Utah's top 20 girls basketball
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Deseret Morning News boys' and girls' top 20 rankings will alternate each week on the prep page. To see this weeks boys' poll, visit our website at www.deseretnews.com/prp
1. Mtn. View (6-0) Class: 4A
Was: 1. Last week:2-0. Outlook: Competition gets better at Nike Tournament, but Bruins sure look like contenders for another National Title.
2. Brighton (2-1) Class: 5A
Was: 3. Last week:2-0. Outlook: The Bengals earned a decisive win over Timpview to reassure any doubters.
3. Morgan (4-1) Class: 3A
Was: 5. Last week: 1-1. Outlook: Played the Bruins as tough as any nationally ranked squad has, and then beat Box Elder.
4. Layton(4-0) Class: 5A
Was: 6. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Depth of Lancers' talent will be tough to beat as they take on West and West Jordan.
5. Timpview (1-2) Class: 4A
Was: 2. Last week: 1-1. Outlook: Heads to Nike tournament with loss to Brighton and win over Skyline.
6. Alta (4-1) Class: 5A
Was: 7. Last week: 1-1. Outlook: Hawks lost a close one to Layton, and are tested again Wednesday when they take on Skyline.
7.Fremont(5-0) Class: 5A
Was: 8. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Silverwolves are on a roll, but face mighty Mtn. View today, then Skyline, Mtn. Crest.
8.Skyline (5-1) Class: 5A
Was: 4. Last week: 1-1. Outlook: Tough loss to Timpview followed by tough games against Alta and Bingham this week.
9. Taylorsville (4-2) Class: 5A
Was: 15. Last week: 1-1. Outlook: With Shawnee Slade and Tamarra Evans future looks good for Warriors.
10. Murray (2-3) Class: 4A
Was: 10. Last week: 1-2. Outlook: Schedule is tough on young but talented team. West Jordan and Box Elder next.
11. Bingham (3-0) Class: 5A
Was: 11. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: This week will challenge team's stamina in taking on Viewmont and Skyline.
12. Viewmont (4-2) Class: 5A
Was: 18. Last week: 2-1. Outlook: Lost to Alta but beat Woods Cross and Bountiful. Face tough challenges in Bingham, Bonneville and Copper Hills.
13. Clearfield (3-1) Class: 5A
Was: 13. Last week: 1-1. Outlook:Hailey Hall leads strong team that faces Taylorsville on Friday and Jordan Tuesday.
14. Lehi (5-1) Class: 3A
Was: 16. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Michelle Harrison is leading the Pioneers through a tough pre-season schedule.
15. Kearns (2-2) Class: 5A
Was: 17. Last week:2-0. Outlook: Losses are to Viewmont and Northridge, and face Copper Hills this week.
16. Payson (4-0) Class: 4A
Was: 20. Last week: 1-0. Outlook:Beat Orem in big upset last week, and expected to ruin more records this season.
17.Timpanogos (6-1) Class: 4A
Was: -. Last week: 3-0 . Outlook:Three wins last week, but they take on fiesty American Fork on Thursday.
18. Orem (3-1) Class: 4A
Was: 9. Last week:1-1. Outlook: Tough loss to Payson, but Tigers should beat Springville before heading to Arizona for a tournament.
19.Wasatch(5-0) Class: 3A
Was: —. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Pounded Springville, but face challenges from Ogden and Delta this week.
20. Cedar (1-0) Class: 3A
Was: —. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Redmen upset Ogden, but schedule stays challenging with Enterprise and Carbon this week.