchup against Hillcrest Prep (AZ) at home this upcoming weekend as part of the Big North Shootout. 

14. Wasatch Academy (UT) 
Record: 11-8

The Tigers went 1-1 in their trip to Springfield, Massachusetts at the Spalding Hoophall Classic. 

15. Combine Academy (NC)
Record: 12-4

The Goats gave No. 1 Sunrise Christian (KS) a run for their money this past weekend at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts before losing in overtime. Combine Academy will have a matchup with Winston-Salem Christian at the Wilson Prep Showcase this weekend. 

16. Gonzaga HS College (DC)
Record: 10-1

The Eagles took their first loss of the season this past weekend at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts to now No. 7 Oak Hill Academy (VA). Gonzaga will two more games this week. 

17. Calvary Christian (FL)
Record: 12-1

Calvary Christian secured the upset win over Camden (NJ) this past weekend at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts and now sit at 12-1 on the season. 

18. St. Frances Academy (MD)
Record: 19-3

The Panthers hold their spot at No. 18 despite losing to an unranked but talented Imhotep Charter (PA) team this past weekend. St. Frances will have one game this week. 

19. Camden (NJ)
Record: 7-2

The Panthers 44-game winning streak ended last week to No. 5 Montverde Academy back at the Metro Classic in Trenton, New Jersey. Camden now sits at 7-2 and also went 1-1 in their trip to Springfield, Massachusetts at the Spalding Hoophall Classic. 

20. Word of God (NC)
Record: 15-3

The Holy Rams are expected to have their first game in the year 2022 this week against The Burlington School (NC). A key matchup coming up tomorrow night. 

21. Dream City Christian (AZ)
Record: 19-7

The COVID bug hit Dream City Christian as they had to cancel their two games this past weekend in Dayton, Ohio at the Flyin to the Hoop. The Eagles are expected to be back in action this weekend at the Crush in the Valley in Napa, California. 

22. Long Island Lutheran (NY)
Record: 10-2

The Crusaders go 1-1 this past week and weekend playing in the Metro Classic in Trenton, New Jersey and the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts. Long Island Lutheran will have one game back at home this week. 

23. DeMatha Catholic (MD)
Record: 6-4

Tough week for powerhouse DeMatha Catholic as they drop three straight games last week after not playing since December 15th. The Stags will have three more games this week.  

24. North Little Rock (AR)
Record: 13-3

North Little Rock goes 2-0 last week to improve to 13-3 on the season. 

25. Bishop Gorman (NV)
Record: 16-0

The 16-0 Gaels will have two games this week.

NEXT FIVE:
26. Moravian Prep (NC) (24-2)
27. Paul VI (VA) (11-2)
28. Greensboro Day (NC) (21-2)
29. Cardinal Hayes (NY) (12-0)
30. Corona Centennial (CA) (16-1)

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