We're coming off a thrilling week of playoff action in girls' high school basketball, with several key matchups shaping the landscape of the sport. Here's a breakdown of the games and the updated rankings for the 2024-25 season.

Game of the Week: Sierra Canyon vs. Ontario Christian

In a high-stakes CIF playoff game, Ontario Christian emerged victorious over Sierra Canyon with a 62-52 win. Led by Kaleena Smith (2027 ESPN 25 No. 1), who scored 21 points and dished out 10 assists, Ontario Christian showcased their dominance. Tatianna Griffin (2028 ESPN recruit) also made significant contributions with 19 points and 8 rebounds. On the other side, Jerzy Robinson (2026 ESPN 60 No. 3) led Sierra Canyon with 24 points.

Notable Performances

• Etiwanda continued their climb back up the ranks, defeating Mater Dei 63-60 in the CIF playoffs. The team relied on their two McDonald's All-Americans: Aliyahna Morris (2025 ESPNW 100 No. 24, California commit) and Grace Knox (2025 ESPNW 100 No. 6, LSU commit). Junior Arynn Finley (2026 ESPN 60 No. 53) led the scoring with 17 points.
• Montverde secured a 65-57 win over IMG in a battle of elite Florida academies. Saniyah Hall, the No. 1 recruit in the ESPN class of 2026, scored 26 points for Montverde.
• Sidwell Friends avenged two losses to Bullis with a 67-62 victory, led by Autumn Fleary, the nation's No. 14 recruit in the 2026 class.
• Ridgeline completed a perfect season (28-0) with a 65-46 win over Snow Canyon, thanks to Emilee Skinner (2025 ESPNW 100 No. 7, Duke commit), who had 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.

Top 25 Rankings

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

As the season progresses, these rankings will continue to evolve with each game and tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the world of high school girls' basketball!