Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5

With records through Jan. 4 and previous rankings

1. Marist 14-1 (2)

RedHawks won Centralia title for first time since 2016.

2. Curie 12-1 (1)

Condors lost to Benet at Pontiac, but rebounded to beat St. Patrick.

3. St. Laurence 14-2 (3)

Vikings won Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic in their debut there.

4. Brother Rice 11-4 (NR)

Crusaders reached Hinsdale Central final before falling to St. Laurence.

4. Mount Carmel 11-5 (NR)

Caravan finished second at Pekin, falling to Richwoods in final.