Morris Catholic (Denville, N.J.) is the new No. 1 in the MaxPreps Top 25 high school girls basketball rankings after winning its third straight New Jersey state title over the weekend.
The Crusaders ascend to the top spot after previously top-ranked
Ontario Christian (Ontario) fell to California Open Division champion
Etiwanda in the regional final. The Eagles
Etiwanda climbs three spots after winning an unprecedented third straight title in the Golden State's top division.
In the Garden State,
Mya Pauldo fueled Morris Catholic with a game-high 21 points and five boards in the 54-44 win over
Paul VI (Haddonfield), which came into the final unbeaten as well. Twin
Mia Pauldo added 15 points, five boards and four assists while Loyola-Chicago commit
Daniella Matus pitched in 11 points and five boards.
The Pauldo twins, who are headed to Tennessee, finish a stellar run at
Morris Catholic with three state titles, four county titles and a 107-5
record.
No. 14 Grandview celebrates after winning its third Colorado Class 6A title in four seasons with a 61-39 victory over Legend. UCLA commit Sienna Betts led the Wolves with 21 points and 16 rebounds. (PHOTO: Derek Regensburger)
Etiwanda completed its own trifecta with a convincing 75-59 win over No. 7
Archbishop Mitty (San Jose). It was the third straight year head coach Stan Delus' squad took down the Monarchs in the state final.
Arynn Finley led the way for the Eagles with a game-high 21 points, including 17 in the first half, while Cal-bound
Aliyahna Morris added 12 and LSU commit
Grace Knox 10.
Grandview (Aurora, Colo.) jumps 11 spots after winning its third Class 6A title in four seasons. UCLA commit
Sienna Betts posted a game-high 21 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 61-39 victory over
Legend (Parker). She finished her career with over 2,000 points and is Colorado's all-time leading rebounder, boys or girls.
MaxPreps Top 25 girls basketball rankings
1. Morris Catholic (Denville, N.J.)
Record: 27-0 |
Last week: 2
Season complete. Non-Public A state champion.
3. Etiwanda (Calif.)
Record: 28-5 |
Last week: 6
Season complete. Open Division state champion.
10. Johnston (Iowa)
Record: 26-0 |
Last week: 12
Season complete. Class 5A state champion.
17. Clackamas (Ore.)
Record: 28-3 |
Last week: 9
The Cavaliers saw Tualatin erase a 19-point third-quarter lead after USC commit
Jazzy Davidson went out for a time with an injury in a loss in the Class 6A state championship game.
On the bubble: Tualatin (Ore.), 26-2;
Belleville (Mich.), 25-1;
Staley (Kansas City, Mo.), 28-1;
Winton Woods (Cincinnati, Ohio), 27-0;
Central Valley (Spokane Valley, Wash.), 27-0;
Kimberly (Wis.), 29-1;
Pickerington Central (Pickerington, Ohio), 25-3;
Rockford (Mich.), 25-1;
Perkiomen Valley (Collegeville, Pa.), 28-3,
Blue Valley North (Overland Park, Kan.), 20-4
