1. Archbishop Spalding

Last season: 28-5, ranked No.4

The Cavaliers should roll locally behind 7-footer Will Bowers and a deep supporting cast.

2. Lake Clifton

Last season: 16-10, No. 16

With a blue-chip frontline of 6-8 seniors Tavon Nelson and Kyle Garrison, the Lakers are the team to beat in Baltimore City.

3. Annapolis

Last season: 25-1, No. 2

The Panthers add quickness and depth to the potent trio of Laronja Owens, Josh Johnson and Elliott Devoe.

4. Douglass

Last season: 28-0, No. 1

The Ducks lost all five starters from their unbeaten Class 3A state title team, but a few returning players and transfers should make them a force again.

5. Randallstown

Last season: 25-1, No. 3

The Rams build around guard Levi Stukes in their quest of regaining the 3A state title.

6. Mervo

Last season: 17-9, No. 8

The Frazier brothers, Paul and Chester, and their mates have no intention of giving up their 4A North regional title.

7. Mount St. Joseph

Last season: 24-8, No. 5

Quality 6-6 players Will Thomas and Anthony Fair give the Gaels hope of challenging Spalding in the Baltimore Catholic League/Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference.

8. Calvert Hall

Last season: 22-9, No. 7

Defense and speed, buoyed by senior guards Marques Thompson, Vince Delaney and Jack McClinton, will compensate for the Cardinals' lack of depth.

9. Dunbar

Last season: 21-6, No. 6

A lot depends on Michael Thompson's play in the paint and the leadership of guard Mo Barksdale for the Poets to contend in the city.

10. St. Frances

Last season: 10-18, unranked

A wealth of speed may help the Panthers turn it around for the first time since the days of Mark Karcher (1995-97).

11. Southern-AA

Last season: 15-8, No. 17

The Bulldogs have one of their deepest teams in recent memory and could make their first trip to the 2A final four since 1996.

12. Walbrook

Last season: 18-6, No. 10

Velmar Coleman and Dustin Lawson will make the Warriors a threat in the city Division II race and the tough 4A North region.

13. McDonogh

Last season: 17-10, No. 11

The Eagles will turn up the tempo with guards Corey Davis and Jon Brick and forward Mike Popoko.

14. Aberdeen

Last season: 17-7, unranked

Guard Dejon Brown leads a deep group of talented players. Robbie Jackson, a 7-foot sophomore, needs time to develop but should help the Eagles.

15. Lansdowne

Last season: 15-9, unranked

Forward Barry Cornish and the seniors who played on the 18-1 JV team two years ago could lead the Vikings to big things in Baltimore County's Division I.

16. Long Reach

Last season: 18-6, No. 19

The backcourt of Mike Smelkinson and Jared Bradford and the 6-5 duo of Zach Hines and Terrell Blackwell make the Lightning Howard County's top team.

17. Woodlawn

Last season: 14-9, No. 20

With 6-8 senior Thomas Hickson in the pivot, the Warriors are one of the standouts of Baltimore County.

18. Southern-Balto.

Last season: 14-7, No. 12

If Sheldon Walker can get some help, the Bulldogs will compete in the city Division II race.

19. Gilman

Last season: 21-13, unranked

The 6-6 seniors Victor Abiamiri and Luke Wilson make the Greyhounds the MIAA B Conference front-runner.

20. Meade

Last season: 19-7, No. 13

Graduation hit the Mustangs hard, but you never know what the transient school will turn up to help Terrance Johnson and Dan Brearly.