The St. Francis boys have overtaken Athens Christian for the top spot in latest Georgia High Schools Association/MaxPreps private school power ratings. The Knights were bolstered by a 68-63 win over Region 6 rival Whitefield Academy last Friday.  Calhoun County held on to the No. 1 spot in the public school power ratings.

On the girls side, St. Francis held on to the top spot in the private school power ratings, while Claxton leapfrogged Taylor County for No. 1 in the public school ratings.  Taylor County fell to No. 2 in spite of remaining undefeated this season at 18-0.

Here are the ratings for this week (the records reflect only those games considered for configuring the power rating):

BOYS

PRIVATE

Last team out:  No. 17 Our Lady of Mercy

Best record out: No. 19 Walker, 7-4

Worst record in:  No. 15 Kings Ridge, 8-10

PUBLIC

Last team out:  No. 17 Hawkinsville

Best record out: No. 20 Irwin County, 7-5

Worst record in:  No. 15 Central-Talbotton, 8-7

GIRLS

Last team out:  Terrell County, 9-7

Best record out: No. 19, Terrell County, 9-7

Worst record in:  No. 15 Marion County, 7-6