Orono guard Nolan Groves (5) drives against Jaleel Donley of Benilde-St. Margaret's in the first half of their game on Jan. 30 at Benilde-St. Margaret’s. In addition to being ranked No. 5 and No. 6 in the Star Tribune's Minnesota Top 25, the rivals are also in the same section. (Jeff Wheeler/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
The best continue to solidify their position in the Minnesota Top 25, the Star Tribune’s statewide boys basketball rankings.
The top 11 teams kept winning and remained in the same position from a week ago.
Three classifications are represented in the group, led by top-ranked Cretin-Derham Hall in Class 4A, Mankato East in Class 3A and Albany in Class 2A.
Fifth-ranked Benilde-St. Margaret’s and sixth-ranked Orono are as evenly matched as their rankings. The Red Knights edged Orono 66-64 in their second Metro West Conference matchup of the season. They won the first tussle 76-72. The rivals are also in the same section.
Along with Albany, Tartan and Waseca are still undefeated. Tartan is in the same section as Cretin-Derham Hall.
Records through Wednesday
1. Cretin-Derham Hall (24-1): Last week: No. 1
For the complete list of teams in the season's initial high school boys basketball Minnesota Top 25, click here to read this story on startribune.com.