2014-15 Section 3AAA Preview

This is the 16th preview in my 2014-2015 season preview series.  Week 4 of the series starts our 2 week look at the large school sections in the metro.  We'll begin with section 3AAA.  For a list of all the season previews and how they are generated, click here.

Defending Champion: De La Salle (3 time defending state champion)

Predicted Seeding

1. De La Salle
2. Columbia Heights  
3. Minneapolis Patrick Henry  
4. Spring Lake Park
5. Totino-Grace 
6. Fridley 
7. St. Paul Como Park 
8. St. Anthony

Obviously De La Salle is the favorite here with their D1 trio of Jarvis Johnson, Sacar Anim and Josh Collins leading the way.  Columbia Heights should be right behind them.  Henry has a tough schedule so I think that knocks them to third.  Slots 4 thru 6 are all about the same with the old members of the North Suburban.  All lose most of last year's rosters.  Como Park could jump over Fridley at the Fridley holiday tourney.  St. Anthony is still rebuilding as well.

Sleeper: Minneapolis Henry.  They have a bunch of athletes and a bunch of kids back.  They'll be battle tested coming into the playoffs.

Section Winner: De La Salle as they make a run for 4 in a row.