Minnesota High School Girls Basketball: Hottest Teams & Star Players in Minneapolis–Saint Paul

The Twin Cities girls basketball scene continues to heat up as the winter break approaches, with top-ranked teams delivering statement wins and star players putting up eye-popping numbers. Here’s the latest on the metro’s powerhouses, standout athletes, and some key scores from the past week.

Metro’s Top Teams & Recent Results

Hopkins (Class 4A, 7-1)The defending champs remain at No. 1, bouncing back from an early loss and picking up another big win. On December 19, they rolled over Woodbury, 75-49.

Minnetonka (Class 4A, 8-0)Still undefeated and ranked No. 2, Minnetonka continues to impress with a deep roster. Senior leaders Lanelle Wright and Le’Sedra Williams are pushing the Skippers toward another title run.

Rosemount (Class 4A, 5-0)Rosemount stays perfect, led by the high-scoring Ramlall sisters. They defeated Eastview 82-58 last week, cementing their status as a top contender.

Maple Grove (Class 4A, 7-1)The Crimson’s guard play and inside presence powered them to an 80-55 win over Crosby-Ironton. Kate Holmquist continues to lead the way.

Wayzata (Class 4A, 4-3)After a tough stretch, Wayzata remains ranked and looks to regain momentum heading into January.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s (Class 3A, 6-1)B-SM remains No. 1 in 3A after a dominant 75-42 victory over Byron. Juniors Pressley Watkins and Sydney Friedly are making noise, while transfer Alivia Bell adds depth.

Orono (Class 3A, 6-2)Led by Creighton commit Mya Moore, Orono is up to No. 2 after impressive wins, including a 73-48 rout of Lakeville North.

Providence Academy (Class 2A, 5-1)Winners of four straight state titles, Providence picked up another win and remains the favorite in 2A.

Star Players Lighting Up the Scoreboard

Maddyn Greenway, Providence Academy – Continues to dominate as a Kentucky commit.
Mya Moore, Orono – Scored 44 points combined in recent wins over Lakeville North and Delano.
Ramlall sisters, Rosemount – Combined for nearly 45 points per game, leading a perfect start.
Kate Holmquist, Maple Grove – Led the Crimson to a big win with her all-around game.
Pressley Watkins & Sydney Friedly, Benilde-St. Margaret’s – Both key to their team’s top ranking in 3A.

Notable Scores from December 17-23

Hopkins 75, Woodbury 49
Minnetonka 80, Moorhead 58
Maple Grove 80, Crosby-Ironton 55
Rosemount 82, Eastview 58
Benilde-St. Margaret’s 75, Byron 42
Orono 73, Lakeville North 48
Rochester Mayo 74, Red Wing 38

The Race to State

With the metro’s gyms packed and rivalries intensifying, Minneapolis-Saint Paul remains the epicenter of Minnesota girls basketball. With so many teams in the hunt and Division I talent on the floor every night, expect the race for the state tournament to be wide open as 2026 approaches.

Sources: Star Tribune StribVarsity, SI.com High School, Prep Girls Hoops

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