The first week of Michigan Sports Writers girls high school basketball rankings have been released. Check out who is gaining attention around the state:

Here's a look at the polls, as selected by the Michigan Sports Writers All-State Panel: 1. Belleville (6 first place votes) (11-0), 90 4. Detroit Renaissance (13-1) 6. Saginaw Heritage (10-2) 7. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern (10-1)

The top 10 teams in the Michigan high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.: Class Division 1 Advertisement Article continues below this ad Others receiving votes: 11,

The top 10 teams in the Michigan high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.:

St. Mary Catholic Central grabbed the No. 1 spot in the first Michigan Sportswriters Division 3 poll of the season.

The top 10 teams in the Michigan high school girls basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.:

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