The Xavier girls basketball team continued its climb in the Class 4A rankings by jumping from No. 9 to No. 7, the IGHSAU announced Thursday.

The Saints have compiled a 13-5 record, primarily against Class 5A competition.

The Marion Indians (16-4) remained 13th in the Class 4A poll. The Kennedy Cougars (13-5) stayed No. 8 in the 5A rankings.

The top-ranked teams are Waukee in 5A, Harlan in 4A, Mediapolis in 3A, Unity Christian in 2A and Burlington Notre Dame in 1A.

CLASS 5A

1. Waukee (17-1), 2. Dowling Catholic (16-2), 3. West Des Moines Valley (16-2), 4. Ankeny Centennial (11-5), 5. Southeast Polk (13-5), 6. Iowa City West (16-2), 7. Iowa City High (13-4), 8. Kennedy (13-5), 9. Pleasant Valley (13-4), 10. Johnston (11-6).

CLASS 4A

1. Harlan (17-0), 2. Western Dubuque (18-0), 3. Carlisle (17-1), 4. Ballard (17-1), 5. Waverly-Shell Rock (19-0), 6. Sioux City Heelan (14-2), 7. Xavier (13-5), 8. Indianola (14-4), 9. Davenport North (14-3), 10. Pella (15-2), 11. North Scott (14-4), 12. Perry (14-5), 13. Marion (16-4), 14. Dallas Center-Grimes (13-5), 15. Mount Pleasant (14-4).