Top 20 boys high school basketball

Published: Tuesday, Jan. 15 2008 12:46 a.m. MST

1. Davis (9-0) Class: 5A

Was: 1. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Darts toughest region test of the season awaits them this Friday with a visit to Viewmont. Next up: vs. Syracuse, today.

2. Lone Peak (10-2) Class: 5A

Was: 2. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Better not get caught looking ahead to Friday's big showdown, because Spanish Fork proved last week it's no pushover. Next up: at Spanish Fork, Wednesday.

3. Pleasant Grove (11-1) Class: 5A

Was: 3. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The Vikings were very fortunate to overcome a 17-point second half deficit in beating Spanish Fork last week. Next up: at Timpanogos, Wednesday.

4. Provo (9-3) Class: 4A

Was: 6. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Bulldogs have won two of their three league games by at least 25 points thus far. Next up: at Tooele, Tuesday.

5. Brighton (10-2) Class: 5A

Was: 7. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: After surviving a major upset bid by Hillcrest, things don't get any easier this week with a trip to archrival Alta. Next up: at Alta, today.

6. West Jordan (9-3) Class: 5A

Was: 10. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Have won six straight since an early-season three-game slide with losses to Pleasant Grove, Davis and Brighton. Next up: vs. Copper Hills, today.

7. Bingham (8-4) Class: 5A

Was: 9. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Opened region play last week with a critical win over rival Riverton. Next up: at Kearns, today.

8. Pine View (9-2) Class: 4A

Was: 8. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Louis Garrett is emerging as one of the best players in the state. Next up: at Canyon View, Wednesday.

9. Spanish Fork (8-4) Class: 5A

Was: 11. Last week: 0-1. Outlook: The Dons nearly pulled off the big upset of P.G. last week, but they'll try again this week when they host Lone Peak. Next up: vs. Lone Peak, Wednesday.

10. Viewmont (7-3) Class: 5A

Was: 12. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Vikings are in the midst of a nice run, but No. 1 Davis will be paying a visit to Viewmont's gym this Friday. Next up: at Fremont, today.

11. Woods Cross (11-1) Class: 4A

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