Iowa high school girls basketball state rankings by class

Check out the Top 10 Iowa high school girls basketball teams from Class 5A to 1A

North Linn and Newell-Fonda are two of the top 1A girls teams in the state again this year. / Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK

Here is a look at this week’s High School on SI Top 10 Iowa high school girls basketball rankings by class for the week of Jan. 6:

Class 5A

1. Johnston (9-0)

Previous rank: 1

The Dragons handled business once again, rolling past Ankeny Centennial.

2. West Des Moines Dowling (7-2)

Previous rank: 2

Without a game yet, the Maroons continue to prepare for some interesting matchups in the coming weeks. 

3. Waukee Northwest (8-2)

Previous rank: 3

The Wolves ran past Ankeny to extend their win streak to four since a loss to Johnston.

4. Ankeny Centennial (6-3)

Previous rank: 4

It’s hard to drop the Jaguars for a loss to Johnston, as the Dragons have handled everybody this year with ease.

5. Davenport North (5-2)

Previous rank: 5

The Wildcats have yet to hit the court in 2025 and since a loss to the Dragons.

6. Cedar Rapids Prairie (8-1)

Previous rank: 6

Prairie had no trouble with Cedar Rapids Kennedy with a fun showdown at Iowa City High on the horizon.

7. Bettendorf (6-1)

Previous rank: 7

The Bulldogs have not played yet in the new year.

8. Waukee (6-4)

Previous rank: 8

The Warriors had no trouble getting going in 2025, rolling past Urbandale.

9. Pleasant Valley (5-3)

Previous rank: 9

The Spartans have not competed in 2025 yet.

10. Iowa City West (8-3)

Previous rank: 10

A 10-point win over Cedar Rapids Washington helped the Trojans push their win streak to three.

Class 4A

1. North Polk (8-0)

Previous rank: 1

Perennial state contenders, this group of Comets look to have it all in the early going.

2. Sioux City Bishop Heelan (8-1)

Previous rank: 3

The Crusaders have yet to hit the court in 2025.

3. Norwalk (10-0)

Previous rank: 4

We have yet to see the Warriors back in action to begin the new year, as they will face Dallas Center-Grimes next.

4. Waverly-Shell Rock (8-1)

Previous rank: 5

The Go-Hawks got by Center Point-Urbana, earning their sixth straight win.

5. Maquoketa (9-0)

Previous rank: 7

The Cardinals knocked off Central DeWitt to end 2024 and opened ‘25 with a win over Cascade.

6. Sioux Center (7-1)

Previous rank: 6

Boyden-Hull had no answer for Sioux Center, who rolled, 79-18.

7. Central DeWitt (7-1)

Previous rank: 2

The Sabers have yet to hit the floor in 2025. 

8. Dallas Center-Grimes (8-2)

Previous rank: 8

A nice start to the new year for the Mustangs resulted in a win over Williamsburg.

9. Pella (8-2)

Previous rank: 8

Six straight wins for the Dutch since losses to North Polk and Norwalk.

10. ADM (7-3)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Tigers opened 2025 with a 30-point win over Clear Lake, extending their win streak to five.

Class 3A

1. Mount Vernon (9-1)

Previous rank: 1

The Mustangs dominated Iowa City Regina, rolling to their eighth consecutive victory.

2. Estherville-Lincoln Central (9-2)

Previous rank: 2

Central Lyon gave E-LC a stiff test out of the gates to begin 2025, as the Midgets prevailed, 51-44.

3. Forest City (10-0)

Previous rank: 3

The Indians will have a showdown with 1A contender Bishop Garrigan next.

4. Spirit Lake (8-0)

Previous rank: 4

Up next for Spirit Lake will be a matchup with Pocahontas Area in a meeting of unbeatens.

5. Dubuque Wahlert (6-1)

Previous rank: 6

Wins over Linn-Mar and Marion to begin 2025 have the Golden Eagles soaring.

6. PCM (9-1)

Previous rank: 9

An easy win over South Hamilton got the ball rolling in 2025 for the Mustangs.

7. West Marshall (8-1)

Previous rank: No ranked

The Trojans have won seven straight, including a win over Roland-Story, since a loss to PCM.

8. Cherokee (7-1)

Previous rank: 8

The Braves have yet to hit the floor in the new year.

9. Des Moines Christian (6-3)

Previous rank: 10

The Lions have not played in 2025 to date.

10. Williamsburg (7-2)

Previous rank: 5

The Raiders were unable to solve Dallas Center-Grimes, falling 59-41.

Class 2A

1. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (10-0)

Previous rank: 1

The Rockets will finally hit the floor this year when they face North Mahaska on the road.

2. Hinton (10-0)

Previous rank: 3

Hinton has yet to play in 2025.

3. North Mahaska (8-0)

Previous rank: 4

The Warhawks have a showdown with Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont coming up.

4. MVAOCOU (8-0)

Previous rank: 5

The Rams rolled past South Central Calhoun ahead of a matchup with Cherokee.

5. Iowa City Regina (9-1)

Previous rank: 2

Regina suffered its first loss, falling to Mount Vernon, 80-34. 

6. Rock Valley (7-1)

Previous rank: 6

Rock Valley opened the new year with a solid win over Central Lyon.

7. Denver (9-0)

Previous rank: 7

The Cyclones handled business, taking Oelwein apart, 66-45.

8. Treynor (7-1)

Previous rank: 9

Treynor has only lost to an out-of-state team and has not played in 2025.

9. Maquoketa Valley (10-0)

Previous rank: 10

The Wildcats have not played yet in 2025.

10. Pocahontas Area (8-0)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Indians are unbeaten as they prepare for a showdown with Spirit Lake.

Class 1A

1. Council Bluffs St. Albert (10-0)

Previous rank: 4

It was a big start to 2025, as St. Albert knocked off Newell-Fonda, 63-56.

2. Newell-Fonda (6-2)

Previous rank: 1

The Mustangs were unable to solve St. Albert, losing to a 1A team for the first time, 63-56.

3. Algona Bishop Garrigan (7-1)

Previous rank: 2

The Golden Bears handled 3A contender Algona and take on Forest City next.

4. North Linn (9-1)

Previous rank: 3

The Lynx have won two straight since a stunning loss to Maquoketa Valley.

5. Riceville (6-1)

Previous rank: 5

Riceville has yet to play this year. 

6. Mount Ayr (9-0)

Previous rank: 6

The Raiders posted a 66-10 victory to begin 2025.

7. Springville (7-2)

Previous rank: 8

The Orioles made it three straight with a win over Edgewood-Colesburg.

8. Holy Trinity (8-0)

Previous rank: 10

The Crusaders stayed perfect with a convincing win over New London.

9. Lynnville-Sully (8-3)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Winners of four in a row since a close loss to North Mahaska, the Hawks should be favored in their next few games.

10. West Bend-Mallard (8-0)

Previous ranked: Not ranked

The Wolverines have become a contender in the tough Twin Lakes Conference.