STATE CHAMPS! Top 25 Rankings – Week of January 6th, 2025 
 
Sean Baligian – @seanpbali
 
Next Rankings: January 20th
 

1. Detroit Catholic Central (14-0 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #1

The Shamrocks sit at 14-0, with a 9-0 record in-state.

2. Hartland (12-1 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #2

The Eagles remain at #2 with a 12-1 record. 

3. Howell (8-2-1 – Division 1) 

Previous Ranking: #10

The Highlanders went 4-0 against 4 ranked teams (Brighton, Byron Center, Grandville and Flint Powers) since our last ranking to move up to the 3 spot.

4. Flint Powers (11-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #3

The Chargers suffered their first loss at Howell, but remain in our top 4 with an 11-1 mark.

5. Livonia Stevenson (10-2-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #5

The Spartans have won 10 of 11 to stay in our Top 5.

6. East Grand Rapids (9-2 – Division 3) 

Previous Ranking: #4

The Pioneers remain one of the teams to beat in Division 3 with a 9-2 record.

7. Houghton (12-4 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #15

The Gremlins have caught fire winning 7 of their last 8.

8. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (9-2-1 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #6

The Eaglets have won 7 of 8 as well, and right in the mix in the Division 3 ranks.

9. Cranbrook (7-3-1 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #16

The Cranes are the 4th straight Division 3 in our rankings, and as the defending champs, still the team to beat.

10. De La Salle (6-5 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #12

Why not make it 5 Division 3 teams in a row? The Pilots are a threat yet again with goaltending from Gavin Szalkowski.

11. Byron Center (7-4-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #9

The defending Division 2 champs are being led by Braxton McKee with 14 goals and 8 assists.

12. Trenton (7-3-2 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #8

The Trojans remain one of the favorites in the compacted Division 2 ranks.

13. Grandville (10-3 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #7

The Bulldogs have won 3 in a row to improve to 10-3 on the year.

14. Marquette (8-6 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #11

The Sentinels are being led up front by Brody Sheldon with 9 goals and 9 assists.

15. Clarkston (6-6-1 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: NR

The Wolves move back into our top 25 with wins in 4 of their last 5 games.

16. Caledonia (12-2-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #19

The Scots are a great story so far with a 12-2-1 record.

17. Brother Rice (4-6-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: NR

The Warriors have a trip up to Copper Country this week, and games with Houghton and Calumet.

18. Brighton (7-6-1 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #17

The young Bulldogs are a team to watch in Division 1 per usual.

19. Jeffers (11-1 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: NR

The Jets make their debut in our rankings with a stellar 11-1 mark.

20. Alpena (11-3 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #18

The Wildcats have a huge week ahead with games against Howell and Hartland. 

21. Northville (6-6 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #24

The Mustangs are riding a 4-game win streak.

22. Forest Hills Central (7-5 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #21

The Rangers are being led by Eli Lipke with 11 goals and 4 assists. 

23. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (8-4 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #22

The Cougars are getting strong goaltending from Jakob Aron

24. Grosse Pointe University Liggett (6-4 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #13

The Knights are another team getting strong goaltending with Ben Wehrmann leading the way.

T-25. Midland Dow (9-2 – Division 2) & Grosse Ile (10-1 – Division 3)

Midland Dow makes their debut in our rankings as they are unbeaten in 7 at 6-0-1 & Grosse Ile has now won 7 straight.