Here is a look at this week’s High School on SI Top 10 Iowa high school girls basketball rankings by class for the week of Jan. 27:

1. Johnston (15-0)

Previous rank: 1

A second win over Dowling solidified the No. 1 ranking for the Dragons, who open next month with Ankeny Centennial.

2. West Des Moines Dowling (14-3)

Previous rank: 2

The Maroons had control vs. Johnston for much of the game before a late rally by the Dragons led to a win.

3. Cedar Rapids Prairie (14-1)

Previous rank: 3

Averaging over 70 per game, the Hawks have a key stretch coming up with Cedar Falls, Iowa City High and Dubuque Wahlert.

4. Pleasant Valley (11-3)

Previous rank: 4

Defense continues to be the name of the game for the Spartans, who allowed just 36 combined points in two wins last week.

5. Waukee Northwest (13-3)

Previous rank: 5

Three straight for the Wolves since a loss to Johnston, including wins over Waukee and Southeast Polk.

6. Davenport North (11-3)

Previous rank: 6

A 22-point win over Valley helped North extend its win streak to six in a row.

7. Ankeny Centennial (10-5)

Previous rank: 7

The Jaguars handled 4A’s top team in North Polk as they prepare for a showdown with Johnston next month.

8. Bettendorf (12-3)

Previous rank: 9

All signs point to a matchup with Pleasant Valley in February. 

9. Iowa City Liberty (13-3)

Previous rank: 10

The Lightning have now won six straight including wins over Cedar Falls and Waukee.

10. Iowa City High (11-4)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Little Hawks are 6-2 since late in December, losing two close games to Cedar Rapids Prairie and Dubuque Wahlert.

1. North Polk (15-1)

Previous rank: 1

The Comets stepped up to take on 5A ranked Ankeny Centennial, suffering their first loss of the season in the process.

2. Waverly-Shell Rock (14-2)

Previous rank: 2

After falling to Keokuk, the Go-Hawks bounced back with wins over Nevada and Gilbert.

3. Dallas Center-Grimes (12-3)

Previous rank: 3

Like North Polk, the Mustangs challenged 5A heavyweight Ankeny, suffering their first loss in 2025.

4. Sioux City Bishop Heelan (13-2)

Previous rank: 4

The Crusaders have reeled off four straight, all but at least 20 points, since a loss to Dowling.

5. Norwalk (15-1)

Previous rank: 5

Norwalk had no trouble sweeping a big week, taking out Carlisle, Ames and Pella.

6. Maquoketa (14-1)

Previous rank: 6

Just like others in 4A, the Cardinals took on a 5A contender in Iowa City Liberty, falling by a single point.

7. Central DeWitt (12-1)

Previous rank: 7

Five straight since a loss to Maquoketa include several easy wins during that stretch.

8. Sioux Center (14-2)

Previous rank: 9

The Warriors have not lost in their last five, setting up a big week with games vs. Central Lyon and West Lyon.

9. Carlisle (12-3)

Previous rank: 8

Long win streak came to an end at the hands of Norwalk, 60-45.

10. Cedar Rapids Xavier (12-4)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Since a loss to North Polk, the Saints have won four straight and are 6-1 over their last seven.

1. Mount Vernon (15-1)

Previous rank: 1

Still unbeaten in 2025, the Mustangs just keep adding win after win after win.

2. Estherville-Lincoln Central (14-2)

Previous rank: 2

Pushed to the limits, the Midgets came out on top vs. Storm Lake, 57-54.

3. Forest City (17-0)

Previous rank: 3

Nobody has beat the Indians yet, but they will be tested here coming up with dates against Waverly-Shell Rock and Bishop Garrigan again.

4. Des Moines Christian (13-3)

Previous rank: 5

The Lions have not lost since an early December setback to Dallas Center-Grimes.

5. Williamsburg (13-2)

Previous rank: 6

A softball powerhouse, the Raiders are making a statement on the basketball court too.

6. PCM (14-2)

Previous rank: 8

The win streak is up to five now after a perfect week.

7. Cherokee (12-2)

Previous rank: 9

Revenge was on the mind in a 12-point win over Spirit Lake for the fourth straight win by the Braves.

8. Harlan (12-3)

Previous rank: 10

The Cyclones scored easy wins over Carroll Kuemper, Blair and Underwood.

9. Dubuque Wahlert (12-2)

Previous rank: 4

After a loss to Cedar Rapids Xavier, Wahlert bounced back, rolling Dubuque Senior and Davenport West.

10. Algona (13-3)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Bulldogs have won eight in a row since a loss to Algona Bishop Garrigan before Christmas.

1. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (16-0)

Previous rank: 1

Sixteen up, 16 down for the Rockets, who are allowing just over 30 points per game.

2. Hinton (16-0)

Previous rank: 2

Outside of a couple games, Hinton has had little trouble with the opposition.

3. Rock Valley (13-1)

Previous rank: 4

The Rockets continue to shoot for state, blasting opponent after opponent.

4. Iowa City Regina (14-1)

Previous rank: 5

After clipping two opponents, the Regals rolled last week over Wilton and Durant.

5. North Mahaska (14-2)

Previous rank: 3

Montezuma stunned North Mahaska, scoring an eight-point victory to snap its six-game win streak.

6. MVAOCOU (16-1)

Previous rank: 9

The Rams were clipped at Cherokee earlier this month and have since won eight in a row.

7. Central Lyon (12-3)

Previous rank: 10

Five straight now for Central Lyon, who has games with Sioux Center and Spirit Lake on the horizon.

8. Denver (15-1)

Previous rank: 6

The Cyclones came up short vs. Gladbrook-Reinbeck, seeing a 15-game win streak get snapped.

9. Treynor (13-2)

Previous rank: 7

Still only an out-of-state loss has derailed the Cardinals, who rolled this past week to two wins.

10. Maquoketa Valley (16-0)

Previous rank: 8

Nobody has topped them yet, as they continue to gain win after win after win.

1. Council Bluffs St. Albert (15-1)

Previous rank: 1

St. Albert moved up to challenge Carroll, falling for the first time this year by one.

2. Newell-Fonda (10-2)

Previous rank: 2

The Mustangs continue to cruise and should have no real challenge until the postseason gets here.

3. North Linn (14-1)

Previous rank: 3

The Lynx are allowing just 35 points per game, a number only one team has hit in the last four.

4. Riceville (15-1)

Previous rank: 4

Fifteen straight wins for the Wildcats, who hold a 25-point margin of victory.

5. Algona Bishop Garrigan (15-2)

Previous rank: 5

The Golden Bears have now won eight straight since a loss to Forest City.

6. Mount Ayr (17-0)

Previous rank: 6

Seventeen up, 17 down for the Raiders, who have just four games left on the schedule.

7. Montezuma (11-4)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Big week for the Braves included a win over North Mahaska, making it five straight.

8. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (13-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Rebels have now won eight straight since a late December setback.

9. Riverside (14-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Five straight since a setback to Treynor for the Bulldogs, who have a rematch set for the coming week.

10. Harris-Lake Park (13-2)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Seven in a row for H-LP, as they have a strong chance to make it 13 before the postseason.