There’s no changes at the top of the first Virginia Top 25 boys basketball rankings of the regular season. 

Paul VI Catholic remains No. 1 followed by John Marshall, Oak Hill Academy, Highland School and Bishop Denis J. O’Connell. The second 5 features Woodside, Hayfield, South Lakes, Bishop Ireton and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes. 

Blue Ridge School is the bigger mover in this poll, going from 19th to No. 11. Yorktown, Trinity Episcopal and Evergreen Christian School enter this week’s poll.

Preseason rank: 1

The Panthers dropped a 49-43 decision to Sidwell Friends School (D.C.) at National Hoopfest at DeMatha Catholic (Md.) 

Preseason rank: 2

The Justices start strong with Top 25 victories over Landstown and Hampton. 

Preseason rank: 3

The Warriors have hit 100 points twice.

Preseason rank: 4

The Hawks own victories over Maryland’s Top 10 Bullis School and Bishop McNamara, and District of Columbia’s No. 2 Sidwell Friends School.

Preseason rank: 5

The Knights have won four straight after season-opening loss to Brennan (Tex.). 

Preseason rank: 7

The Wolverines have won their first three decisions by an average of 35 points. 

Preseason rank: 9

The Hawks handled South Lakes, 66-52.

Preseason rank: 6

The Seahawks dropped a 66-52 decision to then-No. 9 Hayfield.

Preseason rank: 12

The Cardinals topped Bishop McNamara (Md.) in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference opener.

Preseason rank: 14 

The Saints have won four straight after season-opening loss to Highland School.

Preseason rank: 19 

The Barons should be tested this weekend against Riverdale Baptist School (Md.) and Archbishop Carroll (D.C.).

Preseason rank: 8

The Saints’ only setback is to then-No. 19 Bluefield School. 

Preseason rank: 10

The Crabbers dropped decisions to defending state champs Woodside and John Marshall.

Preseason rank: 16  

The Skyhawks average 90 points in wins over Midlothian and Richmond City Schools of the Arts.

Preseason rank: 20

The Bulldogs open with wins over Nansemond River and Cape Henry Collegiate. 

Preseason rank: 15 

The Pioneers’ only loss is to Benedictine (Ga.).

Preseason rank: 18 

The Cavaliers rebound from season-opening loss to then-No. 6 South Lakes with wins over Thomas Edison and Yorktown. 

Preseason rank: Not ranked.

The Patriots rebound from a close loss to then-No. 18 Dr. Carter G. Woodson with victory over then-No. 17 Westfield.

Preseason rank: 17

The Bulldogs dropped road decisions to No. 1 Paul VI Catholic and Yorktown.

Preseason rank: 21

The Blue Devils open 2024-25 season with road games against Patriot (Thursday), Douglas Freeman (Dec. 16) and Hermitage (Dec. 20)

Preseason rank: 23 

The Eagles’ only blemish is to No. 2 John Marshall. 

Preseason rank: 25

The defending Class 3 champ Vikings are averaging 88 points through the first four games.

Preseason rank: Not ranked.

The Titans knocked off then-No. 13 Catholic.

Preseason rank: 24

The Cardinals dropped back-to-back decisions to Virginia Academy and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes.

Preseason rank: Not ranked.

The Eagles’ only losses are to No. 4 Highland School and No. 24 Fairfax Christian School.