By Michael Adams
Austin Sports Journal
There was little movement in this week’s women’s basketball rankings.
Vista Ridge, Glenn and Manor New Tech kept the No. 1 spots in their respective classifications, while only two teams dropped from the rankings.
Newcomers this week are Hyde Park (14-1) in the 4A & others poll, while San Marcos joins the Class 6A ranks.
Here are the rankings and five key matchups for this week:
Class 6A
| RK, TEAM | RECORD | LW |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vista Ridge | 21-5 | 1 |
| 2. Vandegrift | 20-7 | 2 |
| 3. Westlake | 19-7 | 4 |
| 4. Round Rock | 21-4 | 5 |
| 5. San Marcos | 18-5 | NR |
Dropped out: Bowie
Others: Bowie (18-8), Austin High (17-8), Cedar Ridge (11-8)
Class 5A
| RK, TEAM | RECORD | LW |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glenn | 25-2 | 1 |
| 2. Georgetown | 22-4 | 2 |
| 3. Liberty Hill | 24-2 | 3 |
| 4. Bastrop | 24-2 | 4 |
| 5. Cedar Park | 19-4 | 5 |
Dropped out: none
Others: Pieper (18-5), Anderson (12-10), Hendrickson (12-11)
Class 4A & others
| RK, TEAM | RECORD | LW |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manor New Tech | 20-1 | 1 |
| 2. Johnson City | 20-4 | 3 |
| 3. Jarrell | 20-5 | 4 |
| 4. Wimberley | 18-5 | 2 |
| 5. Hyde Park | 14-1 | NR |
Dropped out: Lexington
Others: Granger (18-6), Lexington (18-5), Smithville (16-8)
Five games to watch
Bastrop at Anderson, 8 p.m., Tuesday – A battle for first place in District 24-5A that will feature dynamic guard play.
Cedar Park at Glenn, 7 p.m., Tuesday – A rematch of last year’s Class 5A Region IV final and a battle between two unbeaten teams in District 25-5A.
Davenport at Wimberley, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday – A rivalry game with two of the top teams in DIstrict 26-4A.
Granger at Thorndale, 6 p.m., Tuesday – Another game that features two district unbeatens. First place in District 27-2A is on the line.
Cibolo Steele at San Marcos, 7 p.m., Friday – Both teams are chasing Converse Judson in District 29-6A, but the winner will build some momentum in the district title race.
