Righetti and St. Joseph are both on a roll, and the cross-the-street neighbors hold down the top two spots in this week’s county boys basketball rankings.
San Marcos remains at No. 3 after a stirring comeback win over crosstown rival Dos Pueblos. Santa Barbara took a tumble, dropping from second to seventh after a pair of losses.
Valley Christian Academy makes its Super Seven debut with a 10-1 record.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPER SEVEN (1/18/2012)
1) Righetti Warriors (14-2) — Cameron Walker is considered one of the top freshmen in the Southern Section. The 6-6 forward scored 19 points to lead four Warriors in double figures in their last win.
2) St. Joseph Knights (12-6) — Bebe Vargas poured in 26 points in a win over San Luis Obispo.
3) San Marcos Royals (10-7) — Thayer White’s 17-point second half sparked Royals to comeback win over Dos Pueblos
4) Cabrillo Conquistadores (8-7) — The Conqs have won three in a row and are 5-1 in the Los Padres League.
5) Bishop Diego Cardinals (7-11) — Bishop bounced back from a tough loss to Malibu by routing Santa Paula by 22 ponts.
6) Valley Christian Academy Lions (10-1) — Malac Taylor poured in 31 points as VCA stayed unbeaten in league.
7) Santa Barbara Dons (7-8) — Santa Barbara suffered back-to-back losses.
On the Bubble: Dos Pueblos (5-11).
