Handicapping the Top 10

With four returning starters and the addition of Tommie Davis, Crenshaw High was the unanimous pick as the area’s top team and is expected to contend for a record sixth state title. Loyola, led by UCLA-bound Toby Bailey, and Verbum Dei are the area’s top teams in the Southern Section.

TEAM LEAGUE 92-93 RECORD COMMENT 1. Crenshaw Southern 28-2 Ranked 2nd in nation 2. Loyola Del Rey 20-7 Bailey, good supporting cast 3. Verbum Dei Santa Fe 22-6 Perennial power 4. Manual Arts Metro 20-8 Outstanding guards 5. Washington Southern 23-5 Last team to beat ‘Shaw 6. Dorsey Southern 15-12 City 4-A runner-up 7. Fremont Central 18-8 Talented but young 8. Jefferson Eastern 12-9 Will make use of experience 9. Bell Gardens Almont 17-8 Primed to make playoffs 10. Pilgrim Heritage 21-5 SS Division V-A favorite