ABV PRESEASON RANKINGS - NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Rankings will not be updated until January. The 2008-09 final record is in parenthesis.
The Supersectional sites have changed to West Frankfort and Salem this season. The rankings are based on last season's set up of the postseason. Some of these teams could change directions for the post season in 2009-10. Those updates will be taken into consideration when the rankings are updated following holiday tournament play.
Salem Supersectional Area "Top Ten" Class 1A Preseason Rankings
1. SESSER-VALIER (23-6)
The Red Devils are experienced and have one of the top players in the South back along with a veteran group for a new head coach. The Southern Chalk! 2. STEWARDSON-STRASBURG (16-12)
The Comets are loaded and the have the talent, athletic ability and depth to win the state title. Tough schedule should make them March ready!
3. WALTONVILLE (19-10)
The Spartans havefour well tested starters back from a regional finalist. Brutal Indy schedule should have them prepared for a long postseason haul.
4. WOODLAWN (30-2)
Defending Supersectional champs must deal with important injury to the South's top point guard. The others will need to step up.
5. CAIRO (10-14)
The Pilots will be plenty tough to deal with. Six-foot-eight Arthur Williams in probably the best college prospect in the 1A "Deep South."
6. ELDORADO (22-9)
These Eagles take a class drop into the small school tournament this winter. Cody Lane is a 1,000-point scorer already. They must show up every night.
7. RED HILL (16-11)
The Salukis made a big post-season move last season with some good young players who return for an underrated coach. The "Sleeper."
8. OKAWVILLE (18-16)
Counting the Rockets out this year would be a mistake. Double-digit wins, double-digit loses and probably still playing in March.
9. TRICO (20-12)
The Pioneers have thrived under Coach Hawkins. This good young group might be a year away from a big season.
10. ODIN (20-6)
Behind high-scoring Tyler Parrish the Eagles had a solid 2008-09 season. This guard will need help if Odin is going to nab its' first ever regional title.
HONORABLE MENTION - ALPHABETICALLY
Altamont (25-5), Carrier Mills (26-5), Meridian (25-4), Cisne (19-9), Crab Orchard (15-11), Cumberland (17-11), Dieterich (17-8), Edwards County (12-16), Egyptian (18-9), Goreville (12-17), New Athens (19-8), NCOE (21-9), Patoka (17-11), Wayne City (14-13), Zeigler-Royalton (16-11).
West Frankfort Supersectional Area "Top Ten" Class 2A Preseason Rankings
1. BREESE CENTRAL (29-3)
The Cougars are a huge favorite to make it to Peoria. Four starters return for Coach Eagleson. Every coach will want a DVD of these Cats.
2. MASSAC COUNTY (32-2)
ABV likes the Pats chances to reach SIU again with Johnson and Ayala back. Coach Hosman will have his team ready for the Ohio wars.
3. NASHVILLE (27-3)
The Hornets will still be good despite losing General Lee. Coach Weathers knows the way to state and has plenty of talent to get there.
4. DU QUOIN (22-8)
Graduation took a good one but the Indians will be very talented at the end of the season. That is, after their usual football playoff run.
5. RED BUD (20-10)
Another team with vets at every spot on the floor. The Mississippi Division of the Cahokia is loaded at the top.
6. METRO-EAST LUTHERAN (19-11)
The Knights could sitting on a regional title and perhaps a sectional shot at Breese Central. Schnietz and Morris bring a lot to the table.
7. PINCKNEYVILLE (22-7)
The Panthers are always on the ABV Radar. Depth and balance are the keys this season. Defense and rebounding are Panther prerequisites.
8. WESCLIN (12-17)
Four starters return for Coach Brede's Bunch. All four (including 6-foot-7 Phil Kunz) are underclassmen. A successful two-year run is very possible.
9. COLUMBIA (27-5)
The Eagles will reload with yet another good group; which features a pair of returning starters. The top threat to Central in the Cahokia.
10. HARRISBURG (18-11)
The Bulldogs will be a bit small but plenty quick to tackle a tough slate. Good freshman group could help the vets immediately.
HONORABLE MENTION - ALPHABETICALLY
Anna-Jonesboro (13-17), Carmi-White County (12-17), East Alton-Wood River (10-19), Fairfield (11-20), Gibault (14-16), Hamilton County (23-10), Herrin (16-17), Mount Carmel (4-24), Murphysboro (18-10), Pana (16-13), Piasa Southwestern (19-10), Roxana (19-11), Sparta (8-19), Staunton (21-10), and Vandalia (15-12).