The Star’s high school basketball rankings (March 5)
(Records through Wednesday’s games)
BIG-CLASS BOYS; RECORD
1. Lawrence ... 20-1
The Chesty Lions routed SM Northwest in the first round of substate Wednesday.
2. Blue Springs South ... 24-2
Kevin Puryear had 32 points in Tuesday’s district semifinal win against Hickman.
3. Park Hill South ... 21-3
The Panthers’ win streak reached 10 after Friday’s rout of Liberty.
4. Lee’s Summit ... 20-6
A victory last Friday clinched the Tigers the Suburban Gold Conference championship.
5. Olathe East ... 16-5
The Hawks knocked off defending champion BV Northwest in first round of substate Wednesday.
6. Park Hill ... 20-5
The Trojans won their final four regular-season games by an average of 15.3 points.
7. Raymore-Peculiar ... 20-6
Nick Janssen scored 16 points in a 36-35 district semifinal win Tuesday against Belton.
8. Olathe North ... 16-5
The Eagles will be host to Class 6A runner-up BV North in its substate championship Friday.
9. Raytown ... 19-7
The Bluejays have averaged 77 points per game during a four-game winning streak.
10. Blue Valley West ... 13-7
The Jaguars won four straight Eastern Kansas League games to end the regular season.
SMALL-CLASS BOYS; RECORD
1. Basehor-Linwood ... 20-0
The Bobcats capped a perfect regular season with a Kaw Valley League championship.
2. Barstow ... 26-2
Seeking a second straight Final Four appearance, the Knights face Lafayette County on Saturday.
3. Eudora ... 17-3
The Cardinals will have to guard the three-point line better after giving up eight threes to Ottawa.
4. Bishop Miege ... 16-4
The Stags wrapped up the Eastern Kansas League title with only three league losses.
5. Piper ... 13-7
Three Pirates reached double figures against Lansing, and Colton Beebe had a game-high 18 points.
BIG-CLASS GIRLS; RECORD
1. Leavenworth ... 19-2
The Pioneers’ state title defense started with a 56-8 victory against Topeka West on Wednesday.
2. St. Thomas Aquinas ... 19-2
The Saints routed Turner in the first round of the Kansas Class 5A substate tournament.
3. William Chrisman ... 23-2
The Bears take a 13-game winning streak into Friday’s district championship against rival Truman.
4. Olathe South ... 17-3
The Falcons strung together six consecutive victories to end the regular season.
5. Liberty ... 23-3
The Blue Jays scored a season-high 82 points Tuesday in a district semifinal win against Fort Osage.
6. SM Northwest ... 17-3
The Cougars averaged 53 points per game in their last seven regular season games.
7. Lee’s Summit West ... 20-6
The Titans have held 12 straight opponents to 45 points or fewer.
8. Grain Valley ... 22-3
The Eagles have won 19 straight and will meet Odessa on Friday for the district title.
9. Lawrence Free State ... 16-4
Madison Piper led the Firebirds to a victory Friday against Lawrence with 22 points.
10. Mill Valley ... 18-3
The Jaguars defeated Blue Valley West in the first round of substate Wednesday night.
SMALL-CLASS GIRLS; RECORD
1. Bishop Miege ... 20-0
The Stags wrapped up the Eastern Kansas League title with a perfect conference record.
2. Paola ... 20-0
The Panthers had only four regular-season games decided by single digits.
3. St. Pius X ... 23-5
The Warriors’ season came to a close Wednesday with a 45-40 loss to Chillicothe.
4. Piper ... 15-5
The Pirates had four players reach double figures in their regular season finale against Lansing.
5. Bonner Springs ... 14-6
The Braves notched two straight victories to close the regular season.
This story was originally published March 5, 2015 at 6:28 PM with the headline "The Star’s high school basketball rankings (March 5)."