Knights Drop to No. 3 in Latest Rankings

NortheasternWith a 76-72 loss last Saturday to Seton, the Northeastern boys basketball team fell from the top spot in the lastest Associated Press poll that was released on Monday.

The Knights (4-1) are now No. 3 in Class 2A, while Barr-Reeve (6-0) takes over the No. 1 ranking. Lapel (6-1) is second.

Northeastern is idle this week and the Knights get back on the court as they host an eight-team tournament on Dec. 28-29.

The Knights are scheduled to open the event against New Washington (4-2). The Mustangs won a pair of games last weekend over Rising Sun (65-54) and at Crothersville (62-47).

Seton (8-0) moved up two spots in the Class 1A poll to No. 4.

Class 2A Poll (Dec. 21)
1. Barr-Reeve (6-0)
2. Lapel (6-1)
3. Northeastern (4-1)
4. Indianapolis Howe (4-2)
5. Bowman Academy (5-2)
6. Linton-Stockton (5-1)
7. Marquette Catholic (3-1)
8. Hammond Noll (6-2)
9. Shenandoah (7-0)
10. Providence (5-2)
11. Oak Hill (5-1)
12. South Knox (6-1)
13. Winamac (5-2)
14. Covenant Christian (3-3)
15. Eastern Greene (6-2)
15. South Spencer (5-2)
17. North Decatur (5-2)
18. Evansville Mater Dei (4-3)
19. Indianapolis Broad Ripple (5-4)