The San Gabriel Valley area high school boys basketball rankings as of Dec. 8. The rankings include teams covered by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News.<\/p>\n
BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 10 RANKINGS<\/p>\n
1. DAMIEN (10-1)<\/p>\n
The Spartans beat Baseline League foe Chino Hills, 68-56, in the semifinals of the San Dimas tournament before going on to crush Ontario Christian, 69-36, in the championship. Their deep roster is paying off.<\/p>\n
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2. PASADENA (3-1)<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs didn\u2019t play last week after winning three of four in the Kevin Brown Tournament of Champions. They have a major test on Wednesday at Arcadia to open the Pacific League. Chance to see Blair Transfer Timmy Anderson do his thing for the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n
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3. LA MIRADA (1-3)<\/p>\n
For a team that wants to return to the CIF-SS Open Division, this is not a good start, even though all four opponents have been top notch. Gene Roebuck had 19 points in their lastest loss, 56-47, to Harvard-Westlake.<\/p>\n
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4. ST. FRANCIS (6-2)<\/p>\n
The Golden Knights have won four straight, finishing with a 54-43 win over Libery from Las Vegas. Stephan Karibyan led with 13 points, and they got another big double-double from their 7-footer, Cherif Millogo, who had 12 points and 14 rebounds.<\/p>\n
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5. ARCADIA (5-1)<\/p>\n
The Apaches will be even better when they add a few transfers after the sit-out period, but they\u2019re also good now. Noa Eteuati Edwards dropped 23 points in a 68-66 win over Francis Parker. Mateo Ingersol and Nick Wallace Jr., have been great too. Big one against Pasadena next.<\/p>\n
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6. SAN GABRIEL ACADEMY (1-3)<\/p>\n
The Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak to start the season with a 58-55 win over Redondo Union. SGA is as talented as anyone in the SGV and all three losses \u2014 against great teams \u2014 came by seven points or less.<\/p>\n
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7. BISHOP AMAT (9-1)<\/p>\n
Sophomore Aiden Shaw was named MVP after they beat Pacifica Christian, 77-67, to win the San Gabriel Tournament. Freshman Omar Cox-Labomme is playing well too. The Lancers open with Charter Oak on Tuesday in the Glendora tournament.<\/p>\n
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8. LOS ALTOS (7-0)<\/p>\n
The Conquerors won the El Rancho tournament with a 66-51 win over Los Amigos in the championship. It was a big week for coach Jeff Lucas, who earned his 500th coaching victory in their semifinal win over Wilson.<\/p>\n
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9. LA HABRA (8-2)<\/p>\n
The Highlanders had a six-game winning streak snapped in a 53-52 loss to El Dorado. They have a tough stretch ahead, and will be tested in the Damien tournament after Christmas.<\/p>\n
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10. LA CANADA (5-1)<\/p>\n
The Spartans have won three straight, beating Marina, 53-38, to close out an undefeated week. Their lone loss was a close 45-43 setback to Los Osos.<\/p>\n
Previous: NR<\/p>\n
On the bubble: Monrovia (9-0), Bonita (8-4), Glendora (5-4), Maranatha (3-3), South Pasadena (4-2).<\/p>\n
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