The Herrin Tigers remain the top team in the region for the 5th week in a row in the latest John A. Logan College SI Basketball Coaches Poll after big wins over Harrisburg and Mt. Vernon this past weekend.
The Rams rose to #2 despite losing to #1 thanks to another win over the Centralia Orphans on Friday night, completing the season sweep.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
| Rank | School (First Place Votes) | Points | Rank Last Week |
| 1 | Herrin (6) | 68 | – |
| 2 | Mt. Vernon | 45 | 3 (+1) |
| 3 | Massac County | 43 | 4 (+1) |
| 4 | Breese Central (1) | 41 | 6 (+2) |
| 5 | Centralia | 39 | 2 (-3) |
| 6 | Carterville | 36 | 5 (-1) |
| 7 | Pinckneyville | 27 | NR |
| 8 | Vienna | 20 | 8 (-) |
| 9 | Columbia | 16 | 7 (-2) |
| 10 | Nashville | 11 | NR |
Also receiving votes: Cisne 7, Carmi-White County 6, Teutopolis 4, Centralia CORL 4, Olney 4, Harrisburg 3, Meridian 3, Benton 2, Goreville 2, Marion 1, Murphysboro 1, Carbondale 1, Cairo 1
Southern Illinois Coaches interested in participating in the Coaches Poll can email mattv@riverradio.net to be included in the weekly poll.
