Michael Osipoff’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana

Crown Point and East Chicago Central inch closer to the top spot, and 21st Century’s Ron Mosely is the player of the week.

Top 10

With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Valparaiso 16-4 (1)

Caden Crowell puts up 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Vikings’ win against Hobart.

2. Crown Point 13-4 (3)

Jack Svetich is averaging a team-high 15.0 points for the Bulldogs, winners of five straight heading into their game against Valparaiso on Friday.

3. East Chicago Central 16-4 (4)

Dominique Murphy posts 22 points in the Cardinals’ win against Lake Central.

4. Lake Central 14-3 (2)

The Indians have lost three of four games after winning their first 13.

5. Merrillville 11-7 (5)

Keonta McKinney registers 17 points in the Pirates’ win against Fort Wayne Snider.

6. Chesterton 11-7 (7)

Tyler Parrish pours in 37 points in the Trojans’ loss to Warsaw.

7. Bishop Noll 15-6 (8) 

Caleb Parks and the Warriors haven’t played since a Feb. 1 win against Marquette.

8. Munster 12-7 (9)

Jermaine Coney contributes 19 points in the Mustangs’ win against Calumet.

9. Portage 11-8 (10)

Carter Kobe and O’Mari Evans each records 19 points in the Indians’ win against Lake Station.

10. West Side 12-5 (6)

The Cougars end a three-game losing streak by topping Hanover Central.

Player of the Week

Sophomore guard Ron Mosely averages 17.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.7 steals in 21st Century’s three February wins, including one against West Side.

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