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High school girls basketball top 20

Published: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 12:44 a.m. MST
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1. Sky View (11-0) Class: 4A

Was: 1. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: It seems blowout will be the standard for the Bobcats during region play. Next up: vs. Bonneville, Tuesday.

2. American Fork (9-2) Class: 5A

Was: 2. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Haley Holmstead leads the Cavemen with 32 points in an over time win against the Knights. Next up: at Lehi, Wednesday.

3. Riverton (11-0) Class: 5A

Was: 3. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Region play begins and the deep Silverwolves will find challenges much tougher. Next up: vs. Kearns, Thursday.

4. Bingham (11-0) Class: 5A

Was: 4. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Balance is the key to Miners' success. Next up: at West Jordan, Tuesday.

5. Syracuse (8-1) Class: 5A

Was: 5. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Titans may be young, but they are playing like veterans. Next up: at Layton, Tuesday.

6. Lone Peak (7-5) Class: 5A

Was: 6. Last week: 0-1. Outlook: The Knights proved they can play with the best when they took American Fork to overtime. Next up: vs. Spanish Fork, Wednesday.

7. Mtn. View (10-1) Class: 4A

Was: 7. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Bruins don't quit, despite the score, and they play solid defense. Next up: vs. Provo, Tuesday.

8. Springville (7-1) Class: 4A

Was: 8. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The Red Devils have a tough week with Payson and then the Bruins on Friday. Next up: at Payson, Tuesday.

9. Judge (10-1) Class: 3A

Was: 9. Last week 1-0. Outlook: The Bulldogs have everything it takes to win it all, but they have to get past the Wasps first. Next up: at Wasatch, Tuesday.

10. Morgan (9-3) Class: 3A

Was: 10. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Trojans have a tough region-opener against Bear River. Next up: vs. Bear River, Tuesday.

11. Wasatch (10-1) Class: 3A

Was: 11. Last week: 2-0 Outlook: The Wasps played every other top 3A team and lost just once. Next up: vs. Judge, Tuesday.

12. Carbon (10-1) Class: 3A

Was: 12. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: Patricia Smith's 31 points and solid free throw shooting allow the Dinos to win a close one against the Cowboys.Next up: vs. North Sanpete, Tuesday.

13. Skyline (7-3) Class: 5A

Was: 13. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Eagles continue to take care of business, but can they take that consistency into region play? Next up: at Hillcrest, Wednesday.

14. Layton (8-2) Class: 5A

Was: 17. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Lancers are finding ways to win with balance and team defense. Next up: vs. Syracuse, Tuesday.

15. Richfield (10-0) Class: 2A

Was: 16. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: It doesn't get any closer, or more exciting, that a one-point win over a region rival. Next up: vs.Grand, Friday.

16. Fremont (7-2 ) Class: 5A

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