Top 25 California high school boys basketball rankings: CIF Southern Section (1/28/2024)

Sierra Canyon rises to the No. 1 spot; JSerra, Los Alamitos, Heritage Christian leap forward; and four new teams make Top 25 debut

Here are the latest highs school basketball rankings for the CIF Southern Section as of Jan. 28.

Sierra Canyon downs Notre Dame with epic 4th quarter rally

1. Sierra Canyon (24-1)

The Trailblazers beat Harvard-Westlake and Notre Dame in back-to-back weeks.

2. Notre Dame (24-2)

Mercy Miller is ranked "No. 101" in the 2024 class, according to ESPN's Paul Biancardi, despite Miller being on the shortlist for Mr. California.

3. Harvard-Westlake (23-3)

The Wolverines have won three straight and will be the No. 3 seed in the Mission League tournament this week.

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4. Mater Dei (24-2)

The Monarchs fell to JSerra for the first time in program history early this week, however, still sits in the driver's seat for a Trinity League title if they can beat St. John Bosco Tuesday.

5. Eastvale Roosevelt (25-2)

Brayden Burries and company will have their eyes set on Corona Centennial in the Big XIII Leaugue tournament.

6. Corona Centennial (19-9)

The Huskies have yet to lose a Southern Section game this season.

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7. St. John Bosco (22-4)

The Braves can make things interesting with a revenge win at Mater Dei Tuesday.

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8. St. Pius (20-5)

The Warriors need just two more wins (Bishop Montgomery and Serra) to win the Del Rey League unbeaten.

9. JSerra (22-4)

The Lions have re-inserted themselves into the Open Division playoff conversation with a win over Mater Dei and a quality win over St. Augustine at the Nike Extravaganza. JSerra cannot afford another Trinity League loss.

• RELATED: JSerra stuns Mater Dei for first time

10. Windward (23-3)

The Wildcats are 6-0 in the Gold Coast League with a matchup with surging Campbell Hall this coming week. Windward is a bubble Open Division team.

11. Los Alamitos (21-5)

The Griffins almost took down Mater Dei, falling 66-65, and are also 4-0 in the Surf League.

12. Santa Margarita (17-8)

The Eagles are like Crespi in the Mission League, the fourth best team that nobody wants to play in the postseason. Talented, well-coached and dangerous.

13. Redondo Union (20-4)

The Sea Hawks are 8-0 in the Bay League. Senior Devin Ringer is averaging 15.5 points per game.

14. Crespi (21-6)

The Celts took Notre Dame to the last second and will look to make noise in the Mission League tournament. Joe Sterling is averaging 21.2 points per game.

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15. Heritage Christian (19-8)

The Warriors are playing with confidence after winning seven straight games, including games against Village Christian and Maranatha. Heritage Christian and Crespi will be dangerous 2-AA playoff teams.

16. Etiwanda (22-4)

The Baseline League has created drama the last two weeks. Etiwanda beat Damien and Rancho Cucamonga beat Etiwanda.

17. Damien (22-4)

The Baseline League has created drama the last two weeks. Etiwanda beat Damien and Rancho Cucamonga beat Etiwanda.

18. Rancho Cucamonga (17-9)

The Baseline League has created drama the last two weeks. Etiwanda beat Damien and Rancho Cucamonga beat Etiwanda.

19. La Mirada (19-7)

Freshman Gene Roebuck will win any award that has anything to do with Freshman of the Year.

20. Rancho Christian (16-8)

The Eagles have won nine straight and are 6-0 in the Ivy League. Big game at Rancho Verde Monday night.

21. Rancho Verde (23-3)

The Mustangs debut in the Top 25 this week, but can hang around with a win over Rancho Chrisitan Monday. RV lost last time the two faced off, 67-63.

22. Lakewood (20-6)

The Lancers are 10-0 in the Moore League and will look to keep that intact Monday night at Long Beach Poly. Lakewood is led by two juniors, Anthony Williams and Keaton Lewis.

23. Campbell Hall (11-14)

First-year coach David Grace might've bit off more than his team can chew with this year's schedule, but it has prepared them for league and postseason play. Big win over Anaheim Canyon Saturday. Bigger opportunity at Windward Wednesday.

24. West Ranch (13-13)

The Wildcats have been unpredictable this season, which can cut both ways. 

25. Arcadia (19-7)

The Apaches will finish the year in the Top 25 if it can beat Pasadena again and win the Pacific League title. The two play Tuesday.

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