The first Ohio Prep Sportswriter's Association boys high school basketball poll was released Monday with three Southwest Ohio teams represented in the Top Ten.
In Division I, 10-2 Elder comes in at No. 9. The Panthers' only losses have come to Carmel (Indiana) and Ashland (Kentucky). They begin Greater Catholic League-South play Friday at The Pit hosting 8-2 Moeller. Undefeated Sycamore (9-0) also received votes. The Aviators are at 9-1 Fairfield Tuesday night.
Defending state champion Centerville is DI Ohio's top team.
Division III state semifinalist Taft (5-2) received a pair of first-place votes but finished ninth overall. The Senators feature junior Rayvon Griffith who recently narrowed his college choices to 10, including the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State.
