HOW THE AREA’S TOP PREP BASKETBALL TEAMS FARED
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Rank: 1 Team: La Canada Record Entering Week: 20-2 Synopsis: The Spartans defeated Monrovia, 81-52, to clinch their fifth consecutive Rio Hondo League championship and extend their win streak to 15 games. La Canada concludes the regular season Thursday at South Pasadena. Rank: 2 Team: Crescenta Valley Record Entering Week: 13-9 Synopsis: The Falcons lost to Muir on Feb. 5 and to Hoover on Friday, 69-58. Crescenta Valley concludes its regular season Friday against Arcadia. Rank: 3 Team: Glendale Record Entering Week: 13-11 Synopsis: Mike Wright is averaging 20 points a game for the Dynamiters, who lost to Muir, 64-54. Glendale concludes its Pacific League schedule Friday against Hoover. Rank: 4 Team: Eagle Rock Record Entering Week: 14-6 Synopsis: Charles Garcia scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds as the Eagles beat Wilson, 63-56, for their first victory over the Mules since 1985. Eagle Rock plays Franklin Friday. Rank: 5 Team: Hoover Record Entering Week: 12-10 Synopsis: Dave Ulloa is averaging 20 points a game for the Tornadoes, who defeated Crescenta Valley, 69-58, to improve to 4-4 in the Pacific League. Hoover concludes its regular season Friday at Glendale. Rank: 6 Team: Ribet Academy Record Entering Week: 14-4 Synopsis: Orville Turner is averaging more than 20 points a game for the Fighting Frogs, who conclude the regular season Saturday at St. Margaret’s. Rank: 7 Team: Marshall Record Entering Week: 10-6 Synopsis: Than Diep scored 21 points and Tony Taveekanjana had 19 as the Barristers defeated Hollywood, 72-62, to improve to 5-1 in the Northeastern League. Marshall plays Belmont Friday. Rank: 8 Team: Verdugo Hills Record Entering Week: 8-8 Synopsis: The Dons’ game against Franklin was canceled because of a leaky roof at the Franklin gym. Verdugo Hills plays Hollywood Friday. Rank: 9 Team: St. Francis Record Entering Week: 7-13 Synopsis: The Golden Knights defeated El Segundo, 68-35. St. Francis concludes its San Fernando League schedule Friday at La Salle. Rank: 10 Team: Franklin Record Entering Week: 7-10 Synopsis: The Panthers’ home game against Verdugo Hills was canceled because of a leaky roof. Franklin plays at Eagle Rock Friday. Rank: 11 Team: Flintridge Prep Record Entering Week: 7-12 Synopsis: J.D. Calsyn is averaging 15 points a game for the Rebels, who lost to Pasadena Poly, 50-36. Flintridge Prep concludes its regular season Friday against Webb. Rank: 12 Team: Glendale Adventist Record Entering Week: 4-14 Synopsis: Chirag Desai is averaging 20 points a game for the Cougars, who conclude their regular season Saturday at South Bay Lutheran. Rankings according to Times Glendale sportswriters’ poll.
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