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The Orange County girls basketball rankings as of Tuesday, Jan. 20. The team records are through Monday, Jan. 19.
Notable this week: Sage Hill climbs three spots to No. 1 after extending its winning streak to 14 games with an 88-58 win against nationally-ranked Bishop Gorman of Nevada on Monday. The Lightning are the fourth different team to be ranked No. 1 in the county, joining preseason pick Mater Dei, Fairmont Prep and JSerra. … JSerra drops one position to No. 2 after a 47-43 loss to Santa Margarita in the teams’ Trinity League opener. Santa Margarita rises one spot to fourth.
ORANGE COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP 25
1. Sage Hill (19-4): Amalia Holguin, Kamdyn Klamberg and Eve Fowler formed a strong trio to help the Lightning dominate Bishop Gorman at the Rosary showcase.
Previous ranking: 4
2. JSerra (17-3): The Lions travel to Orange Lutheran on Tuesday and play host to Mater Dei on Thursday in the Trinity League.
Previous ranking: 1
3. Mater Dei (17-4): The Monarchs ride an eight-game winning streak into their Trinity League showdown against visiting Santa Margarita on Tuesday.
Previous ranking: 3
4. Santa Margarita (15-6): Elle Palmer scored 20 points with 11 rebounds in a 47-43 win against previously top-ranked JSerra.
Previous ranking: 5
5. Fairmont Prep (11-10): The Huskies’ challenging schedule continues Friday when they play host to national powerhouse Ontario Christian (23-1).
Previous ranking: 2
6. Esperanza (14-9): Avery Pham scored 10 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter in a 49-43 win at Villa Park in a Crestview League showdown.
Previous ranking: 7
7. Villa Park (17-5): The Spartans play Crean Lutheran and El Dorado in league this week before taking on Brentwood at the Glendora showcase Saturday.
Previous ranking: 6
8. Troy (15-8): The Warriors face Sonora and Brea Olinda this week in the Freeway League before playing Bishop Amat at the Glendora Showcase.
Previous ranking: 8
9. Beckman (17-5): The Patriots play host to San Clemente on Thursday in a game that could determine the South Coast League title.
Previous ranking: 9
10. Orange Lutheran (15-5): The Lancers play host to JSerra on Tuesday and travel to Santa Margarita on Thursday.
Previous ranking: 10
11. Rosary (15-6)
Previous ranking: 12
12. San Clemente (12-10)
Previous ranking: 11
13. Portola (16-7)
Previous ranking: 13
14. San Juan Hills (13-10)
Previous ranking: 14
15. St. Margaret’s (17-5)
Previous ranking: 16
16. Buena Park (16-4)
Previous ranking: 17
17. Sonora (14-7)
Previous ranking: 18
18. Yorba Linda (12-6)
Previous ranking: 19
19. Los Alamitos (15-5)
Previous ranking: 20
20. Tesoro (12-11)
Previous ranking: 24
21. El Toro (16-6)
Previous ranking: 22
22. Trabuco Hills (17-4)
Previous ranking: 21
23. Pacifica Christian (14-8)
Previous ranking: 25
24. Canyon (10-13)
Previous ranking: not ranked
25. El Dorado (12-11)
Previous ranking: 15
Also considered (listed alphabetically): Godinez 10-10