As expected, the Interscholastic League of Honolulu champion Iolani Raiders kept their grip on the No. 1 spot, but Punahou's standing got a bit shaky.
The Buffanblu kept their rank at No. 2 in the Star-Bulletin's top 10 high school basketball poll, but Kalaheo is right behind.
The Mustangs moved up one spot to No. 3, just two points behind ILH runner-up Punahou, after capturing the Oahu Interscholastic Association title last week. Both teams are in the same side of the bracket in this week's state tournament and could possibly meet in a Friday semifinal.
Maui, the champions of the Valley Isle, rose one place to No. 4, while Mililani dropped two spots to No. 5.
Kamehameha, a top-five team earlier in the season, reentered the poll at No. 9 after winning the ILH's postseason tournament and the league's third berth to the states.
Star-Bulletin Top 10
The top 10 high school basketball teams in the state, according to a poll of media statewide.
RANK
TEAM
RECORD
POINTS
LAST WEEK
1
Iolani (7)
14-0
70
1
Last week: did not play
This week: State tourney quarters, vs. TBA, Thurs.
2
Punahou
12-2
59
2
Last week: did not play
Next week: State tourney first round, vs. Waiakea, Wed.
3
Kalaheo
13-1
57
4
Last week: def. Kaimuki 51-46; def. Mililani 60-44
This week: State tourney quarters, vs. TBA, Thurs.
4
Maui
12-0
49
5
Last week: did not play
This week: State tourney quarters, vs. TBA, Thurs.
5
Mililani
12-1
37
3
Last week: def. McKinley 57-54; lost to Kalaheo 60-44
This week: State tourney first round, vs. Baldwin, Wed.
6
Kealakehe
15-0
35
6
Last week: def. Waiakea 68-58
This week: State tourney quarters, vs. TBA, Thurs.
7
Waimea
8-0
24
8
Last week: did not play
This week: State tourney first round, vs. Kaimuki, Wed.
8
Kaimuki
11-4
18
7
Last week: lost to Kalaheo 51-46; def. McKinley 46-39
Next week: State tourney first round, vs. Waimea, Wed.
9
Kamehameha
10-6
14
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Last week: def. Saint Louis 54-36; def. Mid-Pacific 54-45
Next week: State tourney first round, vs. McKinley, Wed.
10
Baldwin
10-2
11
9
Last week: did not play
This week: State tourney first round, vs. Mililani, Wed.
Also receiving votes: Waiakea 7, McKinley 4.