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CN Boys Basketball Top 10

Lauren Knego
@laurenknego
Bridgwater-Raritan’s Tony Calarusso (33) blocks a shot by Hillsborough’s Steven Rudd (34) during the first half on Dec. 20, 2016.

1. Gill St. Bernard's (8-2): Gill St. Bernard's had a five-game win streak snapped with a 64-56 loss to St. Mary's (Eliz.), then won its next two games over Sayreville and Bridgewater-Raritan. The Knights, which are in first place in the Skyland Conference Delaware Division, will face division opponent Hillsborough on Tuesday and Montgomery on Thursday.

2. Bound Brook (6-0): Bound Brook has yet to lose a game this season, holding on in close contests against rival Somerville and Warren Hills. The Crusaders, which are on top of the Valley Division at 3-0, faced Wardlaw-Hartridge on Monday, then will close out the week against Delaware Valley on Tuesday and Pingry on Thursday.

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3. Hunterdon Central (7-0): The Red Devils are sitting comfortably on top of the Raritan Division at 4-0, and are one of the few undefeated teams remaining. Hunterdon Central, which has been averaging 68 points a game and holding opponents to under 50 points a game, will look to remain perfect this week against Watchung Hills on Tuesday, Hillsborough on Thursday and Lincoln on Saturday. 

4. Union Catholic (4-4): After winning its first two games against Hun and Red Bank Regional, the Vikings lost four straight, falling to Montclair Immaculate, Hackensack, Mater Dei and Roselle Catholic. Union Catholic then rebounded, beating Westfield in overtime and topping Seton Hall Prep. The Vikings will travel to face a tough St. Mary's (Eliz.) squad on Tuesday and then play A.L. Johnson at the Allstate Eric LeGrand Classic on Sunday at Kean University.

5. Westfield (4-4): The Blue Devils had a three-game win streak snapped with losses to Roselle Catholic and Union Catholic in overtime, before rebounding with a win against West Orange. Westfield, led by Matt McCorte (12.8 ppg., 6.4 rpg.) and Adam McDaniel (10.8 ppg.), will face an undefeated St. Joseph (Met.) on Tuesday and host Union on Friday.

6. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (7-0): Scotch Plains-Fanwood, which is averaging 55 points a game so far this season, has yet to lose a game. The Raiders, which are holding opposing offenses to under 40 points a game, will look to keep winning against Governor Livingston on Tuesday, Cranford on Thursday and will play undefeated Woodbridge at the Allstate Eric LeGrand Classic on Sunday at Kean University.

7. North Plainfield (6-1): North Plainfield has won four straight after falling to J.P. Stevens on Dec. 27. The Canucks, which are atop the Mountain Division at 4-0, averaged 63 points a game in those four victories, and will look to keep the win streak going against South Hunterdon on Tuesday and Rahway on Thursday.

8. Bernards (8-1): Bernards, which is right behind North Plainfield in the Mountain Division, has won six straight since falling to the Canucks back on Dec. 22. The Mountaineers, which held Dayton to only 18 points on Saturday, will host division opponent Pingry on Tuesday, will travel to Somerville on Thursday and play Cedar Grove on Saturday.

9. Montgomery (5-2): Montgomery has gone 3-1 in its last four games, with a one-point loss coming at the hands of Hunterdon Central on Jan. 3. The Cougars rebounded with a win against North Hunterdon and will face Raritan Division foe Immaculata on Tuesday before facing a tough test in Gill St. Bernard's on Thursday. They will then host Princeton Day at the Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout on Saturday.

10. Bridgewater-Raritan (4-3): The Panthers had a two-game win streak snapped with a seven-point loss to Gill St. Bernard's on Jan. 5. Bridgewater-Raritan will look to shake off the loss when it faces Franklin on Tuesday and North Hunterdon on Thursday before playing last year's GMC Tournament finalist South Brunswick at the Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout on Saturday at Montgomery.

Records through Sunday. Staff Writer Lauren Knego: lknego@gannettnj.com; on Twitter: @laurenknego