Maryland’s top public schools also shattered their competitive slate, with a public vs. private challenge giving Howard his first regular season loss since January 2019 and Glen Burnie his first since February 2020. brought defeat. The private schools underneath it also posted losses during the week.
As teams prepare for the postseason and the hierarchy begins to sort itself out, only one team will join from the bubble. Madison, who is 79-2 against other public schools over the past three-and-a-half years, employed a strange strategy in his 20-15 victory on Tuesday. Oakton.
1. Sidwell Friends (14-2) final rank: 1
The Quakers had a 5-0 week, beating Montverde Academy (Florida) and Conway (Arizona) among the top 25 teams in the nation.
The Panthers earned an impressive pair of victories in Washington Catholic Athletic Conference play, beating Holy Cross by 47 and Bishop Aileton by 36.
3. Bishop McNamara (12-5) LR: 3
Trailing junior guard Madison McDaniel by 29 points, the Mustangs beat No. 6 St. John’s 59-50.
4. Schabach Christian (16-5) LR: 4
Sr. Channing Williams took the Eagles through the S3 Academy with a 24-point performance.
5. Visit Georgetown (13-4) LR: 5
The Cubs got back on track with wins over the No. 9 Mallet and the St. Andrews Episcopal.
6. St. John’s (13-6) LR: 6
The Cadet was defeated by the No. 3 McNamara before the Holy Cross bombardment.
The Lions suffered their first loss of the season against No. 13 Parrotti in a public vs. private challenge.
8. Glenn Burnie (12-1) LR: 8
The Gophers suffered their first regular season loss since February 2020, falling to private school Mercy in Baltimore.
After losing to the No. 5 Georgetown Visitation, the Frogs easily handled the No. 10 Bullis and Pikesville.
The Bulldogs topped the Potomac School before dropping to Mallett in 9th place.
11. Virginia Academy (13-5) LR: 12
The Patriots are in a 2-0 week, with Holy Cross and Riverdale Baptiste next.
12. Robinson (14-2) LR: 13
After an impressive week off of sophomore Georgia Simonsen, the Rams remain undefeated against their fellow public schools.
13. Parrotti (14-6) LR: 14
The Panthers won, 2-1, over Rowland Park Country and No. 7 Howard.
14. Bishop Ileton (12-7) LR: 11
A volatile week for the Cardinals was an 85-49 loss to No. 2 Paul VI after surviving St. Mary’s Liken in overtime.
15. Osborne Park (15-3) LR: 15
The Yellowjackets outscored the Patriots in their second meeting, 56-44.
16. St. Mary’s Annapolis (18-0) LR: 16
The Saints are running their schedule, but they have a tough job ahead of them for Concordia preparations.
17. Mount Zion Prep (15-9) LR: 17
The Warriors are back on the winning streak after defeating TPLS Christian Academy.
18. CH Flowers (11-2) LR: 18
The Jaguars defeated Laurel and Duvall last week.
19. Clarksburg (12-1) LR: 20
Coyote handled Gaithersburg and Quince Orchard with ease.
20. Madison (14-2) LR: Unranked
The Class 6 reigning champion returns to the rankings after surviving tough Concorde district tests at South Lakes and Oakton.
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