Valparaiso, Marquette, Crown Point and Hammond Central have Division I prospects this season.

TOP 10 TEAMS

1. Valparaiso (19-8): The Vikings return their starting five after winning their third straight Class 4A sectional title, second straight regional title and first Duneland Athletic Conference title since 2005. Star senior guard Lillian Barnes (Ball State) leads the way. Senior guard Cadynce Clark also is back for second-year coach Kelly Kratz, along with junior forward Delilah Kincaid , junior forward Chyanne Brown and senior guard Bri Fincannon .

2. Marquette (23-5): The Blazers have the talent and depth to go all the way in Class 1A after a semistate final appearance last season and a state runner-up finish in 2024. Star senior guard Laniah Davis (Northern Illinois) is

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