Week 13: Regular Season Finale — Upsets, One-Point Thrillers, and a District Preview
2026-03-01
That's a wrap on the regular season. 83 STL area games this week, 69 of them STL vs STL. And the final week did not disappoint.
Upset of the Week: Orchard Farm Stuns St. Dominic
Orchard Farm 70, #6 St. Dominic 59
St. Dominic came in at 22-3 and looked like a lock for a deep postseason run. Orchard Farm had other ideas. The Eagles won by 11 in a convincing upset. Orchard Farm (21-4) has been one of the most underrated teams in the area all year — this win puts everyone on notice heading into districts.
CBC Sends a Message
Christian Brothers College 60, #9 Westminster Christian Academy 55
CBC showed what they're capable of when they're locked in. Taking down a 21-win Westminster squad by five is the kind of result that could spark a postseason run. The MCC schedule has battle-tested this team — don't sleep on CBC in districts.
Lafayette Knocks Off Francis Howell Central
Lafayette (Wildwood) 66, #8 Francis Howell Central 61
Francis Howell Central came in at 22-4, but Lafayette won by five. The Lancers have had an inconsistent season, but this is a quality win to close the regular season on. FHC will need to regroup quickly with districts starting Monday.
One-Point Thrillers
Potosi 77, Hillsboro 76 — A rivalry game decided by a single point. Potosi (19-5) has been rock-solid all season, and they needed every bit of it to survive Hillsboro. This is the kind of game that prepares you for March.
Vianney 44, Christian Brothers College 43 — The Griffins edged CBC by one in a defensive grind. Vianney is 21-5 and knows how to win ugly. That matters in the postseason.
By the Numbers
The top of the RPI tells an interesting story heading into districts:
- Vashon leads the STL area at 18-3, averaging 68.4 points per game with a +19.2 scoring margin. The Wolverines' RPI is driven by quality wins — including that 71-54 demolition of De Smet.
- Principia (25-2) is right behind at #2, putting up 75.3 ppg and winning by an average of 24.7 points. The Panthers have dominated their schedule — districts will be the first real test against top competition.
- De Smet Jesuit (21-5) has the third-best RPI thanks to a brutal schedule. Their 15.1-point average margin of victory is impressive given the quality of opponents.
- Chaminade College Prep (21-4) is quietly dangerous at #4. The Red Devils average 75.4 ppg and their losses came against elite competition. The MCC gauntlet has them battle-ready.
Sleeper Alert: John Burroughs
John Burroughs 40, Lindbergh 37 — Burroughs held Lindbergh to 37 points. That's elite defense from a team that doesn't get a lot of attention. Keep an eye on them.
Final Regular Season STL Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Class | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vashon | 18-3 | 4 | .7207 |
| 2 | Principia | 25-2 | 3 | .7101 |
| 3 | De Smet Jesuit | 21-5 | 6 | .7040 |
| 4 | Chaminade College Prep | 21-4 | 6 | .6985 |
| 5 | MICDS | 21-4 | 5 | .6512 |
| 6 | Vianney | 21-5 | 5 | .6464 |
| 7 | Webster Groves | 18-6 | 5 | .6401 |
| 8 | St. Dominic | 22-4 | 6 | .6399 |
| 9 | Marquette | 18-8 | 6 | .6268 |
| 10 | Westminster Christian Academy | 21-7 | 5 | .6229 |
District Preview
Districts start March 3rd. A few things to watch:
- Class 6 is loaded. De Smet, Chaminade, St. Dominic, Marquette, and Francis Howell Central are all capable of making runs. Someone good is going home early.
- Class 5 features MICDS, Vianney, Webster Groves, and Westminster. That's a murderer's row.
- Vashon (Class 4) is the top-ranked team in the area with the best RPI. Their strength of schedule is elite — that De Smet win anchors the whole resume.
- Principia (Class 3) is 25-2 and has been dominant all season. Districts will show if the record holds up against postseason intensity.
Good luck to all 118 STL area teams. The real season starts now.