1) Torrey Pines (Division 1, Del Mar)

Head Coach: John Olive (7^th Year)
Last year’s record: 24 – 6 (8 – 2, tied for 1^st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: J.J. Anderson (So, 6’04"), Michael Laughlin (Jr, 6’07")
Losses to overcome: Avi Fogel (USD), Josh Kramer (Holy Cross), David Pigott (graduation)
Summary: Loss of Kramer and Fogel will hurt the Falcons, but the cupboard is not completely bare as both Anderson and Laughlin are young talents with size. Backcourt is a question mark, but Torrey Pines should be a solid team that gets better as the season wears on.

2) Rancho Bernardo (Division 1, Rancho Bernardo)

Head Coach: Kevin Keller (3^rd Year)
Last year’s record: 20 – 9 (8 – 2, tied for 1^st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1^st Round.
Key players: Andrew Olson (Sr, 5’11"), Justin Kisner (Sr, 6’03"), Zach Miller (Jr, 6’06")
Losses to overcome: Mohamed Abukar (Florida), Mark Strong (graduation), Ryan Gaeto (graduation)
Summary: Loss of Abukar leaves a sizable void for the Broncos. Olson and Kisner should provide solid perimeter play while Miller must produce inside for Rancho Bernardo to make a run at the league title.

3) Poway (Division 1, Poway)

Head Coach: Kyle Armstrong (2^nd Year)
Last year’s record: 15 – 12 (4 – 6, 4^th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1^st Round.
Key players: Brett Lowenthal (Sr, 6’06"), Todd Lowenthal (So, 6’00"), Paul Durfee (Jr, 6’04"), Andy McMillin (Jr, 6’02")
Losses to overcome: Brandon Stock (graduation), Josh Erb (graduation), Josh Jergensen (graduation), Casey Heer (graduation)
Summary: Graduation losses will affect the Titans inside game, but the Lowenthal brothers transfer will certainly help the perimeter play. Brett can score some points while young Todd will be a good match for any point guard in the league. If they find some post play, the Titans could make a strong case for the league crown.

4) San Marcos (Division 1, San Marcos)

Head Coach: Brady Stout (4^th Year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 12 (5 – 5, 3^rd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1^st Round.
Key players: Tanner Moore (Sr, 6’04"), Alex Bemanian (Jr, 6’03"), Logan Moore (Sr, 6’01"), Ryan Adams (Sr, 6’05"), Tremaine Ford (Jr, 6’05")
Losses to overcome: Adam Green (graduation), Cody Malloy (graduation), Derek Bomar (graduation)
Summary: The Knights will miss Green, but boast plenty of size and experience to make a run at the league title. Should be in the mix all year long and are capable of beating anyone on any given night.

5) Vista (Division 1, Vista)

Head Coach: Ryan Wooten (2^nd Year)
Last year’s record: 10 – 17 (2 – 8, 6^th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Brian Reeves (Sr, 6’00"), David Flores (Sr, 6’03")
Losses to overcome: Ralph Williams (graduation), Michael Underwood (graduation)
Summary: Williams will be hard to replace but the Panthers should continue to make strides toward respectability.

6) Rancho Buena Vista (Division 1, Vista)

Head Coach: Terry Miller (3^rd Year)
Last year’s record: 11 – 16 (3 – 7, 5^th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Bryon Wesley (Sr, 6’03")
Losses to overcome: Jeremy Cross (Univ. of Puget Sound), Trei Turner (Palomar College), Charles Lawrence (graduation)
Summary: A disappointing year turns into a rebuilding year as the Longhorns must replace 3 solid players from the year before. Lack of size and experience will plague them all year in a very balanced league.

Player of the Year:

Andrew Olson (Rancho Bernardo)

All-Palomar League: