Simeon, St. Anthony continue to assert dominance in H.S. playoffs

The end of the season is upon us. The Alhambra Catholic Invitational tips off on Thursday, offering critical games for several ranked contenders. No. 8 Paul VI, No. 13 St. Benedict's and No. 24 DeMatha will all take part, as will previously ranked Gonzaga College, fronted by UNC-bound point guard Nate Britt. It only serves as warm-up for the ESPN National High School Invitational at the end of the month.

High school's version of March Madness has arrived. As the games begin, here's how things stand.

High School Basketball Power Rankings

Dropped out: Fort Bend Travis (Richmond, Texas)