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Girls high school basketball rankings

Updated 6:48 am, Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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1. Bethlehem (19-0, last week No. 1): Sophomore guard Kaylee Rickert scored a season-high 27 points Saturday, leading the Eagles to a 74-25 quarterfinal triumph over Columbia.

2. Albany (18-1, LW No. 2): Freshman point guard Ayanna Hunter delivered 23 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and six steals Saturday to lead the Falcons past Shenendehowa 76-58.

3. Shaker (18-1, LW No. 3): The pursuit of a second Section II title in three years continues Wednesday night at Hudson Valley Community College vs. Big 10 champion Albany.

4. Colonie (15-4, LW No. 4): Up next for the Garnet Raiders, the 2012 Class AA champions, is a semifinal contest against Bethlehem.

5. Shenendehowa (14-6, LW No. 5): The Plainsmen were extremely young for first-year coach Joe Murphy and have a bright future, led by freshman standout Carly Boland.


1. Holy Names (19-0, LW No. 1): Senior guard Sally O'Toole tallied a season-best 19 points Saturday to lead the Colonial Council overall champions to a 62-41 decision over Scotia.

2. Troy (14-5, LW No. 2): The Flying Horses placed five players in double digits Saturday, led by seniors Krysten Knockwood (17) and Courtney Avery (14), in a 71-43 quarterfinal victory over South Glens Falls.

3. Averill Park (14-5, LW No. 3): Kelly Donnelly led the way with 21 points Saturday as the Warriors moved closer to a fourth straight sectional title with a 59-48 decision over No. 6 seed Glens Falls.

4. Mohonasen (6-12, LW not rated): The Mighty Warriors, despite 5-for-15 foul shooting Saturday, slipped past Queensbury in the semifinals.

5. Queensbury (13-6, LW No. 4): The Foothills Council champion had its season end Saturday against fifth-seeded Mohonasen.


1. Tamarac (19-1, LW No. 1): Junior stars Jenna Erickson (22 points) and Briana Matazinsky (18 points) led the Bengals to a 71-49 verdict over Johnstown in quarterfinal play Saturday night.

2. Watervliet (18-2, LW No. 2): The Cannoneers, led by the miraculous return of senior center Mikayla Deguire (26 points), posted a 62-39 quarterfinal win Saturday over Broadalbin-Perth.

3. Ravena (14-6, LW No. 3): Kayla Hotaling scored 18 points Saturday, including 8-for-8 accuracy at the foul line, to lead the Indians past Hudson Falls 41-35.

4. Ichabod Crane (10-11, LW NR): The Riders entered Wednesday's semifinal against top-seeded Watervliet owning playoff wins over No. 20 Bishop Gibbons (40-29), No. 4 Cohoes (46-36) and No. 5 Taconic Hills (58-51).

5. Taconic Hills (16-4, LW No. 5): The Titans never quite recovered from losing out on their chance to end Maple Hill's seven-year Patroon Conference winning streak Jan. 29.


1. Hoosic Valley (17-3, LW No. 1): Fueled by 24 points from senior guard Cassidy Chapko on Friday, the Indians posted a 64-32 quarterfinal win against Fort Plain.

2. Maple Hill (19-1, LW No. 2): The second-seeded Wildcats defeated No. 10 Mechanicville 48-27 Friday night.

3. Berne-Knox-Westerlo (19-1, LW No. 3): The Bulldogs edged Greenwich 39-34 in the quarterfinals and have the chance Tuesday to avenge their lone loss when they take on Maple Hill in the semifinals.

4. Hoosick Falls (14-6, LW No. 4): The trio of Rachel Pine, Frankie Pearson and Kelly Pine combined to register 48 points Friday, leading the Panthers past Duanesburg 61-52 in the quarterfinals.

5. Duanesburg (14-6, LW No. 5): The Eagles were outscored 31-24 in the second half in Friday's 61-52 quarterfinal loss at Hoosick Falls.


1. Fort Edward (19-0, LW No. 1): The Flying Forts advanced to the semifinal with a 54-7 victory Friday over North Warren.

2. Fort Ann (17-2, LW No. 2): The Cardinals will attempt to defeat No. 3 seed Argyle for the third time this season Tuesday night in the semifinals at Adirondack Community College.

3. Argyle (14-5, LW No. 3): Senior guard Jacquelyn Miller poured in 30 points (six 3-pointers) and added 15 steals in a 73-37 quarterfinal win over Heatly. Miller is now tied for the all-time Section II lead with 228 3-pointers.

4. Warrensburg (10-9, LW No. 4): The fourth-seeded Burghers, behind 24 points from Erin Langworthy, produced a 58-42 quarterfinal win over Northville.

5. Northville (7-12, LW NR): Lyndsey Wadsworth concluded her junior season Friday night with 18 points in a quarterfinal setback against Warrensburg.

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