Conference Preview: GAC South
<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Gateway Athletic Conference South Division. League favorite Francis Howell has fielded strong teams in recent years, but it was last season where the Vikings broke through and advanced to the Final Four of the Class 5 state tournament. They have a solid group back from last year's Final Four team.</p>
<h2>Players to Watch</h2>
<h3>2020</h3>
<p>Matt Schark 6'5" Francis Howell</p>
<p>Darius Turner 5'10" Fort Zumwalt West</p>
<p>Jaylon Ashford 6'2" Holt</p>
<p>Braden Nett 6'3" Troy</p>
<p>Logan Scott 6'1" Francis Howell Central</p>
<p>Zarius Looney 6'3" Holt</p>
<p>Clinton Okoulatsongo 6'4" Francis Howell North</p>
<p> </p>
<h3>2021</h3>
<p>Sam Thompson 6'9" Francis Howell</p>
<p>Myles Estrada 6'1" Francis Howell Central</p>
<p>Emmanuel McLemore 6'3" Holt</p>
<p>Preston Fortner 5'9" Francis Howell</p>
<p>Sam Maddox 5'11" Francis Howell</p>
<p>Griffin St. Pierre 6'0" Troy</p>
<p> </p>
<h3>Predicted Order of Finish</h3>
<p>1 Francis Howell</p>
<p>2 Holt</p>
<p>3 Troy</p>
<p>4 Fort Zumwalt West</p>
<p>5 Francis Howell North</p>
<p> </p>
<h3>Starting Five</h3>
<p>PG - Darius Turner (Fort Zumwalt West)</p>
<p>Wing- Myles Estrada (Francis Howell Central)</p>
<p>Wing- Jaylon Ashford (Holt)</p>
<p>Forward - Matt Schark (Francis Howell)</p>
<p>Forward - Sam Thompson (Francis Howell)</p>
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