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Date shot: 12/31/2012 . Photo by KATE LUCAS /  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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.