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The Orange County girls basketball rankings for this week.
Notable this week: Mater Dei strengthened its hold on the No. 1 spot with a third-place finish at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona. The Monarchs’ only loss was against eventual champion Archbishop Mitty of San Jose. … Santa Margarita climbed one spot to No. 7 as it prepares for a test at the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic this week in San Diego. … Orange Lutheran rose one spot to No. 10 after defeating Phoenix Country Day of Arizona at the Nike TOC.
GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP 25
(Records through Sunday, Dec. 22)
1. Mater Dei (12-2): The Monarchs open the West Coast Jamboree against Oakland Tech and standout junior forwards Jhai Johnson and Terri’A Russell on Friday in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous ranking: 1
2. Sage Hill (8-6): The Lightning will be working on “how to finish games” after posting a 1-3 record at the Nike Tournament of Champions, coach Kerwin Walters said.
Previous ranking: 2
3. Fairmont Prep (8-4): The Huskies open the West Coast Jamboree against Salesian of Richmond on Friday.
Previous ranking: 3
4. Villa Park (10-3): The Spartans are playing in the Savanna tournament this week after going 1-3 at the Nike TOC.
Previous ranking: 4
5. San Clemente (8-4): The Tritons carry a four-game winning streak into their Surf City Holiday Classic opener against Fountain Valley on Thursday.
Previous ranking: 5
6. Crean Lutheran (10-2): The Saints open the Surf City Holiday Classic against Yorba Linda on Thursday.
Previous ranking: 6
7. Santa Margarita (11-3): The Eagles face San Diego power Cathedral Catholic (6-0) at the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic on Thursday.
Previous ranking: 8
8. JSerra (6-7): The Lions went 0-4 at the Nike Tournament of Champions as their losing streak hit six games. They’ll look to bounce back this week at the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic.
Previous ranking: 7
9. El Dorado (8-4): Delaney Shiring scored a game-high 17 points in a 58-31 win against Sonora at the Challenge for CHOC showcase on Saturday. El Dorado plays in the Sunny Hills tournament this week.
Previous ranking: 9
10. Orange Lutheran (8-5): The Lancers’ lone win at the Nike TOC came against Phoenix Country Day (55-53) of Arizona, which edged JSerra 45-43.
Previous ranking: 11
11. Beckman (8-4)
Previous ranking: 13
12. San Juan Hills (7-6)
Previous ranking: 14
13. Esperanza (9-4)
Previous ranking: 15
14. Buena Park (6-4)
Previous ranking: 10
15. Sonora (9-3)
Previous ranking: 12
16. Los Alamitos (7-5)
Previous ranking: 16
17. St. Margaret’s (8-3)
Previous ranking: 17
18. Rosary (10-3)
Previous ranking: 19
19. Portola (5-9)
Previous ranking: 18
20. Canyon (8-4)
Previous ranking: 20
21. Fountain Valley (8-4)
Previous ranking: 23
22. Brea Olinda (5-7)
Previous ranking: 21
23. Corona del Mar (7-5)
Previous ranking: 24
24. Marina (8-5)
Previous ranking: 22
25. El Toro (6-6)
Previous ranking: 25
Please send feedback on girls basketball rankings to Dan Albano at dalbano@scng.com
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