espnW 25 Power Rankings: Week 15

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We begin with a riddle: If Minnetonka won in Minnesota and Neumann-Goretti won in Pennsylvania, who will be crowned state champion in California? That's the biggest remaining question in the espnW 25 Power Rankings for Week 15 and for the 2015-16 season.

The twist is that it won't be St. Mary's, the team that spent the first 14 weeks as the No. 1 team in the nation. Pinewood (Los Altos Hills) pulled off the upset of the season in the regional semifinals, prevailing 72-69. Then No. 6 Miramonte knocked off Pinewood, and will play for the state title against No. 20 Chaminade Prep, which advanced on a last-second miracle shot.

Duncanville, for now, is the biggest winner. The undefeated Texas state champs move into the No. 1 spot. The bet here is they won't budge over the final two weeks.

-- Dan Olson

espnW 25 Power Rankings: Week 15
RANKSCHOOL/REC (CITY, STATE)TRENDINGCOMMENT
1Duncanville (39-0)
Duncanville, TX
1

Last Week: 2		Ciera Johnson, Madison Townley, Zarielle Green and the rest of the Duncanville squad capped their magical season with a state title earlier this month. Johnson will play in the McDonald's All American Games next week and was selected for the Jordan Brand Classic in April.

2St. Mary's (28-1)
Stockton, CA
1

Last Week: 1		A 72-69 upset to Pinewood meant a heartbreaking farewell for seniors Kat Tudor, Mi'Cole Cayton, Sydney Fadal and Angel Johnson. With Aquira DeCosta and Naje Murray returning, St. Mary's should contend again next season. The bar has been set extremely high.

3Paul VI (33-1)
Fairfax, VA
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Last Week: 3		Raven James, Jasmine Whitney, Amira Collins, Kate Klimkiewicz and Ashley Owusu capped their near-perfect season earlier this month with a Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship. This, after winning their third straight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title. Paul VI's only loss was to Good Counsel, and they later avenged it.

4Centennial (31-1)
Las Vegas, NV
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Last Week: 4		Centennial rocked and rolled all season long and won its second straight state title last month. Its lone loss was to Riverdale Baptist. Bailey Thomas is off to West Virginia, but the bulk of the uber-talented roster is back.

5Riverdale Baptist (36-3)
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Last Week: 5		Riverdale Baptist is headed to the Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals April 1-2 after claiming titles at the Bishop Walsh Invitational and the National Association of Christian Athletes national championship. Up first in New York for Maryland signee Kaila Charles and Riverdale Baptist is No. 9 St. Francis. But first, Charles will play in the McDonald's All American Games next week.

6Miramonte (32-0)
Orinda, CA
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Last Week: 6		Unsigned senior superstar Sabrina Ionescu will try to lead Miramonte to a state title after posting 29 points, 14 rebounds and four assists in a 70-43 win over Pinewood. Eastern Washington signee Uriah Howard added 11 points and 11 rebounds. No. 20 Chaminade Prep awaits.

7Forestville Military Academy (25-2)
Forestville, MD
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Last Week: 7		Forestville, apparently, won the last girls' basketball title in state history. The team was notified days before the state final that the school would be closing. Several young players, including Anissa Rivera and Taleah Washington, are looking for a new home.
8Neumann-Goretti (29-1)
Philadelphia, PA
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Last Week: 8		Neumann-Goretti celebrated its second straight state title with a 65-28 win over North Star (Boswell). Syracuse signee Alisha Kebbe, James Madison signee Kamiah Smalls and undeclared junior Chyna Nixon combined for 45 points.

9St. Francis (31-1)
Alpharetta, GA
1

Last Week: 10		St. Francis won its second straight state title earlier this month. They'll conclude their sweet season at the Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals April 1-2 in New York. Up first is No. 5 Riverdale Baptist.

10Bellevue (29-0)
Bellevue, WA
1

Last Week: 11		Powered by Stanford signee Anna Wilson, Colorado signee Quinessa Caylao-Do and Shelby Cansler, Bellevue capped its perfect season with a state title earlier this month. Wilson will play in the McDoanld's All American Games next week and was chosen for the Jordan Brand Classic next month.

11Archbishop Mitty (23-4)
San Jose, CA
1

Last Week: 12		Archbishop Mitty closed its season with a loss to Salesian earlier this month. Junior guard Heleyna Hill and freshman Haley Jones will be back.

12Saint Johns College (26-7)
Washington, DC
1

Last Week: 13		Michigan signee Kayla Robbins led Saint John's College to the District of Columbia championship earlier this month.

13Argyle (35-1)
Argyle, TX
1

Last Week: 14		Argyle won its second straight state title earlier this month. Junior Vivian Gray and sophomore Gabby Standifer will be back.

14Wenonah (33-1)
Wenonah, AL
1

Last Week: 15		Wenonah won its third straight state title earlier this month. Junior Alexus Dye will be back; Kaitlyn Rodgers is off to Mississippi.

15Saint John Vianney (31-1)
Holmdel, NJ
1

Last Week: 16		St. John Vianney prevailed in double overtime to win its first Tournament of Champions title in New Jersey since 2009, topping Manasquan 65-58. DePaul signee Kelly Campbell had 23 points and 11 rebounds in the win.

16Dekaney (37-2)
Spring, TX
1

Last Week: 17		Dekaney fell to Duncanville in the Texas state final. No shame in that. Jaelyn Richard-Harris is off to LSU.

17Riverdale (32-4)
Murfreesboro, TN
1

Last Week: 18		Riverdale won its third state title in five years earlier this month. Junior Anastasia Hayes and sophomore Brinae Alexander return.

18Minnetonka (25-4)
Minnetonka, MN
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Last Week: --		Say hello to Minnetonka. And in doing so, you're saying hello to the Minnesota state champs. Minnetonka knocked off Hopkins 61-52 in the state championship game on Saturday to win its first title. It was Minnetonka's second win this season over Hopkins, which had spent a chunk of the season in the espnW 25 Power Rankings top 10. Milwaukee signee Lizzie Odegard had 17 points and 23 rebounds.

19Country Day School (26-6)
Miami, FL
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Last Week: 19		Miami Country Day concluded its season with its third straight state title last month. Juniors Kelsey Marshall and Channise Lewis will be back.

20Chaminade College Prep School (30-4)
West Hills, CA
1

Last Week: 21		Duke signee Leaonna Odom hit a sweet game-winner from the top of the arc to propel Chaminade past Long Beach Poly 50-49 and into the state championship against No. 6 Miramonte. USC signee Valerie Higgins was named the Southern Section Open Division player of the year.

21Good Counsel (24-7)
Olney, MD
1

Last Week: 22		Good Counsel's season ended earlier this month with a loss to Riverdale Baptist. A young roster full of talent -- notably freshman Chloe Chapman, junior Lindsey Pulliam, junior Cara Judkins and junior Breonna Mayfield -- return.

22Montini (31-3)
Lombard, IL
2

Last Week: 20		Montini Catholic's season came to an unexpected end last month with a loss in the super sectionals. Junior Kaylee Bambule and sophomore Lindsey Jarosinski will be back.

23Canyon (35-1)
Canyon, TX
1

Last Week: 24		Canyon celebrated its 18th state championship earlier this month. Junior star Angel Hayden returns.

24Hopkins (29-3)
Minnetonka, MN
15

Last Week: 9		Hampton signee Ashley Bates had 28 points, but Hopkins fell 61-52 to Minnetonka in the state final. It was the final game for stars Bates and Michigan State signee Nia Hollie.

25Blackman (28-4)
Murfreesboro, TN
2

Last Week: 23		Blackman fell in the regional finals. Connecticut signee Crystal Dangerfield, the heir apparent to Moriah Jefferson, plays in the McDonald's All American Games next week.

  • Biggest Jump:
  • 1
St. Francis
Good Counsel
Bellevue
Chaminade College Prep School
Archbishop Mitty
Duncanville
Saint Johns College
Saint John Vianney
Riverdale
Canyon
Dekaney
Argyle
Wenonah
  • Biggest Drop:
  • 15
Hopkins
On the bubble:
Ribault (Florida), plays Seton Catholic in the Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals April 1-2.
Hamilton Heights (Tennessee)
Providence Day (North Carolina)
Dropped out:
National Christian Academy