Wright's Basketball: Team Rankings Update

Wright's Basketball: As the basketball season reaches its climax, most teams have successfully navigated through league and tournament play, culminating in a competitive seeding process that slots each team into their respective divisions for the highly anticipated playoffs, which are set to commence this week. The WCAL (West Catholic Athletic League) wraps up its season today, with teams eagerly awaiting the outcome of their final games, which will determine their standings and playoff potential. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletic League is preparing for a thrilling showdown on Saturday, where they will crown their league champion, an event that promises to be a highlight of the season and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes involved. In this competitive landscape, all teams that have been ranked, as well as those that find themselves on the bubble, are gearing up for the divisional playoffs. The playoff structure includes the prestigious Open Division, as well as Divisions I through VI (DI-DVI), allowing for a comprehensive representation of talent and competition. This year, the playoffs are particularly exciting as several lower division teams have been added to the expanded Bubble, providing them with a chance to compete and showcase their skills on a larger stage before the playoff games officially begin. As we look at the final regular season rankings, it is evident that the competition has been fierce, with teams battling not only for victories but also for the pride and honor of their schools. The rankings reflect not only the teams' performances throughout the season but also the potential for upsets and surprises as the playoffs approach. Coaches know anything can happen in the postseason as each team prepares to make their mark in the playoffs and strive for the ultimate goal: a championship title.

1) Salesian College Prep 11-0, 25-4

2) Archbishop Riordan 13-0, 22-1. Closes out season today against Saint Ignatius College Prep

3) Saint Ignatius College Prep 12-1 21-2 Plays Riordan today

4) Modesto Christian 12-0, 22-6

5) Folsom 14-0, 23-5

6) Sheldon 11-1, 24-4

7) Clayton Valley Charter 12-0, 25-3

8) Moreau Catholic 14-0, 23-3

9) Sacramento High 12-0, 20-8

10) McClatchy 11-1, 23-4

11) De La Salle 7-3, 22-6

12) Bellarmine College Prep 8-5, 16-7

13) Archbishop Mitty 8-5, 14-9

14) King's Academy 9-0, 20-3

15) Oakland 8-0, 21-6

16) Liberty, Brentwood 10-0, 23-3

17) Dougherty Valley 7-3, 20-8

18) Bishop O'Dowd 8-2, 19-7

19) Marin Catholic 7-1, 23-3

20) Lincoln, Stockton 8-4, 21-7

21) Destiny Christian 11-1, 20-8

22) Vanden 10-2, 22-6

23) Franklin, Elk Grove 10-2, 25-3

24) Amador Valley 5-4, 16-11

25) University 10-0, 23-5

BUBBLE TEAMS: California, Cardinal Newman, Oakland Tech, Woodcreek, Weston Ranch, Casa Roble, Menlo Atherton, Natomas, Inderkum, Jesuit, Dublin, Monte Vista, Junipero Serra, Cornerstone Christian Antioch, Venture Academy, Branson