The Linn-Mar Lions jumped three spots to fifth in the Class 5A girls basketball rankings Thursday by the IGHSAU.

The Xavier Saints also climbed three spots to 11th in the Class 4A poll.

Linn-Mar has gotten off to a 7-1 start this season under new coach Jaime Printy Brandt. Xavier has gotten off to a 7-3 start under veteran coach Tom Lilly.

West Des Moines Valley is ranked No. 1 in Class 5A. Harlan is the top-ranked club in Class 4A. The other top-ranked teams are Pocahontas in Class 3A, Western Christian in 2A and Burlington Notre Dame in 1A.

CLASS 5A

1. West Des Moines Valley (9-0), 2. Waukee (7-1), 3. Dowling (8-2), 4. Iowa City West (9-0), 5. Linn-Mar (7-1), 6. Cedar Falls (9-1), 7. Iowa City High (7-2), 8. Ankeny Centennial (5-4), 9. Johnston (6-3), 10. Southeast Polk (5-2).

CLASS 4A

1. Harlan (8-0), 2. Western Dubuque (9-0), 3. Ballard (9-0), 4. Carlisle (8-1) 5. Perry (7-2), 6. Waverly-Shell Rock (10-0), 7. Davenport North (9-0), 8. North Scott (8-1), 9. Sioux City Heelan (6-1), 10. Indianola (8-2), 11. Xavier (7-3), 12. Pella (6-2), 13. Keokuk (7-1), 14. Lewis Central (8-2), 15. Grinnell (8-1).