HNT/GMC Boys Basketball Top 10
1. Linden (13-2): Since falling to the Patrick School on Jan. 3, Linden has won its last nine games, with wins over the Patrick School, Roselle Catholic, St. Mary's (Eliz.), Union Catholic and Parkland (Pa.). The Tigers will host Plainfield on Tuesday, will play Point Pleasant Beach on Thursday and the Hun School on Saturday.
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2. St. Joseph (Met.) (17-0): St. Joseph (Met.) is still undefeated, and the reigning champions are making a strong case to be the No. 1 seed in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament, which begins Feb. 11. The Falcons are still No. 1 in the GMC Red Division at 7-0 and will look to keep the undefeated streak going this week against Perth Amboy on Tuesday and South Brunswick on Saturday.
3. Sayreville (14-5): Sayreville has won its last four games with victories over Hunterdon Central, Colonia, Edison and Union City. The Bombers, which are atop the GMC White Division, will face Woodbridge on Friday.
4. South Brunswick (14-2): South Brunswick is in the midst of a six-game win streak since falling to St. Joseph (Met.) on Jan. 12. The Vikings will look to keep the win streak alive this week when they host North Bergen on Tuesday, GMC Red Division foe East Brunswick on Thursday and will get a second chance at St. Joseph on Saturday.
5. Old Bridge (12-6): Old Bridge has won its last three games since falling to Howell on Jan. 21, and two of the wins were against GMC Red Division opponents Piscataway and East Brunswick. The Knights will travel to J.P. Stevens on Thursday and host Monroe on Saturday.
6. Piscataway (9-6): After winning seven-straight games, Piscataway has lost three of its last four. The Chiefs looked to bounce back on Monday as coach Darius Griffin, Sr. went up against his son, Darius Griffin, Jr., who coaches Bishop Ahr. On Thursday Piscataway hosts Monroe and on Saturday will travel to East Brunswick.
7. Carteret (15-3): Carteret had a seven-game win streak snapped with a loss to Bishop Ahr on Friday. The Ramblers looked to get back on track when they faced Woodbridge on Monday, and they will host Metuchen on Wednesday and will travel to Rahway on Thursday.
8. Woodbridge (12-3): Woodbridge has gone 3-1 in its last four games, picking up wins against New Brunswick and rival Colonia after a loss to Toms River North on Jan. 21. The Barrons had a tough challenge in Carteret on Monday, and will host South Plainfield on Tuesday and Sayreville on Saturday.
9. Rahway (11-2): Rahway has won its last four games since falling to Scotch Plains-Fanwood in overtime on Jan. 17. The Indians travel to Roselle on Tuesday, will host Carteret on Thursday and travel to Oratory Prep on Saturday.
10. Bishop Ahr (10-7): Bishop Ahr has won its last four games since a loss to Princeton Day on Jan. 17. During those four wins, the Argonauts are averaging close to 70 points a game. Bishop Ahr had a tough test on Monday, as coach Darius Griffin went up against his father, Darius Griffin, Sr., who coaches Piscataway. On Wednesday, Bishop Ahr faces South Plainfield and will travel to Metuchen on Friday.
Records through Sunday. Staff Writer Lauren Knego: lknego@gannettnj.com; on Twitter: @laurenknego