LA Daily News boys basketball Top 15 rankings, Jan. 26
Sierra Canyon’s Brandon McCoy (0) is guarded by Harvard-Westlake’s Amir Jones (3) doing their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Brandon McCoy (0) is all smiles as they defeat Harvard-Westlake in a boys basketball game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Harvard-Westlake’s Cole Holden (5) grabs a rebound against Sierra Canyon during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Brandon McCoy (0) is guarded by Harvard-Westlake’s Tre Mcneely (0) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Harvard-Westlake’s Joe Sterling (21) tries to create some space while guarded by Sierra Canyon’s Brandon McCoy (0) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Harvard-Westlake’s Pierce Thompson (11) loses the ball while pressured by Sierra Canyon’s Brannon Martinsen (15) and Maximo Adams (25) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
DeLan Grant (11) grabs a rebound for Sierra Canyon during a game against Harvard-Westlake at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Josh Lowery (35) looks for help under pressure from Harvard-Westlake’s Amir Jones (3) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Jordan Askew (2) defends Harvard-Westlake’s Cole Holden (5) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Brandon McCoy (0) is guarded by Harvard-Westlake’s Tre Mcneely (0) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Jordan Askew (2) defends Harvard-Westlake’s Cole Holden (5) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Maximo Adams (25) puts up a shot over Harvard-Westlake’s Amir Jones (3) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Maximo Adams (25) gets around Harvard-Westlake’s Amir Jones (3) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Brannon Martinsen (15) tries to put up a shot while defended by Harvard-Westlake’s Dominique Bentho (30) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 .(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Brandon McCoy (0) is guarded by Harvard-Westlake’s Amir Jones (3) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Sierra Canyon’s Jordan Askew (2) chases down a loose ball with Harvard-Westlake’s Cole Holden (5) during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
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Sierra Canyon’s Brandon McCoy (0) is guarded by Harvard-Westlake’s Amir Jones (3) doing their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
The Los Angeles Daily News boys basketball Top 15 rankings for January 26, 2026:
1. Sierra Canyon (20-1): Brannon Martinsen and Brandon McCoy played big in the Trailblazers’ win over Harvard-Westlake on Wednesday to stay unbeaten in the Mission League. With a win over Chaminade Tuesday night, Sierra Canyon will have the No. 1 seed in the league tournament.
2. Notre Dame (17-6): The Knights move up after beating Harvard-Westlake Saturday night on the road 71-66. NaVorro Bowman had 24 of his 26 points in the second half. Josiah Nance pitched in 20.
3. Harvard-Westlake (21-4): It’s very rare to see Harvard-Westlake lose two games in a row, but it happened this week. Another big test coming Tuesday against St. Francis. Wolverines’ resilience will be measured.
4. Loyola (14-13): The Cubs rise in the rankings after taking down St. Francis. Deuce Newt had 26 points in the win Friday night after he had 50 on Wednesday in a win over Alemany. New coach Cam Joyce now has win over Notre Dame and St. Francis.
Cherif Millogo #24 of the St. Francis Golden Knights drives to the basket against Austin Acy #5 of the Alemany Warriors in the first half of a boys prep basketball game at St. Francis High School in La Canada on Friday, January 9, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
5. St. Francis (20-6): The Golden Knights are learning how to maintain a high-level play of basketball. 7-foot-4 Cherif Millogo was battling the flu last week and missed some games.
6. Village Christian (19-5): The Crusaders are Division 1 playoff bound. Big game with Heritage Christian on Jan. 31. Village is unbeaten in the Olympic League.
Crespi’s Carter Barnes (3) reacts after knocking down a shot as they play Sierra Canyon at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, CA Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
7. Crespi (16-10): The Celts have a big game against Loyola Tuesday. They need a quality win ahead of the Mission League tournament, which starts Thursday.
8. Oaks Christian (20-5): The Lions should take care of business against Agoura and Newbury Park this week, but the showdown with Westlake on Feb. 3 could have some weight to it.
9. Calabasas (16-8): Coyotes are in second place in the Marmonte League with a game against Thousand Oaks set for Friday.
10. Chaminade (21-5): The Eagles are scratching and clawing for their playoff fate, which will likely come by way of an at-large berth.
11. Legacy Christian (17-9): The Lions have one game left against Santa Barbara Bishop Diego on Feb. 2. Then, they pray for an at-large playoff berth as a freelance team with no league.
12. Knight (18-3): No signs of slowing down star Amare Larane. Hawks are 10-0 in the Golden League.
13. Heritage Christian (17-6): The Warriors will make noise in the playoffs regardless of the division, but if they drop to D2, watch out!
Oaks Christian’s Brady Plonka (20) guards Westlake’s Zachary Kalinski (23) during their basketball game at Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, CA Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
14. Westlake (16-9): Huge game against Thousand Oaks Tuesday night with Marmonte League implications.
15. Thousand Oaks (20-3): After losing its first three league games, the Lancers have won four straight.
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