SoCal prep team ratings

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’s TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS

1.       SANTA ANA MATER DEI (2010-11 record/32-3)

Frank Says: Coach Gary McKnight has as much depth as he has possessed in a while and he can put five players on the floor at the same time capable of scoring 25 points in any given game.

2.       L.A. LOYOLA (25-6)

Frank Says: A reasonable suggestion can be made that the Cubs should be rated “1-B” to the Monarchs’ 1-A”. They might have better depth than Mater Dei and sophomore Parker Jackson-Cartwright is already the state’s best point guard.

3.       LA VERNE LUTHERAN (26-5)

Frank Says: Arizona-bound Grant Jerrett is the best college prospect in the California senior class. The players around him aren’t bad, either.

4.       LONG BEACH POLY (31-2)

Frank Says: If the Jackrabbits get reliable guard play and consistent jump shooting in support of elite juniors Roschon Prince and Jordan Bell, they would be capable of successfully defending their Southern Section I-AA title against Mater Dei and Loyola.

5.       ORANGE LUTHERAN (27-7)

Frank Says: Gabe York and Payton Banks are two of the state’s most skilled offensive players.

6.       MISSION HILLS ALEMANY (20-11)

Frank Says: The Warriors have a strong and physical group on the perimeter (including Nevada-bound Marqueze Coleman) and a sophomore on track for stardom in Bear Henderson.

7.       COMPTON (21-11)

Frank Says: Senior Victor Robbins is going to accumulate scoring and rebounding numbers but the Tarbabes will need strong leadership from him as well with a couple of sophomores and a freshman getting significant minutes.

8.       BELLFLOWER ST. JOHN BOSCO (21-9)

Frank Says: The Braves are in the Top 10 largely because of three newcomers – Coach Derrick Taylor (from Woodland Hills Taft) and Isaac and Daniel Hamilton (transfers from L.A. Crenshaw).

9.       L.A. PRICE (23-8)

Frank Says: Skylar Spencer (a San Diego State signee) and junior guard Chance Murray are key returnees with sophomore Christopher Sandifer ready to evolve into a standout as well

10.    GARDENA SERRA (15-10/wins forfeited)

Frank Says: The Cavaliers have size, led by dominant low-post presence Daddy Ugbede and a skilled set of perimeter players, including Dakari Tucker and Kajon Mack.

 

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