Iowa high school girls basketball state rankings by class

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 Feb. 3:

1. Johnston (16-0)

Previous rank: 1

The Dragons will put their perfect record on the line against Ankeny Centennial in a rematch after roasting West Des Moines Valley.

2. West Des Moines Dowling (15-3)

Previous rank: 2

No trouble for the Maroons against Ankeny as they move towards a showdown with Waukee Northwest. 

3. Waukee Northwest (14-3)

Previous rank: 5

Four straight and 10 of 12 around losses to Johnston for the Wolves. 

4. Davenport North (14-3)

Previous rank: 6

After handling Davenport Central, North got by Bettendorf, 67-53.

5. Cedar Rapids Prairie (14-2)

Previous rank: 3

Riding high, the Hawks were stuffed by Cedar Falls, 53-47.

6. Pleasant Valley (13-4)

Previous rank: 4

After a loss to Central DeWitt, the Spartans rebounded, reeling off two straight convincing wins.

7. Iowa City High (12-4)

Previous rank: 10

The Little Hawks get Cedar Rapids Prairie next with Iowa City Liberty on the horizon.

8. Ankeny Centennial (10-6)

Previous rank: 7

The Jaguars were clipped at Waukee, 57-53, falling to 3-3 in their last six.

9. Bettendorf (13-4)

Previous rank: 8

Bettendorf hung tough with Davenport North before seeing its five-game win streak come to an end.

10. Iowa City West (12-6)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Trojans knocked off Iowa City Liberty, 47-36, improving to 7-4 in their last 11.

1. North Polk (16-1)

Previous rank: 1

There were no lingering effects from the loss to Ankeny Centennial, as the Comets crushed Winterset, 66-34.

2. Waverly-Shell Rock (16-2)

Previous rank: 2

The Go-Hawks will see some interesting teams here next, taking on Denver and Aplington-Parkersburg. 

3. Dallas Center-Grimes (14-3)

Previous rank: 3

A couple of nice wins over Newton and Oskaloosa for the Mustangs, who host Norwalk next.

4. Sioux City Bishop Heelan (15-2)

Previous rank: 4

The Crusaders have reeled off six straight since their last loss. .

5. Norwalk (17-1)

Previous rank: 5

The Warriors are set to face Dallas Center-Grimes, riding a seven-game win streak since they last played. 

6. Maquoketa (16-1)

Previous rank: 6

Four in a row for Maquoketa, who has one tough test left in Iowa City High.

7. Sioux Center (16-2)

Previous rank: 8

The Warriors knocked off both Central Lyon and West Lyon last week, stretching their run to seven in a row. 

8. Carlisle (14-3)

Previous rank: 9

The Wildcats were able to get by Gilbert after stomping Ballard.

9. Cedar Rapids Xavier (14-4)

Previous rank: 10

Six in a row for the Saints, including several against 5A schools.

10. Central DeWitt (15-2)

Previous rank: 7

The Sabers moved up to face Davenport North, suffering a loss before bouncing back to win three in a row.

1. Mount Vernon (16-1)

Previous rank: 1

The Mustangs close the year with some key games against the likes of Center Point-Urbana and Clear Creek-Amana.

2. Des Moines Christian (15-3)

Previous rank: 4

The Lions have won 15 in a row, allowing under 23 points in each of the last three.

3. Williamsburg (17-2)

Previous rank: 5

These Raiders are red-hot, knocking off Clear Creek-Amana around several easy wins.

4. PCM (17-2)

Previous rank: 6

Eight in a row by the Mustangs, who rolled Perry and Nevada, allowing just 37 points.

5. Cherokee (14-2)

Previous rank: 7

Cherokee flexed its might in a win over Estherville-Lincoln Central, adding to key wins over Spirit Lake and Storm Lake as of late.

6. Estherville-Lincoln Central (15-3)

Previous rank: 2

The Midgets fell for the first time in 2025, losing at Cherokee, 50-44.

7. Forest City (18-1)

Previous rank: 3

For the first time this year, the Indians lost, suffering a 49-40 defeat at Waverly-Shell Rock.

8. Harlan (14-3)

Previous rank: 8

The Cyclones keep adding up wins, as they have now scored seven in a row.

9. Dubuque Wahlert (14-2)

Previous rank: 9

A key date with Cedar Rapids Prairie is on the horizon for Wahlert, who has won four in a row.

10. Algona (15-3)

Previous rank: 10

The win streak hit double figures last week for the Bulldogs. 

1. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (18-0)

Previous rank: 1

Two more convincing wins for the Rockets, who appear poised for a strong postseason run again.

2. Hinton (17-0)

Previous rank: 2

Hinton will try to put a cap on a perfect regular season, as they have two games left.

3. Rock Valley (15-1)

Previous rank: 3

The Rockets rolled last week, blasting all three opponents they faced. 

4. Iowa City Regina (16-1)

Previous rank: 4

It was business as usual for the Regals in wins over Tipton and West Branch.

5. North Mahaska (17-2)

Previous rank: 5

Three straight wins by North Mahaska now since the loss to Montezuma. 

6. MVAOCOU (17-1)

Previous rank: 6

Before regionals start, the Rams will try to secure a conference tournament title.

7. Denver (17-1)

Previous rank: 8

The Cyclones have rebounded since their first loss, picking up convincing wins in the process.

8. Treynor (15-2)

Previous rank: 9

After the loss to Atlantic late last month, the Cardinals showed their might, winning three straight.

9. Central Lyon (12-4)

Previous rank: 7

Following a hard-fought win over West Lyon, Central Lyon could not get past Sioux Center, 53-50.

10. Maquoketa Valley (17-1)

Previous rank: 10

The 17-game win streak came to a halt at the hands of 1A state contender North Linn, 44-37.

1. Council Bluffs St. Albert (16-1)

Previous rank: 1

The Saintes bounced back from their first loss last week, topping Atlantic, 53-43.

2. Newell-Fonda (13-2)

Previous rank: 2

Make it seven in a row for the Mustangs, as they continue to march towards the postseason.

3. North Linn (16-1)

Previous rank: 3

It was a postseason-like environment as the Lynx tipped Maquoketa Valley, 44-37.

4. Riceville (16-1)

Previous rank: 4

Sweet 16 for the Wildcats featured an easy win over Waterloo Christian.

5. Algona Bishop Garrigan (17-2)

Previous rank: 5

Stage is now set for the rematch with Forest City, who topped the Golden Bears last month, 64-59.

6. Montezuma (13-4)

Previous rank: 7

The Braves continue to build momentum towards a meeting with Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont later this month.

7. Riverside (17-2)

Previous rank: 9

Nobody has scored over 32 against the Wildcats in their last four games.

8. Mount Ayr (18-1)

Previous rank: 6

The Raiders were stunned by Lenox, 60-50, but quickly got back on track with a 70-22 drubbing of Southeast Warren.

9. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (15-3)

Previous rank: 8

The Rebels saw their win streak come to a halt at the hands of Aplington-Parkersburg on the road.

10. Woodbine (14-4)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Four in a row for the Tigers since a tough loss to Carroll.