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Top-ranked SPIRE Academy remains undefeated with win over College Achieve
The nation's No. 1 boys basketball team cruises to 78-49 victory at New Jersey's Metro Classic
Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:55am
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The top-ranked SPIRE Academy boys basketball team from Geneva, Ohio remained undefeated on the season with a 78-49 rout of College Achieve from Asbury Park, New Jersey at the Metro Classic tournament in Galloway, New Jersey. SPIRE Academy, the No. 1 team in The Sporting News Boys Basketball Top 25, is now 12-0 on the year and will wrap up their weekend in the Garden State with a matchup against the Linden Tigers on Saturday night.
Why it matters
SPIRE Academy has established itself as one of the premier high school basketball programs in the country, and this dominant win over a strong College Achieve squad reinforces their status as the nation's top-ranked team. The Metro Classic tournament has become a must-see event for top high school basketball talent in the Northeast region.
The details
SPIRE Academy jumped out to a big lead early and cruised to the 29-point victory over College Achieve. The win keeps SPIRE's perfect 12-0 record intact as they prepare to face another tough opponent in Linden on Saturday night to wrap up the Metro Classic. Other notable results from Friday's action included a 20-point win for Blair Academy over St. Thomas More and a blowout victory for Gill St. Bernard's over Paramus Catholic.
- SPIRE Academy is now 12-0 on the season after Friday's win.
- SPIRE will face Linden on Saturday night in the final game of the Metro Classic tournament.
The players
SPIRE Academy
A high school basketball powerhouse from Geneva, Ohio that is currently ranked as the No. 1 team in the country.
College Achieve
A high school basketball team from Asbury Park, New Jersey that was defeated by SPIRE Academy 78-49 at the Metro Classic tournament.
The takeaway
SPIRE Academy has proven itself to be the top high school basketball team in the nation, as evidenced by their dominant performance against a strong College Achieve squad at the prestigious Metro Classic tournament. Their undefeated record and continued success against elite competition solidifies their status as the team to beat in high school hoops this season.
