Multiple Ties in John A. Logan College Basketball Poll as Regular Season Ends

Centralia Orphans regain unanimous #1 status, Nashville Hornets close behind

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

The latest John A. Logan College SI Basketball Poll features a pair of ties in the Top 10 as the regular season nears its conclusion. The Woodlawn Cardinals and Goreville Blackcats are deadlocked at 6th, while the Sparta Bulldogs and Webber Trojans are tied for 8th. The Centralia Orphans have reclaimed their unanimous #1 ranking, but the Nashville Hornets are just 5 points behind in 2nd place, setting up a potential upset in the final weeks.

Why it matters

The John A. Logan College SI Basketball Poll is a closely watched ranking of the top high school basketball teams in the region, providing insight into the competitive landscape as teams jockey for playoff positioning and seeding. The multiple ties and tight margins at the top indicate an exciting conclusion to the regular season is on the horizon.

The details

The Centralia Orphans have regained their unanimous #1 ranking after briefly sharing the top spot in recent weeks. The Nashville Hornets remain in 2nd place, just 5 points behind Centralia. Woodlawn and Goreville are tied for 6th, while Sparta and Webber are deadlocked at 8th. Benton fell from 8th to 10th after a 73-40 loss at Nashville, and Marion dropped out of the Top 10 entirely.

  • The regular season is nearing its end.

The players

Centralia Orphans

The #1 ranked high school basketball team in the John A. Logan College SI Basketball Poll.

Nashville Hornets

The #2 ranked high school basketball team, just 5 points behind Centralia.

Woodlawn Cardinals

Tied for 6th in the latest poll.

Goreville Blackcats

Tied for 6th in the latest poll.

Sparta Bulldogs

Tied for 8th in the latest poll.

Webber Trojans

Tied for 8th in the latest poll, a new addition to the Top 10.

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The takeaway

The tight competition and multiple ties in the latest John A. Logan College SI Basketball Poll indicate an exciting conclusion to the regular season is on the horizon, with teams jockeying for playoff positioning and the potential for upsets in the final weeks.