Illinois High School Girls Basketball AP State Polls (2026 Final)

Alton stays at No. 4 in Class 4A in final rankings

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The final state polls of the 2025-26 girls basketball season were released Wednesday by The Associated Press, with Alton staying at No. 4 in Class 4A.

Why it matters

The final state rankings provide a definitive look at the top high school girls basketball teams in Illinois, capping off the season and highlighting the top programs and players.

The details

Alton's Justice Haynes led the Redbirds to a strong season, helping the team maintain its No. 4 ranking in Class 4A. Chatham Glenwood was ranked No. 6 in Class 3A in the final poll.

  • The final state polls were released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Justice Haynes

A standout player for the Alton Redbirds girls basketball team.

Chatham Glenwood

A high school girls basketball team ranked No. 6 in Class 3A in the final state poll.

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The takeaway

The final state rankings highlight the top high school girls basketball programs and players in Illinois, providing a definitive end-of-season assessment of the state's top teams.