1.St. Marys- Is still a top this list with only one lost coming at the hands of Monarch out of Colorado, which features future Sun Devil Eliza Norman. Since the loss SM has gone on a 7 game winning streak, taking down top programs, such as Bishop Gorman, Mt. Lebanon, & Christ the King. If that wasn't enough, they went on to win the Nike Interstate Shootout in Portland,OR. They appear unstopable in their quest for a state championship.
2.Mesa Mt. View- Has made a strong case for themselves as of late, only one loss to their record. They went 3-1 in the Nike TOC (white division). They won their last game against tough relentless Hamilton.
3.Hamilton- Just won the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic. They looked strong in their division at Nike TOC but loss close games to a scrappy Kennedale and #2 Mesa Mt. View.
4.Chandler- Like Xavier, played in the second toughest division at the Nike TOC. After losing in first round against Regis Jesuit (Aurora,CO) They bounced back with two wins before going down to a sharp shooting Pinewood(Los Altos Hills, CA). They look impressive in the second session of the Nike TOC, notching a 2-2 record.
5.Xavier- Entered the John Anderson Divison of the Nike TOC with an 8-0 record. They pulled out a scrappy win against last years Florida state champs, Dillard, with which they recieved Richard Obert's #1 ranking. Then it was on to the toughest road to the top facing Edison (HB, CA) featuring the Samuelson sisters. Bonnie Samuelson will play at Stanford next year. They hung with them for the first 3Q but toppled in the 4th. Then they had to go on and face Carondelet(Concord,CA), which featured another Stanford commit, Erica Payne. Carondelet also played in California's state championship game last year against Mater Dei. Again a closely contested game until running out of gas in the 4th. Both Edison and Carondelet could have competed in the Joe Smith bracket.
6.Highland- Advanced to the championship game of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. In the Championship game they faced an always athletic Centennial Bulldogs which this year is led by Louisiana Tech bound Courtney Hayes. The Bulldogs speed proved to be too much as the Hawks eventually went down 65-47.
7.Pinnacle- Looked the most impressive they have all year, rolling past a tough Canyon Springs (CA), taking Clackamas to the brink, then losing a tough, hard fought battle with Hamilton. Pinnacle is really starting to show their versatility on the defensive end, showing multiple defensive zones, traps and man. Pinnacle is a tough opponent when they are playing with good chemistry.
8.Seton Catholic- Went a content 2-2 at TOC, losing their first game against Villa Park (CA) by 4,who would go on to win their bracket.
9.Tolleson- Always seems to faulter this time of the year, going 1-3 in TOC, only winning their last game.
10.Horizon- Don't under estimate the Huskies.
**Chandler, Hamilton, Xavier all play in the Fiesta Region. Seeding should play an important role in state playoffs. Out of these three along with Mesa Mt. View is who I predict will play St. Mary's for the state championship
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