At the halfway point, St. Charles North (9-4) remains at the top of The Courier News area girls basketball rankings after a respectable 2-2 showing at the Dundee-Crown Charger Classic. St. Charles East (9-4) moves into the Top 5, bumping out South Elgin, after beating the Storm 58-40 in head-to-head play on Saturday.
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Girls Basketball Rankings (records updated thru Jan. 3)
Note: The Courier News' basketball rankings are not based on who would beat whom, but who we believe matches up best against like-sized competition.
1. St. Charles North (9-4): North Stars didn't get chance to play Fenwick at D-C tourney. They will meet in a scheduled game on Jan. 27 as part of the Sweet 16 Tournament.
2. Hampshire (11-2): Hampshire ended the first half of the season playing good basketball. Whips will be a tough postseason opponent for any Class 3A team.
3. St. Edward (11-5): Wave would like to have a good showing at powerhouse Montini on Tuesday. In the middle of extremely challenging three-game stretch playing Wheaton Academy (12-1), Montini (15-2) and Rosary (12-3).
4. Jacobs (12-5): Golden Eagles played in two Christmas tourneys and went a combined 5-3. Good test ahead on Friday at Johnsburg (11-6).
5. St. Charles East (9-4): Saints are off to 3-0 start in UEC after impressive victory against South Elgin. Should remain undefeated heading into Jan. 24 game at St. Charles North.
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