PREP BASKETBALL RANKINGS: River Valley has wings
The margin for error is about to become very slim.
With nonleague games about to end, the battle for a playoff spot begins in the next two weeks as conference play begins.
Some local teams look to defend their crowns as others are primed to take over the top spot.
In our latest rankings there's been a change at the top for both boys and girls with a good deal of shuffling in the girls' top five.
January is about to heat up.
BOYS
GAME TO WATCH: Woodland at River Valley, Thursday, 7 p.m.
PRIME-TIME PERFORMER: River Valley senior Manik Thiara — The Falcons are hot right now and Thiara is one of the main reasons why.
He's been the team's leading scorer in three of the Falcons' previous four victories, including a 26-point effort against Laguna Creek last Thursday.
RANKINGS
1. River Valley Falcons (12-3)
Catching up: Since our last rankings two weeks ago, the Falcons have caught fire as they are currently riding a seven-game winning streak.