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Boys

1. Iolani (0-0)

Previous rank: 2
Last week: idle
This week: at Mid-Pacific Wednesday, vs. No. 7 Saint Louis Saturday

The reigning Division I state champion Raiders ascend to the No. 1 spot in this week's Power Rankings. They last played a game on Dec. 20, when it dropped a 72-54 decision against Orange Lutheran (Calif.).

2. Kalaheo (1-0)

Previous rank: 4
Last week: beat No. 3 Farrington 54-40, beat No. 1 Punahou 41-40, beat Kaimuki 59-26
This week: vs. No. 4 Kahuku Wednesday, at Castle Saturday

Senior guard Kaleb Gilmore hit four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 18 points in the Mustangs' rout of the Bulldogs Saturday to open the Oahu Interscholastic Association regular season.

3. Punahou (0-0)

Previous rank: 1
Last week: beat No. 6 Kahuku 64-48, lost to No. 4 Kalaheo 41-40
This week: vs. Kamehameha Wednesday, at No. 5 Maryknoll Saturday

Senior guard Dayson Watanabe scored 12 points and junior post Akahi Troske added eight points and nine rebounds in the Buffanblu's loss to the Mustangs Tuesday.

4. Kahuku (1-0)

Previous rank: 6
Last week: lost to No. 1 Punahou 64-48, beat No. 3 Farrington 67-56, beat No. 3 Farrington 55-39
This week: at No. 2 Kalaheo Wednesday, at Roosevelt Friday

Sophomore guard Samuta Avea and senior wing Denhym Brooke scored 13 points apiece and sophomore guard Keanu Akina added 12 points in the Red Raiders' 16-point win over the Governors Saturday.

5. Maryknoll (0-0)

Previous rank: 5
Last week: beat Kamehameha 52-25, lost to Hawaii Prep 41-32, beat Oak Bay (Canada) 50-48
This week: vs. No. 7 Saint Louis Wednesday, vs. No. 3 Punahou Saturday

Sophomore guard Justice Sueing scored 21 points and junior guard Michael Miske and freshman center Brian Washington added 12 points each in the Spartans' win over Oak Bay Saturday.

6. Farrington (0-1)

Previous rank: 3
Last week: lost to No. 4 Kalaheo 54-40, lost to No. 6 Kahuku 67-56, lost to No. 6 Kahuku 55-39
This week: vs. Kailua Wednesday, at Kalani Friday

Senior forward Bryce Tatupu-Leopoldo and senior guard Ranan Mamiya scored 11 points apiece in the Governors' loss to the Red Raiders Saturday.

7. Saint Louis (0-0)

Previous rank: 7
Last week: beat Kapolei 61-36, beat No. 8 Leilehua 43-37
This week: at No. 5 Maryknoll Wednesday, at No. 1 Iolani Saturday

The Crusaders went 10-3 in the preseason and have won two straight heading into their Interscholastic League of Honolulu opener at Maryknoll Wednesday.

8. Leilehua (1-0)

Previous rank: 8
Last week: lost to Zhejiang (China) 70-66, lost to No. 7 Saint Louis 43-37, beat Mililani 57-40
This week: vs. Kapolei Wednesday, at Pearl City Friday

Junior guard Joseph Gouty scored 13 of his game-high 17 points in the first half to lead the Mules to a 17-point win over the Trojans Saturday.

9. Lahainaluna (1-0)

Previous rank: 9
Last week: beat Radford 73-30, beat Chestermere (Canada) 47-32, beat Maui 60-27
This week: vs. Kamehameha-Maui Tuesday, at King Kekaulike Thursday

The Lunas stood pat in the eight-spot after opening up Maui Interscholastic League play with a convincing win over Maui High Saturday.

10. McKinley (1-0)

Previous rank: 10
Last week: beat Damien 60-43 Monday, lost to University High 53-41 Tuesday, beat Anuenue 73-30
This week: at Moanalua Wednesday, vs. Kailua Saturday

Dan Villejo scored 15 points, Niko Pader had 14 and Isaac Lu added 11 as the Tigers crushed Na Koa Saturday.

Just missed the cut: Baldwin, Damien, Kalani.

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Girls

1. Konawaena (2-0)

Previous rank: 1
Last week: beat Kohala 75-15
This week: vs. Honokaa Wednesday, vs. No. 9 Kamehameha-Hawaii Saturday

The Wildcats continue their reign atop the Power Rankings after a dominating 60-point win over Kohala Saturday. They will face last season's Division II state runner-up in Honokaa Wednesday and the reigning D2 state champion in Kamehameha-Hawaii Saturday.

2. Lahainaluna (3-0)

Previous rank: 2
Last week: beat Baldwin 70-25
This week: vs. Kamehameha-Maui Tuesday, at King Kekaulike Thursday

Junior guard Fiemea Hafoka scored all 21 of her points in the first half and junior wing Cameron Fernandez added 19 points in the Lunas' win over the Bears Tuesday.

3. Punahou (4-0)

Previous rank: 4
Last week: beat No. 8 Kamehameha 59-39
This week: at No. 4 Maryknoll Thursday, vs. Sacred Hearts Saturday

Junior centers Vae Malufau and Tyra Moe scored 16 points and 15 points, respectively, and sophomore guard Elle Uyeda added 11 points in the Buffanblu's win over the Warriors Saturday.

4. Maryknoll (3-0)

Previous rank: 3
Last week: idle
This week: at No. 7 Iolani Tuesday, vs. No. 3 Punahou Thursday, at Mid-Pacific Saturday

The Spartans last played a game on Dec. 23 when it beat Sacred Hearts 57-11. Back-to-back ranked opponents await this week in the Raiders and Buffanblu.

5. Roosevelt (4-0)

Previous rank: 5
Last week: beat Castle 67-19
This week: vs. Kalaheo Tuesday, at Kahuku Thursday, vs. Farrington Saturday

Senior guard Starr Rivera hit three 3-pointers en route to a game-high 21 points to lead the Rough Riders past the Knights Tuesday.

6. Hilo (4-0)

Previous rank: 6
Last week: beat No. 9 Kamehameha-Hawaii 62-33
This week: vs. Pahoa Wednesday, at Kau Saturday

Junior forward Alexis Pana had a game-high 16 points and senior forward Chailey Cabalis added10 points as the Vikings cruised past the Warriors Saturday.

7. Iolani (2-1)

Previous rank: 7
Last week: idle
This week: vs. No. 4 Maryknoll Tuesday, at Mid-Pacific Thursday, vs. No. 8 Kamehameha Saturday

The Raiders have not played a game since a 47-31 home loss to Punahou, but open 2015 with a pair of ranked foes on this week's slate.

8. Kamehameha (1-3)

Previous rank: 8
Last week: lost to No. 4 Punahou 59-39
This week: vs. Sacred Hearts Tuesday, at No. 7 Iolani Saturday

The Warriors held a 21-19 lead on the Buffanblu after the first quarter Saturday, but were outscored 32-6 in the second and third quarters combined.

9. KS-Hawaii (2-1)

Previous rank: 9
Last week: lost to No. 6 Hilo 62-33
This week: at Hawaii Prep Thursday, at No. 1 Konawaena Saturday

The Warriors were held without a double-digit scorer in Saturday's 29-point loss to the Vikings. They visit top-ranked Konawaena Saturday.

10. Kailua (4-0)

Previous rank: 10
Last week: beat Moanalua 70-46
This week: vs. Kalani Tuesday, at Farrington Thursday, vs. Kaiser Saturday

Junior forward Delcie Williams recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds and senior forward Patria Vaimaona added 14 points and 10 boards in the Surfriders' win over Na Menehune Tuesday.

Just missed the cut: Leilehua, Mililani.