Francis Parker jumps to No. 1 in San Diego boys basketball rankings

Victory Christian remains at No. 2, while Santa Fe Christian drops to No. 3 in latest poll

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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In the latest San Diego boys basketball rankings, Francis Parker (17-9) has jumped to the No. 1 spot after beating Santa Fe Christian last week. Victory Christian (22-4) remains at No. 2, while previously top-ranked Santa Fe Christian (23-3) has dropped to No. 3. On the girls' side, Mission Hills has taken over the No. 1 ranking, pushing Francis Parker (15-8) down to No. 2.

Why it matters

The rankings reflect the competitive landscape of high school basketball in the San Diego area, with several teams jockeying for position heading into the final week of the regular season. The shifts at the top of both the boys' and girls' polls highlight the parity and talent across the region.

The details

Francis Parker, which played a challenging pre-league schedule, earned the top spot in the boys' rankings after defeating Santa Fe Christian last week. Victory Christian (22-4) holds steady at No. 2, while Santa Fe Christian (23-3) falls to No. 3. On the girls' side, Mission Hills jumped over Francis Parker (15-8) to claim the No. 1 ranking after blowout wins over Poway and Rancho Bernardo. Parker slipped to No. 2 after losing to No. 3 La Jolla Country Day (15-10).

  • The rankings were released on February 9, 2026.
  • There is one week remaining in the regular season.

The players

Francis Parker

A high school boys basketball team that has jumped to the No. 1 ranking in San Diego after a 17-9 start to the season.

Victory Christian

A high school boys basketball team that remains ranked No. 2 in San Diego with a 22-4 record.

Santa Fe Christian

A high school boys basketball team that has dropped from No. 1 to No. 3 in the San Diego rankings with a 23-3 record.

Mission Hills

A high school girls basketball team that has taken over the No. 1 ranking in San Diego.

Francis Parker

A high school girls basketball team that has dropped from No. 1 to No. 2 in the San Diego rankings with a 15-8 record.

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What’s next

The final regular season games will be played next week, with the top teams in each poll jockeying for position heading into the playoffs.

The takeaway

The shifting rankings in both boys and girls basketball highlight the competitive nature of high school sports in the San Diego area, with several teams proving their mettle against tough competition throughout the season.