The latest Greater Cincinnati women’s basketball power rankings have changed after several teams had mixed performances in last weekend’s Country Classic.
As January seems to be getting longer, some teams’ schedules will slow down and then resume in the final weeks of the regular season.
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All records and statistics are updated as of January 19th.
Next: Seton, Lakota West, Holy Cross, Purcell Marian, Notre Dame, Mason, Bishop Brossart, East Central, Ryle, Loveland, Highland
10. Springboro Panthers
Record: 12-3
last week: NR
What to know: The Panthers defeated Akron Hoban 41-28 for the best victory by a Southwest Ohio team in the Country Classic. They held the Cavaliers to 10 points or less in each quarter and Mackenzie Jones notched his third double-double of the year. Can they use this momentum to defeat league rival Fairborn?
This week: Fairmont (Jan. 21), vs. Miamisburg (Jan. 24)
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9. Campbell County Camels
Record: 12-2
last week: 10
What to know: The Camels are currently 4-1 against ranked teams in the Kentucky Media Poll and are looking for their fifth win this weekend against the Ashland Blazers. Their next high-level home game will be against Purcell Marian on January 27th.
This week: Ashland Trail Blazers (Jan. 23), Ashland Trail Blazers (Jan. 24) vs. Russell
8. Walnut Hills Eagles
Walnut Hills’ Jasia Ross (14) leads the Eagles, third in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference, with 17.6 points per game.
Record: 14-3
last week: 8
What to know: The Eagles have won three straight against Miami Jr., Turpin and Kings after losing to Milford. They’ve also won nine of their past 10 games and have a chance to make a run at the Eastern Cincinnati Conference standings, with games against Winton Woods and West Clermont next up.
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This week: at Winton Woods (Jan. 22) vs. Turpin (Jan. 26)
7. Simon Kenton Ladies Vanguard
Record: 19-1
last week: 7
What to know: Simon Kenton didn’t just win, he won. It dominates. The Women’s Pioneers have won their last eight games by an average of 24.4 points. They join undefeated Calloway County as the only teams in Kentucky to not lose a game in state play this season.
This week: at Mercy Academy vs. North Hardin (Jan. 24)
6. Cooper Jaguars
Record: 13-3
last week: 5
What to know: If the rest of the state didn’t know Haley Noel, they do now. The junior scored a career-high 43 points in a conference win over Lyle, as the Lady Jaguars needed every point to win 69-63. The Jaguars appear to be on their way to a fifth consecutive District 33 and District 9 championships.
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This week: vs. Highland (Jan. 22), vs. Boone County (Jan. 23), vs. Taylor County (Jan. 24) at Mercy Academy
5. Winton Woods Warriors
Record: 12-4
last week: 3
What to know: The Warriors are coming off their second two-game losing streak of the season after losing two close games to Olmsted Falls and Spire Academy. Their remaining six games are all league games as they (for now) turn their sole focus to winning their fourth ECC title in the past five years.
This week: vs. Walnut Hill (January 22), vs. Lebanon (January 26)
4. Princeton Vikings
Record: 9-2
last week: 1
What to know: The Vikings are now tied with Mason for second in the Greater Miami Conference, and it looks like a Feb. 4 showdown at Lakota West could determine who wins the conference title.
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This week: vs. Sycamore (Jan. 21), Fairfield (Jan. 24), Middletown (Jan. 26)
3. Milford Eagles
Milford’s Kelly Perrone (44) is a candidate for Eastern Cincinnati Conference Player of the Year.
Record: 15-1
last week: 4
What to know: With wins over Magnificat and Massillon Washington, the Eagles now have a 12-game winning streak, tying the 1992-1993 team’s longest winning streak in school history. It’s conceivable that this streak will reach 15 games before heading to Winton Woods on February 2. Kylie Perone notched her fourth double-double and best overall performance of the season with 31 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Massilon.
This week: McNicholas (Jan. 24) vs. Loveland (Jan. 26)
2. West Clermont Wolves
Record: 13-2
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last week: 2
What to know: The Wolves met a very good Fairmont team in a matchup we could see again in the playoffs. But they responded by absolutely destroying Tecumseh (Mich.), shooting 45.5 percent from 3-point range against one of the Wolverine State’s top teams. Their trip to Seton this Saturday is must-see TV.
This week: In Seton (January 24)
1. Our Lady of Mount Cougar
Mount Notre Dame’s Reese Hackney notched her first career double-double in recent win over Berea-Midpark
Record: 16-0
last week: 5
What to know: I’m doing what I should have been doing weeks ago, putting the Cougars on top. They are one of the few undefeated teams in the state and have proven that they will find a way to win no matter who they play against. The rest of the schedule isn’t too busy, with just six games remaining, and their last game is on February 9th, giving them plenty of rest before the playoffs begin.
This week: vs Mercy McAuley (January 20), Portsmouth (January 24)
This article originally appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer: Greater Cincinnati Women’s Basketball Power Rankings, January 20
