Novi and Northville coming to the OAA.

Written Monday March 2nd 1:30 PM

Updated Monday March 2nd at 7:30 PM

The Kensington Lakes Activities Association will be no more in the 2027-2028 school year.

The league will add Novi and Northville into the conference for the 2027-2028 school year. The Mustangs and Wildcats will replace the Farmington schools who will leave the OAA for the Lakes Valley Conference this fall.

Novi and Northville High Schools are separated by five miles. 

"On behalf of our two proud communities and the rich history each represents, we are excited to announce our next step in our journey. Beginning Fall of 2027, Northville and Novi will be joining the Oakland Activities Association. This decision follows many months of thoughtful discussion with our primary stake holders including student athletes, coaches, families, school staff, administration, and our current KLAA partners. The OAA provides programming for our three levels, freshman, junior varsity, and varsity while offering long term stability, a well structured competitive balance level and a broad range of athletic and co curricular opportunities that support the continued growth and success of our students" the statement said. 

The Wildcats and Mustangs were longtime members of the KLAA but the league had some uneasiness which led to Novi and Northville looking elsewhere while the rest of the KLAA will merge with the Southeastern Conference for the 2027-2028 school year.

"The 2026-2027 school year will mark the final year in the KLAA. We depart with great gratitude and deep respect for our KLAA colleagues and wish them continued success in the Southeastern Conference. At the same time we look forward to joining the OAA and contributing to what is widely regarded as one of the top public school conferences in the State of Michigan" the statement added.

Novi and Northville are soccer, track and field, baseball, and volleyball powers but the Mustangs and Wildcats respectively bring different sports to the fold as well. Northville is a powerhouse in girls basketball, baseball, hockey, and football.

Novi and Northville are well known academic schools in the State and will bring an already high academic prestige into the OAA. Both also field over 2,000 students which will allow them to compete with the bigger schools in the OAA.

Northville is in Wayne County but have students who live in Oakland County and venues that are also in the county.The Mustangs were in the Wayne/Oakland Conference which did include Clarkston and West Bloomfield and they were in the Western Six Conference which included Waterford Mott before going to the Western Lakes and played against the Farmington schools before merging with the KVC, Novi was in the Southeastern Conference before going to the Kensington Valley Conference then eventually the Kensington Lakes Activities Association when the KVC and Western Lakes merged. Novi and Northville are also longtime rivals which made a lot of sense for both teams to come together.

In a co-statement, one of the big goals of both Novi and Northville was long term stability. The ability to provide all three levels of competition (Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman) and support continued growth. Northville and Novi will work with the OAA to ensure a smooth transition. "In the coming months Northville and Novi leadership will work closely with OAA leadership to ensure a smooth and successful transition. We also anticipate continuing non conference competition with our former KLAA schools in the future" the statement concluded.

Berkley Bears Athletic Director Matt Rawlick talked on X about the additions of Novi and Northville "We are excited to welcome Novi and Northville into our conference. Both schools are widely regarded as premier athletic departments in Michigan with strong leadership, high expectations and clear commitment to student athlete growth. Their addition will elevate the level of competition and strengthen our conference in ways that benefits every program and every student athlete" he said. 

The move expands the OAA back to 25 league members, 24 in football. Will the OAA continue to expand??? Stay tuned, we will find out.

Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.  

 

 

The co-statement

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mjcxlwXge0P8Nsz9n_qOa74bjVowPAmDOQbXh0T3aR0/edit?tab=t.0 

Boys Basketball Regional Preview.

Written Saturday February 28th at 9:12 PM

Here is the preview of the regionals in boys basketball.

Region 15 @ Eastpointe

FERNDALE vs Warren Lincoln

Harper Woods Chandler Park vs Detroit University Prep

THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a really interesting regional. Ferndale and Warren Lincoln will be a very interesting matchup. The Abes lost a ton of talent from years past but it's still a well coached program that had to get by Detroit Pershing in their district final. Detroit University Prep is a very good team that is well coached under former Hazel Park coach Brendan Barrett. Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy has had a really good season as well. This is a wide open regional which makes this very interesting.

 

Region 8 @ Troy

ROYAL OAK vs Macomb L'Anse Creuse North

Chippewa Valley vs Roseville

THOUGHTS: This is basically a Macomb County regional with the exception of Royal Oak. The Ravens won their first district crown in school history by winning over Warren Mott, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, and Troy to make it to the regional but they will have a very tough matchup with Macomb L'Anse Creuse North in the regional semifinals. Macomb L'Anse Creuse North shocked Macomb Dakota on their home floor to get to the regional. Roseville had to get by Warren Cousino to win their district. Chippewa Valley won their fifth district crown in six years with a win over Utica Ford II in their district. This is a very interesting regional that is wide open but Roseville looks like the early favorite to win this regional.

 

Region 7 @ Waterford Mott

OXFORD vs ADAMS

AVONDALE vs WEST BLOOMFIELD

THOUGHTS: This is an all OAA regional which has a White matchup and a Red matchup in the regional semifinals. The Wildcats shocked Grand Blanc and Davison to win their district. Adams had to get by Stoney Creek and shocked previously unbeaten Rochester to win their district. West Bloomfield shocked Orchard Lake St. Marys. Avondale had to get by Lake Orion and Clarkston to win their district. The Highlanders beat the Wildcats twice while the Yellow Jackets beat the Lakers twice this season but it's always hard to beat a team three times in a season but Avondale has proven they can do it by beating Clarkston three times this season. This should be a very interesting regional with the Yellow Jackets being the favorite to get past this regional. 

 

Region 6 @ Detroit Renaissance

FARMINGTON vs Warren Fitzgerald

Birmingham Brother Rice vs Detroit Cass Tech

THOUGHTS: This is a tough regional when looking at it. Farmington won their second straight district crown winning over Redford Thurston. They will have a really tough matchup against a good Warren Fitzgerald program in the regional semifinals. The other side is brutal with the defending Division One State Champs in Detroit Cass Tech taking on Birmingham Brother Rice. Can you imagine a possible storyline of Greg Grays going up against his former school, that is possible if the Warriors and Falcons win their matchups. This should be a really interesting regional to watch. 

Final 2026 Girls Basketball Rankings.

Written Friday February 27th at 3:00 PM

Here is the final girls basketball rankings for the 2026 season.

) Play Friday or Saturday: This will be updated. 

1. Stoney Creek 18-4 (652): Cougars are a different team under interim coach Todd Negoshian.

2. Clarkston 16-6 (632): Wolves gearing up for the postseason.

3. West Bloomfield 17-5 (618): Lakers need to find a way to bounce back after tough loss to Stoney Creek.

4. Groves 16-6 (600): Harlem Simpson might be the best player no one is talking about.

5. Bloomfield Hills 17-4 (585): Black Hawks probably the biggest surprise of the season.

6. Oxford 11-11 (567): Wildcats need a healthy Kaitlyn Brockway if they want to make a deep postseason run.

7. Rochester 10-11 (559): Falcons have a really tough matchup awaiting them.

8. Troy Athens 17-5 (540): Red Hawks need to get back on track.

9. Lake Orion 6-16 (537): Abby Neering has been a big energy presence lately. 

10. Troy 13-8 (526): Colts win at Troy Athens could be the start of something.

11. Adams 12-8 (512): Highlanders will be a interesting team to watch in the postseason.

12. Southfield Arts and Tech 11-9 (492): Warriors struggling heading into the postseason.

13. North Farmington 17-5 (489): Raiders won the Gold but questions remain.

14. Waterford 11-11 (467): Waterford has had a strong first year in the OAA.

15. Seaholm 6-15 (462): Maples starting to turn things around.

16. Avondale 5-16 (457): Yellow Jackets prepared to make some noise.

17. Harper Woods 7-10 (454): Pioneers got a boost of confidence heading into the postseason.

18. Berkley 5-17 (450): Bears need to lean on Nicqo Shoulders in the postseason.

19. Farmington 13-7 (444): Falcons will have it tough in the postseason.

20. Royal Oak 10-11 (443): Ravens are a very dangerous team in the postseason.

21. Ferndale University 10-9 (414): Eagles could make some noise in the postseason.

22. Ferndale 0-11 (367): Eagles need to find a win somehow.

23. Oak Park 5-10 (353): Knights will have it tough in the postseason.

24. Pontiac 1-16 (0): Phoenix have a lot to look at this offseason.

Williams out at Stoney Creek.

Written Tuesday February 24th at 8:06 AM

Updated Wednesday February 25th at 1:20 PM

Friday to Monday have seen a lot of emotions surrounding the Stoney Creek Girls Basketball program. 

The Cougars dismissed girls basketball coach Columbus Williams and most of his staff on Monday. MIPrepZone's Bryan Emerson and several sources confirmed the move.

Stoney Creek Athletic Director and former North Farmington Boys Basketball Coach Todd Negoshian will be the interim coach for the Cougars final two games and postseason run which will start next Wednesday against Romeo at Utica Eisenhower in the district semifinals.

Cougars freshman coach Joey Tocco and Stoney Creek assistant Zoran Ivezaj were retained according to a different source. 

The Cougars were whistled for seven technical fouls in total (three bench technical fouls, three player technical fouls, and an intentional foul), plus a parent was ejected in their 48-29 loss to Rochester on Friday night.

Stoney Creek players were notified and were able to ask questions about the decision and the future of the program. The school sent out a statement according to Emerson was "At Stoney Creek educational athletics are an integral extension of the classroom, our mission is to maintain a student centered community with high expectations for conduct and sportsmanship. Following the incident at this past Friday's game, we have determined that a change in leadership is necessary to uphold these standards" the statement said.

The Cougars still have their goals in front of them when it comes to districts. They are 17-4 with Macomb Dakota on the road to close the season. Stoney Creek clinched a share of the Red title (Clarkston) with a 37-35 win at West Bloomfield on Tuesday night. The Cougars are the two seed in their district. They will play Romeo in the district semifinals with the possibly seeing Utica Eisenhower in the district finals if they can win over the Bulldogs.

Williams was an assistant at Utica Ford II before coming to Stoney Creek went 52-18 in his three years with the program. He went 20-6 with a State Quarterfinal appearance in his first season in 2024.

Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story. 

 

Here is the article from Emerson from the Oakland Press. 

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/02/24/columbus-williams-out-as-stoney-creek-girls-hoops-head-coach/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=tw-MIPrepZone&utm_source=twitter.com 

Girls Basketball District Matchups 2026.

Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:11 PM

Updated Sunday March 1st at 8:40 AM

This will be updated very often and if things change. I'll have more information on future podcasts.

 

District 60 @ Birmingham Detroit Country Day

5. FERNDALE UNIVERSITY vs 4. Hazel Park

Winner plays 1. Birmingham Detroit Country Day

 

6. FERNDALE vs 3. Center Line

Winner plays 2. Madison Heights Lamphere 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Cira Racco- Birmingham Detroit Country Day

X FACTOR- Janiyah Thomas- Center Line

FAVORITE: Birmingham Detroit Country Day 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Center Line

MOST DANGEROUS: Madison Heights Lamphere 

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can anyone beat Birmingham Detroit Country Day in this district??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping to be a interesting district. Birmingham Detroit Country Day is the overwhelming favorite. Madison Heights Lamphere is the two seed and they could see Center Line in the district semifinals which would be a very interesting matchup. Ferndale University and Hazel Park is a very interesting first round matchup but the winner gets the Yellow Jackets in the district semifinals which is going to be a tough matchup. I don't see anyone touching Birmingham Detroit Country Day in this district.

 

District 59 @ Eastpointe

5. Eastpointe vs 4. Warren Lincoln

Winner plays 1. Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy

 

3. St. Clair Shores South Lake vs 2. HARPER WOODS 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Laynah West- Harper Woods

X FACTOR- Jayda Davis- Harper Woods

FAVORITE: Harper Woods Chandler Park 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Harper Woods Chandler Park

MOST DANGEROUS: Harper Woods

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can Harper Woods get to a district final??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a district that is not as strong in years past. Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy is the favorite to win this district. Harper Woods is a very interesting team. The Pioneers have been up and down recently which puts them prone to be possibly upset by St. Clair Shores South Lake whom has struggled this season. This could be a battle of Harper Woods district final but the Cavaliers might have something to say about that.

 

District 29 @ Warren Mott

5. Warren Mott vs. 4. Warren Cousino

Winner plays 1. TROY ATHENS

 

3. ROYAL OAK vs 2. TROY 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Maci Zeiter- Troy

X FACTOR- Katrina Tasich- Troy Athens

FAVORITE: Troy Athens 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Troy

MOST DANGEROUS: Royal Oak 

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can Troy exceed expectations???

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This district should be very interesting. Troy Athens has been playing very well and deserve the top seed in the district. The Red Hawks could see Warren Cousino who has a new coach in former Ferndale University coach Bennie Szczepkowski coaching them. The Patriots won 49-35 over Warren Mott which is the reason why they would be wearing white in the first round despite getting to sit on the visiting bench. Warren Mott has been up and down lately. Troy is the clear two seed but they have a really difficult matchup with Royal Oak in the district semifinals. Troy Athens is clearly the favorite but Troy could have a say and maybe the Ravens as well.

 

 

District 28 @ Utica Eisenhower

5. Utica vs 4. ROCHESTER

Winner plays 1. Utica Eisenhower

 

3. Romeo vs 2. STONEY CREEK 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Calista Ivezaj- Stoney Creek

X FACTOR- Layla Babbich- Romeo

FAVORITE: Utica Eisenhower 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Stoney Creek

MOST DANGEROUS: Rochester

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can Stoney Creek overcome adversity???

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a really interesting district. The district has a ton of storylines. Utica Eisenhower has been 15-1 since the calendar turned to 2026. They won the Macomb Area Conference Red crown and has home court for the district. The Eagles won 49-46 in a very controversial district final at Stoney Creek over the Cougars last season. Stoney Creek should contend but they have to stay disciplined and in control mentally if they want to win this district. Romeo is very dangerous and has had a very strong season. Rochester is a Jekyll and Hyde type of team. Utica has struggled all season. This looks to be a rematch in the district finals but with the Cougars, the injury to Sam Fulkerson is huge at the moment and it's unknown if she will come back and the Bulldogs won't be an easy matchup for Stoney Creek in the district semifinals. This district for now looks like it's Utica Eisenhower's to lose.

 

District 27 @ Lake Orion

5. AVONDALE vs 4. WATERFORD

Winner plays 1. CLARKSTON

 

3. ADAMS vs 2. LAKE ORION 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Faith Zoldus- Adams

X FACTOR- Sasha McClellan-Avondale

FAVORITE: Clarkston 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Lake Orion

MOST DANGEROUS: Avondale

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can anyone beat Clarkston in this district??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district which has multiple storylines. Clarkston is the overwhelming favorite to win this district but they need to be wary of Avondale and for good reason. The Yellow Jackets have made some big changes and is not your ordinary five seed. Avondale has also played a tough schedule which their opponents win percentage is very high, only Lake Orion is higher and we know how insane their non conference slate has been. The Yellow Jackets will have a really interesting first round matchup with Waterford United in the first round and if they win that then it's Clarkston and that could be very interesting to say the least. Speaking of the Dragons, they have really struggled with the non conference plus the Red as well but they are the two seed after the season they have had. Lake Orion has a 55-51 hard fought win over Adams but the game serves as a motivator to the Highlanders in the district semifinals. This should be a very interesting district as mentioned, the Wolves are favored to win this district but if they get Avondale in the district semifinals, they need to be on upset alert. The Dragons really need to be on upset alert against Adams.

 

District 26 @ Oxford

5. Holly vs 4. Lapeer

Winner plays 1. Davison

 

3. Grand Blanc vs 2. OXFORD 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Kaitlyn Brockway- Oxford

X FACTOR- Savannah Rice- Davison

FAVORITE: Oxford 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Davison

MOST DANGEROUS: Oxford

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can Oxford win this district??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is setting up to be a very interesting district at Ian Smith Gym. The Wildcats and Cardinals could battle it out for the district crown. Davison has a solid team. Oxford is also a solid team. Grand Blanc is the wildcard and could pose some trouble for the Wildcats in the district semifinals. Lapeer and Holly should be an interesting matchup but a rematch between the Lightning and Cardinals seem likely in the district semifinals. This is setting up to be Oxford and Davison in the district finals barring any upsets.

 

District 25 @ Lakeland

5. Walled Lake Central vs 4. Walled Lake Northern

Winner plays 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys

 

3. Lakeland vs 2. WEST BLOOMFIELD 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Sheridan Beal- West Bloomfield

X FACTOR- Allie Crighton- Orchard Lake St. Marys

FAVORITE: West Bloomfield 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: West Bloomfield

MOST DANGEROUS: Lakeland

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can Orchard Lake St. Marys beat West Bloomfield??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a two team district in White Lake. Orchard Lake St. Marys has been on a mission under former Stoney Creek girls and Adams boys basketball coach Brad Crighton with three losses to proven powerhouses in Goodrich, Saginaw Heritage, and Jackson Lumen Christi. West Bloomfield is another very good program with multiple State Championships and final four appearances that has continued their dominance under Coach Darrin McAllister. Lakeland could give the Lakers a challenge in the district semifinals and has home court. Walled Lake Northern will see Walled Lake Central in the first round but the Knights will likely see Orchard Lake St. Marys which is a very dangerous matchup. Overall this district looks like it will be the Eaglets and Lakers squaring off for the district crown.

 

District 24 @ Bloomfield Hills

5. SEAHOLM vs 4. NORTH FARMINGTON

Winner plays 1. GROVES

 

3. Birmingham Marian vs 2. BLOOMFIELD HILLS 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Ella Swanson- Birmingham Marian

X FACTOR- Harlem Simpson- Groves

FAVORITE: Groves 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Bloomfield Hills

MOST DANGEROUS: Groves

 

KEY STORYLINE: Is this Groves year to win their first district since 2022??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This district has some really interesting storylines. Groves has a golden opportunity to win their first district since 2022 when Coach AntJuan Simpkins led the program but was let go the following season. The Falcons went with Alison Hidey but she left after two years and went to Livonia Stevenson where she has turned the Spartans into a powerhouse. Coach Jessica Duleba has taken over and turned this program around with a run and gun offense and full court press style of play. Groves has not been their blowout selves since the month turned to February, the Falcons are 3-3 since which included losses to proven powerhouses in Birmingham Detroit Country Day, Milford, and West Bloomfield. Bloomfield Hills has had a really nice season especially with multiple freshmen along with a veteran presence that has done wonders. The Black Hawks need to be careful of Birmingham Marian. The Mustangs have really struggled with a new coaching staff and a transition period but they are still Birmingham Marian with their legacy. North Farmington has had a strong year winning the Gold in their final season in the OAA departing for the Lakes Valley Conference next season. Seaholm has really struggled to find their footing this season. The Raiders or Maples could have some issues with the Falcons style of play in the district semifinals. This district looks like this is Groves to lose.

 

District 23 @ Southfield Arts and Tech

5. BERKLEY vs 4. Warren Fitzgerald

Winner plays 1. Detroit Renaissance

 

6. OAK PARK vs 3. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

Winner plays 2. Detroit Mumford 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Nicqo Shoulders- Berkley

X FACTOR- Jaebrian Autry- Detroit Renaissance

FAVORITE: Detroit Renaissance 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Detroit Renaissance

MOST DANGEROUS: Southfield Arts and Tech

 

KEY STORYLINE: Can anyone touch Detroit Renaissance??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district. Detroit Renaissance is the favorite to come out of this district. Detroit Mumford is the two seed but there will be challengers to the Detroit Public School League powerhouse programs. Warren Fitzgerald could stand out against Detroit Renaissance but the Spartans will have to deal with a Berkley program that has really struggled this season but has one of the bigs in Nicqo Shoulders. Southfield Arts and Tech is a serious threat to the Mustangs. The Warriors are athletic and have been very competitive throughout the season. Southfield Arts and Tech has enough talent to get to the district finals. This is still the Phoenix district to lose.

District 22 @ Livonia Stevenson

5. FARMINGTON vs 4. Redford Thurston

Winner plays 1. Livonia Stevenson

 

3. Livonia Franklin vs 2. Farmington Hills Mercy 

 

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Elle Geerings- Farmington Hills Mercy

X FACTOR- Sydney Nogas- Farmington

FAVORITE: Livonia Stevenson 

PRONE TO BE UPSET: Farmington Hills Mercy

MOST DANGEROUS: Livonia Stevenson

 

KEY STORYLINE: Are we heading on a collision course between Farmington Hills Mercy and Livonia Stevenson??? 

 

SAMMY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district final between Livonia Stevenson and Farmington Hills Mercy if they both can get there. I don't see anyone really touching the Spartans and Marlins. Livonia Franklin could be a wildcard or maybe Redford Thurston. Farmington will have a tough go in the district. It will be interesting to see what happens.

 

Girls Basketball Districts

https://my.mhsaa.com/Sports/Girls-Basketball/2026-Districts 

 

Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReH-e9GToD8 

Girls Basketball Top 24-Week Eleven.

Written Saturday February 21st at 8:25 AM

1. Stoney Creek 16-4 (639): Injury to Sam Fulkerson is a huge deal at the moment.

2. Clarkston 15-6 (631): Elliana Robak has been on fire lately.

3. West Bloomfield 17-4 (620): Loved the respect the Lakers showed to Lake Orion before and after the game during their senior night.

4. Groves 15-5 (586): Falcons have three losses in February, that's a concern heading into the postseason.

5. Bloomfield Hills 16-3 (580): Black Hawks have been living on a prayer lately.

6. Oxford 10-11 (562): Wildcats need Kaitlyn Brockway and Mia Champagne if they want to have a strong postseason.

7. Rochester 10-9 (555): Falcons played much better against Stoney Creek than they did against Lake Orion.

8. Lake Orion 5-14 (550): Dragons have a lot to figure out before the postseason starts.

9. Troy Athens 17-4 (545): Red Hawks are peaking at the right time.

10. Adams 11-7 (515): Faith Zoldus and Regen Jarrell are the key to the Highlanders postseason hopes.

11. Troy 11-8 (511): Colts 17 point comeback on Harper Woods could say a lot.

12. Southfield Arts and Tech 10-8 (500): Warriors are a very interesting team come postseason.

13. Waterford 11-9 (500): Waterford will be tested in the postseason that is for sure.

14. North Farmington 15-4 (492): Raiders having a really strong season.

15. Seaholm 5-13 (481): Maples got a much needed overtime win against Avondale.

16. Harper Woods 5-9 (461): Pioneers have been struggling lately.

17. Berkley 4-15 (450): Bears need guards to step up if they want to make a move in the postseason.

18. Avondale 2-17 (449): Yellow Jackets are much better than their record indicates.

19. Farmington 11-7 (438): Falcons have been a hard team to figure out.

20. Royal Oak 9-10 (425): Ravens starting to put things together.

21. Ferndale University 9-8 (413): Eagles have been a Jekyll and Hyde lately.

22. Oak Park 5-8 (392): Knights competing despite program strength concerns.

23. Ferndale 0-9 (383): Eagles numbers are still an issue.

24. Pontiac 1-15 (0): Phoenix likely forfeited their season.

Final Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings- 2026.

Written Friday February 20th at 3:24 PM

Here is the final top 25 for the boys basketball season 2026.

1. Avondale 21-1 (658): Yellow Jackets coming into the postseason with a lot of confidence.

2. Rochester 22-0 (636): Falcons realize they are the hunted, not the hunters anymore.

3. Clarkston 17-5 (611): Wolves got a much needed win but Waterford Mott awaits.

4. Bloomfield Hills 19-3 (610): Black Hawks prepared for the postseason.

5. Waterford Mott 16-6 (589): Corsairs focus needs to be on Clarkston.

6. Ferndale 10-12 (572): Eagles played a tough schedule, should help in postseason.

7. Adams 15-7 (566): Cannon Flynn is the key to the Highlanders postseason.

8. Lake Orion 12-10 (553): If Dragons play like they did against Stoney Creek look out.

9. North Farmington 13-9 (551): Raiders path in the postseason is tricky.  

10. Pontiac 16-6 (550): Phoenix have to be careful to not take teams lightly.

11. Farmington 10-12 (550): Falcons can make a run at their district.

12. Stoney Creek 11-11 (547): Cougars stand as a wildcard in their district.

13. Seaholm 10-12 (515): Maples might be the most dangerous team in their district.

14. Oak Park 13-4 (509): Knights have a tough district looming.

15. West Bloomfield 5-17 (497): Lakers got a great draw in their district.

16. Troy 8-14 (487): Colts ready for Round Three with their city rivals.

17. Troy Athens 8-14 (487): Red Hawks ready for Round Three with their city rivals.

18. Harper Woods 11-9 (479): Pioneers need to regroup before the postseason.

19. Royal Oak 8-14 (477): Ravens have a great chance to get to the district final.

20. Southfield Arts and Tech 10-12 (470): Warriors are better than their record indicates.

21. Oxford 5-17 (464): Wildcats preparing to see a tough Holly squad then maybe Grand Blanc.

22. Groves 5-17 (462): Falcons sent a statement against Detroit Northwestern.

23. Berkley 8-14 (426): Bears will have it tough with Seaholm.

24. Waterford Kettering 4-18 (374): Captains have been averaging 57.5 ppg in their last two games.

25. Ferndale University 3-17 (344): Eagles have tough matchup with Detroit Old Redford looming.