HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Burk jumps Hirschi in latest TRN Top 10

The TRN Top 10 is subjective and represents a team’s relevance in its district and regional playoffs. However, unlike the football version, head-to-head matchups may be weighted more since it’s not uncommon for teams in lower classifications to beat those in higher. But if a team in a higher classification doesn’t project as well in its district or region, then an opponent it may have a win against could be ranked higher. Record and previous ranking are in parenthesis.

BOYS TRN TOP 10

1. Benjamin (16-1, 1) – The Mustangs met defeat for the first time this season, losing to the No. 3 team in TAPPS Class 3A, according to TABC. Grayson Rigdon still scored 44 points in the loss, which is just two points under his average for the season.

2. Holliday (28-2, 2) – The Eagles survived the most challenging portion of their schedule and are a win away from an undefeated run through the very competitive District 7-3A. That’s not a statement we thought would be written in preseason.

3. Burkburnett (22-8, 4) – Clearly, the difference between Burkburnett and Hirschi is minimal this season. The three games they have played this season have come down to the final possession and been decided by a combined seven points. Selfishly, we want to see this matchup played again to decide the No. 1 postseason seed.

4. Hirschi (13-11, 3) – So close. Both district meetings have seen a lead change in the final minute of the game. Hirschi got a key turnover and fast break layup 2 ½ weeks ago, pulling in front of the Bulldogs late. Now Burk has returned the favor. Hirschi drops back below the Bulldogs in these rankings because Burk holds a 2-1 edge on the Huskies this season, also beating them in Burkburnett’s tournament in December.

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5. Knox City (26-2, 5) – The Greyhounds had four players reach double figures against Aspermont. And it wasn’t even the most balanced scoring performance by a local team Friday.

6. Nocona (22-11, 6) – We have mentioned several times how we didn’t expect an undefeated run through District 7-3A when referring to Holliday. We didn’t necessarily see Nocona achieving the same feat in District 9-2A, but the Indians are a win away from achieving it.

7. City View (17-10, 7) – The Mustangs got a big night from William Jordan II, who dropped 34 points in an 80-53 victory against Iowa Park. City View needs only to avoid an upset by Jacksboro to lock into District 7-3A’s No. 2 seed.

8 Electra (26-4, 8) – It was Electra with the most balanced scoring performance from Friday’s action. The Tigers had six players reach double figures in a 93-52 victory against Harrold with Jeremiah Murphy leading the way with 15 points.

9. Seymour (14-14, 10) – There’s not a bad District 9-2A loss on Seymour’s résumé. The Panthers will be the No. 2 seed, which moves them ahead of Vernon in these rankings.

10. Vernon (19-9, 9) – The Lions drop a spot after a 50-39 home loss to Holliday. It has more to do with the likelihood Vernon is going to be the No. 3 playoff seed, creating a tougher playoff path.

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TUESDAY’S GAMES TO WATCH

No girls games are being listed. This is for boys district matchups only.

WFHS at Hirschi – The Coyotes are eliminated from the playoffs, but pride is often enough of a motivator in a crosstown rivalry. Old High can spoil the Huskies’ shot at a District 7-4A title.

Burkburnett at Gainesville – The Leopards gave Burk trouble in the first meeting. Gainesville is very athletic and matches up well with the Bulldogs.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

SEEDING GAMES

DISTRICT 7-3A

(Winner gets No. 1 seed. Loser gets No. 2)

City View 53, Holliday 46

DISTRICT 2-2A

(Winner gets No. 3 seed. Loser gets No. 4)

Quanah 54, Wheeler 42

REGION I-4A BI-DISTRICT

Burkburnett vs. Springtown, 6 p.m. Monday, Bowie

WFHS vs. Decatur, 7:30 Monday, Bowie

REGION I-3A BI-DISTRICT

City View vs. Millsap, 6 p.m. Monday, Decatur

Holliday vs. Eastland, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Graham

Vernon vs. Comanche, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Anson

Iowa Park vs. Brock, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Boyd

REGION I-2A BI-DISTRICT

Quanah vs. Gruver, 6 p.m. Monday, Groom

REGION II-2A BI-DISTRICT

Nocona vs. Anson, 8 p.m. Monday, Mineral Wells

Windthorst vs. Stamford, 6 p.m. Monday, Breckenridge

Seymour vs. Haskell, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Munday

Petrolia vs. Cisco, 6 p.m. Monday, Mineral Wells

REGION II-A BI-DISTRICT

Harrold vs. Knox City, 6 p.m. Monday, Olney

Electra vs. Rotan, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Munday

Crowell vs. Aspermont, 7:15 p.m. Monday, Munday

Northside vs. Roby, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Munday

REGION III-A BI-DISTRICT

Newcastle vs. Bellevue, 6 p.m. Monday, Forestburg

Forestburg vs. Graford, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Decatur

Throckmorton vs. Slidell, 6 p.m. Monday, Archer City

FRIDAY'S GIRLS TOP PERFORMERS

DISTRICT 2-2A

(Winner gets No. 3 seed. Loser gets No. 4)

Quanah 54, Wheeler 42

Leading scorers: (Q) Emily Meza 25, Harlee Heard 12; (W) Holwick 19, Herrera 11.

FRIDAY'S BOYS TOP PERFORMERS

DISTRICT 5-5A

Aledo 54, Rider 49

Leading scorers: (Ri) Caiden Reed 15, Gavin Aday 12.

DISTRICT 7-4A

Burkburnett 67, Hirschi 66

Leading scorers: (H) Isaiah Anderson 21, Giobre White 16, Cayden McKinney 10; (B) Ozavian Buford 35, Rob Ingram 12, Ayden White 11.

DISTRICT 7-3A

City View 80, Iowa Park 53

Leading scorers: (CV) William Jordan II 34, Desmond Whiteside 19, Brian Williams 11; (IP) Koyt Holloway 11.

Holliday 50, Vernon 39

Leading scorers: (H) Keitenn Bristow 22, Ashtyn Berry 17, Grant Cox 11; (V) Julius Dawkins 12, Adarius Williams 11.

DISTRICT 2-2A

Quanah 66, Memphis 36

Leading scorers: (Q) Anish Bhakta 13, Tyson McAllister 12, Carter Christanelli 10, Kaden Dixon 10, Derahn McDow 10.

DISTRICT 9-2A

Nocona 59, Petrolia 34

Leading scorers: (N) Karson Kleinhans 15; (P) Ramsey Hensley 15 (12 rebounds).

Archer City 48, Windthorst 40

Leading scorers: (AC) Landon Smith 17; (B) Jaxon Stark 19.

DISTRICT 15-A

Knox City 58, Aspermont 40

Leading scorers: (KC) Tristin Baxter 16, Devin Guillory 13, Blake Abila 12, Bryson Callaway 10; (A) Hodges 14, Guidry 10.

DISTRICT 16-A

Electra 93, Harrold 52

Leading scorers: (H) Keylan Marks 16, David Albineda 14; (E) Jeremiah Murphy 15, Brayden Turner 13, Elijah Murphy 12, Ian McKiddy 14, Collin McKiddy 11, Logan Davis 10.

DISTRICT 21-A

Perrin-Whitt 75, Throckmorton 13

Leading scorers: (PW) Riley Sims 12, Case Lambert 12; (T) Geitz 7.

DISTRICT 22-A

Prairie Valley 60, Forestburg 57

Leading scorers: (F) Kyler Willett 28, Jesus Sanchez 14; (PV) Trae Campbell 21, Dale Neugebauer 10.

Note: Prairie Valley senior Tyson Easterling hit a 3-pointer from half court at the buzzer to win the game.

NON-DISTRICT

Lubbock Christian 73, Benjamin 63

Leading scorers: (B) Grayson Rigdon 44.

SATURDAY'S GIRLS TOP PERFORMERS

DISTRICT 7-3A SEEDING GAME

(Winners gets No. 1 seed. Loser gets No. 2.)

City View 53, Holliday 46

Leading scorers: (CV) Kenna Wood 15, Bailee Bowers 15; (CV) Kyra Taylor 26, Emarei Brandon 16.

BOYS STANDINGS

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Wichita Falls area high school basketball rankings, district standings