Andover remains on top of new girls basketball Top 20

January 09, 2012|By Bob Holmes, Globe Staff

By Bob Holmes, Globe Staff

Nine undefeated teams and 10 newcomers mark the first Top 20 of the new year for girls' basketball. But with all the changes in the rankings, one team remained constant, Andover.

The defending Division 1 state champion Golden Warriors remain unbeaten at 8-0. Andover is 35-1 over the past two seasons. The next three teams are also unbeaten with Lynn English moving up from No. 15 to take the No. 2 spot at 8-0. These two schools could meet in the Division 1 North sectional finals if they remain unbeaten.

Arlington Catholic, last year's Division 2 state champion, is No. 3 with a 7-0 mark. AC knocked off St. Mary's last Friday in a matchup of MIAA state champions (St. Mary's won Division 3).

At No. 4 is Middlesex League Large power Reading (6-0). The Rockets and AC appear headed to a showdown in the Division 2 North tourney.

Westford is the only member of the preseason Top 20 to hold its place, taking the No. 5 spot at 9-1. Other undefeated teams in the Top 20 include Oliver Ames, Braintree, Medfield, Scituate, and Franklin.

See the full Globe girls basketball Top 20 here.