2024-25 SCNext Top 25: Elite High School Girls' Basketball Teams - Rankings & Analysis

Season Overview

The 2024-25 high school girls' basketball season culminated with Etiwanda (CA) securing its place as the nation's top program after claiming its third consecutive CIF championship. This year's rankings reflect both dominant consistency and late-season surges from elite programs across the country.

Championship Pedigree

Etiwanda's remarkable threepeat featured:

• Key wins over 8 ranked opponents
• 72% defensive rebound percentage (national best)
• 21-game winning streak to close season

Standout performers included:

• Grace Knox (ESPNW 100 #6): 18.2 PPG, 11.4 RPG
• Aliyahna Morris (ESPNW 100 #24): 5.2 APG (state leader)
• Arynn Finley (2026 prospect): 43% 3PT shooter

Rising Contenders

IMG Academy (#5) made waves with:

• Chipotle Nationals championship
• Kelis Fisher (UConn signee): Nationals MVP
• 94.3% win percentage vs. out-of-state opponents

Bishop Ireton (#6) surged late behind:

• Nyla Brooks (UNC signee): 24.7 PPG in playoffs
• 12-game win streak entering postseason

Complete SCNext Top 25 Rankings

Scouting Takeaways

• West Coast Dominance: California programs hold 4 top-10 spots
• Florida Rising: Two Sunshine State teams in top 5
• 2026 Watch: 8 ranked teams feature elite underclassmen

Statistical analysis based on MaxPreps data through April 2025