Here's the Morning Journal's Boys Basketball Power Poll according to Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Rios through February 18th.

The rankings are based on records, division and opponents faced.

Avon Lake remained in the top spot after victories against Amherst and Midpark. The biggest jump this week was from the Perkins Pirates, who defeated Western Reserve last Saturday at home. The Pirates are now 15-2 overall.

Norwalk had the biggest drop this week, falling from No. 3 to No. 7 after a bad loss to Galion on Tuesday.

Both Bay and Lorain also climbed in the poll this week.

1. Avon Lake (17-0)
The Shoremen defeated Westlake Tuesday 48-29. A win tonight against North Olmsted clinches at least a share of the Southwestern Conference.

2. Perkins (15-2)
The Pirates had an impressive win against Western Reserve last Saturday. On the road tonight to face SBC opponent Margaretta.

3. Western Reserve (15-2)
The Roughriders lost to Perkins last Saturday. Their on the road tonight against Mapleton and host Edison on Saturday.

4. Edison (15-2)
Defeated Monroeville on Monday, on the road against Clyde tonight and travel to face Western Reserve on Saturday.

5. Bay (13-3)
The Rockets defeated Fairview on Tuesday and are on the road to face Rocky River. A win by Bay would put them a game out of first place.

6. Lorain (11-5)
The Titans have won three in a row and are on the road tonight against Shaw, then host Toledo Scott at Southview High School on Saturday.

7. Norwalk (13-4)
The Truckers eight-game winning was snapped with a loss to Galion on Tuesday. Host NOL opponent Willard tonight.

8. Elyria (11-7)
The Pioneers lost to Garfield Heights on Tuesday and host Medina tonight.

9. Avon (12-6)
The Eagles fell to Midview on Tuesday and host WSC opponent Firelands tonight.

10. Oberlin (10-7)
The Phoenix lost to Buckeye on Monday and host PAC-leading Lutheran West tonight.

On the outside: Westlake (9-8), Open Door (10-8), Huron (10-7), Midview (9-8), Clearview (9-9), Sandusky (9-9)