The Los Angeles Daily News boys basketball Top 15 rankings as of December 29, 2025:
1. Sierra Canyon (10-1): The Trailblazers dominated the first two games at the Les Schwab Invitational in the Pacific Northwest. Don’t be surprised if they win the whole tournament.
2. Notre Dame (10-4): Josiah Nance has returned from injury and it makes the Knights that much scarier with NaVorro Bowman Jr. and Zach White.
3. Harvard-Westlake (15-2): Joe Sterling can’t miss. He had 31 points with seven 3-pointers last week in a victory at the Rancho Mirage tournament.
4. Crespi (11-4): The Celts are making big strides in the Platinum Division in the Classic at Damien. Crespi is in the semifinal Monday night against Sunnyslope (Arizona), which beat St. John Bosco.
5. Thousand Oaks (13-0): The Lancers are the equivalent of the college basketball team that has knocked off high-major programs by playing together and is highlighted by players who champion their role. Coach Logan Baltau has things rolling in TO.
6. Village Christian (11-5): The Crusaders are finishing things at the Classic at Damien and then start Olympic League play with rival Heritage Christian on Jan. 6.
7. St. Francis (12-2): Sophomore point guard Luke Paulus is the most valuable player coach Todd Wolfson has in his program, despite 7-foot-3 Cherif Millogo dominating games.
8. Chaminade (15-1): Eagles have been playing well in Hawaii. Their only loss is to Thousand Oaks.
9. Knight (13-3): The Hawks have seen the brunt of their schedule, and will now look to dominate the Golden League. But Eastside and Quartz Hill look pretty good, too.
10. Heritage Christian (8-2): Warriors are competing out of state in the Battle for Nashville in Tennessee.
11. Golden Valley (9-5): Donovan Webb has been stellar for the Grizzlies, who started 3-0 in Foothill League play.
12. Legacy Christian (10-7): The Lions continue to challenge themselves and are making noise this week in the Classic at Damien’s Diamond Division.
13. Oaks Christian (14-2): The Lions are eyeing a Marmonte League title run in January, but an unbeaten Thousand Oaks is in their way.
14. Westlake (11-5): Warriors have won four straight and are in the mix for St. Francis’ holiday tournament after beating Saugus and Milken.
15. Moorpark (14-5): Logan Stotts is emerging as one of the top scorers in the area. He’s pouring in 24.1 points per game.