Top 25 Missouri Boys High School Basketball Rankings (12/16/2024)

Lee’s Summit jumps 11 spots to No. 7; Nixa, Blue Springs South and Liberty North enter the Top 25

The Lee's Summit Tigers are off to a 4-0 start and they jumped 11 spots in this week's Top 25 Missouri Boys High School Basketball Rankings to No. 7. / Lee's Summit High School Tigers Instagram

Lee’s Summit cruises into the Top 10. Rock Bridge lands at 8th following an undefeated start. Keep an eye out for Logan-Rogersville in  Class 4. Blue Springs South and Liberty North are new programs added to the rankings. 

1. Oak Park (6-1) 

Previous rank: 1

Oak Park has played a difficult schedule taking care of top Midwest programs with convincing wins. They defeated Vashon by a score of 71-62 at the Norm Stewart Classic. 

2. Chaminade (4-2) 

Previous rank: 2

Chaminade has tested themselves vs. a tough national schedule. The Red Devils got 2nd place at the Gonzaga DC Classic earning a key win vs. Roman Catholic in the process. 

3. De Smet (4-1) 

Previous rank: 5

De Smet has continued to build off their state championship last season. They’re winning in convincing fashion. Junior wing Jordan Boyd leads the team in scoring. 

4. Vashon (7-1)

Previous rank: 3

The Norm Stewart Classic provided a platform for Vashon to play a top Class 6 team (Oak Park). It was their first loss of the season. Missouri State signee Trey Williams is averaging 19.8 PPG. 

5. Principa (4-0)

Previous rank: 4

The tests have been getting tougher for Principa. They’re still undefeated with a young core playing a bulk of the minutes. 

6. Sikeston (6-0)

Previous rank: 6

Sikeston has held strong, dominating their region of the state. This week will provide a top matchup vs. 5th ranked Principia on Sunday.

7. Lee’s Summit (4-0)

Previous rank: 18

It’s early but a 4-0 start and winning the Webster Groves Tournament vs. top competition will lead to a major rise in the rankings. 

8. Rock Bridge (5-0)

Previous rank: 13

Rock Bridge won two tough games at the Norm Stewart Classic moving to 5-0 on the season. They’re looking like a factor in Class 6.

9. Kickapoo (4-2)

Previous rank: 11

Kickapoo has played one of the toughest schedules in the state. This week they earned wins over Staley, Blue Valley Northwest, and lost a close game to Shawnee Mission Northwest, the top team in Kansas. 

10. Webster Groves (3-1)

Previous rank: 7

Despite a loss to Lee’s Summit, the Statesmen are still a strong team with talent on the roster. A Top 10 team to this point in the season. 

11. Vianney (4-1)

Previous rank: 14

Vianney is a dangerous team who can beat just about anybody when the shots are falling. Senior guard Luke Walsh is averaging 39.8 PPG on 25 made threes (50%). 

12. Raytown (5-0)

Previous rank: 15

Raytown are having a great season. The Bluejays are still undefeated and feature one of the best backcourts in Missouri led by Larry Porter IV and Ramelo Smith. 

13. Rockhurst (5-1)

Previous rank: 19

Rockhurst won a big matchup vs. Lee’s Summit North in tournament play which will be replayed with a regular season matchup tonight on December 16th. 

14. Battle (4-1)

Previous rank: 9

The Spartans schedule is starting to heat up with games vs. Kickapoo, Har-Ber (AR), and Montgomery County on the horizon. 

15. Lee’s Summit North (5-1)

Previous rank: 10

Despite a loss to Rockhurst, the Broncos are one of the best teams in Class 6. They have the pieces to make a deep playoff run. 

16. Logan-Rogersville (4-0)

Previous rank: 20

Rogersville looks like one of the best teams in Class 4. They defeated Ozark in a big SWMO matchup. 

17. Westminster (5-0)

Previous rank: 17

Dale Ribble is one of the best coaches in Missouri. His team is clicking on all cylniders. 

18. Ladue (6-0)

Previous rank: 22

The Rams remain undefeated. Their win over MICDS will help boost rankings. A well-rounded team with strong coaching. 

19. Nixa (3-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Nixa is clicking and the season is young. This team is led by Adam McKnight who has had limited practice time (football). 

20. Republic (4-0)

Previous rank: 23

Republic will have a chance to prove themselves vs. top competition at the Blue and Gold Tournament coming up. A championship will significantly boost their ranking given strength of schedule. 

21. Jefferson City (5-1)

Previous rank: 24

It’s shaping up to be another great season for the Jays. New coaching and a strong returning core has guided them this season.

22. Blue Springs South (3-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Jaguars are a sleeper out of Kansas City. They have guards, athletic forwards, and play a team first brand of basketball.

23. Rolla (5-1)

Previous rank: 25

Rola will win a lot of games. They play the right way and have guard talent. Winning big gaems will be the key. 

24. Liberty North (5-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

A new addition to the list. This team is well coached and have some intriguing prospects. Among them is senior Jack Huyser, a 6’5 sniper from three. 

25. Father Tolton (1-3)

Previous rank: 12

Tolton will be given the benefit of the doubt given their talent level. Aaron Rowe, Exavier Wilson, and Blake Pingeton are a three headed monster. They have a chance to earn big wins in the coming weeks.