Week 5: Vianney Stuns #1 De Smet 70-52, Conference Play Heats Up
2026-01-04
121 games this week as conference play kicks into gear. The results are starting to matter for RPI.
Vianney Over De Smet
Vianney 70, #1 De Smet Jesuit 52 — The biggest upset of the week. Vianney won by 18 over the top-ranked team in the area. De Smet drops to 8-1 but their strength of schedule keeps them at #1 in the RPI.
De Smet Bounces Back
De Smet Jesuit 70, #6 Eureka 31 — De Smet responded to the Vianney loss with a 39-point demolition of Eureka. That's a statement.
Ft. Zumwalt South Upsets Marquette
Ft. Zumwalt South 59, #8 Marquette 52 — FZS continues to be a tough out. Marquette drops to 7-4.
Vashon Takes Second Loss
Southwind 59, Vashon 52 — Vashon falls to 6-2 at a tournament. The Wolverines drop to #3 in the RPI.
Three One-Point Games
- Ladue Horton Watkins 49, Parkway Central 48
- Parkway South 44, Ritenour 43
- Valley 65, Kingston 64
Week 5 STL Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Class | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Smet Jesuit | 8-1 | 6 | .7497 |
| 2 | Chaminade College Prep | 6-2 | 6 | .7318 |
| 3 | Vashon | 6-2 | 4 | .7279 |
| 4 | Principia | 10-1 | 3 | .7201 |
| 5 | MICDS | 8-1 | 5 | .7160 |
| 6 | Orchard Farm | 6-1 | 4 | .7142 |
| 7 | Vianney | 10-1 | 5 | .7020 |
| 8 | Eureka | 8-1 | 6 | .6853 |
| 9 | Webster Groves | 6-2 | 5 | .6813 |
| 10 | St. Dominic | 9-1 | 6 | .6742 |
Vianney's big win over De Smet moves them to #7 — the RPI rewards the quality of the win. MICDS rises to #5 at 8-1. Orchard Farm holds at #6 despite a tournament loss.