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CSM Boys Basketball Power Rankings, Dec. 16, 2024: Fieldcrest, Metamora rise significantly and many small schools impress

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Metamora's Matthew Zobrist during a Class 3A sectional title game against Richwoods. Brock Angle/Clutch Sports Media

There are 11 strong contenders for a spot in the small school portion of the Clutch Sports Media Boys Basketball Power Rankings. Unfortunately, despite the strength of the area’s Class 1A and 2A schools, there can only be five ranked teams.


Fieldcrest headlines that group after a tournament championship last week while Peoria High, Manual, Metamora and others vie for the No. 1 spot in the large school rankings. Seven teams found different slots than they had in in the first rankings of the season last week. 



Teams from the Mid-Illini and Big 12 make up the large school rankings while every other area school falls into the small school category. Teams receiving consideration are listed as well.

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