Daily Herald writers Darnell Dickson, Brandon Gurney and Brian E. Preece rank the top five Utah Valley teams in boys basketball, girls basketball, boys wrestling and girls wrestling for the week of Jan. 12.

BOYS BASKETBALL

1. Timpview 13-1

The Thunderbirds left little doubt which team is best in the valley with a 72-36 thumping of Orem

2. Westlake 14-0

The Thunder have yet to drop a game this season and bulldozed Cedar Valley 75-38

3. American Fork 9-6

The Cavemen took a solid opening region win over Lehi and will now look to take on rival Lone Peak

4. Skyridge 10-3

The Falcons enter the rankings after somewhat quietly accumulating a stellar 10-3 mark on the season

5. Springville 9-5

The Red Devils begin region play following a tough loss to powerhouse Layton Christian

– Brandon Gurney

GIRLS BASKETBALL (needs to be updated

1. Pleasant Grove 14-0

2. Westlake 10-2

3. Wasatch 10-2

4. American Fork 8-3

Big improvement from the Cavemen, who won just five games last season.

4. Maple Mountain 8-4

Golden Eagles beat Sky View and Orem by 36 and 44 points, respectively.

– Darnell Dickson

BOYS WRESTLING

1. Westlake

While Layton is the 6A favorite, the Thunder are still a formidable threat.

2. Timpanogos

Timberwolves pin down the competition at the Bruin Duals.

3. Wasatch

Wasps send three wrestlers out to the Doc Buchanan tourney in California.

4. Spanish Fork

2-time defending 5A champions won’t give up the title without a fight.

5. Skyridge

Milward brothers Asher and Jacob provide Falcon star power.

– Brian E. Preece

GIRLS WRESTLING 

1. Wasatch

Wasp head coach Hailey Corona honored at the Uintah Tournament of Champions.

2. Salem Hills

Adding Springville transfer Rachel Jensen to line-up makes the Skyhawks a formidable challenger to Wasatch in 5A.

3. Cedar Valley

In a more wide open 6A race, the Aviators are a trophy threat.

4. Westlake

Tevia Rarick remains undefeated for the Thunder.

5. Maple Mountain

Sage Eggleston scores impressive win at the All-Star Dual.

– Brian E. Preece