It’s time for the latest Greater Cincinnati girls basketball power rankings.
There are some shake-ups in this weeks top 10 now that winter break is underway and the majority of local teams are playing in multi-team events around the region and country.
These will be the final power rankings of 2025. They will return on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
All stats and record are updated through Dec. 22.
Next in line: Purcell Marian, Lakota West, Bishop Brossart, Seton, Holy Cross, Oak Hills, East Central, Loveland, Highlands
10. Notre Dame Pandas
Record: 7-1
Last week: NR
Analysis: The Pandas became just the second Ninth Region team to beat Cooper in the last four seasons, then rode that momentum to a 3-1 record at the Queen of the Commonwealth tournament. Sarah Young looks like the best forward in Northern Kentucky; she averaged 8.8 points and 9.5 rebounds over the last week.
Upcoming: vs Assumption at Thomas More (Dec. 28), vs. Dixie Heights (Jan. 2), vs. North Hardin at Franklin County (Jan. 3)
9. Mount Notre Dame Cougars
Record: 8-0
Last week: 9
Analysis: Four of the Cougars’ wins so far have come against teams that were previously undefeated. Adding to that number will only get more impressive as the season goes on. Their most recent win over Carroll may have been the most impressive; four players scored in double figures.
Upcoming: vs. Bellbrook at Xavier University (Dec. 27), vs. Mason (Dec. 30)
8. Mason Comets
Record: 6-1
Last week: 6
Analysis: The Comets are on a four-game winning streak but beat Oak Hills and Sycamore by a combined 10 points. They are still learning how to play without senior Addy Gillman, who is out for the season with a knee injury.
Upcoming: vs. Springboro (Dec. 27), at Mount Notre Dame (Dec. 30)
7. Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers
Record: 10-0
Last week: 8
Analysis: Simon Kenton is relentless, there’s no other way to put it. The Lady Pioneers have won every game by double digits. Brynli Pernell and Haylie Webb have been at the center of the action so far, leading them to recent wins over Butler and Campbell County.
Upcoming: vs. Scott (Jan. 2), at Grant County (Jan. 3)
6. Princeton Vikings
Record: 5-1
Last week: 5
Analysis: Erin Thomas has been on a heater for the Vikings, scoring 19 points against Sycamore, 21 against Lakota East and recording a new career-high of 34 points against Middletown. Princeton has two more big tests ahead this weekend.
Upcoming: vs. Big Walnut (Dec. 27), vs. Winton Woods at Xavier University (Dec. 28), at Middletown (Jan. 3)
5. Milford Eagles
Record: 7-1
Last week: 7
Analysis: The Eagles picked up the biggest win of the season in Southwest Ohio so far, beating Winton Woods, 59-48, on Dec. 22. They have a roster that can execute a run-and-gun style of play, and Kylie Perone is a force in the post who also has a soft touch around the rim.
Upcoming: vs. Harrison (Dec. 27), vs. Lakota East at Xavier University (Dec. 28), at Little Miami (Dec. 5)
4. Walnut Hills Eagles
Record: 5-2
Last week: 3
Analysis: The Eagles head to Florida this weekend with a chance to make some noise against out-of-state opponents before getting right back into league play. Honesty Billups highlighted a recent win over Anderson with 10 points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists.
Upcoming: vs. Betsy Layne at Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic (Dec. 27), vs. TBD at Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic (Dec. 28), vs. TBD at Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic (Dec. 29), vs. Loveland (Jan. 5)
3. Cooper Jaguars
Record: 6-1
Last week: 4
Analysis: The Jaguars responded to a close loss to Notre Dame by winning their third straight Queen of the Commonwealth tournament. The schedule doesn’t let up with three more games this weekend followed by a bout with Sacred Heart to ring in the new year.
Upcoming: vs. Calloway County at Walton-Verona (Dec. 27), vs. Spencer County at Walton-Verona (Dec. 28), vs. South Laurel at Walton-Verona (Dec. 28), at Sacred Heart (Jan. 2), vs. Central at Franklin County (Jan. 3)
2. Winton Woods Warriors
Record: 8-1
Last week: 1
Analysis: The Warriors are in the midst of an intriguing week. After having their 35-game winning streak snapped, they must turn around and prepare for Princeton Dec. 28 at the Cintas Center. There’s no doubt Carlton Gray will have his team ready to compete this weekend.
Upcoming: vs. Princeton at Xavier University (Dec. 28), vs. Anderson (Jan. 5)
1. West Clermont Wolves
Record: 8-0
Last week: 2
Analysis: West Clermont has perhaps the most balanced roster in the city and there’s a consensus that this team is better than the 2022-2023 squad that went 24-1. For now, let’s circle the Wolves’ two games against Winton Woods and a weekend at the Classic in the Country as the biggest tests on the schedule.
Upcoming: vs. Fairfield (Dec. 30), at Turpin (Jan. 5)
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: New No. 1 team in Greater Cincinnati girls basketball power rankings
Reporting by Brendan Connelly, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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