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1. Georgetown Prep

2. Landon

3. Wootton

4. Good Counsel

5. Sherwood

B-CC Barons

2009 record: 7-7

Players to watch: M Brendan Casey, A Harrison Pratt, G Preston Anderson

Outlook: "We return a lot of varsity players, almost all of whom will have new roles this year. ... If we play hard and smart, I like our chances with anyone we play against." — Mike Schweizer

Blair Blazers

2009 record: 8-7

Players to watch: G Kip Durban, D Lukas Petersen

Outlook: "We lost our two best players, both playing in college. But we have our goalie back, a good guy to center our defense around. If we have a .500 or better season, that's realistic." — Bob Gibb

Churchill Bulldogs

2009 record: 8-4

Players to watch: A Matt Risk, M Will Ellis, D Ben Gloger

Outlook: "Team is solid, but trying to replace a few graduated players. If we play up to our potential, we could be in the mix for the regional semifinals." — Jeff Fritz

Clarksburg Coyotes

2009 record: 7-7

Players to watch: A Mac Raum, A Bryce Apple, M Zach Hills

Outlook: "I have 13 kids at least that have played three years, 12 four-year seniors. This might be the best team defense I've had. We've got a lot coming back." — Curtiss Belcher

Damascus Swarmin' Hornets

2009 record: 8-6

Players to watch: M Billy Thane, M Brian Fowler, A Jake Moser

Outlook: "We're fairly young and not overly deep, but I love our chemistry and the leadership of our seniors. We're hoping to go several rounds into the playoffs, at a minimum." — Marty Lattman

Einstein Titans

2009 record: 3-9

Players to watch: D Shawn Flynn, D Landon Adams

Outlook: "I'm thinking this year could be the year we break the school record for wins. I believe we've only gotten to five in the regular season." — Brian Elliott

Gaithersburg Trojans

2009 record: 7-5

Players to watch: A Matt Maloney, A Jack Greaney, G Alex Hrycak

Outlook: "We're much more focused compared to last year. ... There is no telling how far they can go." — Mike Mueller

Good Counsel Falcons

2009 record: 10-8

Players to watch: A Sean Wright, M Nick Gorman, G Patrick McEnerney

Outlook: "We have talent that matches two years ago, and might even surpass that. I don't want to make any lofty assumptions, but the sky's the limit for this team." — Matt Durkin

The Heights Cavaliers

2009 record: 7-10

Players to watch: G Zach Blewett, LSM Jim Ryan, M David Pim

Outlook: "We're returning seven starters and 13 letter-winners." — Mark Pim

Northwest Jaguars

2009 record: 1-11

Players to watch: M Johnny Kim, M James Martin, A Zach Steinnagel

Outlook: "We are aiming for an above .500 season. ... And to make it into the second round of the playoffs, changing the culture of Northwest lacrosse." — Dan Haste

Northwood Gladiators

2009 record: 1-12

Players to watch: D Tristan Pomeroy, G Victor Lajoya, M Thomas Miller

Outlook: "Fifteen of our 20 boys are juniors. But I don't know, I think this is going to be the best season that they're ever going to have. I see no reason why we can't beat any team in our local division." — Robert Hokanson

Paint Branch Panthers

2009 record: 6-7

Players to watch: A Jordy Silverman, A Tyler Lamper, M Jake Bradshaw

Outlook: "Though we lost a lot of scoring, we have much better depth in past years and a veteran defense." — Kevin Eagan

Poolesville Falcons

2009 record: 8-4

Players to watch: A Ben Hessels, G Doug Hamberger, M Robby Fetchko

Outlook: "Poolesville's expectations are to repeat as division champs. And if we play to our potential, we could make a deep run into the playoffs." — Steven Suchdolski

Quince Orchard Cougars

2009 record: 10-5

Players to watch: A Eric Simon, M Chris Hower, LSM Stuart Nystrom

Outlook: "We see ourselves back in the regional championship if the team works hard. If we play at our top potential, I see us in the final four." — Mike Kowalick

Rockville Rams

2009 record: 3-8

Players to watch: D Kevin O'Brien, D Mike Spahn

Outlook: "We're looking to avenge one-goal losses against Clarksburg and Richard Montgomery." — Kurt Kohler

Richard Montgomery Rockets

2009 record: 7-8

Players to watch: M Richard Muha, A Max Barnes, M Calum McClelland

Outlook: "Expect to be above .500 this year. We lost only three seniors, and we have 95 percent of our offense and defense back." — Mike Reiter

Springbrook Blue Devils

2009 record: 4-10

Players to watch: M Joe Galeano, D Seun Akande, D Charles Mwalimu

Outlook: "I have a bunch of good individuals out there. They need to come together and become a team." — Darren Murray

Sherwood Warriors

2009 record: 11-3

Players to watch: M Michael Begley, A Kevin Laskin, G Connor Welch

Outlook: "You're never as in good shape as you want to be, but I think we're looking pretty good right now. I think they would be foolish not to realize there are high expectations this year." — Chip Steel

Walter Johnson Wildcats

2009 record: 10-3

Players to watch: A Colin Dabney, A J.P. Brennan, D Andres Rocha

Outlook: "We lost an All-American and an entire starting defense and goalie. However, per usual, we expect the guys coming back to pick up from where we left off last year." — Jon Mayer

Wheaton Knights

2009 record: 2-11

Players to watch: M Michael Robles, D Giovanni Castellanos, A Ignacio Valdivia

Outlook: "We are faster, more athletic and grittier than last year. ... We will surprise some teams." — Jeremy Gelling

Whitman Vikings

2009 record: 11-4

Players to watch: A Pat Slawta, A Ross Koehn, G Carson Kline

Outlook: "We're returning most of our starters. A lot of our scoring is back, a lot of our key guys. ... We'll be in the thick of it." — Kevin Pope