Brennan leads 2026-27 Express-News girls basketball preseason rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 9:58 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

The Brennan Bears have secured the top position in the Express-News girls basketball preseason rankings for the 2026-27 season. Coming off a successful 2025-26 season with a record of 33-5, the Bears return three starters from their state semifinal team. Key players such as Isabella Ward will provide leadership after the graduation of McDonald's All-American Bella Flemings. The rankings also feature Steele at number two, followed by Sotomayor, Clark, and Wagner. As the season approaches, attention turns to how these teams will perform against their competition in the upcoming district season.
- •Brennan finishes last season with a 33-5 record.
- •Three starters return, providing leadership for the Bears.
- •Steele ranks second with fourth-year starter Jasmine Travis.
- •Wagner moves to Class 6A after dominating in 5A.
- •Sam Houston aims for a district title three-peat.
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Brennan tops 2026-27 Express-News girls basketball top 10 preseason rankings
"Brennan returns three starters from last season's state semifinal squad, and the Bears top the preseason Express-News girls basketball top 10 power rankings.
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