Vikings remain at top spot and unbeaten

1. West Valley (23-0): The Vikings continue to roll and stay put at number one after two more conference games. West Valley cruised past Foothill and picked up a 76-70 win over San Jose for their 23rd straight victory and remain undefeated. The Vikings look like like the favorites to win a state title as West Valley has put together a 12-0 record against teams that have a winning record and are closing in on the top seed in Northern California. This week, West Valley will face Hartnell on the road in Salinas on Wednesday and end their week with another road game against 3rd ranked Cabrillo on Friday night.

2. Yuba (20-2): The 49ers picked up a win last week in Bay Valley Conference action and move up one spot in our newly released rankings. Yuba picked up a win over Marin and have won fourteen straight games and remain unbeaten in conference action. The 49ers are closing in on a conference title and have put together a 5-1 record against teams with a winning record this season. This week, the 49ers will face Alameda at home on Wednesday and follow that up with a road game against Merritt on Friday.

3. Cabrillo (21-2): The Seahawks move up one spot in our rankings following a two win week in Coast South Conference action. Cabrillo knocked off Gavilan and picked up a 96-60 win over Hartnell for their fourth straight win. The Seahawks remain in 2nd place in conference play and have put together a 6-2 record against teams that with a winning record. This upcoming week, the Seahawks have a huge week as Cabrillo will face 11th ranked San Jose on the road on Wednesday and follow that up with a home game against top ranked West Valley on Friday.

4. Chabot (18-5): The Gladiators take a drop and move down two spots in our rankings following a 1-1 week. Chabot picked up a 88-73 win over Ohlone and followed that up with a 76-72 home loss against Canada. The Gladiators are tied for first place and have put together a 9-4 record against teams that have a winning record this season. This upcoming week, the Gladiators will be road warriors as Chabot will face 5th ranked San Francisco on the road in a game that could determine the conference championship and follow that up with another road game against San Mateo on Friday.

5. San Francisco (18-5): The Rams remain put at number five after putting together two wins last week in Coast North Conference action. San Francisco picked up wins over San Mateo and Canada and moved into a tie for first place as the Rams have won five games in a row. This season the Rams are 9-5 against teams that have a winning record. The Rams will be in action one time this upcoming week as it could be the biggest game of the regular season as San Francisco will host 4th ranked Chabot on Wednesday with the conference title possibly on the line.

6. Santa Rosa (17-6): The Bearcubs make a huge jump in the rankings and move up five spots with a lot of teams losing in front of them. Santa Rosa continues to win as the Bearcubs beat Sacramento 70-69 and followed that up with a win over San Joaquin Delta. The Bearcubs have won seven straight games and currently lead the Big 8 Conference by a half game. This season, Santa Rosa has a 5-5 record against teams that have a winning record. This week, the Bearcubs will be in action once as Santa Rosa will host Cosumnes River on Tuesday.

7. Sacramento (19-3): The Panthers stay put in the rankings following a loss last week in Big 8 Conference action. Sacramento lost at home against Santa Rosa and fell a half game behind the Bearcubs in the standings with six games to go in the regular season. This season the Panthers are 6-2 against teams that have put together a winning record. Sacramento will be in action twice this week as the Pantherrs will face American River on the road on Tuesday and follow that up with a home game against Sierra on Friday.

8. Sequoias (17-5): The Giants move up one spot in the rankings despite a rough start to their week and going 1-1. Sequoias was upset at home against unranked Reedley 64-63 but followed that up with a huge home win against Columbia. The Giants currently sit in a four way tie for 2nd place in the Central Valley Conference and have a 7-4 record against teams that have a winning record. This week is another big week for the Giants as they host 10th ranked Merced on Wednesday and follow that up with a road game against 14th ranked West Hills Lemoore. on Saturday.

9. Columbia (17-5): The Claim Jumpers drop one spot in our rankings after losing two straight games last week. Columbia was blown out against Fresno 83-65 and then lost on the road against Sequoias. The Claim Jumpers have a 4-4 record against teams that have a winning record and Columbia currently sits in a four way tie for 2nd place in the Central Valley Conference with six games to go in the regular season. This week, Columbia will take on West Hills Coalinga at home on Wednesday and follow that up with a home game against Reedley on Saturday night.

10. Merced (17-5): The Blue Devils drop four spots in our rankings following a two loss week. Merced lost on the road against West Hills Lemoore and on the road against Fresno and have fell into a four way tie in 2nd place in the Central Valley Conference. This season the Blue Devils have a 5-4 record against teams that have a winning record. This upcoming week, Merced will face 8th ranked Sequoias in Visalia on Wednesday and follow that up with a home game against Porterville on Saturday in conference play.

11. San Jose (17-6): The Jags drop one spot in our rankings following a loss last week in Coast South Conference action. San Jose lost to a very good West Valley team 76-70 and sit in 3rd place in the Coast South Conference. The Jaguars have put together a 8-6 record against teams that have a winning record. This upcoming week, San Jose will take on 3rd ranked Cabrillo at home on Wednesday and follow that up with a road game against a very good Monterey team in conference action.

12. Los Medanos (15-7): The Mustangs move up onoe spot in the rankings following a win last week in Bay Valley Conference action. Los Medanos picked up a win over Contra Costa and are in 2nd place in the Bay Valley Conference. This season the Mustangs are 0-6 against teams that have a winning record and will only have one more chance to pick up a win against a team that has a winning record. This week, Los Medanos wil face Napa Valley at home on Wednesday and end their week on Friday night against Solano on the road.

13. Fresno (13-9): The Rams re enter our rankings after putting together a big week of basketball picking up two conference wins. Fresno knocked off Columbia and Merced which were both ranked inside of our top 10 and the Rams are at the top of the conference by a full game. Fresno has had an up and down season and have a 5-8 record against teams that have a winning record. This week, the Rams will look to stay on top of the conference as Fresno will face Porterville on the road on Wednesday and follow that up with another road game against West Hills Coalinga on Saturday.

14. West Hills Lemoore (15-6): The Golden Eagles drop two spots in our rankings following a 1-1 week in conference play. Lemoore started off the week with a big win over Merced but had a setback losing to Porterville on the road and fell into a 2nd place tie with three other teams. This season, Lemoore has played well and have posted a 4-5 record against teams that have a winning record. This week, the Golden Eagles will take on Reedley on the road on Wednesday and follow that up with a home game against 8th ranked Sequoias in a key conference match up.

15. Redwoods (14-10): The Corsairs enter our rankings this week after putting together two wins. Redwoods picked up wins over Feather River and Shasta and have won three straight but sit in 2nd place in the Golden Valley Conference. This season, Redwoods has an 0-6 record against teams that have a winning record. This upcoming week is huge for the Corsairs as Redwoods will face conference leading Siskiyous on the road on Thursday and follow that up with another road game against Butte on Saturday night.

Signaling a Light: Siskiyous (10-13), Monterey (14-9), Ohlone (13-9), Skyline (16-7), San Joaquin Delta (11-11), Cosumnes River (14-9), American River (12-10), Mendocino (11-11).