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1. New York, Murray Bergtraum (30-1), six straight state federation titles
2. Oak Park, Ill., Fenwick (34-4), 10 straight conference titles
3. Middle Village, N.Y., Christ the King (25-2), led by 6-2 Duke commit Carrem Gay
4. Littleton, Colo., ThunderRidge (22-2), two straight 5A state titles
5. Forestville, Md., Bishop McNamera (27-1), new head coach Robert Surratt will run traditional D.C. Catholic power
6. Duncanville, Texas (35-5), led by 6-3 post Mariana Mergerson
7. Oakland, Calif., Technical (25-6), defending Division I state champ
8. Orem, Utah, Mountain View (23-2), 11 state titles in last 14 years
9. Piedmont, Calif. (33-2), led by standout twins Courtney and Ashley Paris
10. Louisville, Ky., Sacred Heart (37-1), returns two-time state tourney MVP guard Carly Ormerod
11. Oregon City, Ore. (27-2), nine state titles since 1990
12. Beverly Hills, Mich., Detroit Country Day (24-1)-x, in Class B state semifinals
13. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas (19-9), F Marianne Bannister is a top soph
14. Dayton, Ohio, Chaminade-Julian (26-1), four starters return
15. Chicago, Whitney Young (22-6), 6-1 junior Amanda Thompson a standout
16. South Sioux City, Neb. (21-2), nine state titles in last 10 years
17. Fort Smith, Ark., Northside (21-9), led by Arkansas volleyball recruit Kristin Seaton
18. Stone Mountain, Ga., Stephenson (32-1), defending AAAAA state champ
19. Memphis, Tenn., Craigmont (34-4), looks to end 20-year Memphis drought in girls state championship
20. Pittsburgh, Oakland Catholic (25-6), led by dynamic junior PG Aysha Jones
21. Holmdel, N.J., St. John Vianney (21-5), reigning Parochial A state champ
22. St. Louis, St. Joseph's (26-4), former Stanford standout Kristen Folkl played here
23. McPherson, Kan. (23-2), 5A state runner-up a year ago
24. Phoenix, St. Mary's (35-0), returns four starters from state champ team
25. Radnor, Pa., Archbishop Carroll (23-5), two straight Philly Catholic titles
x-2004 season record East Region
1. New York, Murray Bergtraum (30-1)
2. Middle Village, N.Y., Christ the King (25-2)
3. Forestville, Md., Bishop McNamera (27-1)
4. Pittsburgh, Oakland Catholic (25-6)
5. Holmdel, N.J., St. John Vianney (21-5)
6. Radnor, Pa., Archbishop Carroll (23-5)
7. Bronx, N.Y., Mount St. Michael (23-4)
8. Newark, N.Y., Shabazz (31-1)
9. Erie, Pa., Mercyhurst (29-1)
10. Washington, Roosevelt (26-1)
Five to watch: Holy Trinity (Hicksville, N.Y.), Archbishop Molloy (Briarwood, N.Y.), Harrisburg (Pa.), Peddie (Hightstown, N.J.) and Arundel (Annapolis, Md.) South Region
1. Duncanville, Texas (35-5)
2. Louisville, Ky., Sacred Heart (37-1)
3. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas (19-9)
4. Fort Smith, Ark., Northside (21-9)
5. Stone Mountain, Ga., Stephenson (32-1)
6. Memphis, Tenn., Craigmont (34-4)
7. Lexington, Ky., Catholic (29-8)
8. Dallas, Lincoln (31-1)
9. Winter Haven, Fla. (30-2)
10. Memphis, Tenn., Briarcrest Christian (30-3)
Five to watch: Dorman (Spartanburg, S.C.), Chattahoochee (Alpharetta, Ga.), Collins Hill (Suwanee, Ga.), Sapulpa (Okla.) and Canyon (Texas). Midwest Region
1. Oak Park, Ill., Fenwick (34-4)
2. Beverly Hills, Mich., Detroit Country Day (24-1)-x
3. Dayton, Ohio, Chaminade-Julian (26-1)
4. Chicago, Whitney Young (22-6)
5. South Sioux City, Neb. (21-2)
6. St. Louis, St. Joseph's (26-4)
7. McPherson, Kan. (23-2)
8. Plainfield, Ind. (16-8)
9. Ankeny, Iowa (26-1)
10. Edina, Minn. (22-5)
x-2004 season record
Five to watch: Incarnate Word (St. Louis) Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.), Rufus King (Milwaukee), Pickerington North (Ohio) and Mount Notre Dame (Cincinnati). West Region
1. Littleton, Colo., ThunderRidge (22-2)
2. Oakland, Calif., Technical (25-6)
3. Orem, Utah, Mountain View (23-2)
4. Piedmont, Calif. (33-2)
5. Oregon City, Ore. (27-2)
6. Phoenix, St. Mary's (35-0)
7. Stockton, Calif., St. Mary's (32-4)
8. Seattle, Garfield (25-2)
9. Concord, Calif., Carondelet (29-3)
10. Las Vegas, Centennial (31-2)
Five to watch: Cherry Creek (Englewood, Colo.) Narbonne (Harbor City, Calif.), Southridge (Beaverton, Ore.), Lakeridge (Lake Oswego, Ore.) and Poly (Long Beach. Calif.). The PrepNation rankings will be updated monthly, and will be released on the first Tuesday of each month throughout the season. The next update will be Jan. 4, 2005.
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