Top 25 Girls High School Basketball National Rankings - Feb. 15, 2026

Four teams in the Top 25 are competing in California's challenging Southern Section Open Division playoffs

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The latest High School On SI Top 25 girls basketball national rankings saw minimal changes, with Bishop McNamara remaining at No. 1 and four teams from the Southern Section Open Division playoffs in California - No. 2 Ontario Christian, No. 6 Sierra Canyon, No. 9 Etiwanda, and No. 18 Sage Hill - making up a significant portion of the top teams.

Why it matters

The Southern Section Open Division in California is considered one of the most competitive high school basketball tournaments in the country, featuring several nationally ranked teams vying for the title. The outcome of this tournament could have major implications on the national rankings and which teams are considered the best in the country.

The details

Bishop McNamara, the top-ranked team, solidified its hold on the No. 1 spot by winning a rematch with St. John's. No. 2 Ontario Christian kicked off the Southern Section Open Division playoffs with a 122-72 win over Rancho Christian, while No. 6 Sierra Canyon posted a 26-point victory over Oak Park. No. 9 Etiwanda opened the postseason with a 30-point win over Fairmont Prep, and No. 18 Sage Hill defeated Redondo Union 74-47 in their pool play opener.

  • The High School On SI Top 25 girls basketball national rankings were released on February 16, 2026.

The players

Bishop McNamara

The top-ranked team in the country that won a rematch with St. John's to solidify its hold on the No. 1 spot.

Ontario Christian

The No. 2 team in the country that kicked off the Southern Section Open Division playoffs with a 122-72 win over Rancho Christian.

Sierra Canyon

The No. 6 team in the country that posted a 26-point victory over Oak Park in their Southern Section Open Division playoff opener.

Etiwanda

The No. 9 team in the country that opened the Southern Section Open Division postseason with a 30-point win over Fairmont Prep.

Sage Hill

The No. 18 team in the country that defeated Redondo Union 74-47 in their Southern Section Open Division pool play opener.

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What’s next

The Southern Section Open Division playoffs will continue, with the winner emerging as one of the top high school basketball teams in the country.

The takeaway

The Southern Section Open Division in California is shaping up to be one of the most competitive high school basketball tournaments in the nation, with several nationally ranked teams vying for the title. The outcome of this tournament could have major implications on the national rankings and which teams are considered the best in the country.