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Updated: March 22, 2011 5:02PM

Blue Central

Outlook: Phillips is slowly putting together a formidable team that may shock some people in the city. Lindblom, Jones, and Kenwood will put up a fight.

Top five players Yr.

G John Chico, Jones Jr.

G Justin Johnson, Lindblom Sr.

G Lamont Mimms, Phillips Sr.

F Frank Williams, Phillips Jr.

G DeAndre Taylor, Jones Jr.

Keep an eye on: DJ Carter, Phillips, G, Sr.

Did you know? Lindblom graduated one senior from last season and returns nine of 10 of their top players.

Quote: ‘‘Our team is going to remind people a lot of the old Phillips team. Very athletic and tough.'' –Phillips coach Lee Buxton

Predicted finish: Phillips, Lindblom, Jones, Kenwood, Dyett, Tilden, Kennedy, Kelly, Chicago Military, Little Village

Clyde Travis

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