Top Teams Continue Dominance in Oregon High School Girls Basketball Rankings

As league play intensifies, the top six teams in the High School on SI Oregon Top 25 girls basketball rankings continue to showcase their dominance. This week saw some notable changes, with two new teams making an appearance in the rankings.

New Entrants and Key Performances

Nelson made a strong return at No. 17 after achieving a historic win over a Mt. Hood Conference rival. Meanwhile, La Salle Prep debuted at No. 25, signaling their potential for a strong season ahead.

Weekly Highlights from the Top Teams

1. Tualatin (14-1)
   
   The nation’s No. 20 team started a challenging stretch of five games in nine days with a series of blowout victories. They defeated North Thurston at the MLK Showcase in Washington, followed by wins against Lake Oswego and Tigard.

2. West Linn (13-1)
   
   The Lions secured two Three Rivers League wins over the Lake Oswego schools, maintaining their strong performance in conference play.

3. South Medford (14-2)
   
   Road wins over crosstown rival North Medford and South Eugene kept the Panthers at the top of the Southwest Conference standings.

4. Benson (12-2)
   
   The Astros took a break from PIL play to defeat Southridge 54-49 in the PIL MLK Invite. They then dominated Cleveland and Lincoln in subsequent games.

5. Crater (14-3)
   
   The Comets extended their win streak to 11 before facing Springfield in a crucial Midwestern League matchup.

6. Springfield (15-1)
   
   The Millers continued their winning streak with easy victories over Thurston and Ashland, moving closer to a potential title.

Other Notable Performances

1. Redmond (14-1)
   
   The Panthers will carry a 14-game win streak into a showdown with Bend, ending a six-game road swing.

2. West Albany (10-4)
   
   The Bulldogs recorded two more running-clock victories against Lebanon and Woodburn, showcasing their offensive strength.

3. South Albany (11-3)
   
   A 21-point road win at Silverton helped the RedHawks stay competitive with West Albany in the Mid-Willamette Conference.

4. Southridge (9-6)
   
   The Skyhawks bounced back from a narrow loss to Benson by defeating Metro League foe Westview.

5. South Salem (13-2)
   
   The Saxons faced a tough challenge against West Salem, losing the first of three matchups that could determine the Central Valley Conference title.

6. Vale (17-1)
   
   The Vikings nearly shut out Riverside, winning 60-2 in a dominant performance against Eastern Oregon League opponents.

7. Sherwood (13-3)
   
   The Bowmen won a key Pacific Conference matchup against Century, highlighting their growing competitiveness.

8. Amity (16-2)
   
   The Warriors secured two significant wins over Taft and handed Regis its first loss in a nonleague game.

9. Jesuit (10-5)
   
   The Crusaders opened Metro League play with two road victories at Mountainside and Sunset.

10. Oregon City (11-4)
    
    The Pioneers won their only game of the week at home against St. Mary’s Academy.

11. Nelson (9-6)
    
    After starting the season with a 2-6 record, the Hawks have won seven straight games, taking control of the Mt. Hood Conference race.

12. Baker (15-4)
    
    The Bulldogs lost at La Grande but bounced back with wins against Junction City and Marist Catholic.

13. Clackamas (11-3)
    
    The Cavaliers ended their 58-game Mt. Hood Conference win streak with a loss to Nelson, marking a significant shift in the conference landscape.

14. Wilsonville (11-3)
    
    The Wildcats extended their winning streak to 10 as they prepare for a critical game against La Salle Prep.

15. Sheldon (13-3)
    
    The Irish recovered from back-to-back losses by defeating Willamette and Roseburg.

16. Seaside (12-3)
    
    The Seagulls secured a pair of close Cowapa League victories against Tillamook and Scappoose.

17. Stayton (11-3)
    
    The Eagles split their Oregon West Conference opener, losing to Cascade before defeating Sweet Home.

18. North Bend (14-3)
    
    The Bulldogs split their Sky-Em League matchups, losing to Marist Catholic and then defeating Marshfield.

19. La Salle Prep (11-4)
    
    The Falcons extended their win streak to six as they aim to remain unbeaten in Northwest Oregon Conference play.

Dropped Out and Under Consideration

Several teams were dropped from the rankings, including No. 23 Summit and No. 25 Regis. Additionally, several schools are under consideration for inclusion in future rankings, such as Bandon, Banks, Barlow, Henley, Lebanon, Marist Catholic, Pleasant Hill, Valley Catholic, West Salem, and Weston-McEwen.