Outlook: Behind nationally rated 6-8 Phillip Jackson and Young transfer Mark Mack, Providence-St. Mel is poised for its best season since its 2002 Class A quarterfinalist. St. Benedict and Holy Trinity are the top contenders.
The top five: Phillip Jackson, Providence-St. Mel, F, jr.; Mark Mack, Providence-St. Mel, F, jr.; Jon Patino, St. Benedict, G, sr.; Cavell Williams, Holy Trinity, G, sr.; Devante Thomas, Hope Academy, G, jr.
Keep on an eye on: Willie Connor, Hope Academy, G, fr.
Did you know? Holy Trinity senior guard Carlos Aguirre is a cousin of former Westinghouse great Mark Aguirre.
Quote: ‘‘I think we improved more than any team in the conference.’’ — Providence-St. Mel coach Todd Kelly
Prediction: Providence-St. Mel, St. Benedict, Holy Trinity, Hope Academy, CICS-Ellison, Cristo Rey, CICS-Northtown.
Patrick Z. McGavin
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