Three KCII area boys basketball teams are carrying the local banner in this week’s Associated Press poll.

The Washington Demons are ranked fourth in class 3A. The Demons have a 12-1 record, and winners of six straight including a 65-49 win over Keokuk and an 84-67 win against Davis County earlier this week. The Demons are back on the floor Friday when they travel to Mount Pleasant for the latest chapter of their rivalry with the Panthers.

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks are ranked No. 6 in class 2A this week with their unblemished 13-0 record. Mid-Prairie won at Tipton Tuesday 71-36. The Golden Hawks take the floor Friday in Wellman for a top 10 showdown with 12-1 and No. 8 ranked Camanche.

The WACO Warriors are receiving votes in this week’s class 1A poll. The Warriors are 10-3 on the year and have dropped their only game so far this week a 43-38 setback Monday in Wayland against the Danville Bears. The Warriors will look to get back on track on Bob Hilmer Court Friday against the Cardinal Comets.