Washington High School Basketball: Top 10 Boys and Girls Rankings

The latest rankings for the state's four largest high school basketball classifications

Jan. 27, 2026 at 2:39pm

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The News Tribune has released its weekly Top 10 rankings for Washington high school boys and girls basketball, covering the state's four largest classifications: 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A. The rankings highlight the top teams in each division based on their records and performances so far this season.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved pastime in Washington, and these rankings provide an authoritative snapshot of the top teams and players to watch as the season progresses. The rankings also offer insight into the competitive landscape of high school hoops across the state.

The details

The boys 4A rankings are led by undefeated Richland, followed by Auburn, Glacier Peak, Mount Si, and West Valley of Yakima. In 3A, Rainier Beach tops the list, with O'Dea, Bellarmine Prep, Eastside Catholic, and Edmonds-Woodway rounding out the top 5. On the girls side, Davis leads 4A, Bellevue is #1 in 3A, Lynden is the top 2A team, and Zillah sits atop 1A.

  • The rankings were released on January 27, 2026.

The players

Richland

The top-ranked boys 4A team with a 17-0 record.

Lynden

The undefeated #1 girls 2A team.

Zillah

The top-ranked girls 1A team with a 15-2 record.

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The takeaway

These high school basketball rankings showcase the depth of talent and competitive spirit across Washington state, as teams and players strive to be the best in their respective classifications.