GIRLS BASKETBALL O.C. TOP 10
1. Mater Dei, 9-5
With juniors Nicole Freeman and Emma Torbert healthy after sustaining early-season injuries, the Monarchs have the look of an elite defensive team.
2. Troy, 7-5
The Warriors had state-ranked Windward on the ropes Saturday night and were the better team in the second half of that showdown.
3. Fairmont Prep, 11-3
The talent is there, but the Huskies are still figuring out minute distribution and rotations.
4. Brea Olinda, 10-4
Sharpshooting junior Jasmine Rachal did not play against Orangewood Academy in Saturday night’s loss.
5. Rosary, 13-1
The Royals’ 11th straight win came against defending Division 1AA champ Ventura on Saturday.
6. Esperanza, 15-1
The Aztecs have won 12 in a row, nine of which have been by double-digits.
7. Los Alamitos, 12-3
The Griffins played last week without talented freshman point guard Asia Avinger who was sidelined with a knee injury.
8. Orangewood Academy, 9-4
The Spartans rebounded from a loss to Huntington Beach with a 52-33 win over Brea Olinda.
9. Aliso Niguel, 9-4
The Wolverines open South Coast League play against Tesoro on Tuesday.
10. Orange Lutheran, 14-3
The Lancers travel to Santa Margarita on Tuesday to kick off Trinity League play.