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Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Final Edition)

By Marc Correnti

It's finally here! The final edition of the Prep Boys Hoops Power Rankings. It's been an interesting regular season so far, but I have a feeling we could be in line for some surprises when the postseason begins for area teams this week. Some Stateline teams (Beloit Memorial, South Beloit and North Boone) will have the luxury of home cooking for regionals and as far as Beloit Memorial goes, for sectionals. The SoBos begin their quest to repeat as regional champions Monday night when they take on Rockford Keith at 8 p.m. If the SoBos win, they could be in line for a... »

Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 9)

After nine weeks of prep basketball, it's become pretty clear that there isn't a dominant team in the Stateline. It's more about who's playing better than the other team each week rather than consistency throughout the season. Last year, there was three teams (Hononegah, Beloit Memorial and South Beloit) who were legitimate state contenders. This year, I'm not sure how many of the... »

Stateline Preps: Boys Hoops Power Rankings (Week 8)

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... »

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,... »

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... »

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... »