Top 25 Virginia Girls High School Basketball State Rankings - Feb. 9, 2026

While the majority of teams remain in place, The Steward School debuts at No. 25.
After wins over Trinity Episcopal and Norfolk Collegiate, The Steward School claimed a spot in the Virginia Top state rankings at No. 25.
After wins over Trinity Episcopal and Norfolk Collegiate, The Steward School claimed a spot in the Virginia Top state rankings at No. 25. / The Steward School

The top of the latest High School on SI Virginia girls basketball Top 25 rankings remains intact with the regular season winding down. 

Princess Anne remains No. 1 followed by The Saint James Performance Academy, Bishop Ireton, Catholic-Virginia Beach and Menchville. Shining Stars Sports Academy, Manchester, Potomac School, Saint Anne’s-Belfield School and Osbourn Park complete the Top 10.

The Steward School debuts this week at No. 25. 

Here’s this week’s High School on SI Virginia girls basketball Top 25:

1. PRINCESS ANNE 

Previous rank: No. 1

Record: 20-0

The Cavaliers defeated Ocean Lakes, 88-13.

2. THE SAINT JAMES PERFORMANCE ACADEMY 

Previous rank: No. 2

Record: 18-3

The Strivers defeated Maryland No. 3 Saint Frances Academy, 77-52, at the Battle of Baltimore. 

3. BISHOP IRETON 

Previous rank: No. 3

Record: 15-5

The Cardinals defeated Bishop Denis J. O’Connell, 69-32.

4. CATHOLIC-VIRGINIA BEACH 

Previous rank: No. 4

Record: 17-8

The Crusaders defeated No. 9 Saint Anne’s-Belfield School, 66-61, to cap a 3-0 week.

5. MENCHVILLE 

Previous rank: No. 5

Record: 14-1

The Monarchs averaged 87 points in wins against Denbigh and Heritage.

6. SHINING STARS SPORTS ACADEMY 

Previous rank: No. 6

Record: 13-7

The Panthers lost Cresset Christian Academy (N.C.), 50-42.

7. MANCHESTER

Previous rank: No. 7

Record: 15-1

The Lancers defeated Midlothian, 79-28.

8. POTOMAC SCHOOL

Previous rank: No. 8

Record: 16-7

The Panthers defeated Georgetown Visitation Prep (D.C.) and Mount Zion Prep Academy (Md.) after a loss to Maryland No. 2 Bullis School.

9. SAINT ANNE’S-BELFIELD SCHOOL

Previous rank: No. 9

Record: 16-4

The Saints lost to No. 4 Catholic-Virginia Beach after wins over Saint Catherine’s and Saint Gertrude.

10. OSBOURN PARK

Previous rank: No. 10

Record: 15-6

The Yellowjackets posted wins over Unity Reed (65-4), Independence (78-15) and Gainesville (64-51).

11. SAINT PAUL VI CATHOLIC 

Previous rank: No. 11

Record: 19-7

The Panthers defeated Our Lady of Good Counsel (Md.) and Saint Mary’s Ryken (Md.) after a loss to national and Maryland No. 1 Bishop McNamara.

12. VIRGINIA ACADEMY

Previous rank: No. 12

Record: 16-6

The Patriots lost to Mount Zion Prep Academy (Md.), 63-47.

13. SOUTH COUNTY

Previous rank: No. 13

Record: 19-1

The Stallions won three games last week by an average margin of 45.3 points.

14. CLARKE COUNTY

Previous rank: No. 14

Record: 18-1

The Eagles averaged nearly 84 points in three wins last week.

15. WEST POTOMAC

Previous rank: No. 15

Record: 16-3

The Wolverines defeated Alexandria City (68-19), Fairfax (50-22) and Carter G. Woodson (59-28). 

16. SALEM-VIRGINIA BEACH

Previous rank: No. 16

Record: 17-3

The Sundevils defeated First Colonial, 93-11.

17. LANGLEY

Previous rank: No. 17

Record: 20-1

The Saxons posted double-digit wins against Wakefield, George C. Marshall and Herndon.

18. MANOR 

Previous rank: No. 18

Record: 16-1

The Mustangs averaged 98.5 points in two wins last week.

19. THOMAS DALE

Previous rank: No. 19

Record: 15-0

The Knights gained a forfeit victory over Dinwiddie.

20. CENTREVILLE

Previous rank: No. 21

Record: 16-4

The Wildcats went 3-0 last week, highlighted by a 42-37 win over then-No. 20 Oakton.

21. OAKTON

Previous rank: No. 20

Record: 18-5

The Cougars defeated South Lakes and Westfield after a loss to then-No. 21 Centreville.

22. SALEM

Previous rank: No. 22

Record: 18-1

The Spartans defeated Staunton River, 66-45.

23. KING’S FORK

Previous rank: No. 23

Record: 18-2

The Bulldogs defeated Great Bridge (80-34) and Western Branch (84-22).

24. GRAFTON

Previous rank: No. 25

Record: 19-0

The Clippers won three games last week by an average margin of 52.3 points.

25. THE STEWARD SCHOOL

Previous rank: Not ranked

Record: 16-4

The Spartans defeated Trinity Episcopal School (67-43) and Norfolk Collegiate Academy (66-27).


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