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Top 20 high school volleyball

Published: Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007 9:15 a.m. MDT
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1. Fremont (0-0) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: The Silver Wolves return most of last year's talented team and get their first test this weekend at Lone Peak.

2. Lone Peak (0-0) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: Open the season at home with talented group of returning players.

3. Pleasant Grove (0-0) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: Sophomore outside hitter Danika Mendivil should lead group of youngsters to new heights.

4. Cottonwood (7-1) Class: 4A

Was: -. Last week: 7-1. Outlook: The Colts return much of 2006 championship team, including Kaili Aiono, last year's MVP.

5. Dixie (4-1) Class: 4A

Was: -. Last week: 4-1. Outlook: Lost in to Hurricane, but had two players out with injuries. Flyers should add excitement to 4A race.

6. Taylorsville (0-0) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: The Warriors return most of the 2006 squad and should be contenders in 5A.

7. Highland (0-0) Class: 4A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: Won't be challenged in a match until September, but should be among the 4A contenders.

8. Morgan (0-0) Class: 3A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: The ever-solid Trojans will make another run at returning to that 3A title game.

9. San Juan (0-0) Class: 2A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: The Broncos are still the team to beat in 2A with three starters returning.

10. Snow Canyon (0-0) Class: 4A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: The Warriors are athletic and looking to take their talents to larger classification.

11. Highland (0-0) Class: 4A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: Won't be challenged in a match until September, but should be among the 4A contenders.

12. Skyline (4-2) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: 4-2. Outlook: The Eagles stumbed in their first tournament of the season, but have experience and talent.

13. Hurricane (7-1) Class: 3A

Was: -. Last week: 7-1. Outlook: Winning the Dixie Tournament proved pre-season predictions might have been wrong about Tigers' potential.

14. Alta (1-0) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Could be the spoiler in a tough region that takes just three teams to state this year.

15. Lehi (0-0) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: DNP. Outlook: First year in 5A shouldn't bother talented Pioneers much.

16. Viewmont (4-2) Class: 5A

Was: -. Last week: 4-0. Outlook: The Vikings are young but talented and should make region 1 race exciting.

17. Box Elder (1-1) Class: 4A

Was: . Last week:1-1. Outlook: The Bees were voted No. 1 in pre-season region 5 polls because of athletic squad.

18. Carbon (4-2) Class: 3A

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