Mater Dei finishes as top-ranked Orange County team

Mater Dei finishes the 2024-25 season as the top-ranked girls basketball team in Orange County, maintaining its preseason position. The team, led by coach Jody Wynn, went undefeated against county opponents and ranked No. 10 nationally. Sage Hill moved up to No. 2 after winning the CIF Southern California Regional title, despite losing in the Division I state final. The team has no seniors in its starting lineup, indicating a focus on future seasons. Fairmont Prep, San Clemente, and JSerra round out the top five. Fairmont Prep's Adyra Rajan set a county record with 157 three-pointers this season. San Clemente and JSerra also had strong performances, with San Clemente being the South Coast League champion.