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Girls’ basketball Top 20: St. John’s, Forestville, Fairfax take big leaps Girls’ basketball Top 20: St. John’s, Forestville, Fairfax take big leaps
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1. Paul VI (13-0) Last week: 11. Paul VI (13-0) Last week: 1
Sophomore Kate Klimkiewicz led the Panthers in scoring in all three of their wins last week at the Naples Holiday Shootout.Sophomore Kate Klimkiewicz led the Panthers in scoring in all three of their wins last week at the Naples Holiday Shootout.
2. Riverdale Baptist (16-1) LW: 22. Riverdale Baptist (16-1) LW: 2
The Crusaders notched four straight wins after suffering their first loss of the season to St. Mary’s (Ca.), the No. 1 team in the country, at the Nike Tournament of Champions.The Crusaders notched four straight wins after suffering their first loss of the season to St. Mary’s (Ca.), the No. 1 team in the country, at the Nike Tournament of Champions.
3. National Christian (15-0) LW: 43. National Christian (15-0) LW: 4
Junior Mykea Gray scored 28 points to lead the Eagles to a 78-61 win over St. Frances in the Edith S. Green bracket final at the Title IX Holiday Invitational Classic.Junior Mykea Gray scored 28 points to lead the Eagles to a 78-61 win over St. Frances in the Edith S. Green bracket final at the Title IX Holiday Invitational Classic.
4. Oakton (11-0) LW: 34. Oakton (11-0) LW: 3
Eleven different Cougars scored in a 40-point win over Patriot Wednesday at the Cougar Holiday Classic. Oakton faces its toughest test to date against No. 19 Herndon Friday.Eleven different Cougars scored in a 40-point win over Patriot Wednesday at the Cougar Holiday Classic. Oakton faces its toughest test to date against No. 19 Herndon Friday.
5. St. John’s (10-1) LW: 115. St. John’s (10-1) LW: 11
Senior Kayla Robbins and junior Aisha Sheppard combined to score 42 points in a 66-45 win over then-No. 8 Good Counsel Saturday.Senior Kayla Robbins and junior Aisha Sheppard combined to score 42 points in a 66-45 win over then-No. 8 Good Counsel Saturday.
6. Forestville (7-1) LW: 156. Forestville (7-1) LW: 15
The Knights showed they can keep up with anyone in the country after beating nationally ranked Konawaena (Hawaii) and St. Francis (Ill.) at the Title IX Holiday Invitational Classic.The Knights showed they can keep up with anyone in the country after beating nationally ranked Konawaena (Hawaii) and St. Francis (Ill.) at the Title IX Holiday Invitational Classic.
7. Old Mill (8-0) LW: 67. Old Mill (8-0) LW: 6
The Patriots won the Waldorf Holiday Hoops Classic behind a breakout performance by Rebecca Lee, who scored 68 points and grabbed 68 rebounds in the three-game span.The Patriots won the Waldorf Holiday Hoops Classic behind a breakout performance by Rebecca Lee, who scored 68 points and grabbed 68 rebounds in the three-game span.
8. Langley (9-1) LW: 78. Langley (9-1) LW: 7
After suffering their first loss to Lake Taylor, the Saxons beat then-No. 5 West Springfield, 41-37, last Wednesday behind 21 points from Paige Galiani.After suffering their first loss to Lake Taylor, the Saxons beat then-No. 5 West Springfield, 41-37, last Wednesday behind 21 points from Paige Galiani.
9. Fairfax (10-0) LW: NR9. Fairfax (10-0) LW: NR
Seniors Noe’ll Tayor and Alex Wendling combined for 34 points to help the Rebels upset then-No. 10 Edison, 63-57, and win their holiday tournament last week.Seniors Noe’ll Tayor and Alex Wendling combined for 34 points to help the Rebels upset then-No. 10 Edison, 63-57, and win their holiday tournament last week.
10. Good Counsel (8-2) LW: 810. Good Counsel (8-2) LW: 8
Junior Lindsey Pulliam earned all-tournament honors at the Nike Tournament of Champions, where the Falcons knocked off previously undefeated Mater Dei (Ca.).Junior Lindsey Pulliam earned all-tournament honors at the Nike Tournament of Champions, where the Falcons knocked off previously undefeated Mater Dei (Ca.).
11. West Springfield (7-1) LW: 511. West Springfield (7-1) LW: 5
The Spartans will look to bounce back from a Dec. 30 loss to Langley with Conference 7 games against South County and Mount Vernon this week.The Spartans will look to bounce back from a Dec. 30 loss to Langley with Conference 7 games against South County and Mount Vernon this week.
12. National Cathedral (7-0) LW: 1412. National Cathedral (7-0) LW: 14
Senior Isabella Alarie is averaging 29 points per game heading into Tuesday’s contest against Flint Hill, which will end a three-week layoff for the Eagles.Senior Isabella Alarie is averaging 29 points per game heading into Tuesday’s contest against Flint Hill, which will end a three-week layoff for the Eagles.
13. O’Connell (10-2) LW: 1213. O’Connell (10-2) LW: 12
The Knights continued their strong start to the season with a 36-30 win over then-No. 9 Georgetown Visitation at the Title IX Holiday Invitational Classic.The Knights continued their strong start to the season with a 36-30 win over then-No. 9 Georgetown Visitation at the Title IX Holiday Invitational Classic.
14. Georgetown Visitation (7-3) LW: 914. Georgetown Visitation (7-3) LW: 9
The Cubs lost two in a row at the Title IX Classic without injured guard Alexis Gray, and the schedule doesn’t get easier with league games against Holy Child and Bullis upcoming.The Cubs lost two in a row at the Title IX Classic without injured guard Alexis Gray, and the schedule doesn’t get easier with league games against Holy Child and Bullis upcoming.
15. Edison (7-2) LW: 1015. Edison (7-2) LW: 10
Senior Jada Graves scored 23 points on Wednesday, but the Eagles lost their second game to a Virginia 6A team this year against Fairfax.Senior Jada Graves scored 23 points on Wednesday, but the Eagles lost their second game to a Virginia 6A team this year against Fairfax.
16. Battlefield (11-1) LW: 1316. Battlefield (11-1) LW: 13
The Bobcats rebounded from their first loss when Taylor Baltimore dropped a career-high 30 points in a 71-66 win over William Fleming at the Bulldog Bash.The Bobcats rebounded from their first loss when Taylor Baltimore dropped a career-high 30 points in a 71-66 win over William Fleming at the Bulldog Bash.
17. Atholton (7-0) LW: 1817. Atholton (7-0) LW: 18
The Raiders remained perfect over the holiday break, claiming a pair of wins to capture the Roberts Oxygen Holiday Tournament title at Springbrook last week.The Raiders remained perfect over the holiday break, claiming a pair of wins to capture the Roberts Oxygen Holiday Tournament title at Springbrook last week.
18. Loudoun County (8-1) LW: 1918. Loudoun County (8-1) LW: 19
Sophomore Natalie Villaflor averaged more than 17 points as the Raiders won all three of their games at Oakton’s Cougar Holiday Classic.Sophomore Natalie Villaflor averaged more than 17 points as the Raiders won all three of their games at Oakton’s Cougar Holiday Classic.
19. Herndon (9-0) LW: NR19. Herndon (9-0) LW: NR
Indeya Sanders splashed five threes and scored 23 points to lead the Hornets in a 59-45 win over Menchville in the Bronze division at the Boo Williams holiday tournament.Indeya Sanders splashed five threes and scored 23 points to lead the Hornets in a 59-45 win over Menchville in the Bronze division at the Boo Williams holiday tournament.
20. Whitman (6-3) LW: 1720. Whitman (6-3) LW: 17
The Vikings bounced back from their loss to then-No. 11 St. John’s with a 77-33 win over Stephen Decatur at the Governor’s Challenge last week.The Vikings bounced back from their loss to then-No. 11 St. John’s with a 77-33 win over Stephen Decatur at the Governor’s Challenge last week.
Dropped out: No. 16 Damascus (7-2)Dropped out: No. 16 Damascus (7-2)
On the bubble: Holy Child (7-2), Chopticon (6-2), McNamara (8-4)On the bubble: Holy Child (7-2), Chopticon (6-2), McNamara (8-4)
Records through Sunday.Records through Sunday.
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