Beating a team that's ranked by the coaches/media, would build some great momentum heading into the stretch run of the regular season...but that's easier said than done.
The new coaches/media rankings have some big changes from last week, and it's either because some teams weren't ready for conference play, illness, injuries, or a combination.
The halfway point of the season is a time for teams to figure out where they stand in the quest to win a state championship, and the latest coaches/media rankings can give them some idea.
Teams are settling down into the conference portion of their schedules, and some interesting games are ahead, according to the latest coaches/media rankings.