SBLive’s Washington high school boys basketball power rankings by classification (Feb. 7)

Some teams are wrapping up the regular season this week, while many across the state of Washington have already turned toward the postseason.

Who are the top teams in each classification? Here are SBLive’s top-10 boys basketball power rankings for each WIAA classification for the week of Monday, Feb. 7. These rankings are organized by SBLive staff and prioritize the "human element" as a determining factor. So injuries, momentum and the many unforeseen bumps in the season — COVID-19-related or otherwise — are taken into consideration.

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The inaugural seeding committees for March’s state basketball tournament seeding committees can utilize a wide range resources, such as computer rankings (i.e. the WIAA RPI and Evans Rankings), SBLive‘s coaches polland the Associated Press media poll.

4A POWER RANKINGS

The picture is beginning to crystalize entering the postseason. Top-ranked Mount Si is trudging forward with little resistance, Kamiakin took its first league loss to Richland but will likely hang on to win the MCC title with a win Tuesday. No. 2 Union and No. 5 Camas rematch Tuesday for the 4A GSHL crown. And No. 4 Curtis has won 14 straight. Can it keep pace through districts, starting Saturday?

1. Mount Si (19-0) 

2. Union (15-3) 

3. Kamiakin (17-2) 

4. Curtis (20-3) 

5. Camas (17-2)

6. Olympia (17-3) 

7. Federal Way (13-3)

8. Davis (16-1)

9. Richland (16-3)

10. Mariner (13-6)

Next three up: Central Valley (12-5), Glacier Peak (11-4), Kentwood (13-5).

3A POWER RANKINGS

Little movement this week, but plenty sure to come as the postseason begins. Is there a more intruiging team than No. 3 Rainier Beach? There’s no one star for these Vikings, winners of their last six, but a number of players can lead on a given night. No. 5 Mt. Spokane locked up the top 3A GSL seed with a drubbing of U-High and has a chance to win the league Tuesday against Gonzaga Prep, which it beat 55-52 on Jan. 7. Arlington won the 3A Wesco, but could Shorecrest be the team built for the postseason?

1. Garfield (15-0)

2. Auburn (19-1)

3. Rainier Beach (15-1) 

4. Mt. Spokane (16-3)

5. Seattle Prep (15-4)

6. Gig Harbor (18-1) 

7. Shorecrest (17-2)

8. O’Dea (14-5) 

9. West Seattle (10-4)

10. Mountlake Terrace (13-2) 

Next three up: Eastside Catholic (14-6), Mount Tahoma (15-4), Bellevue (15-4).

2A POWER RANKINGS

Lots riding on some key matchups this week. The top three in the 2A Greater Spokane League — Pullman, West Valley (Spokane) and Clarkston — have seen the top 10 at some point. District 8 gets one state berth this year and No. 4 Pullman plays the other two this week. No. 2 R.A. Long and rival Mark Morris rematch Tuesday after a barn-burning first meeting. So do North No. 1 North Kitsap and No. 6 Port Angeles.

1. North Kitsap (17-2)

2. R.A. Long (15-2)

3. Lynden (16-2)

4. Pullman (16-2) 

5. Tumwater (16-3)

6. Port Angeles (14-4)

7. White River (15-1) 

8. West Valley (Spokane) (14-3)

9. Renton (15-3) 

10. Grandview (15-5)

Next three up: Sehome (13-5), Clarkston (12-5), Ellensburg (12-6).

1A POWER RANKINGS

How deep is the pool of legitimate title contenders? Toppenish proved its part of the conversation when it ended Zillah’s 122-game league win streak on Friday. And Nos. 6 and 3 may be on a crash course to meet for a third time in districts.

1. King’s (18-2)

2. Lynden Christian (16-1)

3. Life Christian Academy (15-1) 

4. Zillah (14-1)

5. Freeman (19-1) 

6. Toppenish (16-2) 

7. Annie Wright (16-2)

8. Quincy (18-3) 

9. Colville (15-4)

10. Chelan (15-6)

Next three up: Blaine (11-5), Overlake (13-5), King’s Way Christian (12-4).

2B POWER RANKINGS

Look out for the west side. Simply put, there has not been a team more dominant than Kalama. Led by league MVP Jackson Esary, the Chinooks wrapped up a Central 2B regular season title, its only loss when most of the team was recovering from winning the state football title. Iwaco — No. 1 in the RPI — finally got its matchup with Chief Leschi and handed the Warriors their first loss en route to wrapping up the 2B Pacific League title.

1. Kalama (15-1)

2. Okanogan (18-2)

3. Liberty (Spangle) (16-2)

4. Colfax (15-3) 

5. Cle Elum-Roslyn (16-1)

6. Ilwaco (16-1)

7. Columbia Burbank (18-1)

8. Napavine (14-3)

9. Davenport (16-4) 

10. Coupeville (14-0)

Next three up: Brewster (15-5), Chief Leschi (14-2), Lake Roosevelt (12-5).

1B POWER RANKINGS

No. 7 Crosspoint handed Northwest Yeshiva its first loss in a much-awaited matchup atop the 1B SeaTac. Willapa Valley has won its last seven — and all four losses have come against former Central 2B foes. With district tournaments kicking into gear, the statewide picture will be much clearer in a week.

1. Cusick (17-0)

2. Lummi (11-1) 

3. Almira-Coulee-Hartline (14-3)

4. Moses Lake Christian Academy (18-2)

5. DeSales (16-2)

6. Sunnyside Christian (14-5)

7. Crosspoint (15-4)

8. Willapa Valley (17-3)

9. Wellpinit (11-3)

10. Riverside Christian (13-4)

Next three up: Oakesdale (12-5), Northwest Yeshiva (11-0), Tekoa-Rosalia (8-5).

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Past power rankings

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(Lead photo by Vince Miller)