The latest SBLive Power 25 Illinois high school boys basketball rankings saw Homewood-Flossmoor secure the top spot after a buzzer-beating victory over third-ranked Thornton. Curie dropped to second place after their first loss to an in-state opponent, while Mount Carmel, Benet Academy, and Metamora rounded out the top five.

By the Numbers
  • Homewood-Flossmoor (21-2) claimed the No.1 spot after defeating third-ranked Thornton 65-63.
  • Curie (22-2) suffered their first loss to an in-state opponent but secured a share of the Red South-Central title.
  • Waubonsie Valley (22-0) remains the last undefeated big school in the Chicago area.
  • Kenwood (17-6) secured five straight wins to climb in the rankings.
  • Quincy (21-2) suffered an upset to Sterling but clinched a big win over Pennsylvania power Imhotep.
State of Play
  • Homewood-Flossmoor secures the top spot after a dramatic victory, reshuffling the rankings order.
  • Curie suffered their first in-state loss but managed to clinch a share of the Red South-Central title.
  • Waubonsie Valley remains the last undefeated big school in the Chicago area.
  • Some teams played as many as five games over seven or eight days due to weather-related makeups, leading to numerous upsets.
Bottom Line

Homewood-Flossmoor's buzzer-beating victory propels them to the top of the rankings, emphasizing the impact of key matchups on the rankings order and team standings.