2. WATERFORD: Senior central midfielder Spencer Linsley headlines this bunch, and the Ravens will look for him to lead their attack throughout the campaign. Anything short of a state title will be considered a disappointment for tradition-rich Waterford, which will move up to Class 3A next year. In addition to Linsley, watch out for several players. Among them are sweeper Taylor Rasmussen, forward Chris Biscupovich, Tim Liu and Matt Duke. 2006 RECORD: 9-4-1. PLAYOFFS: Lost in 3A quarterfinals.

4. SOUTH SUMMIT: The 2007 season got off to a rocky start for the Wildcats, but they've shown signs of improvement since. South Summit competed for years with Waterford, St. Joseph, Rowland Hall and others in 3A before the new 2A league was created. Through the first month of the season, Spencer Queory and David Calicchio had scored several goals for the Wildcats. Should South Summit qualify as the No. 4 seed from Region 14, it could cause problems in the postseason. 2006 RECORD: 1-9-1. PLAYOFFS: Did not qualify in 3A.

5. AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Life has been tough for the first-year Spanish Fork school as the Eagles have been steam-rolled by several teams. ALA played its first-ever boys soccer game against Jordan, ranked No. 1 in 5A, and it's had to play Waterford, St. Joseph and Rowland Hall since. Carlton Haywood scored the Eagles' first goal in team history during a loss to St. Joseph. 2006 RECORD: N/A. PLAYOFFS: N/A.

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