(12-17-23) Lawrence Central expanded its lead to remain #1 this week by picking up 4 more first place votes…and now have 19 of the 20 total votes. Hamilton Southeastern has the other #1 vote to remain at #2 and Columbia City is at #3.

Rensselaer Central at #18 is the only undfeated team listed in the Top 20 this week.

Others receiving votes had a few undefeated teams listed Eastern Hancock (12-0), Lanesville (13-0) and Western (10-0).

Below are results of the IBCA girls’ basketball poll for Week 7 (Dec. 17, 2023).

The IBCA poll is a “non-class” poll, where teams are voted to a Top 20 regardless of school classification.

There are 20 panelists who vote for the poll — one voter each from the 16 regionals; three at-large voters (one each from IHSAA Districts 1, 2 and 3); and the committee chairman (Doug Springer of Northridge).

This poll is released on Sundays throughout the 2023-24 Indiana high school girls’ basketball season. The final poll for the season will be on Jan. 28, 2024, the Sunday following the completion of regular-season games.

IHSAA sectional games are scheduled Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2024.