High school basketball: Boys top 20

1. Provo (14-0) Class: 4A

Was: 1. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Bulldogs lead all of Class 4A with an average margin of victory of 23 points, a dozen more points than the next closest team. Next up: at Springville, today.

2. Lone Peak (13-2) Class: 5A

Was: 2. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Knights are finding more balance in their scoring, which can only help come state tournament time. Next up: vs. American Fork, today.

3. Skyline (13-1) Class: 5A

Was: 3. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Can seize momentum in Region 2 by beating visiting Alta this Friday. Next up: vs. Alta, Friday.

4. Riverton (13-1) Class: 5A

Was: 5. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Last week's win over West Jordan was a clear indicator that the 'Wolves are the real deal. Next up: at Copper Hills, today.

5. West Jordan (11-3) Class: 5A

Was: 4. Last week: 1-1. Outlook: The Jaguars are 2-2 in their last four games, which doesn't bode well with Bingham paying a visit this week. Next up: vs. Kearns, today.

6. Davis (7-3) Class: 5A

Was: 6. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Darts are two wins away from a perfect 7-0 record in the first half of region play. Next up: at Clearfield, today.

7. Mtn. Crest (11-2) Class: 4A

Was: 10. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: This figures to be the toughest week of the season with games at Sky View and Bountiful. Next up: at Sky View, Wednesday.

8. Bear River (15-0) Class: 3A

Was: 9. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Won its first five region games by an average of 27 points, which realistically makes the rest of the season a mere formality. Next up: at Ben Lomond, Friday.

9. Pl. Grove (10-5) Class: 5A

Was: 16. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: After a rugged start to the season, the Vikings are 5-1 in 2009 with that lone loss coming to Lone Peak. Next up: vs. Spanish Fork, Wednesday.

10. Bingham (9-5) Class: 5A

Was: 12. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Must beat West Jordan this Friday if it wants to keep its region title hopes alive. Next up: at Hunter, today.

11. Alta (11-3) Class: 5A