1) Steele Canyon (Division 3, Rancho San Diego)

Head Coach: Brad Leaf (2^nd Year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 15 (3 – 7, tied for 4^th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in CIF D-3 Championship; Lost in State 1^st Round.
Key players: Richie Williams (Jr, 5’09"), George Cunningham (Jr, 6’04"), Ricky Bailey (Sr, 6’02"), Camilo Martinez (Sr, 6’01"), Raymond Williams (So, 5’07"), Jamel McGuire (Jr, 6’03")
Losses to overcome: Keith Williams (transfer to Valhalla)
Summary: Very talented, young group should benefit from last year’s playoff experience. The Williams’ brothers form a very quick and dynamic backcourt, while Cunningham is tough inside. The favorite to win CIF after a very successful summer.

2) Helix (Division 1, La Mesa)

Head Coach: John Singer (24^th Year)
Last year’s record: 23 – 8 (10 – 0, 1^st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost CIF D-2 Championship; Lost in State 1^st Round.
Key players: Lance Hurdle (Jr, 6’00"), Marlon Pierce (Sr, 6’03"), Gregory Harvey (Jr, 6’05"), Xavier Wethersby (Sr, 5’10")
Losses to overcome: Ray Toilolo (graduation), Cliff Johnson (graduation), Tim Bland (graduation), Raphael Bell (graduation), Charles Smith (football @ Washington)
Summary: While the loss of last year’s seniors, especially Bell, will hurt, don’t be surprised to see the Highlanders battle for the league title once again. Hurdle is a top guard and Pierce was the top player in the league a year ago. How quickly Harvey develops inside will determine just how far Helix goes.

3) Mt. Miguel (Division 2, Spring Valley)

Head Coach: Jimmy Hurst (4^th Year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 13 (3 – 7, tied for 4^th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: J.R. Griffin (Sr, 6’05"), Greg Monroe (Jr, 5’10"), James Roberts (Sr, 6’02"), Gary Harris (Sr, 5’10"), Jay Barber Sr, 6’00")
Losses to overcome: Ralph Johnson (graduation), Joey Street (graduation)
Summary: The Matadors return all 5 starters from last year’s disappointing team. Griffin and Monroe are quality scorers who should help Mt. Miguel make a run at the CIF D-2 title.

4) Monte Vista (Division 2, Spring Valley)

Head Coach: Zach Peck (4^th Year)
Last year’s record: 15 – 14 (4 – 6, 3^rd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Nick Childs (Sr, 6’06"), Clinton Snyder (Jr, 6’04"), D’Andre Overstreet (Sr, 5’08"), Alex Guinto (Sr, 6’01")
Losses to overcome: Carlos Ramer (graduation)
Summary: While the Monarchs will be improved, so should the rest of the league. Childs and Snyder form a tough duo inside, but the perimeter play will dictate how well this team performs in a perimeter oriented league.

5) Valhalla (Division 2, El Cajon)

Head Coach: Eric Thomas (3^rd Year)
Last year’s record: 17 – 11 (7 – 3, 2^nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1^st Round.
Key players: Travis Rothlisberger (Sr, 6’01"), Devon Jones (Sr, 6’01"), Keith Williams (So, 6’02"), Rony Nasser (Sr, 5’07")
Losses to overcome: Andrew Stinnett (graduation)
Summary: The loss of Stinnett is a big blow to a unit already lacking in size. Jones and Williams however can both put points on the board and should keep the Norsemen in most games.

6) Granite Hills (Division 1, El Cajon)

Head Coach: Matthew Davis (1^st Year)
Last year’s record: 13 – 14 (3 – 7, tied for 4^th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: James Clark (Jr, 5’08"), Ryan Snyder (Jr, 6’01"), David Baxter (Jr, 5’10")
Losses to overcome: Greg Chase (graduation), Mark Hall (transferred to Hoover), Tyrone Araya (transferred to Arizona), Rony Nasser (transferred to Valhalla), Nick Taylor (transferred to Maine)
Summary: Loss of last year’s nucleus to graduation and transfer will be tough to overcome. Lack of size and experience will leave the Eagles looking up at the rest of the league.

Player of the Year:
Richie Williams (Steele Canyon)