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Memphis-area basketball: Top two ranked teams meet for second district matchup

wynston wilcox, memphis commercial appeal
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We’re finally back to normal basketball schedules after the ice and snow shut down the Tennessee high school boys basketball season last week. Here’s a look at the top teams in the area.

1. Bartlett (20-2): The Panthers look to hold on to the No. 1 spot this week as it clashes with Cordova for the second district matchup on Tuesday. Last week’s ranking: No. 1.

2. Cordova (20-1): The Wolves are looking for revenge against Bartlett on Tuesday. Bartlett handed Cordova its only loss on Jan. 5. Last week's ranking: No. 2.

3. Douglass (22-0): The Red Devils are still unscathed and look to continue their hot streak with the district tournament beginning in a couple of weeks. Last week’s ranking: No. 3.

4. Briarcrest (22-3): Cooper Haynes scored 26 last Tuesday in the Saints’ 71-60 win over Christian Brothers. They’re looking for a sweep over the Purple Wave on Friday night. Last week’s ranking: No. 4.

5. FACS (17-3): Jacob Walker scored 22 points in a win over St. George’s and 30 points in a win over Lausanne as the Crusaders move into the top 5 this week. Last week’s ranking: No. 6.

6. Fayette-Ware (17-1): The Wildcats have won 12 straight with games against Bolivar Central and Haywood this week. Last week’s ranking: No. 7.

7. Memphis University School (16-3): The Owls were handed just their third loss on Friday night, losing to Christian Brothers 46-41. Last week’s ranking: No. 5.

8. Whitehaven (15-7): The Tigers have won the last five since losing in the Memphis Hoopfest to Camden High School earlier this month. Last week’s ranking: No. 9.

9. Christian Brothers (13-8): Keeper Jackson led the way with 13 points helping the Purple Wave defeat MUS 46-41 at home on Friday night. They host MHEA and Briarcrest this week. Last week’s ranking: No. 10.

10. Ridgeway (14-5): The Roadrunners have won the last eight games and have three district games this week. Last week’s ranking: No. 8.

Reach Wynston Wilcox at wwilcox@gannett.com and on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, @wynstonw__.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: TSSAA basketball: Top two ranked Memphis-area teams meet for second district matchup