High school girls basketball: Top 20

Published: Tuesday, Dec. 9 2008 12:09 a.m. MST

1. Sky View (3-0) Class: 4A

Was: 1. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Bobcats are deep, quick and continue to roll through preseason. Next up: vs. Logan, Thursday.

2. American Fork (3-0) Class: 5A

Was: 2. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Cavemen have the benefit of experience in addition to raw talent this season. Next up: vs. W. Jordan, Tuesday.

3. Riverton (3-0) Class: 5A

Was: 3. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Silverwolves have a tough challenge this week against the Lancers. Next up: vs. Layton, Tuesday.

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

Was: 4. Last week: 3-0. Outlook: Led by senior point guard Nicole Yazzie, the Miners face tough opponent in Titans. Next up: vs. Syracuse, Tuesday.

5. Syracuse (3-0) Class: 5A

Was: 6. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Jen Hazlett leads a quick, athletic group that should make a run for both region and state. Next up: at Bingham, Tuesday.

6. Wasatch (4-0) Class: 3A

Was: 11. Last week: 3-0. Outlook: The Wasps follow up a perfect season with a perfect start. Next up: vs. Morgan, Friday.

7. Lone Peak (4-0) Class: 5A

Was: 7. Last week: 3-0. Outlook: The Knights are young but are playing well against tough teams. Next up: vs. Brighton, Tuesday.

8. Springville (3-0) Class: 4A

Was: 17. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Red Devils lost very little to graduation and start the season with a statement. Next up: vs. Roy, Tuesday.

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

Was: 8. Last week 1-0. Outlook: The Silver Wolves may be without forward Erica Nish, but they have plenty of talent, hustle. Next up: at Roy, Thursday.

10. Layton (3-0) Class: 5A

Was: 9. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Lancers also lost senior to volleyball, but remain a contender for region, state honors. Next up: at Riverton, Tuesday.

11. Roy (2-1) Class: 4A

Was: 16. Last week: 1-1. Outlook: The Royals are defensively tough and will make the Region 5 race exciting. Next up: at Springville, Tuesday.

12. South Sevier (2-1) Class: 2A

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