TEAMS TO WATCH

1. CLARK

2022-23 record: 34-3

District: 28-6A

Notable: The Cougars return three starters, including Express-News Player of the Year Arianna Roberson.

2. BRENNAN

3. STEELE

4. JUDSON

5. BOERNE

2022-23 record: 30-4

District: 29-6A

Notable: A disappointing loss against Clark in last year’s Region IV-6A championship provides plenty of motivation. 2022-23 record: 27-12

District: 27-6A

Notable: With four returning starters, including district MVP Mia Hammonds, the Knights have the talent to match up against any team in San Antonio. 2022-23 record: 23-12

District: 27-6A

Notable: The Rockets may lack starting experience (two returnees), but those veterans are among the area’s top players in junior Kayla King and sophomore

Delany Arredondo. 2022-23 record: 35-2

District: 27-4A

Notable: The Greyhounds return four starters, including two-time Super Teamer Averi Aaron, and have qualified for the Class 4A state tournament in two of the last three years.

6. BRANDEIS

2022-23 record: 20-11

District: 28-6A

Notable: The Broncos’ top-end talent in senior Rian Forestier and junior Mia Ramos make them a dangerous team.

7. WAGNER

9. ANTONIAN

10. LYTLE

2022-23 record: 29-5

District: 26-5A

Notable: The Thunderbirds will rebuild around two returning starters, including junior point guard LA Sneed, an Express-News Player of the Year finalist last season.

8. FREDERICKSBURG

2022-23 record: 34-5

District: 27-4A

Notable: Like district rival Boerne, the Billies, led by fourth-year point guard Taylor Grona, are aiming to make their third state-tournament appearance in the last four seasons. 2022-23 record: 29-9

District: TAPPS 2-I

Notable: Antonian returns four starters, including senior Ella Nietz and sophomore Shaniyah Fox, two of the team’s top scorers from last season. 2022-23 record: 26-10

District: 28-3A

Notable: The Pirates have high hopes due to the return of fourth-year starter Calyssa Sevier (24.2 points, 11 rebounds) after the team fell one step short of making it to the state tournament.

Ronald Cortes/Contributor Express-News Player of the Year Adrianna Roberson (12) and Clark are the top-ranked team in the area after a 34-3 state championship season.