CYO Power Rankings for the week of February 29

by Chris Larsen ’18

1216ers (14-0) no change

The 6ers continued with their winning ways over the weekend, handily beating both their opponents by 40 on Saturday and 12 on Sunday. They now play St. Bartholomew (Evans) for a chance to win the State Qualifying tournament.

2Sts. Joseph and John (7-4) up 5

The Vikings are officially a Cinderella Story, knocking off Gesu and Sacred Heart of Jesus in back to back days. They now play Elyria Catholic, the Red Division winner, on Saturday for the opportunity to keep this winning streak going all the way to the title.

3St. Paschal (10-5) up 1

Photo Credit: Nick Ferritto ‘17

The Knights had a good start to the weekend, defeating St. Albert 40-30 on Saturday. Unfortunately, they lost to Elyria Catholic the following day by 14 to possibly end their season. They now play in the consolation bracket against Sacred Heart to try to extend their campaign for a little longer.

4St. Albert the Great (9-1) down 2

St. Al had a lot of promise heading into the tournament, being undefeated and beating some very good teams. Their season ended prematurely, unfortunately, with a a 57-75 loss to the Red 6 seed Sacred Heart. Congrats to the Mustangs on an impressive season.

5Gesu Bulldogs (8-5) down 2


Gesu was one of the most hyped teams this year, starting off at #1. They had a great seed in the tournament, and looked to be able to easily qualify for the State Tournament. However, this was a crazy CYO weekend, and the Bulldogs were upset by SJJ in their first game. Congrats to the Bulldogs on a terrific season.

6St. Greg (8-5) down 1

St. Greg looked to be headed to a high-seeded matchup with the 216ers, but, unfortunately for them, they lost to Blue 2 seed St. Xavier to end their season. The Jaguars were one of the best teams in the city this season, and had a great 2015-16 campaign. Congrats the the Jaguars on a fantastic season.

7St. Albert Mustangs (5-5) down 1


St. Albert got a big win this past weekend, but their season ended with a loss to #3 St. Paschal the following weekend. Congrats to the Mustangs on an entertaining season.

8St. Mary of the Falls (8-5) no change

Season complete. Chose not to enter the city tournament.

9St. Mark (5-5) no change

St. Mark got a big upset win this past weekend, but their season was unfortunately cut short with a loss to the Orange 1 seed Assumption. Congrats to the Lions on a great season.

10St. Bernadette (2-6) no change

Season complete. Did not qualify for the state qualifying tournament.

11OLA (5-4) down 3

Photo Credit: Caleb Geiger ‘17

OLA was upset this weekend by St. Columbkille, losing 60-65. Their season is now complete, finishing a decent 5-4. Congrats to the Cougars on a great season.

12Holy Family (3-5) no change

Season complete. Did not qualify for the city tournament.

13Gesu Jazz (2-6) no change

Season complete. Did not qualify for the city tournament.

14St. Joseph (2-9) no change

Season complete. Did not qualify for the city tournament.