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High school boys basketball: Top 20

Published: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 12:16 a.m. MST
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1. Lone Peak (1-0) Class: 5A

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The preseason No. 1 team in Utah needed OT last week, and this week it faces two talented teams in Bountiful and Provo. Next up: vs. Bountiful, Wednesday.

2. Provo (1-0) Class: 4A

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: All eyes will be on Provo High this Friday when the Bulldogs host No. 1 Lone Peak. Next up: vs. Salem Hills, today.

3. West Jordan (1-0) Class: 5A

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Astonishingly, the Jaguars beat Cyprus by 52 points in their season-opener. Next up: vs. Hillcrest, Wednesday.

4. Bingham (0-0) Class: 5A

Last week: 0-0. Outlook: Last year's runners-up return plenty of talent to make a run at 5A title again this year. Next up: vs. Olympus, today.

5. Pleasant Grove (1-0) Class: 5A

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: As long as C.J. Wilcox is still around, the Vikings will be a factor in the 5A picture all year. Next up: at Springville, today.

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

Last week: 0-0. Outlook: After season-opener at home tonight, the Darts spend the next six games on the road. Next up: vs. Jordan, today.

7. Bountiful (1-0) Class: 4A

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The post-Ben Aird era got off to a solid start with a road victory over Brighton last week. Next up: at Lone Peak, Wednesday.

8. Skyline (1-0) Class: 5A

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The Eagles return three starters and are the team to beat Region 2 this year. Next up: at East, Wednesday.

9. Timpview (1-0) Class: 4A

Last week 1-0. Outlook: The loss of Bronson Kaufusi will hurt the T-Birds, but they still picked up a nice win over Timpanogos last week. Next up: vs. Pine View, Thursday.

10. Olympus (0-0) Class: 4A

Last week: 0-0. Outlook: The Titans open the season with four straight road games, including a tough visit to Bingham tonight. Next up: at Bingham, today.

11. Lehi (0-1) Class: 5A

Last week: 0-1. Outlook: As evidenced by their narrow loss to Provo last week, the Pioneers will be a factor in Region 4 this year. Next up: vs. Mountain View, today.

12. Pine View (0-0) Class: 4A

Last week: 0-0. Outlook: The Panthers open the season this week with three straight road games up north. Next up: at Mountain Crest, Wednesday.

13. Judge (1-0) Class: 3A

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Coach Jim Yerkovich is gunning for career victory No. 600 tonight. Next up: at Hillcrest, today.

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

Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Scott Friel is back this year, and his 25 points in last week's win over Murray is a good sign for the 'Wolves. Next up: at Northridge, today.

15. Mtn. Crest (0-1) Class: 4A

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