Review-Journal boys basketball rankings — Jan. 24

Coronado’s Jaden Hardy (1) lays up while Liberty’s Jordan Holt tries to block him and Liberty’s Ray’mon Daniels (44) and Coronado’s Taieem Comeaux (44) watch the action at Liberty High School on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Liberty won 98-87. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

Class 4A

1. Bishop Gorman (16-4, Last week 1) — The Gaels beat Clark when they met for the Tarkanian Classic title, but Tuesday’s game is a league game.

2. Clark (17-3, LW 2) — The Chargers are chomping at the bit for another crack at Gorman, and get the Gaels at home Tuesday.

3. Canyon Springs (15-1, LW 3) — The Pioneers have eyes on the state tournament after their fantastic start.

4. Foothill (15-6, LW 4) — The Falcons were run over by Coronado, and get another shot on Feb. 5.

5. Coronado (11-9, LW 5) — The Cougars dropped to third place in the league this week, but don’t count out the three-time defending league champs.

6. Liberty (12-8, LW 8) — The Patriots earned their stripes with a big-time home win against Coronado on Tuesday.

7. Las Vegas (14-5, LW 7) — The Wildcats have been a pleasant surprise in the Northeast League this year.

8. Desert Oasis (17-7, LW 9) — Wednesday’s game against Sierra Vista will be without three starters after their ejections against Durango last week.

9. Faith Lutheran (16-4, LW 6) — The Crusaders are only a half-game back in the Northwest League, and split the season series with Centennial.

10. Centennial (13-7, LW unranked) — The Bulldogs enter the rankings with a first-place spot in the Northwest League.

Class 3A

1. Cheyenne (10-8, LW 1) — The Desert Shields remain atop the 3A rankings this week.

2. Desert Pines (12-8, LW 2) — All three of the top three in 3A have beaten each other, so take your pick on who No. 1 is.

3. Mojave (13-6, LW 3) — A new contender for the 3A title? The Rattlers have been nothing short of impressive.

4. Chaparral (10-6, LW 4) — The Cowboys are giving themselves a solid cushion in the Sunrise League standings.

5. Boulder City (14-6, LW 5) — Both of the Eagles’ league losses have come to Chaparral.

Class 2A

1. Democracy Prep (20-3, LW 1) — It’s going to be an upset when/if the Blue Knights lose a 2A game.

2. The Meadows (11-9, LW 2) — The Mustangs’ last three games of the season are against teams currently ranked.

3. Lake Mead (11-9, LW unranked) — The Eagles’ 8-4 league record shows they are winning when it matters most.

4. Needles (15-7, LW 4) — The Mustangs can boost their spot in the rankings with a win at Democracy Prep on Friday.

5. Mountain View (10-12, LW unranked) — The Saints enter the rankings, putting last year’s 5-22 record behind them.

Class 1A

1. Pahranagat Valley (16-2, LW 1) — On Friday the Panthers play SLAM Academy, which beat Class 3A Tech last week.

2. Spring Mountain (17-4, LW 2) — The Golden Eagles end their season against Pahranagat Valley on Feb. 7, which could for the league championship.

3. Indian Springs (5-5, LW 5) — Tuesday’s game against Word of Life could be big for playoff seeding.

4. Word of Life (5-13, LW 4) — The Eagles are 3-1 in league after going 2-12 outside of it.

5. Tonopah (8-8, LW unranked) — The Muckers are holding onto a playoff spot.