Ballin4God Rankings – Week 4

Ballin4God Week 4 Rankings

Archie Goewey after knocking down a three-pointer in the win over Mt. Vernon.

The Centralia Orphans remain atop the rankings once again, this time unanimously, after beating previously ranked #2 Mt. Vernon 57–39. Centralia continues to separate itself from the rest of the field and has looked dominant through the first four weeks of the season.

The Orphans will face several big games over the next couple of weeks:

Tuesday (12/16): Breese Central at Centralia

Friday (12/19): Cahokia at Centralia

Tuesday (12/23): Centralia at Marion

Cam Curry on the drive against Massac County. Photo courtesy of Ryan Zeigler/Field Focus.

The Marion Wildcats move up to #2 in the rankings after starting the year 4–0. Marion has looked sharp early and will be tested this week with games against Mattoon, Carbondale, and Harrisburg. As mentioned earlier, the Wildcats will also host Centralia later this month in a highly anticipated matchup.

With Mt. Vernon and Pinckneyville taking losses, the Woodlawn Cardinals move up to #3 and the Waltonville Spartans move to #4. That sets up a top-five matchup this Friday night when Waltonville travels to Woodlawn.

Nick King earns Tournament MVP honors at the Goreville Invitational.

Nashville remains in the same spot in the rankings, while Goreville moves up to #7 after winning its own tournament, highlighted by a victory over Benton. The Blackcats also took care of business with wins over Zeigler-Royalton and Joppa/Maple Grove. Goreville will face two 2A opponents this week, traveling to West Frankfort before hosting the Carterville Lions.

The Sparta Bulldogs make their first appearance in the rankings this season after winning the DuQuoin Tip-Off Tournament and defeating Carlyle. Sparta will be tested this week with two road games against Wesclin and Okawville.

The Benton Rangers round out the top 10, sitting at 6–1 on the season. Benton’s only loss came against Goreville in the championship game of the Goreville Invitational, but the Rangers continue to impress defensively, allowing just 38 points per game.

Benton has three games on the schedule this week. The Rangers will travel to Murphysboro, a team currently receiving votes, host Anna-Jonesboro in a conference matchup (a team Benton defeated 41–33 at Goreville), and then hit the road Saturday, December 20th, to face Cairo. While Benton and Cairo have met many times in the Benton Invitational, this will mark the first time Benton has ever played at Cairo.

Make sure to check out the full list of rankings below:

Ballin4God Rankings – Week 4 (December 15th)

1. Centralia Orphans — 100 (10)

2. Marion Wildcats — 80

3. Woodlawn Cardinals — 70

4. Waltonville Spartans — 69

5. Mt. Vernon Rams — 68

6. Nashville Hornets — 50

7. Goreville Blackcats — 35

8. Pinckneyville Panthers — 35

9. Sparta Bulldogs — 18

10. Benton Rangers — 17

Others Receiving Votes:

Webber 14, Carterville 11, Massac County 6, Murphysboro 3, Carlyle 1

Ballin4God videos from 12/1-13

Murphysboro Red Devils vs Sparta Bulldogs: https://youtu.be/gwoPdRpWbck

DuQuoin Indians vs Herrin Tigers: https://youtu.be/nqtROHkLG04

Pinckneyville Panthers vs Woodlawn Cardinals: https://youtu.be/i7t1JjDS09E

Centralia Orphans vs Mt. Vernon Rams: https://youtu.be/hx2-Lu9OVxQ

Marion Wildcats vs Massac County Patriots: https://youtu.be/LIsqjMlSlb4