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Boys Top 20: CM claims No. 1 after Newton North and Central Catholic fall

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By Seth Lakso, Globe Correspondent

The Knights (13-2) clinched the Catholic Conference title and the top spot in the new Top 20 this week, with a, 74-57, win over BC High on Friday night, in a game that will be remembered as much for the fight that occurred in the third quarter, as the final.

Central Catholic (13-1) fell out of the top for the first time in five weeks, as No. 15 Lowell handed the Raiders their first home loss in five years.

The loss was Central Catholic's first MVC mishap in its last 53 conference games. Lowell was actually the last conference team to take them down, back in 2008.

Brockton (11-1) handed Newton North its first loss of the season on Sunday and vaulted up to No. 4 as a result. The Tigers (14-1) dropped to No. 5

Stoughton's impressive, 81-60, win over Franklin on Thursday night earned it the No. 3 spot in this weeks rankings. Stoughton was led by Marcus Middleton, who scored 26 points and earned Player of the Week honors for his effort.

At 15-0, No. 16 Wareham is the lone remaining unbeaten.

Franklin, Weymouth, Boston Latin, Lynn English, and Danvers were all tough to leave off this week.

Click here to see the full boys' Top 20.

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