The latest Ohio boys basketball state rankings were released heading into Week 9, showcasing the top 15 teams in each division as teams prepare for another busy slate of games.

In Division II, Lima Senior’s weekend win over Brunswick helped keep the Spartans at No. 2. Lima Senior enters the week with a 10-1 record.

Division III saw Wapakoneta slip one spot to No. 13, despite wins against St. Marys and Jackson Center.

In Division IV, Van Wert made one of the bigger moves in the rankings, jumping from No. 14 up to No. 7.

Division V featured movement near the top. Indian Lake climbed to No. 8, while Versailles dropped from No. 3 to No. 10 following losses to Coldwater and Kenton Ridge.

Division VI remains crowded with local contenders. Marion Local stayed at No. 1 despite a loss to St. John’s. St. Henry moved up from sixth to third, while Lincolnview continued its winning ways, improving to 12-2 and rising from No. 10 to No. 4. Lima Central Catholic checked in at No. 6, Spencerville at No. 10, and Van Buren entered the top 15 at No. 12 with an 11-1 record.

Division VII was especially active. St. John’s held onto the top spot at No. 1 with a 13-0 mark. Botkins remained second at 10-2, while Arlington made a significant jump to No. 7. Miller City ranked eighth, followed by Minster at ninth. Lehman Catholic fell from No. 3 to No. 11 after suffering its first two losses of the season, and Jackson Center rounded out the rankings at No. 14.

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