Girls Coach: Darren Moore

2008-09 Record: NA

Girls' Key Returners: Terra Batts, 5-4, Jr., G; Jennifer Cernuto, 5-5, Jr., G; Sarah Lipinski, 5-4, Jr., G; Anna Landis, 5-5, So., G; Vicki Jones, 5-4, Jr., G

Girls' Notable: Moore was assistant head coach last season … 6-3 sophomore Brianna Mack brings size to the team

Boys Coach: Shaun Wiseman

2008-09 Record: 32-5, NCISAA 1A state champions

Boys' Key Returners: Ian Miller, 6-2, Sr., G; Kadeem Green, 6-8, Sr., F; Nemonja Mikic, 6-8, Sr., F; Peter Jurkin, 7-1, So., C; Patrick Rooks, 6-3, Fr., G; Tevin Friday, 6-5, Sr, F; Lawrence Miller, 6-0., G, Year NA

Boys' Notable: Miller is reigning Observer player of the year … Falcons have added 6-8 sophomore Haner Perea, ranked 20th nationally by ESPN, and East Mecklenburg star Paris Roberts-Campbell.

Girls Coach: Kristi Marsh

2008-09 Record: 12-13

Girls' Key Returners: Simona Janeveska, 5-5, Sr., G; Sanja Radenkovikj, 5-8, Sr., G

Girls' Notable: The Falcons only have two returners but they averaged 34 points, more than 10 rebounds and six steals last season.

Boys Coach: Johms Gool

2008-09 Record: NA

Boys' Key Returners: Qualyn Shipp, 6-1, Sr., G; Alex Onoah, 6-2, Sr., G; Clyson Beckford, 6-1, Sr., G; Keoni Daniels, 6-0, Sr., G; Ryan Anthony, 5-9, Sr., G; Canaan Grier, 5-8, Sr., G

Boys' Notable: Shipp averaged 13 ppg, 4 apg, 2 spg last season … 6-5 forward Joshua Clyburn has been impressive in summer and preseason

Vance Cougars

Boys Coach: Will Robinson

2008-09 Record: 25-4

Boys' Key Returners: Marquis Rankin, 6-1, Jr., G; Braxton Ogbueze, 6-0, So., G; Charles Robinson, 6-6, Sr., F; Dechane Durante, 6-3, Sr., F; Chris Farmer, 6-4, Sr., F

Boys' Notable: Strong class of new players, including 6-5 Jawuan Springs, 6-4 B.J. Gladden and 6-5 Kennan Harper. In past four years Vance is 101-22 … Robinson is 451-147 in his career

Girls Coach: Cristie Mitchell

2008-09 Record: 5-15

Girls' Key Returners: Kayla Carter, 5-6, Sr., G; Quaneesha Williams, 5-5, Sr., G; Lauren Fisher, 6-0, Sr., C; Robyn Robinson, 5-11, Sr., F

Girls' Notable: Newcomer junior guard Jessica Gamble will be an impact player

Boys Coach: Baronton Terry

2008-09 Record: 11-14

Boys' Key Returners: Julius Hamilton, 6-3, So., G; Juwan Bowers, 6-5, So., F

Boys' Notable: Added Burlington Cummings transfer J.T. Terrell, a top 100 national player, and Vance guard Jacoby Davis, a Division I recruit. Could double last year's win total

Girls Coach: Reggie Mobley

2008-09 Record: 28-3

Girls' Key Returners: Kiara Redice, 6-0, Sr., F; Jessica Garris, 5-9, Sr., G/F; Joletta Roberts, 5-10, Sr., F; Amira Gardner, 5-10, Jr., F

Girls' Notable: 2008-09 N.C. 4A champions lost five starters to graduation

Boys Coach: Donald Kirby

2008-09 Record: 19-8

Boys' Key Returners: Terrance Williams, 6-4, Jr., G; Jerod Wallace, 6-3, Jr., G

Boys' Notable: Williams is being recruited by Va. Tech, Va., Boston College, S. Carolina, Tenn, ECU and others. He averaged 16 ppg, 10 rpg last season … Hawks have three straight winning seasons … Sophomore newcomer Cody Tyson, a 6-2 guard, is already a D1 recruit.

Girls Coach: D'Angelo Mitchell

Girls' Key Returners: Shamesha Brentley, 5-6, Jr., G; November Mitchell, 5-2, Jr., G; LaToya Nixon, 5-10, Sr., G; Tyisha Tyrance, 5-7, Sr., G; Kana Thompson, 5-7, So., G; Briana White, 5-8, Sr., F

Girls' Notable: Brentley and Mitchell averaged double figures last season … Shartara Steele returns for her junior season after missing her sophomore year. She averaged 12 ppg, 10 rpg as a freshman.

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