ABV Rankings - January 10, 2011

ABV RANKINGS - JANUARY 10, 2011

The coming week will tell a lot about how the postseason will shape up. The Murphysboro Red Devils face their toughest stretch with a pair of road games against ranked teams. Trico will also take the road against a real threat later in the week. As ABV has done in the past - the weekly rankings is based on "Who's Hot, and Who's Not." The asterisk * denotes teams ABV has seen in person. Enjoy!

Salem Supersectional Area "Top Ten" Class 1A Rankings

1. TRICO (15-0) * 3-0
Survived a scare at home to rival Sesser-Valier. Winning games when playing poorly is a sign of a good program. The Pioneers tackle SIRR teams Sparta and Du Quoin this week.
2. WOODLAWN (12-3) * 2-1
Lost a heart-breaker to Flora on Saturday at the Centralia Shootout. Will regroup for a MTC run this week with games against North Clay and Odin on the schedule.
3. MERIDIAN (14-3) * DNP
Bobcats got a week off before hosting annual MLK Shootout this coming Saturday. Coach Mandrell's team will be a heavy favorite to win the SEC Tournament.
4. DIETERICH (8-3) 2-0
The Maroons “Move” up this ladder with key NTC wins over Neoga and Altamont last week. Coach VanSyoc's club will host Teutopolis on Tuesday night.
5. NEOGA (10-5) 1-1
Not the kind of follow up week for the Indians that Coach Hanson was hoping for with a loss at Dieterich. Recovered with a win @ Casey-Westfield.
6. OKAWVILLE (8-7) * 0-2
The lumps the Rockets will take this season will once again add up to a big plus in February. Coach Kraus' beefed up schedule always pays off in the end.
7. GOREVILLE (9-4) * 1-0
Picked up an non-conference win over Z-R this past week. Will host Sesser-Valier in a battle of ABV Top Ten teams on Tuesday.
8. WAYNE CITY (12-1) * 2-1
Undermanned Indians lost at 2A Mount Carmel on Saturday night. Plenty of time to regroup for a potential Midland Trail Conference title run.
9. SESSER-VALIER (10-3) * 1-1
Led the top one here nearly every step before losing Saturday night. The Red Devils will have a say in the postseason. Playing at Goreville on Tuesday night.
10. RED HILL (6-6)
Another program where you can forget the record. Coach Havill with have his club ready by February. Hung tough with a good Olney team last weekend.
HONORABLE MENTION (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Altamont, Beecher City, Cairo, Carrier Mills *, Chester *, Egyptian *, Galatia *, Gallatin County *, Johnston City *, Joppa, New Athens *, North Clay, Oblong and Steeleville. *

West Frankfort Supersectional Area "Top Ten" Class 2A Rankings

1. MURPHYSBORO (15-0) * 2-0
Rallied past rival Carbondale during 2-0 week. Coach Murphy's club will face stern tests at Nashville on Tuesday night and at Harrisburg on Friday.
2. BREESE CENTRAL (11-2) *
The Cougars picked up a couple of good wins last week over Columbia and Highland. Coach Eagleson's team will play at Lebanon and at home against Red Bud this week.
3. NASHVILLE (14-2) 2-0
Two big wins over Du Quoin and Okawville move the Hornets up the list. Coach Weathers' team will get a shot at Murphysboro this Tuesday.
4. HARRISBURG (15-1) * 2-0
The Bulldogs keep rolling with wins @ Cairo and Benton. This group can take over control of the Ohio Division with a win over Murphysboro on Friday.
5. DU QUOIN (10-2) * 1-1
Talented Tribe stubbed their toe in a game against Olney at Pinckneyville. This club has a talented backcourt and some really good athletes up front. A postseason factor.
6. MASSAC COUNTY (10-6) * 1-0
Picked up a win against a good Herrin team on Friday and will now get ready for the Superman Classic the following week.
7. GIBAULT CATHOLIC (9-4) 1-1
No shame in losing to 3A power Breese Mater Dei. The Hawks will be a major player in the loaded Nashville Invitational Tournament in two weeks.
8. VANDALIA (10-6) 2-0
Vandals move up with a big win over Pinckneyville at home. Coach Jackson's club will take on Altamont and Greenville this week.
9. MARQUETTE CATHOLIC (12-5) * 1-0
The Explorers have some young talent that could be a factor in the sectional at East Alton-Wood River. Will face some good ones at the Litchfield Invitational Tournament next week.
10. COLUMBIA (9-7) * 1-1
The Eagles have been in with some good teams and are above .500. Coach Sandstrom 's squad also heads to the Litchfield Invitational in two weeks.
HONORABLE MENTION (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Anna-Jonesboro *, Benton *, Carmi-White County *, Carlyle, Carterville, Fairfield *, Greenville, Herrin *, Litchfield, Pana, Pinckneyville *, Roxana, Sparta *, Staunton, and Wesclin *.