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CONCORD, CA – MAY 11: Campolindo’s Cade Bennett, (22) dribbles past De La Salle’s Johnny Semany (20) in the second half of their High School basketball game at De La Sale High School in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
CONCORD, CA – MAY 11: Campolindo’s Cade Bennett, (22) dribbles past De La Salle’s Johnny Semany (20) in the second half of their High School basketball game at De La Sale High School in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Darren Sabedra, high school sports editor/reporter, for his Wordpress profile. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)
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Boys basketball

Bay Area News Group Top 20

No. 1 CAMPOLINDO (16-1)

Previous ranking: 1

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Cougars keep rolling, stretching their winning streak to 10 games with a rout of College Park on Monday. The Moraga school has won 35 of its past 36.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Northgate, 7 p.m.

No. 2 DOUGHERTY VALLEY (17-1)

Previous ranking: 4

What’s happened since the last ranking: Playing a rare Sunday game, the Wildcats rallied late at home to turn back Granada behind 32 points from Connor Sevilla, the San Ramon school’s third consecutive win since its only loss this season.

Up next: Today at Livermore, 7 p.m.

No. 3 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (12-4)

Previous ranking: 2

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Monarchs bounced back from their first West Catholic Athletic League loss, cruising on the road Monday past Valley Christian two days after falling at Serra.

Up next: Wednesday at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.

No. 4 MIRAMONTE (16-2)

Previous ranking: 3

What’s happened since the last ranking: Charged back on the road in the second half to edge Clayton Valley after losing two days earlier to Northgate.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Acalanes, 7 p.m.

No. 5 DE LA SALLE (13-4)

Previous ranking: 6

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Spartans have won three in a row, including a 58-51 victory at home over Dublin as Javon Johnson scored 15 points to lead the way.

Up next: Today at Amador Valley, 7 p.m.

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No. 6 SACRED HEART PREP (12-3)

Previous ranking: 5

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Gators cruised to three West Bay Athletic League victories but fell to Lincoln-Stockton at the Crush in the Valley showcase.

Up next: Today at Harker, 6:30 p.m.

No. 7 NORTHGATE (16-2)

Previous ranking: 8

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Broncos geared up for their showdown Wednesday at Campolindo, beating Santa Cruz and Las Lomas to stretch their win streak to seven games.

Up next: Wednesday at Campolindo, 7 p.m.

No. 8 ST. IGNATIUS (13-3)

Previous ranking: 9

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Wildcats won three WCAL games, highlighted by an overtime victory over rival Sacred Heart Cathedral in the Bruce-Mahoney game.

Up next: Wednesday vs. SHC, 7:30 p.m.

No. 9 ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN (10-5)

Previous ranking: 10

What’s happened since the last ranking: After losing at home to Mitty, the Crusaders won two WCAL thrillers on the road, edging St. Francis at the buzzer and rallying to top Serra in overtime.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Serra, 7:30 p.m.

No. 10 SERRA (11-5)

Previous ranking: 7

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Padres’ up-and-down week included a defensive gem at home to beat Mitty, a 23-point loss at home to St. Francis and an overtime loss at home to Riordan.

Up next: Wednesday at Riordan, 7:30 p.m.

No. 11 OAKLAND TECH (11-3)

Previous ranking: 12

What’s happened since the last ranking: In its first game in 23 days, Tech edged Oakland 69-65 as Mahlik Smith scored 23 points and Ahmaree Muhammad added 19 to pace the offense.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Fremont-Oakland, 7:30 p.m.

No. 12 ST. PATRICK-ST. VINCENT (11-1)

Previous ranking: 13

What’s happened since the last ranking: In their first game in a month, the Bruins edged Salesian 52-51 behind Nick Medeiros’ 20 points, which included a free throw with 1.6 seconds left to break a tie.

Up next: Thursday at De Anza, 7 p.m.

No. 13 DUBLIN (10-4)

Previous ranking: 11

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Gaels followed a loss at De La Salle with a blowout victory at home over Amador Valley.

Up next: Today vs. California, 7 p.m.

No. 14 MOREAU CATHOLIC (14-4)

Previous ranking: 15

What’s happened since the last ranking: Trey Knight and Co. continue to breeze through the Mission Valley Athletic League, routing Kennedy-Fremont and American to improve to 6-0 in league play.

Up next: Today at Irvington, 7 p.m.

No. 15 GRANADA (11-4)

Previous ranking: 16

What’s happened since the last ranking: Beat Livermore and Foothill by double digits but couldn’t hold off Dougherty Valley on Sunday.

Up next: Today vs. San Ramon Valley, 7 p.m.

No. 16 SAN RAMON VALLEY (9-4)

Previous ranking: 14

What’s happened since the last ranking: Followed a 56-51 loss at rival Monte Vista with a 65-62 victory at California. SRV is still the only team to beat Dougherty Valley.

Up next: Today at Granada, 7 p.m.

No. 17 ST. FRANCIS (10-6)

Previous ranking: 19

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Lancers came oh-so-close to back-to-back WCAL wins. But after prevailing at Serra 61-38, they lost at home to Riordan on King-Njhsanni Wilhite’s layup at the buzzer.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Archbishop Mitty, 7:30 p.m.

No. 18 CLAYTON VALLEY CHARTER (12-7)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Ugly Eagles return to the rankings after a week in which they lost narrowly to Miramonte and routed Antioch and Acalanes.

Up next: Friday at Las Lomas, 7 p.m.

No. 19 OAKLAND (14-2)

Previous ranking: 17

What’s happened since the last ranking: In its first game in three weeks, Oakland lost to Oakland Tech 69-65.

Up next: Wednesday at McClymonds, 6 p.m.

No. 20 LOS ALTOS (13-3)

Previous ranking: 18

What’s happened since the last ranking: Bounced back from a one-point 48-47 loss at Mountain View to beat Milpitas 56-40.

Up next: Tuesday at Homestead, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball

Bay Area News Group Top 20

No. 1 CARONDELET (14-1)

Previous ranking: 1

What’s happened since the last ranking: Extended winning streak to four games with victories over Dublin 72-22 and Livermore 61-16 in East Bay Athletic League play and Heritage 79-60 at the Sabrina Ionescu showcase.

Up next: Today vs. Amador Valley, 7 p.m.

No. 2 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (15-1)

Previous ranking: 2

What’s happened since the last ranking: Beat Presentation 90-8 in West Catholic Athletic League play and Folsom 68-39 at Ionescu showcase to stretch win streak to six games.

Up next: Today at St. Ignatius, 7:30 p.m.

No. 3 SALESIAN (10-3)

Previous ranking: 3

What’s happened since the last ranking: Rolled over St. Patrick-St. Vincent and then beat Antelope 62-57 in the Crush in the Valley showcase at Contra Costa College.

Up next: Tuesday vs. Bethel, 7 p.m.

No. 4 ST. IGNATIUS (12-3)

Previous ranking: 4

What’s happened since the last ranking: Beat rival Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bruce-Mahoney game but lost to St. Mary’s-Stockton in Ionescu showcase.

Up next: Today vs. Archbishop Mitty, 7:30 p.m.

No. 5 PINEWOOD (10-1)

Previous ranking: 5

What’s happened since the last ranking: Rallied to beat Monte Vista 66-61 at the Ionescu showcase for its eighth consecutive victory.

Up next: Friday vs. Crystal Springs Uplands, 5:30 p.m.

No. 6 BISHOP O’DOWD (9-1)

Previous ranking: 6

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Dragons came back to edge Alameda in West Alameda County Conference Foothill League play, then rallied to beat Lick-Wilmerding at the Ionescu showcase.

Up next: Wednesday vs. San Leandro, 6:30 p.m.

No. 7 SAN RAMON VALLEY (14-2)

Previous ranking: 8

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Wolves have won 12 games in a row after beating Foothill 84-14 in East Bay Athletic League play.

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No. 8 HERITAGE (11-4)

Previous ranking: 10

What’s happened since the last ranking: Amanda Muse scored 27 points to receive game MVP honors in a 79-60 loss to top-ranked Carondelet at the Ionescu showcase.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Pittsburg, 7 p.m.

No. 9 MOREAU CATHOLIC (13-3)

Previous ranking: 11

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Mariners played lock-down defense, beating Kennedy-Fremont 66-21 and then-No. 20 American 53-20 in Mission Valley Athletic League action.

Up next: Today vs. Irvington, 6:30 p.m.

No. 10 ST. FRANCIS (11-3)

Previous ranking: 16

What’s happened since the last ranking: After a 59-57 win at home over Valley Christian, the Lancers cruised past winless Presentation 68-25.

Up next: Today vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral, 7:30 p.m.

No. 11 VALLEY CHRISTIAN (13-4)

Previous ranking: 7

What’s happened since the last ranking: Bounced back from a heartbreaking loss at St. Francis to rout Riordan 74-24.

Up next: Friday vs. St. Ignatius, 7:30 p.m.

No. 12 MONTE VISTA (12-5)

Previous ranking: 9

What’s happened since the last ranking: Lost by 25 to rival San Ramon Valley, routed Dougherty Valley, then lost a gut-wrencher to Pinewood at the Ionescu showcase.

Up next: Today vs. Foothill, 7 p.m.

No. 13 GRANADA (14-1)

Previous ranking: 12

What’s happened since the last ranking: Stretched win streak to five games with victories over Livermore 56-13, Foothill 52-23, Napa 55-23, Dougherty Valley 56-37.

Up next: Today at San Ramon Valley, 7 p.m.

No. 14 SAN LEANDRO (12-3)

Previous ranking: 13

What’s happened since the last ranking: Returned to action last week after a three-week pause, beating Berkeley 44-39, Piedmont 50-49, Antioch 64-32.

Up next: Wednesday at Bishop O’Dowd, 6:30 p.m.

No. 15 PALO ALTO (12-1)

Previous ranking: 14

What’s happened since the last ranking: Since losing by 15 to San Ramon Valley in early December, the Vikings have won 10 in a row.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Lynbrook, 7 p.m.

No. 16 LOS GATOS (15-1)

Previous ranking: 15

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Wildcats widened their win streak to 13 games with victories over Los Altos 42-41, Lynbrook 38-19, Homestead 57-47.

Up next: Wednesday at Wilcox, 7 p.m.

No. 17 EVERGREEN VALLEY (14-1)

Previous ranking: 17

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Cougars have won nine consecutive games and are undefeated in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Mt. Hamilton Division.

Up next: Today vs. Silver Creek, 7 p.m.

No. 18 PINOLE VALLEY (11-4)

Previous ranking: 18

What’s happened since the last ranking: Beat a last-minute fill-in, Castro Valley, 66-61 at the Ionescu showcase on Saturday.

Up next: Today at St. Mary’s-Berkeley, 7 p.m.

No. 19 ACALANES (14-2)

Previous ranking: 19

What’s happened since the last ranking: The Dons have won 12 in a row after victories over Alhambra 57-53, Clayton Valley Charter 59-51.

Up next: Wednesday vs. Miramonte, 7 p.m.

No. 20 PIEDMONT (12-4)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

What’s happened since the last ranking: Rebounded from a one-point loss to San Leandro to defeat Las Lomas 83-38 and Freedom 62-24.

Up next: Thursday vs. Berkeley, 6:30 p.m.