The Star’s high school basketball rankings (Feb. 19)
(Records through Wednesday’s games)
BIG-CLASS BOYS; RECORD
1. Blue Springs South;21-1
The Jaguars suffered their first loss of the season Friday against Blue Springs.
2. Lawrence;16-1
The Chesty Lions survived a scare from SM North on Tuesday to stay undefeated in league play.
3. Park Hill South;18-3
James Byrd scored nine points in the final three minutes of Friday's win against Park Hill.
4. Olathe North;14-3
The Eagles suffered their first Sunflower League loss on a buzzer beater from Olathe East.
5. Lee's Summit;16-6
The Tigers pulled even with Blue Springs South in the Suburban Gold Conference.
6. Raymore-Peculiar;17-5
James Sappington scored 17 in Tuesday's bounce-back win over Lee's Summit North.
7. Olathe East;12-5
The Hawks have won three straight games, including a big victory against Olathe North.
8. Park Hill;17-5
The Trojans’ conference title hopes took a hit with Friday's loss to Park Hill South.
9. Blue Valley North;12-5
The Mustangs have won seven of nine games since starting the season 3-3.
10. Raytown;15-7
A 13-game winning streak came to a close with Tuesday’s loss to Rockhurst.
SMALL-CLASS BOYS; RECORD
1. Basehor-Linwood;16-0
The undefeated Bobcats are averaging 67.3 points across their last four victories.
2. Barstow;20-2
Four players were in double figures Tuesday against Sherwood.
3. Eudora;17-2
The Cardinals have held each of their last four opponents to 40 points or fewer.
4. Bishop Miege;13-3
The Stags have lost two of their last five games in Eastern Kansas League play.
5. Bonner Springs;11-6
Half of the Braves’ losses have come against teams in The Star's small-class poll.
BIG-CLASS GIRLS; RECORD
1. Leavenworth;15-2
Since their first league loss, the Pioneers have won nine of their last 10 games.
2. St. Thomas Aquinas;14-2
The Saints have held four of their last five opponents to 35 points or fewer.
3. William Chrisman;20-2
The Bears are two victories away from completing an unbeaten conference season.
4. Olathe South;14-3
The Falcons have won three straight games, outscoring their opponents 169-77.
5. Liberty;19-3
Morgan Fleming had 17 points in an impressive 21-point victory over Park Hill.
6. SM Northwest;14-3
The Cougars rebounded from back-to-back losses with four consecutive victories.
7. Lee's Summit West;16-6
The Titans took a commanding lead in their conference with Wednesday’s win against Blue Springs South.
8. Blue Springs South;14-7
Only one team has beaten the Jaguars in the new year — Lee’s Summit West.
9. Truman;14-7
A five-game winning streak has the Patriots back in the poll.
10. Grain Valley;19-3
The high-scoring Eagles have won 14 straight, including two tournament championships.
SMALL-CLASS GIRLS; RECORD
1. Bishop Miege;17-0
Although the Stags are undefeated, two of their last three games went into overtime.
2. Paola;17-0
The Panthers have only had four games decided by single digits.
3. St. Pius X;20-4
The Warriors record assists on 43 percent of their baskets.
4. Piper;13-4
Four Pirates reached double figures in a 94-17 victory Tuesday against Turner.
5. Odessa;18-5
The Bulldogs have won five straight and enter the poll for the first time this season.
This story was originally published February 20, 2015 at 1:09 PM with the headline "The Star’s high school basketball rankings (Feb. 19)."