SBLive Florida Girls Basketball Rankings (Feb. 7): Montverde Academy still No. 1 as regional playoffs start

The Florida high school girls basketball regional playoffs tip off this week which means this will be our final week of regular season girls basketball rankings. We will release our final postseason rankings at the conclusion of the state playoffs.

SBLive's Florida girls basketball rankings are compiled by Ross Van De Griek.

SBLIVE FLORIDA GIRLS BASKETBALL RANKINGS

Feb 7, 2022

1. Montverde Academy (18-3)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: No games scheduled

This Week: No games scheduled

The Montverde Academy Lady Eagles finish at the top of our SBLive Florida girls’ basketball rankings.

1. Lake Highland Prep (20-4)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Atlantic (Forfeit), Defeated Horizon 89-18

This Week: vs The Villages Charter (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 4A, Region 2 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders won their 10th consecutive district championship last week. Expect the Highlanders to be a heavy favorite to win the Class 4A Championship in a few weeks.

1. Wekiva (21-2)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Defeated Lake Howell 39-29, Defeated East River 51-38

This Week: vs Lake Howell (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 6A, Region 2 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Mustangs look to get back into the 6A Championship for the 3rd consecutive year (Finished runners-up in 2020 and 2021). The Mustangs will begin their quest on Thursday, as they host Lake Howell in a rematch of the district semifinals.

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (22-4)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Boyd Anderson 73-10, Defeated Blanche Ely 43-39

This Week: vs North Miami (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 6A, Region 4 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Raiders are back in the regional playoffs for the 5th consecutive year. 

1. American Heritage (Plantation) (20-4)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Defeated Boynton Beach 63-13, Defeated Northeast (Oakland Park) 60-34

This Week: vs TERRA Environmental (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 5A, Region 4 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Patriots are coming into the regional playoffs on a 5-game winning streak. They’ll be seeking their 5th consecutive state championship, dating back to 2018.

1. Seminole Ridge (14-1)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Defeated South Fork 59-19, Defeated Dwyer 43-36

This Week: vs Martin County (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball 6A, Region 4 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Hawks are district champions for the 3rd time in the last four seasons. The Hawks will open their regional playoff run on Thursday, as they host Martin County.

1. Florida State University High (Tallahassee) (17-3)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Pensacola Catholic 60-12, Defeated Walton 73-24

This Week: vs Florida School for the Deaf & Blind (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 3A, Region 1 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Seminoles are coming into the regional playoffs, on an 8-game wining streak. 

1. Blanche Ely (17-9)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Defeated Plantation 94-10, Defeated Dillard 67-36, Lost to St. Thomas Aquinas 43-39

This Week: at Lourdes Academy (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 6A, Region 4 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Tigers are expected to be one of the heavy favorites to win the Class 6A Championship. They’ll have to complete that task being a district runner-up, starting on Thursday night as they travel to Lourdes Academy.

1. Westminster Academy (22-5)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: Defeated Avant Grande Academy 76-8, Defeated David Posnack Jewish Day School (Davie) 82-26

This Week: vs Coral Shores (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 3A, Region 4 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

It could come down to a 3-team tie to see who the favorites are to win the Class 3A Championship (Florida State University High, Miami Country Day and Westminster Academy). The Lions begin their quest on Thursday, where they host Coral Shores.

1.  Sarasota Riverview (19-1)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated North Port 64-27, Lost to Gulf Coast 44-32

This Week: at Durant (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 7A, Region 2 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Rams sustained their first loss of the season last Friday night. They’ll begin a quest for the 7A Championship on Thursday, where they’ll travel to Durant High School.

1.  Brooks-DeBartolo (19-5)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Defeated Tampa Prep 74-28, Defeated Carrollwood Day 52-36

This Week: vs Saint Stephen’s Episcopal (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 3A, Region 2 Quarterfinal)

The Lady Phoenix are back in the regionals for the 7th consecutive year. They’ll also look to get back into the Final Four for the 2nd consecutive year (Lost to Miami Country Day in 2021 Semifinals)

1.  Miami Country Day (18-8)

Previous Rank: 12

Last Week: Defeated Divine Savior Academy 79-11

This Week: vs Somerset Academy (Homestead) (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 3A, Region 4 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Spartans are a regular in the regional playoffs, as they are eyeing their 8th state championship and 2nd consecutive. 

1.  Dr. Phillips (21-6)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: Defeated Olympia 64-22, Defeated Haines City 48-40

This Week: vs West Orange (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 7A, Region 2 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Panthers come into the regional playoffs, on a modest 2-game winning streak, but have won 13 of their last 14 games prior to that. Watch out for the Lady Panthers as they can make a run through the 7A Playoffs.

1.  Gulf Coast (22-3)

Previous Rank: 14

Last Week: Defeated Venice 63-46, Defeated Sarasota Riverview 44-32

This Week: vs Venice (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 7A, Region 2 Quarterfinals)

The Lady Sharks are rolling right now, as they come into the regional playoffs on an 11-game winning streak. The Sharks have been led by a trio of players; Reese Tremitiere, Katie Ambrose and Madelyn Leslie. 

1.  Colonial (21-7)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Oviedo 57-10, Defeated Winter Park 66-34, Defeated Hagerty 73-69

This Week: vs Timber Creek (2022 FHSAA Girls Basketball Class 7A, Region 1 Quarterfinals) (Thu.)

The Lady Grenadiers are a team to keep an eye on throughout the 7A Playoffs, as they have a ton of speed from their guards. Watch out for junior guard Sophya Barriero and sophomore guard Carmen Richardson.

---

On The Bubble: Apopka, Bishop Kenny, Cardinal Mooney, Carrollwood Day, Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale), Charlotte (Punta Gorda), Dillard, Faith Christian, Fort Walton Beach, Miami High, Palm Bay, Spruce Creek, Vero Beach, Wildwood, Winter Haven