Junior Joshua Reaves emerged as a leader for a young Paul VI squad this season. Expect the Panthers to figure prominently in the 2014-15 preseason rankings.
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The Panthers closed the season with an impressive 10-game win streak, capturing the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament title, the VISAA Division 1 state crown and the Alhambra Catholic Invitational. Paul VI's resume includes wins over teams from nine states and the District of Columbia.
12. (11) Huntington St. Joseph Prep (W.Va.), 27-4Making their first appearance at Dick's Nationals (formerly known as the National High School Invitational), the Irish take on No. 7 La Lumiere in opening-round play.
13. (12) Whitney Young (Chicago), 26-5 *Jahlil Okafor and the Dolphin seniors need three more wins to close their careers out with a state title. It won't be easy as No. 18 Stevenson is a potential opponent in the semifinals and Benet Academy (Lisle), Edwardsville and Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights) are looming on the opposite side of the bracket.
14. (13) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 30-3 *Season complete. Division I state champions.
15. (14) Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), 30-4Looking for their fourth Dick's Nationals crown, the Pilots open in NYC against No. 3 Rainier Beach.
