McLennan Highlanders move up to No. 18

The McLennan Highlanders jumped four spots to No. 18 in this week's NJCAA Division I Basketball Rankings. McLennan has an overall record of 22-5 and are 9-2 in conference play following last night's victory over Temple.

The top seven teams remained the same this week: Southern Idaho, No. 1; John A. Logan (Illinois), No. 2; Chipola (Florida), No. 3; Odessa (Texas), No. 4; Moberly Area (Missouri), No. 5; Indian Hills (Iowa), No. 6 and Salt Lake (Utah), No. 7

McLennan and Odessa compete in Region V, allowing with South Plains at No. 17 and Clarendon at No. 21. Midland and Ranger are receiving votes.

Both McLennan squads travel to Sherman Wednesday to face Grayson in conference games. The women's game will tip at 5 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7 p.m.