Rankings updated 3/2
1. Paul VI (33-2)–A grueling week with six games in eight days ends with the Panthers standing as WCAC and VISAA Division I state champs. Brian Mitchell, Jr. and Turk Brown really stepped up in the state title game versus O’Connell. Season will continue in national contests.
2. O’Connell (23-10)–Fell for the second consecutive year in the VISAA Final after getting a very impressive win in the semis. Was great to see senior Justin Edwards make an impact toward the end of the season. Now we’ll await senior Darius Bivins’ college decision.
3. Highland (23-9)–Fell to O’Connell in a very good game late Friday night in Richmond. Hawks got healthy toward the end of the year and enjoyed a great season, winning the very tough MPSC Tournament. Coach Logan Miller has considerable young talent that should return next year.
4. Fairfax Christian (30-5)–Cardinals fell to Miller School in the VISAA Division II state final Saturday, breaking their string of state titles. But credit Fairfax Christian for deciding to play up in Division II this year and challenging themselves. A lot of kids graduate to play in college, but you know the Cardinals will reload next year.
5. Westfield (27-1)–It’s finally time to see if Westfield can realize its reputation as VHSL Class 6 state favorites after defeating Marshall for the Northern Region Championship. The road to Richmond starts with upstart Edison at home, then with a victory a date with either Manchester of Richmond or Gainesville.
6. Bishop Ireton (19-12)–Ireton concludes its season after falling at Blue Ridge in the VISAA Division I Quarters. Good season for the Cardinals, who knocked off some big boys in the WCAC and in the private school ranks. We’ll definitely miss watching Silas Devonish, Jake Bahr, and that great senior class play.
7. Episcopal (21-6)–Fantastic season for the Maroon, who finished second in the IAC but fell to Highland in the VISAA Tournament. Episcopal loses some talent, including Ethan Apergis to graduation, but should return most of its firepower next year and be very good again.
8. Heritage (24-1)–So far so good for the Pride, who defeated Broad Run in a close win to capture the region title. EC Glass is Heritage’s first round opponent in the Class 4 State Tournament, who handed the Pride its only loss earlier this year.
9. Patriot (22-3)–In our view, an excellent scenario for Sherman Rivers’ team in the first round of the state tournament. A home date with talented Landstown, who defeated Patriot in the 757 earlier this year and knocked Patriot out last year in Nokesville. It feels like Patriot is ready to get over this speed bump to us, however.
10. Evergreen Christian (20-9)–In its first year competing at VISAA, EC mowed through the Division III competition, defeating Stuart Hall in the tourney title game 76-59. Eagles lose some significant senior talent to college basketball, but have a established a nice program foothold in talent-rich Northern Virginia.
11. Potomac School (18-9)–Panthers fell to a very solid St. Christopher’s team in the VISAA Division I first round, but had a very good season. Jeremy Myers’ team finished second in the regular season in the MAC, and registered some nice wins in 2025-2026. Some major losses to graduation, but also talent like Anthony Garris might return.
12. Broad Run (22-3)–Defeated Tuscarora in the return match at regionals, and pushed Herotage hard before falling in overtime. That loss does make it a tougher road through the state Class 4 bracket, including a road game at a really hard place to play, John Handley. Spartans have the talent to reach Richmond, however.
13. Marshall (24-4)–Statesmen gave powerful Westfield a scare, but fell in the Northern Region Final 49-45. Juniors Trey Lonardo and Jackson Fraser are both capable of triple-doubles, which kind of shows you the versatility Jerry Lin has to work with. Road game at South County in states might be a low-scoring, razor-close game.
14. South County (19-7)–The Occoquan Regional Champions, South County seems to be peaking at the right time. A memorable game-ender by Johnny Anderson got Mike Robinson’s team into the Final, then the Stallions took care of Edison 51-40. SoCo’s defense is top-notch.
15. John Handley (21-5)–With Will-Braun-Duin back, the Judges are a major threat to reach Richmond. Christian Dinges was huge in Handley’s massive Regional Final 60-58 win at EC Glass, which was that team’s first loss all season. The Broad Run could be a very high-scoring, fun one.
16. Gar-Field (24-2)–The shocking regional quarterfinal home loss to Independence doesn’t change the fact that the Red Wolves had an unbelievable season. Cardinal District regular season and tourney champs, Gar-Field will certainly be one of the favorites to advance into the state tourney next year.
17. Stone Bridge (22-5)–Bulldogs played Massaponax close down the stretch, but fell on the road to the Panthers in the 5D Regional Final. Stone Bridge will now begin the Class 5 State Tournament on the road against a very tough 24-1 Albemarle team. This team is dangerous enough to make a run at states, but it’ll be very difficult.
18. Tuscarora (18-6)–It was a shame either Broad Run or Tuscarora’s season was going to end early, but that’s how it goes. Great year for the Huskies still, and a really good senior class that will be remembered in Northern Virginia and especially the Leesburg area.
19. Edison (20-7)–In a mild-to-medium surprise, the National District Tournament champs qualified for states by defeating West Potomac at home and then Woodson on a neutral court. Coach Tre Ford’s roster is still relatively young, but they’re talented, led by National District Player of the Year Jahad Mansour.
Others Receiving Votes–Gainesville (15-12), Potomac Falls (20-8), Woodson (20-7), Lake Braddock (20-8), Skyline (21-5)