The SBLive Ohio girls basketball Power 25 rankings have seen a shift, with Pickerington Central and Purcell Marian maintaining the top two spots. However, a loss by Princeton has led to changes in the rest of the top 5, with Mason, Olentangy, and Marysville moving up. The new addition to the rankings is Lakota West at No. 25.

By the Numbers
  • 22 out of the 25 teams in the rankings maintained their positions from the previous week or moved up by one spot.
State of Play
  • Pickerington Central holds a 17-3 record and is scheduled to play against Groveport-Madison on Feb. 2.
  • Purcell Marian, with a 19-1 record, is set to play at Cincinnati Country Day on Jan. 31 and against Norwood on Feb. 3.
  • Mason, at 16-2, is scheduled to play against Cincinnati Oak Hills on Jan. 31 and at Cincinnati Princeton on Feb. 3.
  • Olentangy, standing at 17-1, has games scheduled against Columbus Bishop Hartley on Jan. 31 and Hilliard Darby on Feb. 2.
  • Marysville, with a record of 15-2, has upcoming games against Dublin Coffman on Jan. 31, at Thomas Worthington on Feb. 2, and at Powell Olentangy Liberty on Feb. 3.
What's Next

The upcoming games for the top-ranked teams will determine their standing in the next Power 25 rankings, with potential further changes expected based on the outcomes.

Bottom Line

The latest shifts in the rankings reflect the competitive landscape of Ohio girls high school basketball, with implications for the teams' trajectories and future standings.