Archbishop Mitty, Ontario Christian headline way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 high school girls basketball rankings for 2025-26

Return of McKenna Woliczko from injury could make Mitty a force next season.

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Apr 22, 2025, 2:00pm
While the celebration continues for 2024-25 national champion Morris Catholic (Denville, N.J.), we are already looking ahead to the 2025-26 season with our way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 high school girls basketball rankings.

Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.) and Ontario Christian (Ontario, Calif.) spent much of the recently-completed season ranked No. 1 and both will be in the mix for that spot again.

For Mitty, much of that optimism rests on the recovery of McKenna Woliczko from her season-ending ACL injury in January. If Woliczko comes back full strength, head coach Sue Phillips will have a formidable roster on her hands. 

In Woliczko's absence, the Monarchs made a run to the Open Division title game as a host of players stepped into new roles and gained valuable experience.

Ontario Christian, meanwhile, returns the bulk of a team that won the Southern Section Open title before falling to eventual state champion Etiwanda in the SoCal regional final. National Sophomore of the Year Kaleena Smith and National Freshman of the Year Tati Griffin lead the way backed by Sydney Douglas and Dani Robinson.

Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.), which finished No. 2 last season, is No. 3 in the the way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25. Etiwanda comes in at No. 4 despite losing a pair of McDonald's All Americans. Bullis (Potomac, Md.) with talented Class of 2027 prospect Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka is No. 5.

In total, 14 teams from the final 2024-25 MaxPreps Top 25 are projected to return to the rankings next season. Some of the newcomers include New Jersey's Red Bank Catholic (Red Bank) and St. John-Vianney (Holmdel) as well as Oregon Class 6A champion Tualatin and Nevada Class 5A champion Centennial (Las Vegas). 

See the full way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 below.
1. Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
2024-25: 27-4
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: McKenna Woliczko, Devin Cosgriff, Tiera McCarthy, Ze'Ni Patterson, Maliya Hunter, Abigail James, Emma Cook
If Woliczko returns strong from her ACL injury, the Monarchs will be a force. They still reached the Open Division final and that experience will be a boon for a relatively young group.

2. Ontario Christian (Ontario, Calif.)
2024-25: 30-2
Notable losses: Alanna Neale
Notable returners: Kaleena Smith, Tati Griffin, Sydney Douglas, Dani Robinson
The Knights return a core that includes the sophomore and freshman players of the year in Smith and Griffin, respectively, in addition to Freshman All-American Douglas.

3. Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.)
2024-25: 29-2
Notable losses: Vanessa Harris, Zhen Craft, Mary Amoateng, Princess-Alexandria Moody
Notable returners: NyAir McCoy, Nevaeh Roberson, Qandace Samuels
Samuels and McCoy were All-Americans and head coach Ron James gets the most out of the Mustangs .

4. Etiwanda (Etiwanda, Calif.)
2024-25: 28-5
Notable losses: Aliyahna Morris, Grace Knox, Shaena Brew
Notable returners: Arynn Finley, Chasity Rice, Aliyah Phillips
Replacing Morris and Knox will be tough but the Eagles haven't won three straight Open Division title by accident.

5. Bullis (Potomac, Md.)
2024-25: 24-8
Notable losses: Meghan Yarnevich, Sanai Troutman
Notable returners: Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka, Blue Jackson, Adora Nwude, Kai Powell
Wilson-Manyacka, the No. 2 player in the Class of 2027, powers the Bulldogs after averaging 18 points per game. Jackson showed potential during her freshman campaign.

6. Sidwell Friends (Washington, D.C.)
2024-25: 27-4
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Jordyn Jackson, Autumn Fleary, Ava Yoon, Genesis Schneeberg
The biggest offseason question for the Quakers is if the talent will stay after head coach Tamika Dudley left for the St. James Performance Academy following their state title victory. If MaxPreps All-Americans Jackson and Leary are there to lead the rest, Sidwell will again be a top 10 squad.

7. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
2024-25: 28-3
Notable losses: Ashley Redd, Jalen Samuel, Leia Edwards
Notable returners: Jerzy Robinson, Emilia Krstevski
A three-time MaxPreps All-American, Robinson gives the Trailblazers a chance to win every time she steps on the floor.

8. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
2024-25: 29-4
Notable losses: Addison Deal, Amaya Williams, Devyn Kiernan
Notable returners: Kaeli Wynn, Harmony Golightly, Stella Hoss
Replacing Iowa-bound Deal is a tall task, but second-year coach Jody Wynn has pieces returning from a team that knows what it's like to play in talent-rich Southern California.

2024-25: 27-5
Notable losses: Christina Liggio, Tessa Carman
Notable returners: Addy Nyemchek, Katie Liggio, Tessa Liggio, Daniela Maletsky
The Caseys were within a putback falling of upsetting Paul VI and reaching the South Jersey Non-Public A final. Nyemchek led the way averaging 14.1 points per game.

2024-25: 22-7
Notable losses: Brooklyn Taylor, Aleena Dinker
Notable returners: Stella Lockhart, Madison Kocis, Taylor Sofilkanich, Charlotte Bradley, Tatum Sharpe
The Eagles were young and managed to reach the South Jersey Non-Public A semifinals behind 15.6 points per night from Kocis, 12.3 points from Lockhart and 11.3 from Sofilkanich. 

11. Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, Va.)
2024-25: 28-0
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Micah Ojo, Tristan Rickenbacker, Jizelle James
The core of a Class 5 state championship team is back with MaxPreps All-American Ojo leading the charge after averaging 18 points and eight rebounds.

12. St. John's (Washington, D. C.)
2024-25: 26-6
Notable losses: None
Notable returners: Morgan Stewart, Camille Nesmith, Lyla Coogen, Sam Eller
Stewart, a Washington Post All-Met selection, led the Cadets in scoring at 19.8 point per night in the tough WCAC. Four of the six losses were to MaxPreps Top 25 teams.

13. Providence Academy (Plymouth, Minn.)
2024-25: 32-0
Notable losses: Hope Counts
Notable returners: Maddyn Greenway, Beckett Greenway
Maddyn Greenway will be chasing history entering her senior season on 4,454 points. The Lions are the class of a strong Minnesota contingent but travel restrictions keep them from challenging themselves on a national stage.

14. St. Francis (Alpharetta, Ga.)
2024-25: 28-3
Notable losses: Desi Taylor, Ameila Basit
Notable returners: Giaunni Rogers, Cam Golston, Peyton Mann, Emon Stephens, Payton McGuire
Class of 2027 standout Rogers led the Knights to a final four appearance in the Private School bracket, averaging 16.3 points per night. Golston added 12.6 per game while a trio of freshman in Mann, Stephens and McGuire combined for 15 per night.

15. Paul VI (Haddonfield, N.J.)
2024-25: 27-1
Notable losses: Kiyanna Blacks-Stewart, Azanah Campbell, Anya George
Notable returners: Brooke Stagliano, Rachel Thatcher, Keiara Sellers
Leading scorer Stagliano is back after averaging 14.3 points per game and helping the Eagles to the Non-Public state final.

16. Tualatin (Ore.)
2024-25: 26-2
Notable losses: Jordyn Smith
Notable returners: Love Best, Ries Miadich, Maaya Lucas, Kendall Dawkins, Alex Padilla
The Timberwolves took down Clackamas, a team with four Division I players including Jazzy Davidson, in the Class 6A final. Best was sensational in her freshman campaign and showed Tualatin has a high ceiling.

2024-25: 23-2
Notable losses: Ayla Williams
Notable returners: Nation Williams, Sanai Branch, D'Arrah Mitchell, Inieye Oruh
MaxPreps Sophomore All-American Nation Williams was a force for the Bulldogs in winning their 15th title under coach Karen Weitz. The daughter of former Las Vegas Aces GM Natalie Williams averaged 17.3 points for the Bulldogs.

18. Johnston (Iowa)
2024-25: 26-0
Notable losses: Amani Jenkins
Notable returners: Jenica Lewis, Ari Phillips, Jaliyah Kinnetz, Kelli Kalb
Owners of the nation's longest winning streak, the Dragons return MaxPreps All-American Lewis and standout sophomore Phillips as they look for a Hawkeye State three-peat.

19. Lincoln (Dallas, Texas)
2024-25: 39-2
Notable losses: Grace Spencer,T'anna Saddler
Notable returners: Lanae Dallas, Ar'jayla Elder, Jada Patterson
The Class 4A Division 2 champion returns its top two scorers in Elder and Dallas. The junior Elder led the Tigers with 13.7 points per game while Dallas earned MaxPreps Freshman All-America honors with 11.7 points per night.

20. Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.)
2024-25: 25-4
Notable losses: Teresa Kescenovitz
Notable returners: Natalie Kussow, Sidney Zehner, Karina Klemz, Presly Samz
A top 20 talent in the Class of 2026, Kussow led the Warhawks to a Division 1 state semifinal berth with 26.3 points per night. Zehner, Klamez and Samz added more than 27 points per night.

21. Incarnate Word Academy (St. Louis, Mo.)
2024-25: 27-2
Notable losses: Nevaeh Caffey, Peyton Hill, Sophia Otten
Notable returners: Nevaeh Lucious, Peyton Olufson, Addi Owen
Lucious was big down the stretch for the Red Knights, who won their 11th state title in 12 seasons. They lose Indiana commit Caffey but coach Dan Rolfes gets his squad revamped season after season.

22. Duncanville (Texas)
2024-25: 29-7
Notable losses: Jasmine Gipson, Trystan James
Notable returners: Samari Holmen, Paytin Peterson, Aja Smith
Holmen averaged 16.5 points as a sophomore as the Pantherettes faced an aggressive schedule filled with regional and national powers. Coach Nieman Ford moved over to the boys side after the season adding more questions for the program.

23. Boswell (Fort Worth, Texas)
2024-25: 39-2
Notable losses: Camille Williams, Haleigh Jackson
Notable returners: Sydney Durrah, Seleste Massey, Salena Carrasco
In addition to head coach John Reese retiring, the Pioneers lose nearly 30 points per night with the graduation of Williams and Jackson. Rising junior Massey was an all-state pick and Durrah averaged 12.7 points per game.

2024-25: 26-4
Notable losses: Amya Scott, Carryn Easley
Notable returners: Reginna Baker, Kamora Berry, Chrisette King, Zion Coston
Class of 2027 standout Baker led the Saints in scoring at 14.6 points per night as they raced through an impressive Class 4A field to win their sixth state title. Scott (Delaware State) and Easley (Fordham) are lost to graduation but freshman King was a big interior presence for N-G.
Losing the Pauldo twins is a significant loss but Edelman, Brown, Fulston and company have showed they have plenty of game. Of the underclassmen, Edelman led all scorers with 10.3 points per night.

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