Simeon defeated Hillcrest by a final score of 69-51 on Saturday in the final game of the Chicago Public Schools Shootout.

Jabari Parker, the No. 1 high school player in the class of 2013, led the way with 26 points and five rebounds. He shot 9 for 13 from the field. Steve Taylor added 20 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.

Robert Smith, head coach of Simeon, didn't feel like his team played to the lofty expectations that have them ranked No. 1 in the country by several polls.

“No,” Smith said. “Not yet. Findlay Prep and Oak Hill have a little bit of an advantage. By the time we get to that point (the Findlay Prep game in January) we should be fine.”

Simeon went on a 10-0 run in the second quarter to go up 27-11.

“Jabari right now is very aggressive,” Smith said. “(The most) since I’ve known him. He’s trying not to disappoint himself and disappoint Simeon.”