School: St. Rita
2016-17 record: 19-11, 4-3 Catholic League South
Postseason results: Lost to Morgan Park in Class 3A sectional finals
Players to watch: Senior Jordan Matthews is a four-year varsity player and one of the best two-way guards in the city. The Mustangs also had a lot of young talent step up last season as sophomores Joel Watts and Alec Millender both showed signs of solid potential last season. And keep an eye on 6-foot-6 junior Jeremiah Oden as college coaches have praised his play this fall.
Why they're in the power rankings: St. Rita quietly put together a solid season last year despite having a young team. Now that the Mustangs are a year older, they're much more of a threat in the Catholic League this season.
Did you know? Head coach Gary DeCesare has done a great job of building St. Rita into a consistent winner but the program is still seeking its first sectional title in basketball.