09-10 Section 3AAAA Preview

This is the 20th preview in my season preview series. In this edition I continue my look at the big boys in AAAA with a look at section 3. If you missed any of the previews, you can find links to all of them on the Section & Conference Previews page.

Defending Champion: Apple Valley

Predicted Seeding:

1. Lakeville South
   
2. Eastview
   
3. Lakeville North
   
4. Rosemount
   
5. Apple Valley
   
6. Burnsville
7. Eagan
   
8. Park
   

Section Winner: Eastview. The Lightning are always a tough out at tournament time. The matchup of Vinard Birch vs Riley West at the point is a major weakness in this one for Lakeville South. Lakeville North has talented guards which can be a major factor at tourney time, but size and chemistry are issues to watch. Seeds 4-7 all have players who can have big games which provides an element of danger for the top seeds.