School: Hillcrest
2015-16 record: 23-7, 13-0 in the South Suburban Blue
Postseason results: Lost to Lincoln-Way West, 61-56, in the Class 3A Streator Sectional finals.
Players to watch: Senior guard Marcus Garrett is an All-Area candidate and a big-time scorer while juniors Robert Harvey and Jalen Hughes are back after getting experience last year. Sophomore Isaac Stanbeck has a chance to be a star.
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Why they're in the Power Rankings: Athletic, talented and coming off of another successful season, the Hawks have a lot of firepower on the offensive end and they'll be a major factor in Class 3A this season.
Did you know?: Hillcrest extended its conference title streak to 28 last season and they'll be favored to extend it to 29 this season.