HIGH SCHOOLS
Check out the girls’ basketball rankings on the verge of the Section II Tournament.
Class AA
■ 1. Shenendehowa (17-2, last week No. 1): The top-seeded Plainsmen, ranked No. 8 in the state, begin sectional play Feb. 21 when they face the winner Columbia and Niskayuna in quarterfinal play.
■ 2. Albany (18-2, LW No. 2): Ahniysha Jackson led the way with 22 points and Jenna Citone and Hasjina Gaddy each tallied 14 points as the Falcons concluded their regularseason schedule by beating Burnt Hills 84-46.
■ 3. Saratoga (14-5, LW No. 3): The third-seeded Blue Streaks are set to take on No. 6 seed Shaker on Feb. 21 at Albany in the quarterfinals.
■ 4. Colonie (14-5, LW No. 4): The Garnet Raiders, winners of the 2018 sectional title, garnered the No. 4 seed and will take on No.5 Guilderland on Feb. 21 at Shenendehowa in the quarterfinals.
■ 5. Shaker (10-10, LW not rated): The Blue Bison went 8-8 in Suburban Council action to land the No. 6 seed, but they beat fifth-seeded Guilderland (9-7 league) twice — the second win coming Monday with a 62-55 triumph.
■ Teams to watch: Bethlehem (1010), Guilderland (12-7)
Class A
■ 1. Averill Park (17-2, LW No. 1): The quest for a sixth straight sectional title starts Feb. 21 at home against the winner of Friday’s contest between Ballston Spa and South Glens Falls.
■ 2. Queensbury (19-1, LW No. 2): The Spartans placed five players in double digits, led by 15 points from Abby Doin, to beat Johnstown 79-46 and earn a share of the Foothills Council title with Amsterdam.
■ 3. Holy Names (19-1, LW No. 3): Keira Cohen and Grace Field each scored 18 points to help power the Colonial Council champions past Bishop Grimes 56-51.
■ 4. Amsterdam (18-2, LW No. 4): Andie Gannon pumped in 17 points to help the Rams complete their Foothills Council schedule with a 5727 decision over Schuylerville.
■ 5. Gloversville (15-5, LW No. 5): The fifth-seeded Dragons begin their sectional run Friday when they play host to No. 12 seed Mohonasen in the first round.
Class B
■ 1. Tamarac (14-5, LW No. 1): The Bengals fell behind big early, rallied and ultimately could not overcome Cambridge’s 10-1 advantage in 3-pointers, dropping a 56-48 verdict in the Wasaren League title game.
■ 2. Mekeel Christian Academy (16-3, LW No. 3): The Lions enter their first foray into the Class B sectionals as the No. 3 seed and bring a nine-game winning streak into Saturday’s first round against the survivor between Cohoes and Cairodurham.
■ 3. Mechanicville (12-7, LW No. 2): Taylor Grayson scored 16 points and Charli Goverski tallied 13 points as the Red Raiders defeated Hoosic Valley 53-39.
■ 4. Voorheesville (12-7, LW No. 4): The Blackbirds, seeking a second straight title, begin their playoff push Saturday against the winner of the Corinth-fonda contest.
■ 5. Schalmont (10-10, LW NR): The Sabres garnered the No. 5 seed and play Saturday against the opening-round winner between Catskill and Watervliet.
Class C
■ 1. Cambridge (17-1, LW No. 1): The top-seeded Indians, ranked No. 4 in the state and a program that captured a 2018 sectional title, begin pursuit of a repeat Saturday when they play host to the winner of the Saratoga Central Catholic/canajoharie game.
■ 2. Hoosic Valley (13-5, LW No. 2): Senior forward Alex Rifenburg tops the team in scoring at 12.0 points per game.
■ 3. Maple Hill (19-1, LW No. 3): Stacia Coyne netted 13 points and Paige Bleau added 12 points to pace the Wildcats to a 56-45 Patroon Conference win over Rensselaer to complete their league schedule at 18-0.
■ 4. Lake George (17-2, LW No. 4): Graceann Bennett delivered 29 points, 11 rebounds, six steals, five assists and four blocked shots to propel the Warriors past Warrensburg 68-51 for the Adirondack League title.
■ 5. Warrensburg (18-2, LW No. 5): Meghan Hughes finished with 29 points, seven rebounds and four steals as the Burghers dropped a 6851 decision against Lake George.
■ Teams to watch: Berne-knoxwesterlo (14-5), Hoosick Falls (11-8)
Class D
■ 1. Fort Edward (14-6, LW No. 1): The Flying Forts landed the No. 1 seed and will play host to the winner between Fort Ann and Whitehall on Tuesday in the quarterfinals.
■ 2. Hartford (12-6, LW No. 2): The second-seeded Tanagers have a bye into the quarterfinals and will face the winner of Argyle-loudonville Christian on Tuesday at home.
■ 3. Bishop Gibbons (11-8, LW No. 4): The Golden Knights, entering sectional play winners of five of their past six games, are set to entertain the survivor between Heatly and Salem on Tuesday.
■ 4. North Warren (11-8, LW No. 3): The fourth-seeded Cougars will face the winner of the first-round contest pitting Germantown and Northville.
■ 5. Germantown (11-7, LW NR): The Clippers landed the No. 5 seed and play host to No. 12 Northville on Friday in first-round action.
■ Teams to watch: Heatly (9-8), Whitehall (12-8)