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NCH is ranked #3 in the country in SI.com's power rankings

The junior-dominated Trojans draw huge crowds wherever they go and last week was no exception as they raised their winning streak to 36 with three victories. O.J. Mayo (6-5) thrilled a capacity crowd of 10,560 with 23 points in an 82-70 victory over previously unbeaten Cincinnati Taft. Bill Walker (6-6) scored 22 points, including five thunderous dunks, and 6-3 sophomore guard Courtney Davis scored 20 points. The Trojans drew 4,200 at Frankfort, Ky., where they had their toughest game of the year, edging defending-state champion Laurel County, 65-57. Laurel County actually forged a 43-37 lead in the third quarter while Mayo was benched with four fouls. However, Mayo made six straight free throws in the game's final minute to secure the victory, finishing with 18 points. Walker scored all 12 of his points in the second half and grabbed seven rebounds. Keenan Ellis (6-11) scored 14 points. Former University of Cincinnati coach Bob Huggins continues to shadow the College Hill team (he saw two games last week) while searching for a head college job.