The most recent high school boys basketball rankings for the Skyland Conference and Union County were released on January 27th. Here is a closer look at the top 10 teams in both conferences.
1. Rutgers Prep (11-4) – previously ranked No. 1
Rutgers Prep is currently in contention for the Skyland Conference Delaware title and the top seed in the Somerset County Tournament. Their recent victory over Hillsborough has brought them closer to achieving this goal. The team is scheduled to play a series of games in the upcoming week, including a match against St. Peter Prep on Sunday and matchups against Montgomery and Hillsborough.
2. Union Catholic (10-5) – previously ranked No. 2
The Vikings achieved successful wins over Plainfield and Westfield, solidifying their standing in the rankings. They are set to face St. Thomas Aquinas and Union in their upcoming games.
3. Ridge (11-4) – previously ranked No. 5
Ridge secured a win against Watchung Hills and Gill St. Bernard’s, leading them to climb in the rankings. They will be playing against Bound Brook and Watchung Hills in the upcoming week.
4. Watchung Hills (14-3) – previously ranked No. 4
With 6 wins in their last 7 games, the Warriors are aiming for another victory against Phillipsburg. Their match against Ridge on Thursday night is anticipated to be a significant game.
5. Hillsborough (10-5) – previously ranked No. 3
Hillsborough had a challenging week with losses against Rutgers Prep and Franklin. They are scheduled to play Pingry and Montgomery in their next games.
6. Montgomery (14-1) – previously ranked No. 7
Montgomery has secured seven consecutive wins and currently leads the Skyland Conference Valley. They are set to play against Rutgers Prep and Somerville in their upcoming games.
7. Franklin (8-8) – previously ranked No. 8
Franklin had a successful week with wins against Immaculata and Hillsborough. They will face challenging matchups against Phillipsburg, Immaculata, and Union Catholic in the upcoming week.
8. Plainfield (11-6) – previously ranked No. 9
Plainfield achieved a noteworthy win over Elizabeth, concluding the week with a victory against Piscataway.
9. Gill St. Bernards (8-9) – previously ranked No. 6
After ending their seven-game losing streak with a win over Immaculata, Gill St. Bernards faced a defeat against Ridge.
10. Pingry (11-3) – previously ranked No. 10
Pingry secured impressive wins over Seton Hall Prep and Cranford. They are set to face Hillsborough and North Hunterdon in their upcoming games.
Other teams under consideration for the rankings include Delaware Valley, New Providence, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood.
As the high school boys basketball season progresses, these rankings provide a comprehensive overview of the top-performing teams in the Skyland Conference and Union County. With several exciting matchups scheduled for the coming week, basketball fans have much to look forward to as the teams compete for top positions in the rankings.