The Associated Press has released its final poll of the 2020-21 high school boys basketball season for the two largest classes. Last week was the final poll for Classes 1A and 2A.
Class 4A had quite a shake-up and it shook out to three teams tied at No. 5. West Des Moines Valley dropped from second into the tie because of a loss to Des Moines Hoover, which entered the rankings for the first time this season as did Ottumwa. Dubuque Hempstead climbed up into the tie from No. 6, despite a loss. However the loss was to No. 1 Cedar Falls 58-52. Pleasant Valley climbed into the fifth-place tie from seventh.
In 3A, River Valley Conference member Monticello was second for the third consecutive week and had three first-place votes for the second week in a row.
The only change in 3A was the third and fourth place teams swapped spots. Davenport assumption, which defeated Fairfield Monday, was ranked 10th. Former No. 1 Pella, and possible Washington Demon postseason opponent, was fifth.
The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right.
Associated Press boys basketball poll
Class 4A
Record Points Previous
1. Cedar Falls (7) 17-0 97 1
2. Waukee (3) 11-2 78 3
3. Ames 15-3 69 5
4. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 17-4 59 4
5. (tie) Dubuque Hempstead 15-4 56 6
5. (tie) Pleasant Valley 17-3 56 7
5. (tie) West Des Moines Valley 15-4 56 2
8. Ankeny Centennial 13-4 26 10
9. Ottumwa 15-5 14 NR
10. Des Moines Hoover 12-4 12 NR
Others receiving votes: West Des Moines Dowling 9, Johnston 6, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 6, Des Moines North 3, Davenport North 2, Indianola 1.
Class 3A
Record Points Previous
1. Ballard (7) 20-1 97 1
2. Monticello (3) 19-0 90 2
3. Carroll 20-2 74 4
4. Dallas Center-Grimes 17-3 63 3
5. Pella 19-2 61 5
6. Glenwood 19-2 52 6
7. Epworth Western Dubuque 15-4 37 7
8. Solon 19-2 31 8
9. Clear Lake 19-2 16 9
10. Davenport Assumption 15-6 11 10
Others receiving votes: Le Mars 8, Mount Vernon 6, Clear Creek-Amana 3, Atlantic 1.