April: Pre-Season High School Top 25 (1-5)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The way-too-early Top 25 is out again, and we take a look at these teams across the state that seem to be moving the needle with who they have coming back and what they are showing this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Top 25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Lone Peak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lone Peak brings back [player_tooltip player_id='1724365' first='Crew' last='Fotheringham'], [player_tooltip player_id='1724367' first='Saxon' last='Young'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2084384' first='Camden' last='Broadhead'], who might be the best trio in the state. All three have next-level potential. Fotheringham has picked up a few D1 offers, and [player_tooltip player_id='1724367' first='Saxon' last='Young'] has been a man on a mission. Broadhead has a lot of upside, and this LP team is going to be tough to beat. The team's returning core provides a strong foundation, and they are expected to compete at a high level this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 Pleasant Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PG had a good team last year, and this season, they bring back some important players, and some might make their way into the lineup. Let's start with [player_tooltip player_id='2125357' first='Brennan' last='Blackett'], one of the big rising stars this spring, as he has turned a lot of heads. [player_tooltip player_id='2899860' first='Oliver' last='Mosman'] has been a player who has caught our attention. He is one of the premier power forwards in the state and a no-brainer D2 prospect. Youngster [player_tooltip player_id='2809832' first='Victor' last='Lopez'] could be a big asset and has the potential to contribute significantly. Keep an eye on [player_tooltip player_id='3585249' first='Cooper' last='Young'], he's coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 Farmington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farmington is bringing back a solid team, headlined by [player_tooltip player_id='2218132' first='Malakai' last='Tobler'], who was nearly unstoppable in last year's playoffs. The trio of Brycen Rudolph and [player_tooltip player_id='2838991' first='Jack' last='Layton'] adds another layer of threat, positioning Farmington to make a significant impact this season. They could very well be the most dangerous team in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 American Fork</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>American Fork always seems to find a way to cultivate talent, and while they may have experienced some departures this coming season, they have a promising group of young players ready to step up. [player_tooltip player_id='1724369' first='Jax' last='Oyler'], a skilled point guard with a knack for shooting, is one to watch. Dieter Tuitauvuki is poised to make a significant impact, and they also have a talented transfer student eager to prove himself. Keep an eye on [player_tooltip player_id='2521701' first='Lincoln' last='Zimmerman'], as he appears ready to take on a leadership role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 Mountain Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mountain Ridge might be a dark horse for now, but they bring back talent. [player_tooltip player_id='3281425' first='Dylan' last='Hatton'], [player_tooltip player_id='2450680' first='Jordan' last='Horsley'], and Spencer Dow make up one of the best trios in the state. They have some size and electric guards that can score a ton of points. The team's returning core gives them a solid foundation, and they are expected to compete at a high level this season. Hatton has that next-level wiggle, and Horsley is among the best shooters in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->