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Valley Top 5: Teams tested against out-of-state competition in preseason

By Daily Herald - | Dec 6, 2022

American Fork junior Ashton Wallace shoots a 3-pointer during the 6A state championship game against Corner Canyon at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald)

Here’s a look at our first Valley Top 5 rankings for boys basketball, girls basketball, boys wrestling and girls wrestling for the 2022-23 season:

Boys Basketball

1. American Fork (4-1)

Good results against a tough schedule for Cavemen

2. Timpview (4-1)

Notched an impressive win vs. Wasatch Academy on Nov. 29

3. Lehi (2-0)

Hosting some talented out-of-state teams this week

4. Westlake (3-0)

Important matchup vs. Lehi on Tuesday

5. Lone Peak (2-0)

6-5 sophomore Ike Staley off to a great start

– Darnell Dickson

Girls Basketball

1. Lone Peak (2-0)

Knight versatility is just so hard to match.

2. Springville (3-0)

Red Devils held on for big preseason win at Skyridge.

3. Westlake (4-0)

Thunder have yet to be tested in four big wins.

4. Lehi (2-0)

Pioneers to face out-of-state competition later this week.

5. Payson (2-0)

Lions kicked off 2022-23 with rivalry wins over Salem Hills and Maple Mountain.

– Jared Lloyd

Boys Wrestling

1. Payson

Lions placed second at the prestigious Layton Invitational Tournament.

2. Pleasant Grove

Vikings go 6-3 at the very demanding Millard Ironman Duals.

3. Westlake

Thunder setting sights on getting a trophy in 6A this season.

4. Wasatch

Wasps still have outstanding individual depth.

5. Spanish Fork

Dons were fourth at the Skyhawk Showdown.

– Brian E. Preece

Girls Wrestling

1. Westlake

Thunder easily won the Thor Classic last weekend.

2. Springville

Red Devils looking like the team to beat in 5A.

3. Mountain View

Bruins have good numbers and some individual talent.

4. Pleasant Grove

Vikings developing a solid girls program.

5. ALA

Eagles definitely has some individual talent.

– Brian E. Preece

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