The start of the 2024-2025 girls basketball season has been topsy-turvy.

We are still two weeks away from Christmas and there are only seven unbeaten teams remaining in the top two classes. They are: New Prague (4-0) and Sartell-St. Stephen (4-0) in Class 4A, and Austin (4-0), Mahtomedi (2-0), Marshall (6-0), Monticello (4-0) and Rock Ridge (4-0) in Class 3A.

Class 2A Providence Academy, led by junior standout Maddyn Greenway, climbs into the No. 1 spot after beating its fourth Class 4A school. The Lions own victories over No. 2 Maple Grove, No. 13 Eastview and No. 20 Lakeville North. Greenway’s three-point shooting led a dramatic comeback from a nine-point deficit late in the second half in a 82-75 victory over Maple Grove.

No. 5 Hopkins suffered its first loss, falling to Eastview 68-61 as it learns to play without 5-9 senior guard Tatum Woodson, their floor leader. She is sidelined because of a knee injury suffered in a 64-62 victory over Class 3A’s top team, No. 7 Benilde-St. Margaret’s.

Records through Wednesday, Dec. 11. Teams are Class 4A unless noted.

1. Providence Academy (Class 2A, 8-0). Last week’s ranking: No. 2

2. Maple Grove (4-1). Last week: No. 3

3. Wayzata (4-1). Last week: No. 4