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Basketball Power Rankings

Girls

1 — Del Norte (10-1)

The No. 2 ranked team in NCS Division-IV, the Warriors are getting plenty of respect

2 — Eureka (9-4)

A tough pre-league schedule should have the Loggers ready for the Big 5

3 — St. Bernard’s (10-4)

Getting better each week, the Crusaders will be tough to stop in the Little 4 and are currently the top-ranked Division-V team in the NCS

4T — Fortuna (10-5)

No. 7 among NCS Division-IV schools, the Huskies are one of several local teams who have impressed early

4T — McKinleyville (10-5)

The Mack girls were impressive again over the weekend, barely losing to Division-I Enochs on a buzzer beater

Boys

1 — Fortuna (14-1)

Little doubt as to who’s No. 1 in the H-DNL right now, but a big test awaits the Huskies on Thursday night

2 — Del Norte (8-3)

An impressive start to the season for the Warriors, but can they handle the high-flying Huskies?

3 — Hoopa (10-4)

The Warriors are the favorites heading into the Little 4, with a fast-paced high-scoring offense

4 — McKinleyville (7-6)

The Panthers can be a handful for anyone on their day

5 — Arcata (6-9)

The Tigers have had an up-and-down season thus far as they adapt to a new head coach