The Register’s Orange County girls basketball top 10 for Jan. 22.
O.C. TOP 10
(Records entering Monday, Jan. 22)
1.Mater Dei 16-3
The Monarchs expanded the gap last week between themselves and O.C. by beating Brea Olinda by 24 points and Rosary by 20. CIF-SS Open Division contenders, be concerned.
2. Brea Olinda 16-3
The prideful Ladycats didn’t enjoy Saturday’s outcome at Mater Dei but the showdown could help them improve in the long run.
3. Orangewood Academy 13-7
The Spartans are surging after beating Rosary and Fairmont Prep last week. They play the Huskies again Saturday night.
4. Rosary 12-10
The Royals look to bounce back this week in the Trinity League with road games at JSerra and Santa Margarita.
5. Fairmont Prep 12-7
Point guard Izzy Om scored 11 points in a loss at Orangewood Academy on Saturday. Fairmont Prep now plays host to Orangewood this Saturday. “Our girls will be ready,” Huskies coach David Esparza said.
6. Los Alamitos 16-5
The Griffins and exciting sophomore Asia Avinger lost to Centennial of Corona (20-1) on Saturday but their O.C. stock is holding strong.
7. Aliso Niguel 11-6
The Wolverines couldn’t hold their lead in the fourth quarter against Tesoro last week but play at the Titans on Feb. 5. Tesoro has won six consecutive games and could be headed to the top 10.
8. Troy 10-8
The Warriors, winners of 25 consecutive league titles and 214 straight Freeway games, play at Sonora in a showdown Tuesday at 6 p.m.
9. Sonora 19-2
The Raiders and Concordia signee Lainie James have defeated Sunny Hills and Buena Park by 19 and 12 points, respectively. Troy beat Sunny Hills by 9 but handled Buena Park by 43.
10. JSerra 17-4
The Lions play host to three O.C.-ranked teams this week: Rosary, Orange Lutheran and Troy.