From Deseret News archives:
High school boys basketball: Top 20
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









