SBLive Florida Girls Basketball Rankings (Jan. 3): St. Thomas Aquinas takes over top spot

St. Thomas Aquinas takes over the top spot in SBLive's first Florida high school girls basketball rankings of 2022.

St. Thomas Aquinas takes over the top spot in SBLive's first Florida high school girls basketball rankings of 2022.

The weekly rankings are compiled by Ross Van De Griek and are released every Monday during the season.

SBLIVE FLORIDA GIRLS BASKETBALL RANKINGS

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (9-1)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Central Pointe Christian 56-46, Defeated Bearden (TN) 65-60, Lost to St. John Vianney (NJ) 67-55

This Week: at Deerfield Beach (Tues.), at Western (Thu.), vs Batavia (IL) (Fri.)

The Raiders are the No. 1 girls’ basketball team in the state of Florida in this week’s SBLive rankings, following a 2-1 week at the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational.

2. Wekiva (14-1)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Defeated Holy Trinity Episcopal 69-50, Defeated West Orange 51-14, Lost to Pickerington Central (OH) 55-52

This Week: vs Orlando Jones (Wed.), vs Timber Creek (Sat.)

The Mustangs rise to No. 2 in this week’s rankings, after getting two wins over the holiday break.

3. Montverde Academy (12-3)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: Lost to Bearden (TN) 83-79, Defeated Central Pointe Christian 60-48, Lost to DME Academy 67-59

This Week: vs Winston-Salem Christian (NC) (Tues.), vs Shining Star Academy (VA) (She Got Game Classic (Fri.), vs TBD (She Got Game Classic) (Sat.)

Despite the 1-2 result at the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational, the Eagles come in ranked No. 3 in this week’s rankings. 

4. American Heritage (Plantation) (13-1)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated Westlake (OH) 55-35, Defeated Madison Southern (KY) 49-29, Defeated Boca Ciega 75-42

This Week: vs Miami Country Day (Tue.), vs Sprayberry (Sat.) (She Got Game Classic)

The Lady Patriots are coming off a 3-0 week at the KSA Holiday Event in Orlando. 

5. Sarasota Riverview (12-0)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: No games scheduled

This Week: vs North Port (Tues.), vs Lakewood Ranch (Thu.)

The Lady Rams round out the Top 5 in this week’s SBLive Florida Top 15 girls’ basketball rankings. 

Junior forward Samarie Slusarek is leading the team in points (13) and steals per game (3.2)

6. Seminole Ridge (7-0)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Freedom (Orlando) 52-40, Defeated Palm Beach Lakes 54-27

This Week: vs Boynton Beach (Wed.), vs TBD (Fri.), vs TBD (Sat.)

The Lady Hawks are making their season debut checking in at No. 6 in this week’s rankings. 

Senior guard Aspen Johnson is leading the team in points (18.5) and rebounds per game (3.6)

7. Dillard (11-3)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Kempsville (VA) 51-42, Defeated Catholic (VA) 49-42, Defeated Virginia Academy 47-38

This Week: at Boyd Anderson (Tues.)

Following a 3-0 week at the Boo Williams Tournament in Virginia, the Dillard Lady Panthers come in at No. 7 in this weeks’ SBLive Florida girls’ basketball rankings. 

8. Cardinal Mooney (10-2)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Lost to Farragut (TN) 71-66, Defeated Westminster Academy 57-55, Defeated Charlotte 56-49

This Week: at Brooks-DeBartolo (Fri.)

Following a 2-1 week at the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational, the Lady Cougars check in at No. 8 in this week’s rankings.

Junior guard Olivia Davis led the Cougars as she took home all-tournament team last week.

9. Lake Highland Prep (11-2)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Example Academy (IL) 51-43, Lost to St. John Vianney (NJ) 72-59, Defeated Bearden (TN) 95-91

This Week: vs Galloway (GA) (She Got Game Classic) (Fri.), vs Woodward Academy (GA) (She Got Game Classic) (Sat.)

The Lady Highlanders check in at No. 9 in this week’s rankings, following a 2-1 trip at the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational. Sophomore guard Bri Rivera and senior forward Nyla Harris took home All-Tournament honors last week.

10. Florida State University High (Tallahassee) (10-3)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Defeated Doral Academy 77-44, Lost to Miami High 63-44

This Week: No games scheduled

The Lady Seminoles round out the Top 10 in this week’s girls’ basketball rankings. They’ll return to action on Monday, January 10 against Leon High School in a non-district contest.

11. Dr. Phillips (12-5)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Brooks-DeBartolo 40-28, Defeated Lowndes (GA) 58-49, Defeated San Jose Prep 52-40

This Week: vs Landmark Christian (GA) (She Got Game Classic) (Fri.), vs West Forsyth (GA) (She Got Game Classic)

Following a 3-0 week at the Florida Prospects Classic, the Lady Panthers make their season debut in the SBLive Florida Top 15 girls’ basketball rankings.

12. Miami Country Day (9-4)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Ensworth (TN) 57-46, Lost to Rock Bridge (MO) 54-46, Defeated Oakleaf 70-38

This Week: at American Heritage (Plantation) (Tues.), vs University School (Fri.), vs Cardinal Newman (Sat.)

Welcome to the SBLive Florida Top 15 girls’ basketball rankings, the Miami Country Day Lady Spartans. The 7-time state champions will have a huge showdown tomorrow night as they take on American Heritage Plantation.

13. Brooks-DeBartolo (10-3)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Lost to Dr. Phillips 40-28, Defeated Hagerty 55-51, Defeated Timber Creek 53-41

This Week: vs Cardinal Mooney (Fri.), at Academy of the Holy Names (Sat.)

The Lady Phoenix make their season debut in the SBLive Florida Top 15 girls’ basketball rankings, checking in at No. 13

Following a 2-1 week at the Florida Prospects Tournament, senior guard Jaela Davis took home all-tournament team averaging 13.2 points per game in the three games.

14. Westminster Academy (11-4)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Lost to Centennial (NV) 65-54, Lost to Cardinal Mooney 57-55, Defeated Carrollwood Day 49-46

This Week: vs Carrollton School (Tues.), vs TBD (Fri.), vs TBD (Sat.)

The Lady Lions despite having a 1-2 week at the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational are ranked No. 14 in this week’s SBLive Florida Top 15 girls’ basketball rankings. 

Freshman guard Lena Girardi took home all-tournament honors last week.

15. Fort Walton Beach (11-3)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: No games scheduled

This Week: vs Ponce De Leon (Mon.), vs Niceville (Thu.), vs Crestview (Fri.)

The Lady Vikings round out this week’s SBLive Florida girls’ basketball rankings, despite not playing since December 18. 

Senior guard Samantha Sherer currently leads the team in points (20.3) and steals (2.6) per game.

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