With a re-match against St. Edward at the Eagle’s Nest on Friday approaching, the Wildcats stayed at #3 in the Plain Dealer Top 25. The seven-county poll had some movement in the Top 5, as Villa Angela-Saint Joseph increased their ranking to #4 in the poll and Shaker Heights went back to #5. The top three remained the same though, as Mentor topped the poll with St. Edward at #2. Both near the top, the Wildcats and Eagles tip off in Lakewood at 7:30 pm with JV action at 6 pm on Friday. The Varsity Wildcats clipped the Eagles their firt time out, 58-56.
Tickets go on sale to students for the rivalry match-up on Tuesday morning at 7:30 am. The tickets are on sale for $7 and can be purchased in the Saint Ignatius Senior Lounge.
Here is what the poll looks like. High school hoops season continues heating up, as the Wildcats will surely come refreshed after having the weekend off due to inclement weather on Friday and Saturday.
Top 10 in PD Poll
1. Mentor (14-3)
2. St. Edward (15-4)
3. Saint Ignatius (12-3)
4. Villa Angela-St. Joseph (13-2)
5. Shaker Heights (11-5)
6. Garfield Heights (12-3)
7. St. Vincent-St. Mary (9-7)
8. Cleveland Heights (12-3)
9. Central Catholic (10-5)
10. Richmond Heights (13-2)
Saint Ignatius stands at #8 in this week’s Associated Press State Poll. Mentor remained 6th.
