Iowa high school girls basketball state rankings by class

Check out the Top 10 Iowa high school girls basketball teams from Class 5A to 1A

Johnston and Davenport North are both in the rankings for girls basketball. / Bryon Houlgrave/Special to the Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Here is a look at this week’s High School on SI Top 10 Iowa high school girls basketball rankings by class for the week of Dec. 23:

Class 5A

1. Johnston (7-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

A win over West Des Moines Dowling solidified the Dragons atop the poll.

2. West Des Moines Dowling (5-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Maroons were right there with Johnston, falling by eight points on the road. They also have wins over Waukee Northwest, Valley and Waukee.

3. Waukee Northwest (6-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Wolves have a nice win over Centennial around losses to Dowling and Johnston.

4. Ankeny Centennial (6-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The two losses for the Jaguars have been by a combined five points to Waukee Northwest and Dowling, as they just knocked off Cedar Rapids Prairie on the road.

5. Davenport North (4-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Wildcats have scored at least 69 in their four wins.

6. Cedar Rapids Prairie (7-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

A tough four-point loss before break to Centennial spoiled a perfect 2024.

7. Bettendorf (6-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Bulldogs opened with four straight wins before a loss to Davenport North.

8. Waukee (5-4)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Nobody has been tested like the Warriors in 2024, facing Johnston, Dowling, Waukee Northwest and Valley.

9. Pleasant Valley (5-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Averaging just over 60 per game, offense is not a problem for these Spartans.

10. Iowa City West (7-3)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Trojans finished off the month strong with a big win over Iowa City High.

Class 4A

1. North Polk (7-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Perennial state contenders, this group of Comets look to have it all in the early going.

2. Central DeWitt (6-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Two wins over 5A programs Iowa City High and Davenport North have forced people to take notice.

3. Sioux City Bishop Heelan (8-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

A lone loss to Cedar Rapids Prairie kept the Crusaders from finishing 2024 perfect.

4. Norwalk (10-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Warriors have been busy, playing 10 games already.

5. Waverly-Shell Rock (7-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Allowing just 35 points per game, these Go-Hawks know how to play defense.

6. Sioux Center (6-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Other than a five-point loss at Central Lyon, the Warriors have been strong.

7. Maquoketa (7-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The last four games have been dominating performances by the Cardinals.

8. Dallas Center-Grimes (7-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Six straight wins have come since a loss to North Polk.

9. Pella (7-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Tested early by North Polk and Norwalk, the Dutch have reeled off five in a row.

10. Cedar Rapids Xavier (6-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

A strong close to December saw the Saints win four in a row.

Class 3A

1. Mount Vernon (8-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Mustangs hold a win over Estherville-Lincoln Central and have rebounded since a loss to Prairie to win seven in a row.

2. Estherville-Lincoln Central (8-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Winners of seven in a row, the Midgets have looked great in wins over Algona and Newell-Fonda.

3. Forest City (9-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Indians are winning by almost 30 points per game with a showdown vs. Algona Bishop Garrigan on the horizon. 

4. Spirit Lake (7-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

With a win over Cherokee to conclude 2024, the Indians are looking primed for a deep postseason run.

5. Williamsburg (7-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Raiders have bounced back nicely since a loss to Mount Vernon, winning three in a row.

6. Dubuque Wahlert (4-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

A big January looms for Wahlert, who ended December with a nice win over Dubuque Senior.

7. Roland-Story (5-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Only a tough loss at Gilbert has the Norsemen from perfection. 

8. Cherokee (7-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Braves have been tested this year, but continue to come out on top until a tough loss to Spirit Lake.

9. PCM (8-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Mustangs were downed by North Mahaska earlier this month, rebounding to win two straight in convincing fashion.

10. Des Moines Christian (6-3)

Previous rank: Not ranked

After starting the year 0-3, the Lions have reeled off six straight.

Class 2A

1. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (10-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Scoring 61.5 a night while allowing just 32 is going to rest in many, many wins, which is what the Rockets continue to do.

2. Iowa City Regina (8-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Regals escaped vs. Tipton to close out 2024 after winning with ease the previous seven times. 

3. Hinton (10-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

With an average margin of victory of 32.5 points, it is no wonder why Hinton is high on this list.

4. North Mahaska (7-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Warhawks have a showdown with Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont coming up.

5. MVAOCOU (7-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Rams will play Cherokee and Woodbine in the coming weeks in what should be interesting games.

6. Rock Valley (6-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Scoring 76 a night, Rock Valley can score in bunches and with a variety of different players.

7. Denver (8-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Denver plays close games, but through the first two months, they have won them all.

8. Central Lyon (6-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

After falling to Hinton by seven, the Lions bounced back by downing Unity Christian.

9. Treynor (7-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

An out-of-state loss has not derailed the Cardinals, who are looking strong so far.

10. Maquoketa Valley (9-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Wildcats knocked off defending 1A state champion North Linn and also own wins over Springville and Alburnett.

Class 1A

1. Newell-Fonda (5-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Perennial state contenders, the Mustangs handled Bishop Garrigan and have only lost to Estherville-Lincoln Central this year.

2. Algona Bishop Garrigan (6-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Three straight by the Golden Bears includes a win over intra-city rival Algona by nine.

3. North Linn (7-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

A lengthy win streak came to an end for the defending champs, as they fell to Maquoketa Valley.

4. Council Bluffs St. Albert (9-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Saintes will play Sioux City Bishop Heelan over Christmas break in what should be a fun showdown before opening 2025 with Newell-Fonda.

5. Riceville (6-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

After falling to North Linn to being the year, the Wildcats have steamrolled their last six opponents.

6. Mount Ayr (8-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Through eight games, the Raiders hold a plus-32 margin of victory.

7. Woodbine (6-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Tigers play MVAOCOU in January in what should be their toughest challenge of the year. 

8. Springville (6-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Orioles have been tested with games vs. North Linn and Maquoketa Valley.

9. Saint Ansgar (6-1)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Saints will look to rebound in January after falling to Hampton-Dumont/CAL to end 2024.

10. Holy Trinity (7-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Crusaders have been in several close games, earning five wins by 10 points or fewer.