Shake Up in Latest IGHSAU Basketball Rankings

Four new number one ranked teams emerge in Iowa high school girls basketball rankings

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released its latest basketball rankings, and there are four new number one ranked teams across the different classes. In Class 1A, Bishop Garrigan moves into the top spot, while Hinton takes over the #1 ranking in Class 2A. Mount Vernon is the new #1 in Class 3A, and Sioux City Bishop Heelan claims the top spot in Class 4A. Only Johnston remained at #1 in Class 5A.

Why it matters

The IGHSAU basketball rankings are closely watched in Iowa, as they determine seeding and matchups for the state tournament. These shakeups at the top of the rankings could have major implications for the postseason, as teams jockey for position and look to make deep tournament runs.

The details

In Class 1A, Bishop Garrigan moved up to #1 after previous #1 Newell Fonda lost to Cherokee. Newell Fonda fell to #2, while St. Albert stayed at #3. In Class 2A, Hinton jumped from #3 to #1 after beating previous #1 Rock Valley 62-55. Rock Valley slipped to #2, and Central Lyon fell to #3. In Class 3A, Mount Vernon took over the #1 spot after Maquoketa lost to 4A #6 Central DeWitt. Des Moines Christian fell to #3. And in Class 4A, Bishop Heelan claimed the top ranking after previously #1 Clear Creek Amana was upset by 5A #6 Cedar Rapids Washington and also lost to Mount Vernon.

  • The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released the latest basketball rankings on February 11, 2026.

The players

Bishop Garrigan

A high school basketball team that moved into the #1 ranking in Class 1A.

Newell Fonda

A high school basketball team that previously held the #1 ranking in Class 1A but fell to #2 after losing to Cherokee.

Hinton

A high school basketball team that moved up to the #1 ranking in Class 2A after beating previous #1 Rock Valley.

Rock Valley

A high school basketball team that previously held the #1 ranking in Class 2A but fell to #2 after losing to Hinton.

Mount Vernon

A high school basketball team that took over the #1 ranking in Class 3A after Maquoketa lost to 4A #6 Central DeWitt.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

The shakeup in the IGHSAU basketball rankings highlights the competitive and unpredictable nature of high school sports, where any team can rise to the top or fall on any given night. These rankings will be closely watched as teams gear up for the state tournament and look to make their mark on the postseason.