BENSALEM, Pa. – There was slight shuffling in the Blue Star Media Elite 25 boys’ basketball rankings. The heavy action was confined to southern California, Chicago and Washington, D.C. These areas produced results that altered the Elite 25.

The biggest shakeup occurred in Vincennes Avenue in Chicago, where No. 19 Simeon beat their archrivals No. 15 Morgan Park, 60-57. The win means the Wolverines re-enter the Elite 25 and capture their conference title with the city playoffs ready to tipoff on Wednesday and the loss dumped the Mustangs five slots. The game is always special and the proximity of the schools (less than 5 miles apart) only fans the flames. The two could meet again the city semifinals.

Florida is the first major state to start the postseason, with the district tournaments getting underway this week.

The Elite 25 rankings are back next week on February 9. The girls’ rankings appear on Wednesday. Check back to www.bluestarmedia.org for the latest in basketball news and announcements. Until next week, hope to see you at a game soon. –-Christopher Lawlor

 Blue Star Media Elite 25 boys’ rankings, Feb. 2, 2016

1. Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (29-1)

Previous: rank 1.

Low-down: The Warriors were comfortable this week, topping three opponents, including First Love Christian (Washington, Pa.), 69-46. Lindell Wigginton scored a game-high 25 points and Alabama-bound F Braxton Key had 15 points and cleared 15 rebounds. This week coach Steve Smith’s team will be challenged on Wednesday with Jonesboro (Ga.) and Saturday against regionally ranked Hamilton Heights Christian (Chattanooga, Tenn.).

2. Chino Hills, Calif. (22-0)

Previous: 2.

Low-down: The Huskies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat then-No. 7 Bishop Montgomery (Torrance), 71-67, at the Fairfax State Preview Classic on Norwalk. Junior Eli Scott posted 16 points and 15 rebounds. Saturday the Huskies play regionally ranked Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) at the Nike Extravaganza in Santa Ana.

3. Montverde (Fla.) Academy (20-1)

Previous: 3.

Low-down: Won Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament championship, defeating Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, Utah), 83-62, in the final. Sophomore E.J. Montgomery was the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, scoring 15 points in the final and 23 in the semifinals.

4. Findlay Prep, Henderson, Nev. (21-1)

Previous: 4.

Low-down: After a shocking and rare loss the previous week to local rival Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), the Pilots rebounded with three blowout victories, scoring 95, 114 and 83 points.

5. Atascocita, Humble, Texas (28-0)

Previous: 5.

Low-down: FIU-bound Greg Shead set a school record with 16 assists and the Eagles cruised past The Woodlands (Conroe), 81-51.

6. St. Anthony, Jersey City, N.J. (15-0)

Previous: 6.

Low-down: Four games, four wins this week for the Friars. They defeated The Hun School (Princeton), 54-48, sans Georgetown-bound Jagan Moseley whose achy back was barking. The Friars also topped Prestige Prep (Linden), 57-33, at the Franklin Showcase, crushed Trenton Central, 77-44, using a 22-8 run in the second quarter to pull away, and followed that up with 63-31 thumping of Columbia (Maplewood).

7. U of D Jesuit, Detroit (13-0)

Previous: 8.

Low-down: The Cubs were than rivals St. Mary’s (Orchard Lake, Mich.), 40-27, in a offensive challenged game. Earlier in the week, Michigan State-bound Cassius Winston netted 24 points in a 67-46 victory over De La Salle (Warren).

8. Bishop Montgomery, Torrance, Calif. (21-1)

Previous: 7.

Low-down: David Singleton scored 22 points but the Knights fell to No. 2 Chino Hills, 71-67, at the Fairfax State Preview. Jordan Schakel netted 19 and Ethan Thompson had 17. Earlier in the week, the Knights stayed perfect in the Mission League with two easy wins. Next is St. Bernard (Playa del Rey) on Tuesday and Cathedral (Los Angeles) on Friday.

9. La Lumiere School, La Porte, Ind. (20-3)

Previous: 9.

Low-down: The Lakers defeated in-state opponents Roosevelt (Gary), 80-34, and Andrean (Merrillville), 82-48. In the latter game, freshman G Tyger Campbell netted 21 points and handed out 12 assists. The rigorous schedule continues Saturday when the Lakers renew a longstanding rivalry with Marquette Catholic (Michigan City). Expect a sellout!

10. DeSoto, Texas (25-1)

Previous: 11.

Low-down: C Marque Bolden’s 22 points were too much in a 64-45 win over Grand Prairie in District 8-6A play.

11. St. John’s College, Washington, D.C. (20-2)

Previous: 12.

Low-down: The Cadets won for the seventh straight game, dusting Archbishop Carroll (Washington, D.C.), 83-51. Dejuan Clayton led four double figures scorers with 21 points. With six games left in the regular season, the Cadets still have nationally ranked conference foes DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) and Gonzaga (Washington) on the docket.

12. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (18-3)

Previous: 13.

Low-down: Markelle Fultz, a McDonald’s All American and Washington prized recruit, was at it again on Sunday with a game-high 28 points in a 66-62 comeback win at then-No. 16 Gonzaga (Washington). The Stags split the season series with their archrivals and two could meet again the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Tournament.

13. Sierra Canyon School, Chatsworth, Calif. (19-3)

Previous: 14.

Low-down: The Trailblazers close out the regular season on Tuesday with Viewpoint (Calabasas). Then it’s the Gold Coast league playoffs starting on Feb. 6. The final is Feb. 12 in Santa Monica.

14. Neumann-Goretti, Philadelphia (18-2)

Previous: 15.

Low-down: The Saints capped a 3-0 week defeating Archbishop Ryan (Philadelphia), 91-75. The regular season closes Sunday with Conwell-Egan (Fairless Hills, Pa.).

15. Morgan Park, Chicago (17-2)

Previous: 10.

Low-down: Lost to regionally ranked and archrival Simeon (Chicago), 60-57. The Mustangs finished in second place of the Chicago Public League Red-South Conference behind Simeon. Charlie Moore scored 19 points. The two rivals could meet again in the CPL semifinals on Feb. 19.

16. Gonzaga, Washington, D.C. (17-3)

Previous: 16.

Low-down: Highly touted sophomore G Prentiss Hubb hit for 26 points, sinking six 3-pointers, but then-No. 13 (Hyattsville, Md.) held on for a 66-62 win. The Eagles are back at it Tuesday when No. 11 St. John’s College (Washington) visits I Street NW.

17. Stevens Point, Wis. (17-0)

Previous: 19.

Low-down: Dropped Minnetonka (Minn.), 88-65, in the Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Border Battle in Onalaska, Wis. Meanwhile, the Panthers remained unbeaten (7-0) in the Wisconsin Valley Conference, clubbing Marshfield, 83-54.

18. St. Benedict’s, Newark, N.J. (18-1)

Previous: 20.

Low-down: The Gray Bees have seven games left before tipping off the New Jersey State Prep A Tournament on Feb. 18 and 20.

19. Simeon, Chicago (18-3)

Previous: Not ranked.

Low-down: Junior G Evan Gilyard fired in 24 points, clicking on 8 of 13 shots as the Wolverines knocked off then-No. 12 Morgan Park (Chicago), 60-57, to capture the Chicago Public League Red-South Conference title with a 9-1 record. They defeated Washington (Milwaukee), 50-48. The city playoffs open Wednesday with Collins (Chicago) visiting.

20. Garfield, Seattle (16-1)

Previous: 22.

Low-down: The win streak has reached 10 games after drilling West Seattle, 86-32, but there’s a key local rivalry game with Rainier Beach (Seattle) Tuesday night. It will be the penultimate game of the regular season for the Bulldogs. Don’t be surprised if they face Rainier Beach at least twice in the postseason—likely in the Class 3A state final.

21. Wayne, Huber Heights, Ohio (17-0)

Previous: 23.

Low-down: Defeated Massillon Jackson, 65-58, to complete a three-win week. There are three contests more this week, including two on the road.

22. Patrick School, Elizabeth, N.J. (12-4)

Previous: 17.

Low-down: The Celtics split a pair of games with local heavyweight Roselle Catholic, winning, 46-38, but dropping the second on Saturday, 62-46.

23. Peabody, Alexandria, La. (24-1)

Previous: 24.

Low-down: The Warhorses won district games by 50 and 56 points and won’t have much competition until the playoffs.

24. Chaminade, St. Louis (17-5)

Previous: 18.

Low-down: After a 12-day break, the Red Devils resumed league play with a 74-62 win over Saint Louis University High.

25. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (20-3)

Previous: 25.

Low-down: Harrison Butler tossed in 19 points pacing four players in double figures as the Monarchs rolled by JSerra (San Juan Capistrano), 78-60. The victory upped the Trinity League record to 7-0. but this weekend there are two games in the Nike Extravaganza on their home floor, including Foothills Christian (El Cajon) on Saturday.

Dropped out: No. 21 Hopkins, Minnetonka, Minn.

High-Fives by Region

East

1. Cardozo, Oakland Gardens, N.Y. (21-1)
2. Bishop Loughlin, Brooklyn, N.Y. (14-3)
3. Archbishop Carroll, Radnor, Pa. (18-2)
4. Roman Catholic, Philadelphia (16-4)
5. Sacred Heart, Waterbury, Conn. (12-2)

Geography: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia.

Midwest

1. Hopkins, Minnetonka, Minn. (20-1)
2. Apple Valley, Minn. (19-1)
3. Fenwick, Oak Park, Ill. (18-2)
4. New Albany, Ind. (14-1)
5. Omaha (Neb.) South (17-0)

Geography: Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Southland

1. Miller Grove, Lithonia, Ga. (21-2)
2. Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, Chattanooga, Tenn. (20-2)
3. High Point (N.C.) Christian (19-4)
4. Christian Brothers, Memphis, Tenn. (21-1)
5. Hammond, Columbia, S.C. (20-1)

Geography: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Far West

1. Foothills Christian, El Cajon, Calif. (16-3)
2. Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas (16-6)
3. Prolific Prep, Napa, Calif. (19-5)
4. West Linn, Ore. (14-3)
5. Modesto (Calif.) Christian (20-1)

Geography: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

About: The Blue Star Media Elite 25 High School Boys Basketball Rankings are released weekly from November until the conclusion of the high school season in early April. Criteria considered are the quality of the team and its players, strength of schedule, tradition, and quality of the team’s league, conference, region or district. The rankings are compiled by Blue Star Media’s Christopher Lawlor, who consults with a national network of coaches, talent evaluators, administrators and prep sports writers. Follow him on Twitter at #clawlor.