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National High School Girls Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Mar. 9
Ontario Christian remains No. 1 as postseason continues
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The 2025-26 high school girls basketball season is now in its final stretch, with teams either wrapping up the regular season or competing in the early rounds of the playoffs. Ontario Christian (Calif.) holds steady at No. 1 in this week's Top 25 rankings, even after a loss to fellow California powerhouse Sierra Canyon. The latest rankings also feature several other top programs, including Hopkins (Minn.), Johnston (Iowa), and Archbishop Mitty (Calif.).
Why it matters
As the high school basketball season reaches its climactic conclusion, these rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in the country and the players and programs to watch as the postseason unfolds. The rankings reflect the competitive landscape of girls' basketball at the high school level, showcasing the talent and parity across different regions and states.
The details
Ontario Christian (32-2) bounced back from its second loss of the season to Sierra Canyon with an 80-66 win over Etiwanda. The Knights are averaging an impressive 91.0 points per game, led by junior point guard Kaleena Smith's 32.1 points, 7.0 assists, 4.6 steals, and 3.6 rebounds per contest. Hopkins (22-2), the defending Minnesota state champion, remains at No. 2, while Johnston (29-0) in Iowa has won three straight state titles. Archbishop Mitty (27-2) and Bishop McNamara (29-2) round out the top 5.
- The 2025-26 high school girls basketball season is now in its final stretch.
- Ontario Christian suffered its second loss of the season to Sierra Canyon over the weekend.
- The Knights are set to take on Sage Hill School tomorrow night.
- Hopkins will face Blaine in a playoff matchup on Wednesday night.
- Johnston defeated Waukee Northwest, 51-37, to win the Iowa 5A state championship.
The players
Kaleena Smith
A junior point guard for Ontario Christian who is leading the team with 32.1 points, 7.0 assists, 4.6 steals, and 3.6 rebounds per game.
Erma Walker
A junior point-forward for Hopkins who was crucial in the team's state championship victory last year, scoring 28 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Jenica Lewis
A senior point guard for Johnston who has offers from Iowa, UNC, Notre Dame, Oregon, and TCU, and was a major reason the Dragons won their third straight state title.
What they’re saying
“The 2025-26 high school girls basketball season is now in its final stretch for most states, with teams either wrapping up the regular season or competing in the early rounds of the playoffs.”
— Andy Villamarzo, Author (on3.com)
What’s next
Ontario Christian is set to take on Sage Hill School tomorrow night, while Hopkins will face Blaine in a playoff matchup on Wednesday night.
The takeaway
As the high school basketball postseason continues, these rankings showcase the depth and talent of girls' basketball programs across the country, with several teams and players emerging as national contenders for the championship.
