SBLive Florida Boys Basketball Rankings (Jan. 31): No. 3 Calvary Christian splits games with Montverde, Dr. Phillips

No. 3 Calvary Christian Academy played one of the toughest schedules in the nation last week.

Taylor Hendricks (pictured above) and No. 3 Calvary Christian Academy played one of the toughest schedules in the nation last week, splitting games with nationally ranked Montverde Academy (loss) and Dr. Phillips (win). The Eagles stand pat at No. 3 in this week's Florida high school boys basketball rankings.

SBLive’s Florida boys basketball rankings are compiled by Ross Van De Griek and are released weekly during the 2021-2022 season.

SBLIVE FLORIDA BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS

Jan 31, 2022

1. IMG Academy (18-2)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: Defeated Sarasota Riverview 98-59, Defeated Pembroke Pines Charter 73-39

This Week: vs La Lumiere (IN) (Thu.), vs Patrick School (NJ) (Fri.), vs Sunrise Christian (KS) (Sat.)

The Ascenders remain No. 1 in this week’s rankings, following a 3-0 week.

1. Montverde Academy (16-4)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Kimball (TX) 91-70, Defeated American Fork (UT) 87-63, Defeated Calvary Christian Academy 79-76

This Week: vs Bergen Catholic (NJ) (Thu.), vs La Lumiere (IN) (Fri.), vs Legacy Early College (SC)

The Eagles are coming off a 3-0 week in the 2022 Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament, including a buzzer-beating win by Kentucky commit Skyy Clark to defeat Calvary Christian Academy in overtime.

1. Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale) (15-2)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Defeated Dr. Phillips 54-51, Lost to Montverde Academy 79-76

This Week: vs Schoolhouse Prep (Thu.), vs St. John Paul II Academy (Boca Raton) (Sat.)

The Eagles had one of the toughest schedules in the country last week, splitting games with nationally ranked Montverde Academy (loss) and Dr. Phillips (win).

1. Dr. Phillips (20-4)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Long Island Lutheran (NY) 66-60, Lost to Calvary Christian Academy 54-51, Defeated Long Island Lutheran (NY) 70-58

This Week: at Windermere (Tues.)

The Panthers had to face Long Island Lutheran (New York) twice in the span of three days in last week’s Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament. They’ll return to action tomorrow night against Windermere in a battle of Central Florida powerhouses.

1. Andrew Jackson (21-2)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Defeated Ribault 73-38, Defeated Fletcher 75-46, Defeated Paxon 53-28

This Week: at Ribault (Tues.), vs Fleming Island (Thu.)

The Tigers round out the Top 5, in this week’s SBLive Florida boys’ basketball rankings. They also come into this week on a 15-game winning streak.

1. North Broward Prep (23-0)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Defeated University School (Fort Lauderdale) 55-53, Defeated Saint Andrew’s 49-41 (OT), Defeated Palmer Trinity 62-27

This Week: at Westminster Academy (Wed.)

The Eagles remain the lone unbeaten team in our SBLive Florida boys’ basketball rankings. They’ll return to action on Wednesday night against a tough Westminster Academy squad.

1. Fleming Island (21-1)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated St. Augustine 69-62, Defeated Orange Park 53-52

This Week: at Andrew Jackson (Thu.), vs Providence School (Fri.), vs Miami Norland (Sat.)

The Golden Eagles will wrap up the regular season this week, with three games in three days beginning on Thursday night when they travel to No. 5 Andrew Jackson

1. Columbus (Miami) (20-2)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Miami Killian 83-39, Defeated Miami Norland 61-53

This Week: vs Southwest (Miami) (Tues.)

The Explorers move up one spot in our SBLive Florida boys’ basketball rankings, after picking up wins over Miami Killian and Miami Norland last week.

1. Pembroke Pines Charter (17-3)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Defeated Everglades 87-68, Lost to IMG Academy 73-39

This Week: No games scheduled

The Jaguars ended their regular season facing the state’s No. 1 ranked team in IMG Academy. They’ll have a week off before kicking off their district tournament play on February 8.

1.  Orlando Christian Prep (17-4)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Defeated West Orange 69-57, Defeated Cocoa 80-58, Defeated Trinity Catholic 45-41

This Week: vs Winter Haven (Tues.)

The Warriors round out the SBLive Florida boys’ basketball Top 10 rankings, following a 3-0 week. Senior guard AJ Brown took home Access Sports Invitational Player of the Game honors, following his 14-point performance on Saturday vs Trinity Catholic.

1.  Lake Highland Prep (17-3)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: Defeated Providence School 40-34, Defeated Windermere Prep 60-49

This Week: vs Melbourne (Tues.)

Following a 2-0 week with wins over 3A Providence School and 3A Windermere Prep, The Highlanders are ranked No. 11 in this week’s rankings.

1.  Windermere (18-4)

Previous Rank: 15

Last Week: Defeated Apopka 50-49, Defeated Southeast (Bradenton) 61-58

This Week: vs Dr. Phillips (Tues.), vs Lakeland (Fri.) (Mosaic Stinger Shootout at Bartow High School)

The Wolverines are coming off a 2-0 week, where they picked up narrow wins over Apopka and Southeast (Bradenton). They’re set to have a big showdown with No. 4 Dr. Phillips tomorrow night.

1.  Martin County (18-4)

Previous Rank: 14

Last Week: Defeated Jupiter Christian 59-46, Lost to Dwyer (West Palm Beach) 74-69, Defeated South Fork 78-52

This Week: at Royal Palm Beach (Tues.), vs Treasure Coast (Thu.)

The Tigers rise one spot in this week’s rankings, following a 2-1 week. The Tigers have clinched the No. 1 seed in next week’s District 6A-13 tournament.

1.  Providence School (18-4)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: Lost to Lake Highland Prep 40-34, Defeated Impact Christian Academy 42-36, Defeated First Coast 60-48

This Week: at North Florida Educational Institute (Tues.), at Fleming Island (Fri.), vs Chiles (Tallahassee) (Sat.)

The Stallions have won two straight games since their narrow loss to Lake Highland Prep last week. They’ll kick-off a three game road swing to end the regular season, tomorrow night at NFEI.

1.  Winter Haven (19-4)

Previous Rank: 12

Last Week: Lost to Lakeland 54-52, Defeated Auburndale 64-40

This Week: at Orlando Christian Prep (Tues.), at Sebring (Thu.), vs Olympia (Sat.) (Mosaic Stinger Shootout at Bartow High School)

The Blue Devils round out the SBLive Florida boys’ basketball rankings, sitting in at No. 15

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On The Bubble: Apopka, Calvary Christian (Clearwater), Central Florida Christian, Cypress Bay, Dwyer, Godby (Tallahassee), Lakeland, Oak Ridge, Olympia, Ponte Vedra, Riverside (Jacksonville), Sagemont, Stranahan, Tampa Catholic, Trinity Catholic, Wharton