High school girls basketball rankings: Etiwanda, Archbishop Mitty, Morris Catholic headline way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 for 2024-25

2023-24: 32-3, No. 1 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Kennedy Smith, Mykelle Richards
Notable returners: Grace Knox, Aliyahna Morris, Arynn Finley, Shaena Brew
Defending national champions will miss USC-bound Smith but the addition of 6-foot-6 freshman Sydney Douglas should help offset that. A second year of Morris and Knox playing together will help the Eagles in their quest for a third straight state title.

2. Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
2023-24: 30-1, No. 2 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Morgan Cheli, Belle Bramer, Elana Weisman
Notable returners: McKenna Woliczko, Tee McCarthy, Emma Cook, Niyati Bangalore
The three seniors graduating will leave a void but returning MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year Woliczko has shouldered much of the load in back-to-back seasons. Hall of Fame coach Sue Phillips will no doubt have the Monarchs hungry for a state title after reaching the final for the past four seasons.

3. Morris Catholic (Denville, N.J.)
2023-24: 29-1, No. 8 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Alexis Rosenfeld, Madison Miller
Notable returners: Mia Pauldo, Mya Pauldo, Jacqueline Edelman, Kennedy Brown
The Pauldo twins have led the Crusaders to back-to-back Non-Public B state titles. They lose their two bigs but return five players who averaged at least 4.6 points per night, led by MaxPreps All-American Mia Pauldo at 19.9 points per game.

4. Hebron Christian (Dacula, Ga.)
2023-24: 32-2, No. 10 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Amiya Porter
Notable returners: Danielle Osho, Alanna Beckham, Mia James, Ja’kerra Butler
All the key pieces are back for the Lions after winning the Georgia Class AAA title. Beckham was a MaxPreps Junior All-American who averaged 13.7 points, 5.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game.

5. Sidwell Friends (Washington, D.C.)
2023-24: 25-7, No. 18 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Kendall Dudley, Zania Socka
Notable returners: Jordan Jackson, Jayda Dixon, Ava Yoon, Genesis Schneeberg
Jackson averaged nearly 12 points per game for the Quakers last season while Dixon added 7.7 per night. Rising junior Autumn Fleary recently announced her transfer to Sidwell as well. The MaxPreps Sophomore All-American is the two-time Baltimore Sun Player of the Year who averaged more than 16 per night for McDonogh (Owings Mills, Md.).

6. Red Bank Catholic (Red Bank, N.J.)
2023-24: 27-5
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Addy Nyemchek, Katie Liggio, Tessa Carman, Christina Liggio, Tessa Liggio
The Caseys return their top 11 scorers from last year's state title team, led by Nyencheck who dropped 15.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Red Bank Catholic won the Non-Public A championship while playing an aggressive schedule last season with three losses to MaxPreps Top 25 teams. The Liggio sisters combined for more than 23 points per game.

7. Purcell Marian (Cincinnati, Ohio)
2023-24: 28-1, No. 15 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Jayda Mosley, Seini Henry
Notable returners: Dee Alexander, Ky Miller, Samaya Wilkens
Alexander, a MaxPreps All-American and two-time Ohio Ms. Basketball, averaged 18.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game, shooting 64 percent from the field. Purcell Marian is 81-4 during her career and will carry a 26-game win streak into 2024-25. Miller averaged 13.1 points and 4 rebounds and assists per night.

8. Lawrence Central (Indianapolis, Ind.)
2023-24: 30-1, No. 17 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Jaylah Lampley, Laila Abdurraqib, Aniyah McKenzie, Lola Lampley
Jaylah Lampley (18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds per game) was a MaxPreps Junior All-American and leads a cast double-figures scorers for the Bears. Abdurraqib and McKenzie each averaged 11.4 points per game while Lola Lamley chipped in 10.4.

9. Thomas Dale (Chester, Va.)
2023-24: 24-2
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Nylah Wilson, Syvannah Dawson, Allie Broadus, Alexandria Broadus, Timani Harris
The Knights were ranked much of the season before late-season losses dropped them out. They return their top seven scorers from a team that played a challenging schedule. Wilson led the team with 21.0 points per night while Dawson chipped in 18.6. Allie Broadus and freshman Harris were also in double figures.

10. Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.)
2023-24: 28-5, No. 7 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Maddy McDaniel, LaNae' Corbett
Notable returners: Zhen Craft, Qandace Samuels, Princess-Alexandria Moody, Vanessa Harris
The loss of South Carolina commit McDaniel will be significant but the Mustangs showed they can win without her, grabbing the private school state title as the future Gamecock was out with an injury. Craft earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the postseason event and Samuels grabbed MaxPreps Freshman All-American honors. Moody and Harris are both capable of filling the bucket.

11. Duncanville (Texas)
2023-24: 35-4, No. 11 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Mariah Clayton, Chloe Mann
Notable returners: Kaylinn Kemp, Laila Coleman, Samari Holmen
The losses are significant but the returners have a state title under their belt and know what winning on the big stage is all about. Kemp, Coleman and Holmen were all major contributors last season.

12. Ontario Christian (Ontario, Calif.)
2023-24: 28-5
Notable losses: Karsen Marshall, Amanda Ajobiewe
Notable returners: Kaleena Smith, Legacy Benjamin
The future is bright for the Knights with MaxPreps Freshman of the Year Smith, who averaged nearly 35 points per night. She is already tearing up the club circuit this summer. The 6-1 Benjamin is another fabulous freshman who averaged 7.9 points and 5.0 rebounds. Elite Class of 2028 Tatianna Griffin is expected to play for Ontario Christian next season.

13. Bradley Central (Cleveland, Tenn.)
2023-24: 34-1, No. 20 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Kimora Fields, Harmonie Ware, Avary Brewer, Tatianna Stovall
The Bearettes grabbed a second straight state title as Fields landed on the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America team and both she and Ware earned Class 4A All-State honors. Fields averaged nearly 24 points per game along with 7.5 assists while shooting better than 70 percent. Ware earned state tournament MVP honors while Brewer and Stovall were all-tournament nods.

14. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
2023-24: 31-3, No. 9 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Mackenly Randolph, Izela Arenas
Notable returners: Jerzy Robinson, Emilia Krstevski, Leia Edwards
Losing Randolph and Arenas, both daughters of former NBA players, will sting. But the continued growth of Robinson lessens that. She proved to be an elite scorer who creates her own shot and cleans up in the paint. Krstevski also showed improvement down the stretch.

15. Edmond Memorial (Edmond, Okla.)
2023-24: 23-4
Notable losses: Addy Johnson, Taylor Morris
Notable returners: Avery Hjelmstad, Janiyah Williams
The two Power 5 returners give the Bulldogs a chance to get over the hump after reaching the Class 6A semifinals in back-to-back seasons. Hjelmstad, a Utah commit, averaged 16.3 points and 5.0 rebounds while Williams, headed to Oregon, put up 16.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per night.

16. Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Fla.)
2023-24: 27-4
Notable losses: Trinity Turner, Leah Bullard
Notable returners: Kendall Perry, Anilys Rolon, Sariah Johnson, Elise Horne
Losing Georgia commit Turner opens a void for scoring but the Panthers have won three straight state titles and have plenty of players with big-game experience. Perry was second on the team with 10.2 points per night while Rolon averaged 9.8 points and Johnson chipped in 6.8 points.

17. Minnetonka (Minn.)
2023-24: 29-2
Notable losses: Tori McKinney
Notable returners: Aaliyah Crump, Lanelle Wright
The Skippers got big-time performances from Crump and Wright in the title game win over Hopkins. They will have to fill the void of Minnesota-bound McKinney but Crump averaged a team-best 24.5 points and 7.0 rebounds and Wright scored 13.6 per night. Coach Brian Cosgriff is the architect of the dominant Hopkins teams of the recent past.

18. Johnston (Iowa)
2023-24: 29-0, No. 12 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Aili Tanke, Aaliyah Riley
Notable returners: Jenica Lewis, Amani Jenkins, Jaliyah Kinnetz
The best in Iowa graduates a MaxPreps All-American in Tanke (Iowa State) but Lewis (12.7 points per game) and Jenkins (12.5) provide a good foundation for a program that is 96-4 over the past four years. Lewis has more than 20 Division I offers.

19. Incarnate Word Academy (St. Louis, Mo.)
2023-24: 31-0, No. 13 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Notable losses: Zoe Best, Kaylynn Janes, Abbie Sextro
Notable returners: Nevaeh Caffey, Peyton Hill, Sophia Otten
There are questions surrounding the Red Knights this off-season with the biggest being the health of head coach Dan Rolfes. Basketball aside, the hope for a successful recovery from a heart attack suffered during last season's playoffs is foremost. Outside of that, IWA enters the season with 131 straight wins after winning the Class 6 title. Caffey, an Indiana commit, was a MaxPreps Junior All-American and Missouri Player of the Year after averaging 14.0 points per game.

20. Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, Va.)
2023-24: 25-2
Notable losses: Tinasia Spencer, Celeste Bailey
Notable returners: Micah Ojo, Abby Sabatino
Head coach Darnell Dozier won his 14th state title last season and 10th in the past 11 years. The breakout of Ojo, who was a MaxPreps Freshman All-American and Virginian-Pilot Player of the Year, is a big reason the future remains bright. She averaged 18.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, 4.4 steals, 4.2 blocks, and 3.6 assists per game for the Cavaliers.

21. Clackamas (Ore.)
2023-24: 24-4
Notable losses: Reese Krause, Hope Normand
Notable returners: Jazzy Davidson, Sara Barhoum, Dylan Mogel, Allie Roden
Class of 2025 sensation Davidson looks to carry the Cavaliers to a state title after falling short in their repeat attempt in 2024. The MaxPreps All-American averaged 26.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 2.6 assists per game. Clackamas is 50-8 over the past two seasons with a title in 2023.

22. Whitney Young (Chicago, Ill.)
2023-24: 27-6
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Destiny Jackson, Kiaya Johnson, Gabby Domercant, Amaya Henderson
The Dolphins didn't have a senior on the roster last season. Jackson led the way with 16.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while Johnson added 14.3 points per night. Domercant and Henderson were key contributors as well.

23. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
2023-24: 25-8
Notable losses: Jenessa Cotton
Notable returners: Addison Deal, Kaeli Wynn, Amaya Williams
The Monarchs were ranked for a large portion of the season before a season-ending injury to Deal. There's a changing of the guard at Mater Dei as 900-game winner Kevin Kiernan stepped down. He will be replaced by assistant Jody Wynn (mother of Kaeli), who led programs at the college level in Long Beach State and the University of Washington.

24. Pewaukee (Wis.)
2023-24: 29-1
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Amy Terrian, Anna Terrian, Kennedy Retherford, Giselle Janowski, Kylie Pieper
The Badger State's best won the Division 2 title and return every piece of the squad that dropped one game. Amy Terrian (18.4 points per game) and Janowski (15.0) led the Pirates offensively. Defensive standout Anna Terrian averaged 9.3 points while Pieper and Retherford combined for nearly 16 per game.

25. Blue Valley North (Overland Park, Kan.)
2023-24: 20-5
Notable losses: Tyara Davis
Notable returners: Jaliya Davis, Aubrey Shaw, Gabbi Hinson
Picking up where she left off, Jaliya Davis is shining on the club circuit after averaging 19.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. She shot 63 percent from the field and notched a season-high 30 points in a 72-56 win over Derby in the state tournament third-place game. The Mustangs won a title in 2023 behind head coach Ann Fritz, who coached the McDonald's All American game this year.