LANGLEY — With just one more set of rankings will follow after the completion of zone championships, it’s that time of year that even ranked teams face: Sudden elimination.
It’s also that time of year when wins are wins, and survival is the goal.
With that said, the AAAA boys rankings were a lot more rocky than their lower-tiered cousins this week.
Here’s a look:
BIG 10 BASKETBALL RANKINGS
SENIOR BOYS
QUAD A (records, ranking reflect games played Feb. 14-20. Records indicate games against B.C. competition only)
1 Oak Bay Bays (Victoria) (22-1) (LW-1) (PS-3)
Last Week —Won both games to finish at South Island championships. Def. Mt. Douglas 85-42, def. Belmont 96.62.
This week — Open Feb. 22 vs. Spectrum as host of Vancouver Island championships.
2 Tamanawis Wildcats (Surrey) (21-3) (2) (PS-2)
Last Week —Won first two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Abbotsford 94-77, def. Princess Margaret 74-72.
This week — Feb. 22 vs. Lord Tweedsmuir in semifinals at Fraser Valley championships.
3 Semiahmoo Totems (Surrey) (19-6) (4) (PS-4)
Last Week —Won first two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Centennial 80-44, def. Heritage Woods 89-68.
This week — Feb. 22 vs. W.J. Mouat in semifinals at Fraser Valley championships.
4 Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers (Surrey) (15-9) (8) (PS-HM)
Last Week —Won first two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Pinetree 101-96 (OT), def. Holy Cross 75-67.
This week — Feb. 22 vs. Tamanawis in semifinals at Fraser Valley championships.
5 Burnaby South Rebels (18-6) (4) (PS-5)
Last Week — At Lower Mainland championships def. Killarney 90-54.
This week — Feb. 22 in Lower Mainland semifinals Feb. 21 vs. St. George’s.
6 Handsworth Royals (North Vancouver) (16-4) (6) (PS-HM)
Last week —Def. West Vancouver 68-52, def. Sentinel 102-52.
This week — Open Feb. 21 as host of Howe Sound championships vs. Sentinel.
7 W.J. Mouat Hawks (Abbotsford) (22-11) (HM) (PS-6)
Last Week — Won first two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Terry Fox 99-53, def. Walnut Grove 78-75.
This week — Feb. 22 vs. Semiahmoo in semifinals at Fraser Valley championships.
8 Walnut Grove Gators (Langley) (22-6) (3) (PS-3)
Last Week — Split first two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Yale 104-81, lost to W.J. Mouat 78-75.
This week — Feb. 21 vs. Guildford Park in sudden-elimination game at Fraser Valley championships.
9 Kitsilano Blue Demons (Vancouver) (27-8) (9) (PS-10)
Last week — At Lower Mainland championships def. David Thompson 100-48.
This week —Feb. 21 at Lower Mainland championship semifinals vs. Vancouver College.
10 tie Holy Cross Crusaders (Surrey) (18-5) (7) (PS-1)
Last Week —Split first two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Riverside 93-63, lost 75-67 to Lord Tweedsmuir.
This week — Feb. 21 vs. Centennial in sudden-elimination game at Fraser Valley championships.
10 tie Vancouver College Fighting Irish (11-8) (10) (PS-HM)
Last Week — At Lower Mainland championships def. Sir Winston Churchill 97-64.
This week — Feb. 21 at Lower Mainland championship semifinals vs. Kitsilano.
HONOURABLE MENTION
St. George’s Saints (Vancouver) (12-6) (HM) (PS-HM)
Last Week — At Lower Mainland championships def. New Westminster 101-81.
This week —Continue play at Lower Mainland semifinals Feb. 21 vs. Burnaby South.
Kelowna Owls (12-6) (HM) (PS-9)
Last Week —Did not play.
This week — Open Feb. 22 vs. Penticton in Okanagan Valley championships at Salmon Arm.
Pinetree Timberwolves (16-7) (Coquitlam) (NR)
Last week — Split two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Mission 69-56, lost 101-96 (OT) to Lord Tweedsmuir.
This week — Feb. 21 vs. Heritage Woods in sudden-elimination game at Fraser Valley championships
Princess Margaret Lions Surrey (12-8) (NR)
Last week — Split two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Guildford Park 89-81, lost 74-72 to Tamanawis.
This week — Feb. 21 vs. Terry Fox in sudden-elimination game at Fraser Valley championships.
Heritage Woods Kodiaks (Port Moody) (15-13) (HM)
Last week — Split first two games at Fraser Valley championships. Def. Dr. Charles Best 87-67. Lost 89-68 to Semiahmoo.
This week — Feb. 21 vs. Pinetree in sudden-elimination game at Fraser Valley championships.
(Howard Tsumura, VarsityLetters.ca)
TRIPLE A
1 Byrne Creek Bulldogs (Burnaby) (LW-1) (PS-3)
2 South Kamloops Titans (2) (PS- 1)
3 Argyle Pipers (North Vancouver) (3) (PS-HM)
4 North Delta Huskies (4) (PS-6)
5 R.A. McMath Wildcats (Richmond) (5) (PS-4)
6 Duchess Park Condors (Prince George) (6) (PS-HM)
7 tie Rick Hansen Hurricanes (Abbotsford) (7) (PS-10)
7 tie Pitt Meadows Marauders (10) (PS-NR)
9 Clayton Heights Night Riders (Surrey) (9) (PS-NR)
10 G.P. Vanier Towhees (Courtenay) (HM) (PS-NR)
Honourable mention — Sir Charles Tupper Tigers (Vancouver) (HM) (PS-7), Richmond Colts (NR) (PS-9), GW Graham Grizzlies (Chilliwack) (HM) (PS-HM), MEI Eagles (Abbotsford) (8) (PS-5)
(BCHSBBA)
DOUBLE A (updated Feb. 21, 2:45 pm)
1 Brentwood College (Mill Bay) (LW-1) (PS-1)
2 Westsyde Whundas (Kamloops) (2) (PS-3)
3 Charles Hays Rainmakers (Prince Rupert) (3) (PS-6)
4 King George Dragons (Vancouver) (4) (PS-7)
5 Seycove Seyhawks (North Vancouver) (5) (PS-NR)
6 Britannia Bruins (Vancouver) (6) (PS-NR)
7 Clarence Fulton Maroons (Vernon) (7) (PS-2)
8 Shawnigan Lake Stags (8) (PS-5)
9 Collingwood Cavaliers (West Vancouver) (9) (PS-8)
10 tie St. Michaels University School Blue Jags (Victoria) (HM) (PS-HM)
10 tie St. Patrick’s Celtics (Vancouver) (10-tie) (PS-4)
Honourable mention (alphabetical) — Delview Raiders (North Delta) (NR) (PS-HM), Pacific Academy Breakers (Surrey) (10-tie) (PS-9), R.C. Palmer Griffins (Richmond) (HM) (PS-HM), St. Thomas Aquinas Fighting Saints (North Vancouver) (HM) (PS-NR), Southridge Storm (Surrey) (HM) (PS-NR)
(Lyle Dhur, sportvictoria.com)
SINGLE A
1 Credo Christian Kodiaks (Langley) (LW-1) (PS-3)
2 Kelowna Christian Knights (2) (PS-5)
3 Heritage Christian Saints (Kelowna) (3) (PS-1)
4 Barriere Cougars (4) (PS-NR)
5 Bulkily Valley Christian Royals (Smithers) (5) (PS-4)
6 Khalsa Lions (Surrey) (6) (PS-6)
7 Similkameen Sparks (Keremeos) (7) (PS-HM)
8 Gabrielle Roy Phoenix (Surrey) (9) (PS-NR)
9 Osoyoos Rattlers (10) (PS-7)
10 Deer Lake Falcons (Burnaby) (8) (PS-HM)
Honourable Mention — Highroad Knights (Chilliwack) (HM) (PS-NR), King David Lions (Vancouver) (HM) (PS-HM), Glenlyon Norfolk Gryphons (Victoria) (HM) (PS-10), B.C. Christian Panthers (Port Coquitlam) (HM) (PS-2), St. Andrews Sabres (Victoria) (HM) (PS-NR)
(Sean Juteau, GVISAA)
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