SBLive’s San Diego Section Top 10 Boys Basketball Rankings: No. 1 St. Augustine and No. 2 San Marcos headed to Tarkanian Classic

The winter 2021-2022 California high school boys basketball season in the San Diego Section is five weeks old and the rankings are starting to take shape.

The winter 2021-2022 California high school boys basketball season in the San Diego Section is five weeks old and the rankings are starting to take shape. Here’s a look at the top teams in the section a month into the year. SBLive’s San Diego Section high school boys basketball rankings are compiled by SBLive California reporter Bodie DeSilva and will be released every Monday throughout the winter 2021-22 season.

SBLIVE SAN DIEGO SECTION TOP 10 BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS

December 13, 2021

1. St. Augustine (7-1)

The Saints beat Carlsbad by 25 points in their only game last week. They'll head to Las Vegas to play in the Tarkanian Classic this weekend.

Last week: 1

2. San Marcos (5-1)

San Marcos solidified their No. 2 ranking with a 58-48 win over No. 3 Torrey Pines on Friday. The Knights play La Costa Canyon and Vista this week before heading to Las Vegas for the Tarkanian Classic.

Last week: 2

3. Torrey Pines (7-1)

The Falcons had won 46 straight regular season games until Friday's loss to No. 2 San Marcos. They'll host No. 7 Mission Hills on Wednesday.

Last week: 3

4. Mission Bay (5-2)

Mission Bay will be in action against Bonita Vista on Wednesday after being off for the past 17 days.

Last week: 4

5. San Ysidro (5-3)

The Cougars won the Tiger Classic last week, averaging 85 points per game over the three games.

Last week: 6

6. Cathedral Catholic (7-3)

The Dons went 1-2 playing in the Father Barry Classic in Sacramento and will travel to Steele Canyon on Friday.

Last week: 5

7. Mission Hills (5-2)

Mission Hills beat La Costa Canyon 61-52 last Monday and will travel to No. 3 Torrey Pines on Wednesday.

Last week: 7

8. Mater Dei Catholic (4-2)

The Crusaders will return on Friday against Coronado after a 13-day break and will welcome back a few players from the football team's undefeated state championship run.

Last week: 8

9. La Jolla Country Day (7-2)

The Torreys have stepped up their defense and have won seven straight games after their 0-2 start.

Last week: 9

10. San Diego (5-1)

The Cavers went 3-1 in the Beverly Hills Tournament last week and will host Eastlake on Friday.

Last week: NR

Five others to watch: Otay Ranch, Francis Parker, La Costa Canyon, Montgomery, Bishop's