Science Hill High School

The defending Class AAA state champions rose to No. 4 in USA Today's national poll, then won two at the City of Palms Classic before losing to two other ranked teams. George Pitts went 10 deep behind a pressing, trapping defense. Junior Jovann Johnson (6-2), MVP of the state tournament, scored 17 a game and 5-10 junior Nathanial Bailey 19.9, while 5-11 senior Odarius Williams, the best defender, averaged six assists, four steals and 11.4 points, and 6-4 sophomore Brad Fields added 10. 10-2 coming in.