High school baseball top 20

Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Apr 1, 2008

1. Timpanogos (9-1) Class: 5A

Was: 1. Last week: 3-0. Outlook: The T-Wolves continue to play and beat the best teams. They aren't overwhelming, just winning. Next up: vs. West Jordan, today.

2. Spanish Fork (8-2) Class: 5A

Was: 2. Last week: 0-1. Outlook: We'll give the Dons a pass on a poor game against Viewmont, but only once. Next up: vs. Payson, Thursday.

3. Alta (4-0) Class: 5A

Was: 5. Last week: 0-0. Outlook: The Hawks are the last of the unbeatens in 5A, but how good are they really? Next up: at Layton, Friday.

4. Jordan (4-1) Class: 5A

Was: 9. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The 'Diggers proved they are still a force to contend with in a win over AF. Next up: at Alta, April 8.

5. American Fork (6-2) Class: 5A

Was: 4. Last week: 0-1. Outlook: The Cavemen still have shown the potential to make another run at a Region 4 title. Next up: at Southern Nevada tournament, Wednesday.

6. Pleasant Grove (8-2) Class: 5A

Was: 7. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The Vikings are building momentum for a tough region season by beating some good competition. Next up: vs. Bingham, Friday.

7. Taylorsville (3-2) Class: 5A

Was: 3. Last week: 0-1. Outlook: The Warriors are still relatively unknown. This week will tell a lot about them with games against Spanish Fork and Riverton. Next up: at Riverton, Wednesday.

8. Pine View (9-1) Class: 4A

Was: 8. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: Nick Marinko and Nate Littlewood have been getting it done on the mound for the Panthers. Next up: vs. Hurricane, today.

9. Riverton (4-2) Class: 5A

Was: 10. Last week 0-1. Outlook: A one-run loss to Timpanogos wasn't necessarily a bad thing for this team looking to build confidence. Next up: vs. Taylorsville, Wednesday.

10. Cottonwood (2-5) Class: 4A

Was: 6. Last week: 1-3. Outlook: The Colts were humbled playing some Top-10 teams in California. How will they respond? Next up: vs. Olympus, today.

11. Snow Canyon (9-2) Class: 4A

Was: 12. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: An incredibly important series against Dixie this week will really let the Warriors know where they stand. Next up: at Dixie, today.

12. Cyprus (4-3) Class: 4A

Was: 11. Last week: 0-0. Outlook: The Pirates had a week to reflect and try to improve after some disappointment in Arizona. Next up: vs. Granger, today.

13. Judge (8-1) Class: 3A

Was: 13. Last week:1-0. Outlook: The Bulldogs continue to beat teams from bigger classifications to get ready for what they hope is a repeat region title. Next up: vs. Uintah, today.

14. Springville (8-4) Class: 4A

Was: 14. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Red Devils jumped out to a good start in Region 7 proving they are the team to beat for the region crown. Next up: at Provo, Thursday.

15. Viewmont (3-2) Class: 5A

Was: --. Last week: 3-0. Outlook: The Vikings are hitting their stride after a 2-0 start in Region 1 and a rout of Spanish Fork. Next up: vs. Weber, today.

16. Northridge (7-2) Class: 5A

Was: --. Last week: 3-0. Outlook: The Knights have a lineup full of seniors and some three-year players. They are a darkhorse contender if they keep their bats hot. Next up: vs. Clearfield, today.

17. Tooele (7-3) Class: 4A

Was: 17. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The Buffaloes baseball team already has more wins on the season than the football and basketball teams combined. Next up: vs. Timpview, today.

18. Dixie (7-3) Class: 4A

Was: 18. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The Flyers know how important the two games against Snow Canyon this week can be for making the playoffs. Next up: vs. Snow Canyon, today.

19. Bingham (1-4) Class: 5A

Was: 19. Last week: 1-0. Outlook: The Miners got a big boost in confidence an can breath a sigh of relief after beating Taylorsville. Next up: at Pleasant Grove, Friday.

20. Juan Diego (6-0) Class: 3A

Was: --. Last week: 2-0. Outlook: The team travels to Memphis, Tenn. this week for a real test. Will they return with confidence or question marks? Next up: at Bolton, Tenn., Wednesday.

Dropped out: Fremont (6-5), Lone Peak (4-3).