Herald Top 5 High School Basketball Poll: Week 7

Boys

1.) Monroe …………………………………………………..17-0

Carlos Brown got into the scoring mix while Robert Arnold led the Tornadoes past Worth County last Tuesday. They also cruised past Peach County. Next: Vs. Dougherty, today, 7:30 p.m.

2.) Westover ……………………………………………….15-2

A double-double against Cairo by the Patriots’ Chris Wheeler was overshadowed by a stunning loss against Crisp County. The loss brings into question Westover’s focus. Next: Vs. Perry, today, 7:30 p.m.

3.) Bainbridge ………………………………………………14-4

The Bearcats won both their games last week with a narrow escape of Americus-Sumter and then Justin Harris led Bainbridge past Miller County. Next: Vs. Calhoun County, today, 7:30 p.m.

4.) Terrell County ………………………………………….14-4

The Greenwave stepped up their intensity from the word, “Go” against Randolph-Clay and won convincingly. Terrell’s players think this is their year and they play like it. Next: Vs. Pelham, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

5.) Deerfield-Windsor ……………………………………18-1

After withstanding an inspired effort from Southland, the Knights had their best first half against Calvary Christian and then blew out First Presbyterian Day . Next: At Westfield, today, 8 p.m.

Girls

1.) Bainbridge …………………………………………………16-2

Alexis Burke finished a strong week for Bainbridge by dominating Americus-Sumter. She had 31 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and steals, and three assists. Next: Vs. Calhoun County, today, 6 p.m.

2.) Randolph-Clay…………………………………………….17-3

The Lady Red Devils made it clear they won’t play down to another’s level, especially after blowout wins against Baker County and Terrell County. Next: Vs. Seminole County, Friday, 6 p.m.

3.) Westover……………………………………………………..13-3

DyTieshia Dunson had a great week for the Lady Patriots, scoring 11 points against Cairo and then 20 against Crisp County, which were both Westover wins. Next: Vs. Perry, today, 7:30 p.m.

4.) Lee County …………………………………………………..16-4

Coach Fran McPherson is still seething after a blowout loss to Thomas County Central. But DaQuenna Moore helped Lee rebound against Dooly. Next: Vs. Americus-Sumter, today, 6 p.m.

5.) Monroe…………………………………………………………8-10

The Lady Tornadoes had mixed results, beating Worth County and then losing against Peach County. They need a win tonight against Dougherty to stay in the poll. Next: Vs. Dougherty, today, 6 p.m.