A few states are wrapping up their respective regular seasons this week before the postseason begins. Many others are well into their state championships, including Indiana. There was a big-time result from one of the early round 4A state matches as Hamilton Southeastern topped McCutcheon last week. It ended McCutcheon’s season. The Mavericks had previously defeated HSE and its lone loss prior to last week came against Yorktown in tournament play. Downing McCutcheon allowed HSE to avenge its only loss of the season and as a result the Royals climbed to a season-high No. 4. Meanwhile, McCutcheon fell to No. 17, behind No. 13 Yorktown. Yorktown also avenged an earlier loss this season by eliminating Brebeuf Jesuit in the first round of state.
Outside of those developments, there was little movement elsewhere. Top-ranked Cathedral Catholic CA closed out its regular season last week and starts its sectional playoffs this week. The Dons still haven’t dropped a set this season. Westminster Christian FL, ranked No. 2, has started its 3A state playoffs as it looks to finish out the year undefeated as well. Cornerstone Christian TX has completed its schedule. The Dons control their fate, meaning if they win out they’ll remain No. 1 and win the HS national championship. Westminster Christian is next in line should Cathedral Catholic stumble. If both Cathedral and Westminster tumble, then Cornerstone is in line for the national championship. We’ll know all these things for sure in a few more weeks.
vballrecruiter.com TOP 50
1. Cathedral Catholic CA (1 – last week’s ranking)
2. Westminster Christian FL (2)
3. Cornerstone Christian TX (4)
4. Hamilton Southeastern IN (9)
5. Prestonwood Christian TX (5)
6. Mira Costa CA (6)
7. Oconomowoc WI (7)
8. Highland Park TX (8)
9. Washburn Rural (10)
10. Marian MI (11)
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11. Cypress Ranch TX (12)
12. Marymount CA (13)
13. Yorktown IN (20)
14. Aquinas KS (14)
15. Sierra Canyon CA (15)
16. Barrington IL (16)
17. McCutcheon IN (3)
18. Fayetteville AR (18)
19. ‘Iolani HI (19)
20. St. Francis/Mountain View CA (21)
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21. Lincoln Southwest NE (22)
22. Santa Fe FL (23)
23. Lafayette MO (24)
24. Mother McAuley IL (25)
25. St. James Academy KS (26)
26. North Gwinnett GA (27)
27. Papillion-LaVista South NE (28)
28. Liberty MO (29)
29. Dike-New Hartford IO (30)
30. Plano West TX (31)
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31. Ursuline Academy OH (32)
32. Brebeuf Jesuit IN (17)
33. Valor Christian CO (33)
34. Reagan NC (34)
35. Mater Dei CA (41)
36. Eureka MO (36)
37. Magnificat OH (37)
38. Palos Verdes CA (35)
39. Punahou HI (38)
40. Corona del Sol AZ (39)
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41. Redondo Union CA (40)
42. Assumption KY (42)
43. Millennium AZ (43)
44. Liberty North MO (45)
45. Torrey Pines CA (44)
46. Flint Hill VA (46)
47. Jesuit OR (47)
48. Archbishop Mitty CA (48)
49. Mountain View UT (49)
50. Millbrook NC (n/r)
Out: St. Ursula Academy OH
In: Millbrook NC
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