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 Mater Dei's Nicole Freeman, right and Fairmont Prep's Christina Li, left, are both on teams in the O.C. top 10 this week and in the Open Division of the girls basketball playoffs.
Mater Dei’s Nicole Freeman, right and Fairmont Prep’s Christina Li, left, are both on teams in the O.C. top 10 this week and in the Open Division of the girls basketball playoffs.
Associate mug of Kenny Connolly, Anaheim reporter.

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

O.C. TOP 10

(Records through Sunday)

1. Brea Olinda, 23-2

Ladycats already own wins over five teams in the Open Division playoffs.

2. Mater Dei, 24-3

Monarchs open the playoffs against Etiwanda, a team they beat by two points in 2014 but lost to, by one point in OT, in 2013.

3. Troy, 20-5

Last time the Warriors played a game decided by single digits was a month ago – Jan. 16 against Etiwanda, 59-57.

4. Fairmont Prep, 19-6

Four of the Huskies’ six losses have come against Open Division opponents.

5. Orange Lutheran, 20-6

Lancers were the lone county team awarded a No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

6. Orangewood Academy, 19-7

Spartans are the highest seeded O.C. team – No. 5 – in Division 1AA.

7. Los Alamitos, 21-5

Griffins were 10-0 in Sunset League play, winning games by an average of 35 points.

8. Huntington Beach, 22-6

Oilers were one of four O.C. squads rewarded with a No. 2 seed in playoffs.

9. Sonora, 23-3

Raiders closed out the regular season with blowout victories of 52 and 42 points.

10. Woodbridge, 21-5

Warriors are holding opponents to less than 34 points during their nine-game win streak.

Contact the writer: kconnolly@ocregister.com