SBLive’s all-classification Washington girls Top 25 basketball rankings: Buckle up as postseason play ready to hit another gear!
SBLive is releasing another installment that takes a look at the top girls basketball programs in the state of Washington, regardless of classification.
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ALL-CLASS GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP 25
Results as of Feb. 8, 2022
1. Garfield 12-0 (3A)
Last ranking: No. 1.
Just cannot get into any playing rhythm with so many COVID-19 cancellations in Metro League.
2. Woodinville 19-1 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 2.
To clear Falcons out of contending path, top priority is disrupting Sheffey-Thompson chemistry.
3. Pasco 18-0 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 11.
Might be the best story going around the state as Bulldogs close book on unbeaten MCC slate.
4. Arlington 14-2 (3A)
Last ranking: No. 4.
Both losses to 4A contenders (Tahoma, Woodinville), so Runnin' Eagles in great shape for 3A run.
5. Ellensburg 20-0 (2A)
Last ranking: No. 5.
Despite record, hasn't been an easy road with return-to-heath uncertainty around key figures.
6. Mead 18-0 (3A)
Last ranking: No. 6.
Quantae Anderson sees striking similarities between this squad and his 2013 state winning team.
7. Camas 13-6 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 7.
Papermakers joke if they cannot find a way to win close games, they will just go for early blowouts.
8. Tahoma 17-2 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 8.
This spunky Bears' squad has grit. And fortunately, it also has an all-state point guard in Hassmann.
9. Tumwater 19-1 (2A)
Last ranking: No. 9.
This group reminds a few coaches around the state of dominant Lynden team that won 2A title in 2020.
10. Sumner 18-2 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 10.
Quietly repeated as 4A SPSL champions while co-existing in shadows of other state-contending teams.
11. Lake Stevens 16-2 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 11.
Second loss to Snohomish was with COVID-depleted lineup, and Viks did follow up by winning 4A Wesco.
12. Lake Washington 14-3 (3A)
Last ranking: No. 12.
It's "Go" time for the reigning 3A runners-up, who probably don't have the February jitters other clubs do
13. Lincoln of Tacoma 16-1 (3A)
Last ranking: No. 14.
Fast-paced Abes have three girls who can really shoot it from the perimeter in Wells, Robinson and Warren.
14. Snohomish 12-2 (3A)
Last ranking: No. 15.
Very few guards have had the extended run of high-level performances that Ella Gallatin has. She's special.
15. Warden 19-0 (2B)
Last ranking: No. 16.
Scary thing for other 2B hopefuls is that Cougars have won a ton of game featuring next-generation talent.
16. Eastlake 18-2 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 17.
Backed up all those wins by reaching 4A KingCo title game, and defense is good enough to carry the day.
17. La Conner 17-1 (2B)
Last ranking: No. 18.
Braves are a well-oiled machine for 32 minutes, and have passed brutally tough schedule with flying colors.
18. Chiawana 14-5 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 19.
Riverhawks grab pivotal No. 2 seed from MCC - and could really emerge as 4A darkhorse contender in March.
19. Nooksack Valley 16-2 (1A)
Last ranking: No. 21.
Many consider 1A race wide open, but savvy followers know Pioneers are part of clear top tier with LC.
20. Lynden Christian 16-4 (1A)
Last ranking: No. 23.
All Brady Bomber wants for Lyncs is evolving chemistry and continuous improvement as months pass by.
21. Gonzaga Prep 16-3 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 25.
Sitara Byrd gives Bullpups consistent source of scoring - and Mike Arte proven coach this time of year.
22. Emerald Ridge 14-4 (4A)
Last ranking: No. 13.
Jaguars suffered a pair of late-season losses without Carter, but bounced back to reach 4A SPSL title game.
24. Hudson's Bay 15-2 (2A)
Last ranking: Unranked.
For all the frustrating injury-plagued seasons of the past, Hampton finally gets good break - 2A GSHL title.
25. Lakeside of Seattle 13-3 (3A)
Last ranking: Unranked.
Because of controlled style of play, and O'Connor shooting it, still most trusted No. 2 Metro team moving forward.
(Featured file photo by Vince Miller)
