Boys Basketball Power Rankings
Power Rankings for 3/12/2012
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1 (2) St. Francis
The Spartans went out in proud fashion, losing a hotly contested sectional final to Marshall after impressive postseason wins against Wheaton Academy, Orr and Crane.
2 (4) St. Charles East
Saints played good ball down the stretch, will return dynamic 1-2 punch of Kendall Stephens, Dom Adduci.
3 (5) Geneva
Overachieving Vikings' tight regionals loss to Metea Valley looked all the better after Metea advanced to East Aurora Sectional title game.
4 (1) Wheaton Academy
One-and-done in postseason stung, but solid season still included SCC Blue title.
5 (3) St. Charles North
North Stars earned co-championship in UEC River but would have liked to start, end season on better footing.
6 (9) Kaneland
Knights helped negate sting of lukewarm conference showing by snaring regional title.
7 (11) Aurora Central Catholic
Sub-.500 Chargers continued to establish themselves as most consistent program in area when it comes to postseason preparedness.
8 (8) Aurora Christian
Despite solid record, Eagles were unable to nail down a season-defining accomplishment in either the regular season or postseason.
9 (6) Marmion
Regionals loss to ACC wasn't pretty, but playing .500 ball with primarily new cast of players made for a respectable season.
10 (7) Burlington Central
Rockets' late-season surge stalled at worst possible time: final week of tight conference race, and postseason.
11 (10) Batavia
There were some late positives, but a 19-loss season and the loss of outgoing senior Cole Gardner means there is lots of work to do this offseason.
