Who's on top? Jacksonville-area high school basketball and soccer power polls, Dec. 19
BOYS BASKETBALL
The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Monday.
1. RAINES (8-2, District 3-4A)
Previous: Not ranked.
Last week: Won 74-51 at Mandarin, won 69-59 vs. Ribault, won 62-54 at Providence.
This week: Tournament games.
Notable: Led by Jeremiah White and Ta'veon Dunbar, the Vikings are on the rise fast.
2. EPISCOPAL (7-1, District 3-3A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Won 53-37 vs. Fletcher.
This week: Thursday vs. Father Lopez, Friday vs. Kissimmee Gateway.
Notable: Eagles soar into Father Lopez Christmas Classic after eight days to rest.
3. PROVIDENCE (5-4, District 3-3A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Lost 62-54 vs. Raines.
This week: Thursday vs. Lake Highland Prep, Friday vs. IMG Academy Blue.
Notable: Stallions suffered their first loss to Gateway Conference opposition for three years.
4. RIBAULT (6-3, District 3-4A)
Previous: 5.
Last week: Won 48-45 vs. Jackson, won 77-66 vs. San Jose Prep, lost 69-59 at Raines.
This week: Thursday-Saturday at Battle on the Island.
Notable: Caleb Williams joined Jacksonville's 1,000-point club against San Jose Prep.
5. JACKSON (6-3, District 3-4A)
Previous: Not ranked.
Last week: Lost 48-45 vs. Ribault, won 54-49 vs. Paxon.
This week: Thursday-Saturday at Battle on the Island.
Notable: Tigers' three losses have come by a combined seven points.
On the bubble: Bartram Trail (5-1, District 1-7A), Creekside (6-3, District 1-7A), First Coast (8-2, District 3-6A), Fleming Island (7-2, District 3-6A), Hilliard (5-0, District 5-1A), Nease (5-4, District 3-6A), Oakleaf (6-3, District 3-6A), Paxon (8-2, District 4-4A), Ponte Vedra (7-3, District 3-6A).
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Monday.
1. PROVIDENCE (9-0, District 3-3A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Won 57-45 vs. Creekside.
This week: Wednesday vs. Oviedo Master's Academy, Friday vs. Belle Isle Cornerstone.
Notable: Stallions pulled away late to overcome stubborn Creekside.
2. BISHOP KENNY (7-1, District 4-4A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Won 52-45 vs. Daytona Beach Mainland, won 65-33 vs. Paxon.
This week: Thursday-Saturday at Hilton Head Seahawk Classic.
Notable: Crusaders travel to South Carolina for three days against out-of-state opposition.
3. BOLLES (8-1, District 4-4A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Won 69-47 vs. Ponte Vedra, won 87-61 vs. Orange Park.
This week: Thursday-Saturday at Battle on the Island.
Notable: Bulldogs recorded five double-figure scorers in both games this week.
4. SAN JOSE PREP (6-2, District 3-3A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Off.
This week: Wednesday vs. Oakleaf.
Notable: Storm returns to action after a week off.
5. RIDGEVIEW (5-3, District 2-5A)
Previous: Not ranked.
Last week: Won 54-39 at Mandarin, won 49-36 vs. University Christian.
This week: Thursday-Saturday at Battle on the Island.
Notable: Triple threats Nacoya, Nia and Narissa Blocton each average more than 11 points per game.
On the bubble: Mandarin (6-2, District 1-7A), Orange Park (8-2, District 3-6A), Ponte Vedra (6-3, District 3-6A), Ribault (6-2, District 3-4A), Ridgeview (5-3, District 2-5A), St. Augustine (7-1, District 4-5A), Tocoi Creek (9-2, District 1-7A), University Christian (5-1, District 3-2A).
BOYS SOCCER
The Times-Union highlights Northeast Florida's top teams through Monday's games.
1. MANDARIN (9-0-1, District 1-7A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Won 2-0 at Wolfson, won 5-2 at Fleming Island.
This week: Thursday vs. Bishop Kenny.
Notable: Mustangs have outscored their opponents 52-5.
2. CREEKSIDE (9-2-1, District 1-7A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Won 1-0 at Sandalwood, won 3-0 at Fletcher.
This week: Thursday at Nease.
Notable: Holiday Cup matchup with Nease up next for Knights.
3. BARTRAM TRAIL (4-1-2, District 1-7A)
Previous: Not ranked.
Last week: Won 2-0 vs. Fleming Island.
This week: Wednesday at St. Augustine, Thursday vs. Tocoi Creek.
Notable: Bears back on the rise with quality win over Fleming Island.
4. FLEMING ISLAND (9-3, District 3-6A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Lost 2-0 at Bartram Trail, lost 5-2 vs. Mandarin.
This week: Wednesday at Gainesville Buchholz.
Notable: Golden Eagles fighting mid-December slump with pair of losses to powerful opponents.
5. EPISCOPAL (5-0-3, District 3-3A)
Previous: 5.
Last week: Tied 0-0 vs. Bolles, won 3-0 vs. Global Outreach Charter.
This week: Thursday vs. Stanton.
Notable: Defensive barricade remains rock-solid for Eagles.
On the bubble: Atlantic Coast (4-1-4, District 1-7A), Beachside (5-1-4, District 3-5A), Bolles (6-3-1, District 3-3A), Englewood (10-3, District 3-5A), Menendez (4-1-5, District 4-5A), Sandalwood (6-1-5, District 1-7A), Stanton (7-3-1, District 3-4A).
GIRLS SOCCER
The Times-Union highlights Northeast Florida's top teams through Monday's games.
T-1. BARTRAM TRAIL (9-2-1, District 1-7A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Won 1-0 vs. St. Johns Country Day, won 3-0 vs. Edgewood.
This week: Thursday at Beachside.
Notable: Goals from Macey Millard, Laci Viola and Carolyn Johnson sealed big win over Edgewood.
T-1. CREEKSIDE (8-0-1, District 1-7A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Won 8-0 vs. Beachside, won 3-0 vs. Tocoi Creek, won 6-2 vs. Fleming Island.
This week: Off.
Notable: Chloe Iliff is up to nine goals in nine games for the Knights.
3. PONTE VEDRA (8-1-1, District 3-6A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Won 6-0 vs. Tocoi Creek, lost 1-0 vs. Edgewood.
This week: Friday vs. Edgewood, Tuesday at Bartram Trail.
Notable: Sharks' unbeaten streak ended in final minutes against Edgewood.
4. ST. JOHNS COUNTRY DAY (6-2-4, District 3-2A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Lost 1-0 at Bartram Trail, won 4-2 at South Walton, tied 1-1 at Niceville.
This week: Wednesday vs. Bishop Moore.
Notable: Defender Cece Nowicki scored twice in tough road win over South Walton.
5. ATLANTIC COAST (8-1-1, District 1-7A)
Previous: 5.
Last week: Won 2-0 at Satellite.
This week: Off.
Notable: Wild weather washed out Stingrays' game against Melbourne.
On the bubble: Beachside (5-3-2, District 3-5A), Bishop Kenny (7-2-1, District 4-4A), Clay (6-1-1, District 2-5A), Mandarin (6-2-2, District 1-7A), Nease (8-0-2, District 3-6A), Stanton (6-3-2, District 3-4A).
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