Herald Top 5 High School Basketball Poll: Week 6 (UPDATED: fixes opponents for Lee County, Monroe girls)

Top 5 Poll

BOYS

1.) Monroe 15-0

The Tornadoes stay on their roll with wins against Perry and Cairo, and then a tough victory at No. 3 Terrell County on Saturday night in Dawson. Next: vs. Worth County, today, 7:30 p.m.

2.) Westover 14-1

Coach Dallis Smith’s Patriots seem to have recovered from that loss against Monroe just more than a week ago just fine. The Patriots have responded by winning three in a row since. Next: vs. Cairo, today, 7:30 p.m.

3.) Bainbridge 12-4

The Bearcats played only one game, but it was an 11-point win against an upstart Pelham team. Bainbridge was led by Davario Thomas with 17 points, Next: At Americus-Sumter Friday, 7:30 p.m.

4.) Terrell County 12-4

The Greenwave still deserve to be classified as one of The Herald’s top teams after Class A Terrell County put a huge scare into Class AAA Monroe, which tops the poll. Next: Vs. Calhoun County, today, 7:30 p.m.

5.) Deerfield-Windsor 14-1

The Knights dominated all three of their opponents last week, beating Brookwood by 63 points, Tattnall Square by 26 and Stratford by 14 . Next: Vs. At Southland, today, 8 p.m.

GIRLS

1.) Bainbridge 15-2

A lineup change resulted in a 2-0 record last week. Alexis Burke was clutch, and got plenty of help from teammates such as April Thomas and Takeia Crankfield . Next: At Americus-Sumter, Friday, 6 p.m.

2.) Randolph-Clay…………………………………………….15-3

The Lady Red Devils went 3-0 last week. Surely a few motivational pep talks by coach Jennifer Acree since the team’s loss against Westover has helped. Next: At Baker County, Friday, 6 p.m.

3.) Westover…………………………………………………….12-3

The momentum last week from a convincing win against Worth County was only deflated after a 55-50 loss Friday against Peach County. Youth is showing. Next: Vs. Cairo, today, 6 p.m.

4.) Lee County 15-3

Jessica Clinton and Daquenna Moore had big roles during wins against Seminole County and Calhoun County last week, helping star Lindsey Crawford. Next: vs. Thomas County Central, Friday, 7 p.m.

5.) Monroe…………………………………………………………7-9

Don’t let the losing record fool you. Monroe has found its groove, winning four of its past five games with Lakeisha Jackson scoring 24 against Terrell County. Next: Vs. Worth County, today, 6 p.m.