Girls Basketball Top 10

1. Clarkston
The Wolves continue to show that they’re the deepest team in the county as it seems like a new player steps up big each game. Credit depth and defense to Clarkston’s unblemished record so far.

2. Birmingham Detroit Country Day
The backcourt of Areial Powers and Amber Deane is second to none in Oakland County and as long as the two continue to play at a high level, Country Day will remain one of the state’s top teams.

3. Waterford Kettering
Kettering’s defense is as good as it gets, continuously holding teams to low point totals. You can’t forget that the Captains can score the ball too, and that mix of offense and defense is exactly why they continue to be one of the most dangerous teams around.

4. Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes
Lakes has played on the edge over the past few weeks with a couple of narrow wins, but that proves that the experienced Lakers know how to win, and that is as important as anything in close games.

5. Royal Oak
Sami Stormont has been one of the most consistent performers in Oakland County. With her ability to score 30 points and grab 10 rebounds on just about any night, Royal Oak is a tough team to beat.

6. Farmington Hills Mercy
There might be a few bumps in the road here and there because of the number of young players on the Mercy squad, but the Marlins have made a statement that they are for real, and it shows in their 8-2 record this season.

7. (TIE) Auburn Hills Avondale
With its only division loss coming at the hands of unbeaten Clarkston, Avondale is still a team to keep an eye on, especially after the show that Hannah Little and Carolyn Gracey put on against Pontiac on Thursday night, combining for 38 points.

7. (TIE) Holly
Allyssa Copely has been one of the top interior players in the county this season, consistently picking up double-doubles, and the sophomore is only going to get better. Don’t forget about Jessica Beeler and Lauren Maher who can also score in bunches for the Bronchos.

8. Rochester Adams
Even though the Highlanders fell to Lake Orion on Thursday night, they still remain the favorites in the OAA White with a very good starting five, as any is capable of having a big game at any time.

9. Madison Heights Bishop Foley
The Ventures stumbled a bit after their 7-0 start, but with scores and defenders like Jackie Bieniewwicz, Colleen Szakacs, Megan VanFleteran, and Emma Wonsil, the Ventures are still as good as most teams in the County.

10. Novi
The Wildcats have put together some impressive defensive performances this season, holding teams to less than 20 points in five of their eight wins this season. It’s going to be a huge task for teams to overcome the suffocating Novi defense.

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