By Katherine Dunn The Baltimore Sun

5:36 p.m. EST, December 4, 2012
1. Aberdeen

Coach: Amber Milnes

Last season: 26-1, ranked No. 1

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Postseason: Class 3A state champion

Outlook: The Eagles graduated eight players, have a new coach and face a tougher schedule, but they shouldn't lose much ground with last season's All-Metro Player of the Year -- 6-foot-3 senior center Bri Jones -- returning, along with defensive gem Jimmia McCluskey and point guard Kierra Palmer.

2. McDonogh

Coach: Brad Rees

Last season: 28-2, No. 2

Postseason: IAAM A Conference champion

Outlook: After winning their first title in 13 years, the Eagles may be even better than last season. They return precocious point guard Danielle Edwards, and have more depth with six or seven potential Division I players, but new leaders need to emerge.

3. Archbishop Spalding

Coach: William "Bookie" Rosemond

Last season: 20-11, No. 5

Postseason: IAAM A Conference finals

Outook: The Cavaliers, who have reached four straight IAAM A Conference finals, are looking to reclaim the crown they won in 2011. With a veteran squad and a solid inside-outside game, they should give McDonogh a run for the title this season.

4. Poly

Coach: Kendall Peace-Able

Last season: 23-1, No. 3

Postseason: Class 4A state semifinals