Head Coach: Ray Johnson (27th Year)

Last year's record: 26 – 7 (10 – 0, 1st)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.

Key players: Derek Jones (Sr, 6'02"), Nelson Rosales (Jr, 6'05"), Diarmen Underwood (Sr, 6'02"), Luke Evans (So, 6'06")

Losses to overcome: Marquis Navarre (graduation), Aaron Gilliam (graduation), Donny Punter (graduation), Jon McMichael

(graduation), Daniel Phair (graduation)

Summary: The Wildcats suffered stiff graduation losses, but a solid foundation returns as they should once again be

favored to win the league title.

Head Coach: Scott Ogden (7th year)

Last year's record: 16 – 11 (7 – 3, 2nd)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Chris Kirk (Sr, 6'01"), Christian Peterson (Sr, 6'03")

Losses to overcome: James Givens (Humboldt State), Charles Jagers (graduation)

Summary: The loss of Givens will hurt but a solid nucleus should help the Lancers challenge for league supremacy.

Head Coach: Terry Miller (6th Year)

Last year's record: 12 – 16 (4 – 6, tied for 4th)

Last year's playoffs: None

Key players: Greg Grimm (Sr, 6'00")

Losses to overcome: Stevan Hernandez (graduation)

Summary: Grimm can fill it up from the perimeter, but the Longhorns lack size up front.

Head Coach: Charlie Mercado (1st Year)

Last year's record: 18 – 11 (5 – 5, 3rd)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Justin Padilla (Sr, 5'11")

Losses to overcome: Kenny Lawson (Creighton)

Summary: The loss of Lawson creates a major void for the Panthers inside, but Padilla is a solid lead guard.

Head Coach: Mike West (8th Year)

Last year's record: 16 – 12 (4 – 6, tied for 4th)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Marcus Bresnahan (Sr, 5'11")

Losses to overcome: Ray Purtle (graduation)

Summary: The Warriors lack size, but could sneak up on some teams as the season wears on.

Head Coach: Corey Hogue (1st Year)

Last year's record: 10 – 18 (0 – 10, 6th)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round

Key players: Kyle Underwood (Sr, 6'02"), Jordan Williams (Sr, 6'04")

Losses to overcome: Jacoby Jackson (graduation), Robert Morace (graduation)

Summary: The Pirates return some size but have question marks on the perimeter.

Player of the Year: Derek Jones (El Camino)

All-Avocado League: Marcus Bresnahan (Fallbrook)

Luke Evans (El Camino)

Greg Grimm (Rancho Buena Vista)

Derek Jones (El Camino)

Justin Padilla (Vista)

Head Coach: Dave Cassaw (8th Year)

Last year's record: 29 – 5 (10 – 0, 1st)

Last year's playoffs: Won CIF D-1 Championship; Lost in State Quarterfinals.

Key players: Kris Corso (Sr, 5'09"), Caleb Stratton (Sr, 6'00"), Brandon Smith (Sr, 6'06")

Losses to overcome: Chase Budinger (Univ. of Arizona), Sean McDonough (graduation), Zach Miller (graduation)

Summary: While the loss of Budinger is huge, the Mavericks return a solid group who will make a run at another league

title.

Head Coach: Kevin Keller (6th Year)

Last year's record: 17 – 12 (6 – 4, 2nd)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.

Key players: Carl Hauke (Sr, 6'01"), Wynton Bernard (Jr, 6'01")

Losses to overcome: Keith Jensen (New York Univ.), Ben Brickley (graduation), Jesse Pattison (graduation)

Summary: The Broncos return an experienced nucleus and should challenge for the league crown.

Head Coach: John Olive (10th Year)

Last year's record: 16 – 13 (5 – 5, 3rd)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: James Rahon (Jr, 6'02"), Jeff Serven (Sr, 6'03"), Connor Johnson (Jr, 6'06"), Colin Porter (So, 6'05")

Losses to overcome: J.J. Anderson (Brown Univ.), Michael Sahm (graduation), Reggie Bickford (graduation)

Summary: The Falcons should improve as the season progresses behind a young but talented group.

Head Coach: Aaron Little (1st Year)

Last year's record: 12 – 15 (4 – 6, 4th)

Last year's playoffs: None

Key players: D.J. VanderWerff (Sr, 6'03"), Jared Relyea (Jr, 6'02"), Gabe Adler (Sr, 6'05")

Losses to overcome: Todd Lowenthal (Univ. of Hawaii)

Summary: Adler is arguably the league's best returning player, but will need help to win the league title.

Head Coach: Chris Vitous (2nd Year)

Last year's record: 10 – 18 (2 – 8, 6th)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Kurt Voris (Sr, 6'06"), Victor Guzman (Jr, 6'02"), Josh Hall (Sr, 6'02")

Losses to overcome: Geoff Akpom (graduation), Jay Scheikok (graduation)

Summary: The Sundevils should continue to improve but not enough to contend for the league crown.

6) Westview (Division 2, Rancho Penasquitos)

Head Coach: David Delaney (5th Year)

Last year's record: 17 – 14 (3 – 7, 5th)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.

Key players: Ian Larson (Sr, 6'01"), Chase Frazier (Sr, 6'02")

Losses to overcome: Adam Chaimowitz (graduation), Trevor Hawthorne (graduation), Josh Hall (transferred to Mt. Carmel)

Summary: The Wolverines face a struggle in a balanced league.

All-Palomar League: Gabe Adler (Poway)

Kris Corso (La Costa Canyon)

Carl Hauke (Rancho Bernardo)

James Rahon (Torrey Pines)

Caleb Stratton (La Costa Canyon)

Head Coach: Paul Baldwin (9th Year)

Last year's record: 14 – 15 (8 – 4, 3rd)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Theo Overstreet (Sr, 5'09"), Richard LaFleur (Sr, 6'07"), Peter Smith (Sr, 5'07")

Losses to overcome: Brandon Ness (graduation)

Summary: The Cougars return an experienced and balanced group that should challenge for league supremacy.

Head Coach: Curtis Hofmeister (3rd Year)

Last year's record: 17 – 11 (9 – 3, 2nd)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Jorge Vazquez (Sr, 6'04"), Taylor Darby (Jr, 6'08")

Losses to overcome: Erik Casarez (graduation), Diarmen Underwood (transferred to El Camino)

Summary: While Darby will be a force inside, the Grizzlies must develop their perimeter play to win the league title.

Head Coach: Orlando Monnell (1st Year)

Last year's record: 30 – 1 (12 – 0, 1st)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.

Key players: Pat Eveland (Sr, 6'05")

Losses to overcome: Devin Wada (graduation), Matt Vitkus (graduation), Kevin Bowcock (graduation), Nick Cardona (graduation)

Summary: While Eveland is a quality player, the Golden Eagles will struggle to challenge the league leaders.

Head Coach: Bob Purdy (1st Year)

Last year's record: 8 – 20 (4 – 8, tied for 4th)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Chase Boberg (Jr, 6'00"), Weston Titus (Sr, 6'05"), James Johnson (So, 6'01")

Losses to overcome: Alex Dapron (graduation), Trevor Reilly (graduation)

Summary: The Jaguars may surprise behind a solid nucleus.

Head Coach: Ken Scheib (5th Year)

Last year's record: 12 – 17 (4 – 8, tied for 4th)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.

Key players: Travis Harski (Sr, 5'11"), Matt Puckett (Sr, 6'01")

Losses to overcome: Danny Meaney (graduation), Greg Vouros (graduation), Chad Indihar (graduation)

Summary: A lack of size and experience will be difficult obstacles for the Bulldogs to overcome.

Head Coach: Dante Carey (1st Year)

Last year's record: 4 – 21 (1 – 11, 7th)

Last year's playoffs: None

Key players: Preston Rawlings (Sr, 6'00"), Ryan Dipinto (Jr, 5'11")

Losses to overcome: Carrington Barbour (graduation), Tony Hackworth (graduation)

Summary: The Knights should see some improvement behind a solid backcourt.

Head Coach: Dave Castro (1st Year)

Last year's record: 8 – 18 (4 – 8, tied for 4th)

Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.

Key players: Caleb Klass (Sr, 6'03"), Kyle McSpadden (Jr, 6'04")

Losses to overcome: Nedal Tartir (Palomar College), Jesse Williams (graduation)

Summary: Should be a long year for the Patriots.

All-Valley League: Chase Boberg (Valley Center)

Taylor Darby (Mission Hills)

Pat Eveland (San Pasqual)

Richard LaFleur (Escondido)

Theo Overstreet (Escondido)