Handicapping the Top 10

Last season, Central City teams dominated both divisions of the City Section playoffs, with Crenshaw winning the 4-A championship and Jefferson the 3-A title. Since the City went to a two-divisional format in 1983, Central City teams have won eight of the last 11 4-A division titles, with Washington winning four consecutive championships from 1989 to 1992.

LAST TEAM LEAGUE SEASON COMMENT 1. Crenshaw Southern 26-3 Should repeat 4-A title 2. Jefferson Central 26-3 Lock for 3-A title 3. Roosevelt Eastern 18-6 Will challenge Crenshaw 4. Fremont Eastern 16-8 Coming off productive summer 5. Washington Southern 10-15 May return to title form 6. South Gate Eastern 19-5 Primed to win 19 again 7. Manual Arts Western 15-3 Moves up to 4-A class 8. Dorsey Southern 19-7 Good group of newcomers 9. Wilson Northeast 14-7 Northern’s best team 10. Garfield Central 7-9 Best long-shot pick