11. Oakcrest (9) 4-3: Falcons with big games against Pleasantville; ACIT and Absegami this week.
This COVID-19 shortened high school basketball season is unique with teams primarily playing only league games. The Press Elite 11 has changed its format as a result. Instead of South Jersey, The Elite 11 is ranking only teams in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and southern Ocean counties.
Ranking selected by The Press high school sports staff based on staff observation, research and interviews with players and coaches. Last week’s ranking in parentheses:
11. Oakcrest
10. Millville
10. Millville (11) 3-2: Thunderbolts are scheduled to play four games this week.
9. Ocean City
9. Ocean City (7) 4-5: Red Raiders losses are to teams with a combined record of 22-3.
8. Vineland
8. Vineland (5) 7-1: Fighting Clan plays at rival Millville on Saturday.
7. Absegami
7. Absegami (4) 4-1: Haleigh Schafer is averaging 17 points for the Braves.
6. Wildwood
6. Wildwood (6) 8-2: Warriors have won six straight.
5. OLMA
5. OLMA (8) 7-1: Villagers have won six straight, including a 75-37 win over Vineland on Saturday.
4. Holy Spirit
4. Holy Spirit (10) 6-1: Spartans have won five straight, including a 46-45 win over Absegami on Saturday.
3. Mainland Regional
3. Mainland Regional (3) 7-2: Mustangs host Middle Township on Monday.
2. Wildwood Catholic
2. Wildwood Catholic (2) 7-1: Crusaders are on a COVID-19 pause.
1. Middle Township
1. Middle Township (1) 8-0: Senior guard Kate Herlihy is averaging 22.4 points per game.
Mike McGarry
Staff Writer
I've covered high school sports and variety of other events and teams - including the ShopRite LPGA Classic and the Phillies - since 1993.
