Star Telegram Area Basketball Rankings

By Brian Gosset

bgosset@star-telegram.com

January 23, 2017 11:23 AM

Area teams are getting deeper into district play with some pulling away from the rest.

1. Justin Northwest (21-4, 7-0 in 6-5A); Previous (3): Win streak up to 8 games, 15 of 16 after victories over Eaton, Brewer.

2. Arlington Martin (16-7, 7-0 in 4-6A); Previous (4): Two game lead in 4-6A.

3. Keller (21-2, 5-1 in 3-6A); Previous (1): 20 game win streak snapped vs. Timber Creek without TCU signee RJ Nembhard.

4. Arlington Bowie (19-7, 5-2 in 4-6A); Previous (2): Beat Paschal Friday, lost to Mansfield Tuesday.

5. Chisholm Trail (18-4, 6-1 in 6-5A); Previous (5): Wins over Aledo, Azle to hold down second in 6-5A.

6. Mansfield Timberview (19-6, 6-1 in 10-5A); Previous (6): Beat Lake Ridge and Summit, second in 10-5A.

7. North Crowley (18-6, 5-2 in 4-6A); Previous (7): Wins over Sam Houston and Mansfield.

8. Brewer (17-7, 5-2 in 6-5A); Previous (8): Beat Saginaw Tuesday, lost to Northwest Friday.

9. Kennedale (17-10, 6-0 in 7-4A); Previous (9): Wins over Springtown, Benbrook to keep one game lead in 7-4A.

10. Trimble Tech (14-8, 7-0 in 7-5A); Previous (10): Wins over North Side and YMLA, where Kaleb Favors had 19 points.

Others: Eastern Hills, Trinity, Everman, Colleyville Heritage, Grapevine, Burleson Centennial, Cleburne, Wyatt, Timber Creek, Haltom

1. Mansfield Timberview (26-2, 9-0 in 10-5A); Previous (1): A&M signee Chennedy Carter had 19 points in Friday’s win vs. Summit.

2. Euless Trinity (24-3, 8-1 in 5-6A); Previous (2): Baylor signee Trinity Oliver averaged 26.5 points in two wins.

3. Kennedale (28-3, 9-0 in 7-4A); Previous (3): 14 straight victories for the Wildcats.

4. Boswell (25-3, 9-0 in 6-5A); Previous (4): Audrey Warren with 46 points in wins vs. Eaton, Azle.

5. Mansfield Summit (22-6, 7-2 in 10-5A); Previous (5): Beat Legacy Tuesday, lost to Timberview Friday.

6. Colleyville Heritage (21-6, 9-0 in 8-5A); Previous (6): Bryn Gerlich with 46 points in wins over Carter-Riverside, Richland.

7. Arlington Bowie (24-3, 9-0 in 4-6A); Previous (7): Wins over Mansfield, Paschal.

8. Keller (22-5, 8-0 in 4-6A); Previous (8): Beat Timber Creek, Haltom.

9. Crowley (18-5, 9-0 in 9-5A); Previous (9): Taelour Pruitt averaged 19 points in wins over Everman, Burleson Centennial.

10. Trimble Tech (22-7, 10-0 in 7-5A); Previous (-): 13 wins in past 14 games, first place in 7-5A.

Others: Justin Northwest, Grapevine, Weatherford, LD Bell, Lamar, Aledo, Martin, Birdville, Burleson Centennial, Arlington Seguin, North Crowley

This story was originally published January 23, 2017 at 11:23 AM with the headline "Star Telegram Area Basketball Rankings."