Top 10 Washington D.C. Boys High School Basketball Rankings (2/11/2025)

Derek Toney | Feb 11, 2025

Gonzaga College saw its 12-game win streak end with a loss to Bishop McNamara, but the Purple Eagles did not lose their place at the top of the Washington D.C. Top 10. / Gonzaga Purple Hoops Instagram

Despite suffering its first local setback, Gonzaga College still holds the No. 1 spot in the District of Columbia boys high school basketball Top 10.

The Eagles were upset by Washington Catholic Athletic Conference rival Bishop McNamara (Md.), ending a 12-game winning streak. Gonzaga’s other losses were to Harvard-Westlake (Calif.) and a three overtime loss to Columbus (Fla.) 

St. John’s College, Sidwell Friends School, Archbishop Carroll and Jackson- Reed follow Gonzaga in the Top 5. Friendship Technology Prep, Cardozo and Calvin Coolidge maintain their respective spots while Theodore Roosevelt and St. Albans School switch spots at Nos. 9 and 10. 

1. GONZAGA COLLEGE (23-3)

Previous rank: 1

The nationally-ranked Eagles lost to Bishop McNamara (Md.), 63-60, after victories over Our Lady of Good Counsel (Md.), 83-54, No. 4 Archbishop Carroll, 82-56, and Bishop McNamara (Md.)

2. ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE (18-8)

Previous rank: 2

The Cadets defeated Bishop McNamara (Md.), 82-55, and Fairfax (Va.) Christian, 64-50.

3. SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL (17-5)

Previous rank: 3

The Quakers defeated Maret School, 52-27, and Potomac School (Va.), 50-40.

4. ARCHBISHOP CARROLL (14-13)

Previous rank: 4

The Lions lost to No. 1 Gonzaga College, 82-56.

5. JACKSON-REED (20-6) 

Previous rank: 5

The Tigers ran their win streak to seven, defeating BENJAMIN BANNEKER, 60-29, and McKinley Tech, 80-50.

6. FRIENDSHIP TECHNOLOGY PREP (21-7)

Previous rank: 6

The Knights went 3-0, capped with a 68-60 victory over then-No. 10 Theodore Roosevelt.

7. CARDOZO (21-4) 

Previous rank: 7

The Clerks extended their winning streak to six with a 79-16 win over Bell.

8. CALVIN COOLIDGE (18-6) 

Previous rank: 8

The Colts defeated School Without Walls, 57-40, and BENJAMIN BANNEKER, 73-45.

9. THEODORE ROOSEVELT (21-7)

Previous rank: 10

The Roughriders lost to No. 6 Friendship Technology Prep.

10. ST. ALBANS SCHOOL (9-13)

Previous rank: 9

The Bulldogs lost to St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.), Landon School (Md.) and Sandy Spring Friends School (Md.)