Super 25 High School Basketball Rankings for Dec. 15, 2024
Top Three Teams Remain Unchanged
A little bit of stability arrived to the Super 25 this week. The top three teams, Kenwood, Bolingbrook, and DePaul Prep, all turned in strong performances this week. Kenwood beat Simeon, Bolingbrook impressed against Oswego East, and DePaul Prep dominated Rich.
Newcomers and Movers
Niles North and St. Laurence made the biggest leaps this week. Niles North, ranked No. 10 in the preseason, opened the season without Yaris Irby and picked up a couple of losses, dropping down the rankings. They knocked off Simeon handily on Saturday and rose to No. 11.
St. Laurence upset Homewood-Flossmoor in overtime at Mount Carmel on Sunday, jumping all the way from No. 21 to No. 7.
New Additions
It was time to add a lot of teams that are off to hot starts. Hersey, Geneva, and Downers Grove North are all undefeated and join the rankings.
Hersey, with new coach Bob Widlowski, has knocked off Palatine, Stevenson, and Prospect. Geneva has wins against Downers Grove South and Conant. The Vikings and Huskies were expected to crack the Super 25 at some point this season.
Downers Grove North is a surprise. Jim Thomas has a new group playing well. The Trojans have a big weekend ahead with games against Hinsdale Central and rival Downers Grove South.
Dropping Out
St. Patrick, Joliet West, Evanston, and Bradley-Bourbonnais drop out after losses. The Boilermakers lost to Homewood-Flossmoor, with a score of 72-38.
Full Rankings
Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Dec. 15, 2024
With record and last week’s ranking
1. Kenwood (7-0) 1
Beat Simeon
2. Bolingbrook (7-1) 2
Faces Brother Rice Saturday
3. DePaul Prep (8-1) 3
Nice win vs. Rich
4. Waubonsie Valley (8-0) 7
Moses Wilson is a factor
5. Mount Carmel (7-0) 8
Dominated Young
6. Lincoln Park (8-1) 6
Lost to Arkansas team
7. St. Laurence (6-2) 21
Beat H-F in overtime
8. Homewood-Flossmoor (8-1) 4
Hosts Andrew Monday
9. Warren (5-2) 9
Beat Lake Forest
10. Niles North (5-2) 18
Handled Simeon
11. Brother Rice (8-0) 14
Marcos Gonzales is rolling
12. Simeon (4-2) 5
Two-loss week
13. Rich (2-3) 10
Couldn’t hang with DePaul
14. Bloom (6-1) 13
Hosts Kankakee Friday
15. Kankakee (4-1) 15
Dominated Thornton
16. Waukegan (5-2) 16
Xavi Granville can play
17. St. Ignatius (8-1) 11
Lost to Loyola
18. Benet (8-1) 12
Survived Marist
19. Curie (5-1) 17
Lost to Lincoln Park
20. Glenbard West (8-0) 20
Beat Proviso West
21. Young (3-4) 19
At Simeon on Tuesday
22. Hersey (8-0) NR
Bob Widlowski winning
23. Geneva (8-0) NR
At Batavia Friday
24. Marist (8-1) NR
Rokas Zilys can score
25. Downers Grove North (8-0) NR
Big weekend ahead
Conclusion
This week’s Super 25 rankings show a mix of consistency and newcomers. The top three teams remain unchanged, while Niles North and St. Laurence make big leaps. Hersey, Geneva, and Downers Grove North join the rankings after impressive starts.
FAQs
Q: What teams dropped out of the rankings?
A: St. Patrick, Joliet West, Evanston, and Bradley-Bourbonnais dropped out of the rankings after losses.
Q: Who are the newcomers to the rankings?
A: Hersey, Geneva, and Downers Grove North are the newcomers to the rankings, all undefeated and off to hot starts.
Q: What teams remain unchanged in the top three?
A: Kenwood, Bolingbrook, and DePaul Prep remain unchanged in the top three.