SBLive’s San Diego Section Top 10 Boys Basketball Rankings: Cathedral Catholic returns at No. 9
Cathedral Catholic has bounced back with three straight wins since a surprising loss to Mt. Carmel. The Dons took down La Jolla Country Day on Saturday thanks to an impressive defensive performance. Cathedral Catholic has two games against ranked opponents this week as they try to make a last push before the playoffs begin.
SBLive’s San Diego Section high school boys basketball rankings are compiled by SBLive California reporter Bodie DeSilva and will be released every Monday throughout the winter 2021-22 season.
SBLIVE SAN DIEGO SECTION TOP 10 BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS
February 7, 2022
1. St. Augustine (18-7)
The Saints stayed captured the Western League and stayed unbeaten after beating San Diego and No. 7 Mission Bay last week. They'll take on No. 9 Cathedral Catholic on Tuesday before a non-league battle against El Camino on Thursday.
Last week: 1
2. San Marcos (21-4)
The Knights have rattled off nine wins in a row since losing to Del Norte. They survived a battle against No. 6 San Ysidro on Saturday night and will finish out the regular season against Westview and Mission Hills looking to clinch the Palomar League title.
Last week: 2
3. Torrey Pines (19-5)
The Falcons won three games by double digits last week, including top ten wins over Carlsbad and Francis Parker on back-to-back days. They'll play Vista twice this week before finishing up against No. 4 La Costa Canyon on Friday while eying another league title.
Last week: 3
4. La Costa Canyon (18-5)
La Costa Canyon cruised to wins over Vista and El Camino last week. They'll play No. 8 Carlsbad and No. 3 Torrey Pines this week with a league title still in sight.
Last week: 4
5. Mission Hills (19-6)
The Grizzlies have won five straight since losing to San Marcos. They'll host Poway on Wednesday before getting their chance for revenge against No. 2 San Marcos in Friday's regular season finale.
Last week: 6
6. San Ysidro (17-7)
San Ysidro dropped Saturday's game against No. 2 San Marcos, 67-61, but will play four league games this week with a strong chance to clinch the Mesa League title.
Last week: 5
7. Mission Bay (18-7)
The Buccaneers lost to No. 1 St. Augustine on Friday but bounced back with a win over Mater Dei Catholic in Saturday's Battle at the Bay Showcase. They'll travel to San Diego and No. 9 Cathedral Catholic this week.
Last week: 8
8. Carlsbad (16-10)
Carlsbad beat El Camino and Santa Fe Christian last week but dropped Friday's league game against No. 3 Torrey Pines. The Lancers will finish up the regular season with road games against La Costa Canyon and Canyon Crest.
Last week: 9
9. Cathedral Catholic (18-8)
The Dons have bounced back since their loss against Mt. Carmel with three straight wins including a dominant victory against La Jolla Country Day on Saturday. They'll finish up the regular season with home games against No. 1 St. Augustine and No. 7 Mission Bay this week.
Last week: NR
10. Francis Parker (14-6)
The Lancers played four times last week, finishing 2-2. They played No. 3 Torrey Pines close for much of Saturday's game until a 3rd quarter run by the Falcons put the game out of reach. They'll finish up the regular season with Orange Glen and Bishop's this week.
Last week: 7
Five others to watch: Del Norte, Montgomery, Santa Fe Christian, San Dieguito Academy, La Jolla Country Day
