Top 25 High School Girls' Basketball Teams of 2024-25: A Deep Dive into the Season's Rising Stars

The 2024-25 high school girls' basketball season has reached a pivotal stage as teams transition from extensive travel schedules to more localized competition within their districts and regions. Here's a closer look at the top 25 teams making waves this season:

Key Highlights

• Lawrence North's Upset: Lawrence North's victory over Lawrence Central, ending their season with a 22-2 record, highlights the unpredictability of postseason play.

• California's CIF Section Playoffs: Ontario Christian, Mater Dei, Archbishop Mitty, and Etiwanda are set to compete in the CIF Section Playoffs, with eyes on the CIF Open Division Championship in late March.

• Crucial Matchups: Sidwell Friends (DC) faces key games against Bullis and Long Island Lutheran, which could influence playoff seeding.

Teams to Watch

Several teams are poised to make a strong push in the postseason, including:

• Boswell (TX)
• Providence Academy (MN)
• Putnam City North (OK)
• Princess Anne (VA)
• Ridgeline (UT)
• St. John's College Prep (DC)

Endgame: Chipotle Nationals

For teams meeting their state federation's criteria, the ultimate goal is a strong finish to secure a spot at the Chipotle Nationals, scheduled for April 3-5 in Indiana and televised on ESPN Networks.

Top 25 Rankings

Here's the current list of top 25 girls' high school basketball programs:

1. Ontario Christian (CA)
2. Montverde (FL)
3. Mater Dei (CA)
4. Bishop McNamara (MD)
5. Westtown (PA)
6. IMG Academy (FL)
7. Sierra Canyon (CA)
8. Clackamas (OR)
9. Sidwell Friends (DC)
10. Morris Catholic (NJ)
11. Archbishop Mitty (CA)
12. Long Island Lutheran (NY)
13. Etiwanda (CA)
14. Hamilton Southeastern (IN)
15. Bradley Central (TN)
16. Bullis School (MD)
17. Bishop Ireton (VA)
18. Hebron Christian (GA)
19. Winston Salem Christian (NC)
20. Lawrence Central (IN)
21. Faith Family (TX)
22. Conway (AR)
23. Johnston (IA)
24. Sacred Heart (KY)
25. Purcell Marian (OH)