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Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 8)

By Marc Correnti

In one of the most exciting games of the season, Beloit Memorial pulled off something that no team has done this year. Beating the No. 1 team in the state and handing Madison East its only loss of the season. It was refreshing to see how good the Purple Knights can be when everything is clicking on all cylinders. It looks like all those players have finally discovered their roles and they're finally beginning to flourish. The biggest problem for the Knights seems to be their lack of focus during games. That was evident in Saturday's non-conference loss to Milwaukee Washington where it was... »

Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 7)

The Stateline Power Rankings begin with a new team atop the poll! It finally looks like there is a team in the Stateline that has the talent to be reckoned with. While still uncertain about this team's long-term stay atop the rankings, it's clear that they have become the best team in the area. It's only fitting since they have the best... »

Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 6)

Usually in the power rankings, there's a clear-cut No. 1 team in the Stateline. But, not this week. Never have I been so unsure of a No.1 team until this week. That's because a lot of teams have slipped with the question being how far? Hononegah lost three of four in its own Martin Luther King Jr. Tournament, but those teams were not named... »

Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 5)

It's crystal clear that after the first 6 weeks of the prep basketball season, this year's teams are different than last year's teams. Beloit Memorial, considered a good bet to make it to the WIAA State Tournament in 2009 look like... »

Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 4)

After a long holiday break and probably five pounds, it's time to get back to basketball. Most of the Stateline teams competed in tournaments over the past two weeks with some faring well (Beloit Turner) and others doing OK (Beloit Memorial). But... »

Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 3)

Hononegah's Mario Donaldson and Boylan's Nick Bauch get tied up last Friday.

Last Friday's Hononegah-Boylan showdown was one of the best defensive games I've seen in a while. It had a March feel to it with both teams trading punches and every possession taking on a special meaning. While Hononegah ended up losing, I... »