Further down the listing, Friendship Tech rides a 17-game win streak into the No. 20 spot.
1. Paul VI (20-1) Last ranked: 1
The Panthers had a robust week in the WCAC, beating No. 3 St. John’s at dwelling earlier than happening the street to defeat Gonzaga.
The Bulldogs have maintained a gentle dominance in the Interstate Athletic Conference, incomes comfy wins final week over St. Albans and Episcopal.
3. St. John’s (18-2) LR: 4
The Cadets misplaced a street sport to top-ranked Paul VI, however bounced again with a victory over The Heights.
The Hawks had no points final week, beating Annandale and Thomas Jefferson by 30-plus factors.
The Eagles had a tough week, falling to No. 16 Good Counsel and No. 1 Paul VI.
The Pioneers’ three wins final week included a nonconference victory over Richmond’s L.C. Bird.
7. Bishop McNamara (19-4) LR: 8
The Mustangs beat O’Connell and No. 18 DeMatha by the identical rating final week, 71-68.
8. Sidwell Friends (14-4) LR: 5
The Quakers misplaced in convention for the first time this 12 months, falling to No. 10 St. Andrew’s at the buzzer.
9. Jackson-Reed (22-6) LR: 9
The Tigers took care of enterprise in D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association play final week, beating No, 15 Theodore Roosevelt and School Without Walls.
10. St. Andrew’s (16-3) LR: 12
After their dramatic win over Sidwell, the Lions picked up one other convention win in opposition to Maret.
11. Battlefield (19-1) LR: 11
The Bobcats topped Osbourn and Osbourn Park final week.
12. Shabach Christian (20-5) LR: 15
The Eagles gained their solely sport final week, beating Mt. Zion Prep by 13.
The Pumas suffered their first lack of the season final week, falling to Bowie by three.
14. Riverdale Baptist (16-2) LR: 13
The Crusaders misplaced their first sport since mid-December, falling to Virginia Academy.
15. Theodore Roosevelt (20-2) LR: 14
The Rough Riders suffered its first native lack of the winter in opposition to No. 9 Jackson-Reed.
16. Good Counsel (14-8) LR: 19
The Falcons had a robust week, beating No. 5 Gonzaga and Bishop Ireton.
The Mustangs have kicked off 2023 with 10 straight wins.
18. DeMatha (13-9) LR: 16
The Stags dropped one other WCAC sport final week, falling to No. 7 Bishop McNamara by three.
19. Damascus (16-0) LR: 18
The Swarmin’ Hornets proceed to impress in Montgomery County.
20. Friendship Tech (19-5) LR: Not ranked
After beginning the season 2-5, the Titans have gained 17 straight.
Dropped out: No. 20 Whitman
On the bubble: Churchill, Georgetown Prep, South Lakes, Tuscarora