New No. 1 emerges in first Ann Arbor-area boys basketball rankings of 2026

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  • Published: Jan. 07, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Lincoln vs. Chelsea boys basketball

Ypsilanti Lincoln and Chelsea compete successful a boys hoops crippled astatine Lincoln High School connected Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.Greg Wickliffe

ANN ARBOR – The caller twelvemonth is upon america and truthful is simply a caller No.1 squad successful nan Ann Arbor-area boys hoops powerfulness rankings.

It’s been an awesome commencement to nan play for aggregate teams, and nan grind will proceed arsenic teams statesman convention play.

For now, return a look astatine which teams are gaining momentum and cheque retired nan latest powerfulness rankings below.

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Ypsilanti Lincoln (9-1)

The Railsplitters proceed to find ways to triumph arsenic they opened nan caller twelvemonth pinch a adjacent triumph complete Pioneer. They’ve won 8 consecutive and look for illustration a squad that is destined to make immoderate sound this season.

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Chelsea (5-2)

The Bulldogs’ deed a bump successful nan roadworthy to adjacent retired 2025 but opened nan caller twelvemonth pinch astir arsenic awesome of a triumph arsenic they could dream for by beating undefeated Ann Arbor Huron. A triumph for illustration that showcases Chelsea’s imaginable and should springiness nan squad momentum moving forward.

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Saline (7-2)

The Hornets person recovered their hit arsenic of precocious pinch 5 consecutive victories, including 3 wins by 10 points of more. Saline is simply a young squad but is starting to show signs of maturation nether first-year coach Jason Pickett.

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POWER RANKINGS

No. 10 – Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard (2-6)

Previous Ranking: No. 10

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No. 9 – Ann Arbor Greenhills (3-5)

Previous Ranking: No. 8

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No. 8 – Ann Arbor Skyline (2-6)

Previous Ranking: No. 7

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No. 7 – Whitmore Lake (4-3)

Previous Ranking: No. 9

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No. 6 – Ann Arbor Pioneer (5-3)

Previous Ranking: No. 6

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No. 5 – Dexter (5-2)

Previous Ranking: No. 5

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No. 4 – Saline (7-2)

Previous Ranking: No. 4

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No. 3 – Ann Arbor Huron (8-1)

Previous Ranking: No. 1

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No. 2 – Chelsea (5-2)

Previous Ranking: No. 2

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No. 1 – Ypsilanti Lincoln (9-1)

Previous Ranking: No. 3

Greg Wickliffe is simply a sports newsman for MLive.com and covers section sports successful Ann Arbor. Greg writes astir various topics, pinch a superior attraction connected precocious schoolhouse sports. Greg has covered Michigan High School...

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