TWO ACCOMPLISHMENTS down, several more to go? That's the hope of star guard Tyrone Garland, of John Bartram High.

Already the speedy trickster has surpassed 1,000 career points and made an oral commitment to a Division 1 college (Virginia Tech). Now he hopes to lead the Braves to a Public League championship and, oh, a City Title and/or state crown wouldn't be bad, either.

One issue: At some point, coach James Brown might find himself asking the referees, "Can we use more than one ball?"

That's because players 2 and 3 in the pecking order, Quasim Jones and Zaahir Allen, are also fill-it-up guards.

If the Braves can play unselfishly and receive enough boards from footballers Darrell Lane and Devin Moore, they'll be golden.

But they'll hardly go unchallenged.

In AAAA, Frankford's deep, tight-knit cast, headed by point guard Dehaven Brown, has been enhanced by the arrival of Niagara-bound center Shaquille Duncan. Southern would have deserved upper-echelon consideration, but the two best players recently transferred. The Rams still will be a tough opponent, while Olney and Central could also make noise.

The AAA landscape appears to be mostly barren, save for Simon Gratz (guard Tyree Smith, inside bully Antoine "Ness" Bland).

In recent years, AA has offered quality ball with multiple contenders. That won't change.

State champ Imhotep Charter returns just one starter, 6-8 junior Erik Copes (committed to George Washington), but two goodies - guard Ameen Tanksley and forward Earl Brown - have arrived via transfer. Strawberry Mansion (Devonte' "DJ" Newbill), Communications Tech (Shaquille Shannon) and Delaware Valley Charter (Rysheen Dorn) are led by star guards while Prep Charter regroups and hopes (and concerns opponents).

In A, though graduation hit hard at Math, Civics and Sciences, a quick reloading has found help for the lone returning starter, forward Andre Thomas. Boys' Latin, though still without a senior class, will push hard thanks to sophomore guard Maurice Watson Jr., son of the coach and on target to surpass 1,000 career points this season, and don't be surprised if new member Constitution (6-8 Erik Raleigh, several quality transfers) imposes its will.

The league has expanded by just two schools; the other newbie is Elverson.

New coaches: Rob Moore, Constitution; Eldred "Jay" Bagley, Elverson; Mark Heimerdinger, Fels; Matt Wahl, Germantown; Bob DiFlorio, Northeast; Leonard Poole, Franklin Learning Center; Duane Ramer, Gratz; Omar Richburg, Mastery Charter South; James Ockimey, William Penn; Antoine Brockington, Del-Val; Steve Kikendall, Esperanza (switching from William Bodine); John Brown, Freire Charter; Steven Kennedy, William Sayre; and Lynn Greer Sr., Bodine.

Heimerdinger (Dougherty) and DiFlorio (Neumann, Conwell-Egan) coached for long stretches in the Catholic League. Poole produced two title squads at Gratz. Greer's son, Lynn, starred at Engineering and Science and Temple and now plays overseas after an NBA stint.

Divisions C and D began play last Friday. A and B start Monday.

Coach: Ed McGettigan, 2nd year. Education: Judge, Saint Joseph's. Career: 2-15.

Last year: 1-13, 2-15.

Savvy seven: Rickey Savage, 5-11, G; David Burkhart, 5-11, G; Ronald Rollins, 6-5, C; Karl Shanks, 6-1, F; Willie Johnson, 6-foot, G; Devin Jones, 6-2, F; Kendrick Barnes, 6-1, F.

McGettigan's comment: "Need to play hard, smart and together in order to have fun."

CENTRAL

Coach: Haviland Harper, 12th year (also Parkway, 1982-98). Education: Central, George Washington. Career: 308-327; 143-128 at Central.

Last year: 4-10, 5-17.

Savvy seven: Brandon Smith, 6-6, F-C; DeVonne Boler, 6-foot, F; Jordan Bailey, 6-3, F; Kamil Alston, 5-11, G; Miles Henry, 5-10, G; Sam Montgomery, 6-2, F; Justin Potter, 6-1, F.

Harper's comment: "It's going to take December to jell. Stronger by league play."

FRANKFORD

Coach: Ben Dubin, 5th year (also Fels, 2001-02). Education: Washington, Delaware. Career: 87-51; 74-27 at Frankford.

Last year: 12-2, 17-5.

Savvy seven: Harold Hicks, 5-9, G; Terrell Clark, 6-3, G-F; Steffon Poole, 6-3, G-F; Dehaven Brown, 6-1, G; Karon Blackman, 6-3, F; Carl Wallace, 6-4, F; Shaquille Duncan, 6-8, F-C.

Dubin's comment: "Deep and experienced. If we keep it together emotionally, it could be a special season."

GEORGE WASHINGTON

Coach: Calvin Jones, 24th year. Education: Edison, Delaware State. Career: 198-281.

Last year: 9-5, 12-9.

Savvy seven: Donte Williams, 6-3, G; Tim Kowalko, 6-7, C; Master Corbin, 6-3, F; Austin Sampson, 5-11, G; Darnell Green, 5-8, G; Jalil Stokes, 6-foot, F; Mike Schuler, 5-8, G.

Jones' comment: "If Williams and Kowalko play to their capabilities, we'll contend and hope to go deeper in the playoffs."

GERMANTOWN

Coach: Matt Wahl, 1st year. Education: La Salle, La Salle. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 5-9, 6-12.

Savvy seven: Ramadan Abdullah, 6-1, G; Edward Callender, 6-6, C; Shawn Green, 6-1, G; Dominique Twiggs, 6-3, F; Jeffrey Johnson, 5-8, G; Quodrice Hendrix, 6-4, F; Wonye McFarland, 5-10, G.

Wahl's comment: "Nice mix of returning/new players. Looking to mix it up and make a playoff run."

JOHN BARTRAM

Coach: James Brown, 4th year (also Philadelphia Regional, 1995, '98-99; West Philadelphia, '96-97). Education: Overbrook, West Chester. Career: 86-78; 54-25 at Bartram.

Last year: 10-4, 18-9.

Savvy seven: Tyrone Garland, 6-1, G; Darrell Lane, 6-4, F-C; Zaahir Allen, 6-2, G; Quasim Jones, 5-10, G; Caron Fletcher, 5-8, G; Devin Moore, 6-5, F; Al-Hajj Shabazz, 6-2, G-F.

Brown's comment: "The harder we work, the better we'll be."

KENSINGTON

Coach: Joe Egenolf, 11th year (appointed coach for final two games of '00). Education: Central, Lynchburg (Va.). Career: 55-129.

Last year: 7-7, 11-10.

Savvy seven: Devon Finney, 6-foot, G; Nafis Mullins, 6-foot, G; Kyle Richardson, 6-5, F; Andre Ruff, 6-3, G-F; Bruce White, 6-foot, F; Michael Glenn, 6-1, F; Leroy Smith, 6-4, F.

Egenolf's comment: "Hit hard by graduation. But with teamwork and dedication, we will be successful."

MARTIN LUTHER KING

Coach: Mike George, 3rd year; Education: Poolesville (Md.), Salisbury State. Career: 13-22.

Last year: 2-12, 4-14.

Savvy seven: Tareek Massey, 6-foot, F; Mike Wilson, 6-4, G; Sean Rogers, 6-3, G; Kenneth Edwards, 6-1, G; Devon Gray, 6-foot, G; Seth Gallashaw, 6-foot, G; Devon Wilson, 6-6, C.

George's comment: "We believe we have something special and can't wait to prove it."

NORTHEAST

Coach: Bob DiFlorio, 1st year (also Neumann, 1987-93; Conwell-Egan, 1994-2001; Morrisville, 2002-06); Education: SJ Prep, Drexel. Career: 188-347.

Last year: 2-12, 4-14.

Savvy seven: Dan Patriarca, 5-9, G; Eric Jean-Simon, 6-4, F; Dante Collier, 6-foot, G; Mike Coulonte, 6-foot, G-F; Andre Hutchins, 5-8, G; Anthony Fuscellaro, 6-7, C.

DiFlorio's comment: "Expect our kids to be competitive in a very difficult division."

OLNEY

Coach: Jeff McKenna, 4th year (also Olney, 2005). Education: North Penn, Kutztown. Career: 34-46.

Last year: 13-1, 19-3.

Savvy seven: Ray Jaggon, 6-3, G; Kadeem Patterson, 6-2, G; Jaree Cooper, 6-4, F; Jabreil McLeod, 6-2, G; Gerald Nixon, 5-10, G; Darrelle Sherman, 6-3, F; William Thomas, 5-10, G.

McKenna's comment: "Great group to work with, but we lack experience. Should have strong guard play, and play hard."

OVERBROOK

Coach: Freddie Stokes, 3rd year; Education: West Philadelphia, Barber-Scotia. Career: 11-29.

Last year: 2-12, 3-13.

Savvy seven: Raheem Nelson, 6-3, G-F; Cashad McFadden, 6-4, G-F; Marsalis Chism, 6-4, F-C; Raymond Clark, 5-8, G; Dante Glover, 6-foot, G; Brandon Fulton, 6-4, F-C; Hineef Miller, 6-3, F-C.

Stokes' comment: "My players are great kids, but Dorothy needs to take some of them to see the wizard."

SAMUEL FELS

Coach: Mark Heimerdinger, 1st year (also Maple Point, 1981-82; Dougherty, 1983-09). Education: Ryan, Slippery Rock. Career: 451-309; 428-287 at Dougherty.

Last year: 8-6, 9-9.

Savvy seven: Devon Perrin, 6-2, G; Kevin Steed, 6-2, F; Richard Jones, 6-2, F; Robert Jones, 6-3, F; Greg Davis, 5-7, G; Cristian Rojas, 6-1, F; Teree Johnson, 6-3, F.

Heimerdinger's comment: "In the process of building a strong foundation for a successful program."

SOUTHERN

Coach: George Anderson, 17th year. Education: Evander Childs (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Florida A & M. Career: 230-165.

Last year: 11-3, 16-12.

Savvy seven: Shaquille Gaskins, 6-1, G; Haywood Henderson, 5-9, G; Mac Stokes, 6-2, G-F; Juwan Campbell, 6-4, F; Rodney Chandler, 6-3, F; Shameir Duren, 6-2, G; Antuan Rucker, 5-7, G.

Anderson's comment: "It is what it is."

THOMAS EDISON

Coach: Kevin Reilly, 11th year. Education: Judge, West Chester. Career: 91-99.

Last year: 9-5, 12-8.

Savvy seven: Rodney Davis, 5-10, G; Gerald Terry, 6-foot, G; Curtis Greer, 6-1, F; Mike Fuller, 6-2, C; Kenneth Stansbury, 5-10, G; Jorge Reyes, 6-1, C; Gonzalo Lebron, 5-8, G.

Reilly's comment: "We'll be AT the games. Not sure how many we'll be IN."

UNIVERSITY CITY

Coach: Lou Williams, 6th year. Education: Franklin, Fisk (Tenn.). Career: 55-67.

Last year: 10-4, 12-9.

Savvy seven: Michael Clemmons, 6-4, F; Nashawn Gray, 6-3, G-F; Kasheem Johnson, 5-11, G; Aramis Jones, 5-10, G; Martez Lyles, 5-11, G; Nasir Mitchell, 5-11, G; Micah Peeler, 6-3, F-C.

Williams' comment: "Never sure how a season will go. Want our players to have a fun, great experience."

DIVISION B

ALVIN SWENSON

Coach: Pat Durkin, 5th year. Education: La Salle, Penn State. Career: 19-65.

Last year: 2-12, 7-14.

Savvy seven: Shawn Bradley, 6-3, F-C; Kervyn Haynes, 5-10, G; Jalen Thomas, 5-11, G; John Hardy, 6-foot, G-F; Markiem Jenkins, 5-9, G; Alberto Leon, 6-3, F-C; Maurice Dickerson, 6-foot, F.

Durkin's comment: "Very unselfish, hardworking, eager to learn. With a little luck, might surprise a few teams."

EDWARD BOK TECH

Coach: Lloyd Jenkins, 10th year. Education: Bok, North Carolina A & T. Career: 87-97.

Last year: 8-6, 9-8.

Savvy seven: Joshua Garnett, 6-3, F; Jihad Ward, 6-5, F-C; Issac Adams, 6-1, G; Siddiq Blackwell, 5-10, G; Inza Dosso, 5-9, G; Kevin Thompson, 6-1, F; Marquise Brown, 5-10, G.

Jenkins' comment: "Not a lot of experience. We will always show up and play hard."

ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

Coach: C.M. Brown, 29th year. Education: Central, West Chester. Career: 338-256.

Last year: 12-2, 15-9.

Savvy seven: Zachary Spence, 5-9, G; Mark Houston, 6-5, C; Dijon Eggleton, 6-1, F; Brandon Brown, 6-2, F; Bruce Brown, 5-8, G; Christopher Aldridge, 6-4, F; Courtney Calloway, 6-1, F.

Brown's comment: "Fun group of young men. Key to any success for us is defense."

FRANKLIN LEARNING CENTER

Coach: Leonard Poole, 1st year (also Phila. Regional, 1997; Gratz, 2003-08); Education: Gratz, East Stroudsburg. Career: 134-55.

Last year: 14-0, 19-7.

Savvy seven: Jerrod Johnson, 6-3, F; Antonio Strickland, 5-10, G; Turhan Griffin, 6-foot, G-F; Troy Steed, 6-3, F; Aahmid Mink, 5-9, G; Derrick Mitchell, 5-10, G; George Ellis, 6-3, F-C.

Poole's comment: "Young and inexperienced, but we WILL play hard."

FRANKLIN TOWNE CHARTER

Coach: Josh Rorer, 6th year. Education: Judge, Temple. Career: 20-76.

Last year: 6-8, 11-10.

Savvy seven: John McClendon, 5-8, G; Steve Schoolfield, 5-8, G; Bobby Lopez, 6-1, F; George Shank, 5-10, F; Thomas Whitfield, 5-10, G-F; Jamal Dawkins, 6-3, C; Tyler Landis, 6-4, F.

Rorer's comment: "Our goal is to try to get better every day."

HORACE FURNESS

Coach: Tina Wiggins, 2nd year. Education: Bartram, East Stroudsburg. Career: 7-9.

Last year: 6-8, 7-9.

Savvy seven: Devin Hill, 6-6, C; Dijohn McNeil, 6-foot, F; Calvin Hill, 5-9, G; Dionte Horace, 6-2, C; Shakim Thomas, 6-foot, F; Ian Caesar, 5-6, G; Chris Marano, 5-9, G.

Wiggins' comment: "I am looking forward to team-oriented play and more W's."

JULES MASTBAUM TECH

Coach: Jim Taylor, 8th year. Education: Central, Penn State. Career: 58-98.

Last year: 0-14, 0-16.

Savvy seven: David Garcia, 6-3, F; George Carter, 6-4, F; Juwan Morrison, 5-9, G; Dominick Daniels, 6-1, F; Tim Odom, 6-3, F; Stanley Whitaker, 5-8, G; Granfort Rodgers, 5-10, G.

Taylor's comment: "Need some size, but expect improvement from many returnees."

MASTERY CHARTER SOUTH

Coach: Omar Richburg, 1st year; Education: Pittsburgh Central Catholic, Indiana (Pa.). Career: 0-0.

Last year: 3-11, 5-14.

Savvy seven: Wanyae Hartsfield, 5-9, G; Malcolm Lyles, 6-foot, Eric Cottman, 5-8, G; Chris Chavis, 6-1, F; Maurice Richardson, 6-2, F; Bert Haynes, 6-2, F; Steven Scott, 5-11, G.

Richburg's comment: "Intelligent students. Once we play together and achieve a higher basketball IQ, we'll be successful."

MURRELL DOBBINS TECH

Coach: William Johnson, 2nd year. Education: Pemberton (N.J.), Rowan (N.J.). Career: 2-17.

Last year: 2-12, 2-17.

Savvy seven: Jerrel Wright, 6-7, F-C; Fred Jones, 6-2, G-F; Ermon McMillan, 5-6, G; Courtland Gilliam, 5-9, G; Basir Fulmore, 6-2, F; Khalil Curtis, 6-4, F; Walter Lawrence, 6-2, F.

Johnson's comment: "We are getting better every day. The sky is the limit."

PHILA. ELECTRICAL CHARTER

Coach: James "Flame" Lewis, 2nd year. Education: Roman, Temple. Career: 8-13.

Last year: 8-6, 8-13.

Savvy seven: Devante Chance, 5-9, G; Carrington Ward, 6-2, G; Chris Green, 6-1, G; Kyle Baldwin, 6-5, G-F; Jai Williams, 6-7, F-C; David George, 6-6, F; Andrew Badri, 6-3, G-F.

Lewis' comment: "A tough early schedule will prepare us for PL play."

ROXBOROUGH

Coach: Terrell Burnett, 11th year. Education: Warrenton (Ga.), Temple. Career: 108-99.

Last year: 10-4, 12-5.

Savvy seven: Anthony Patterson, 6-2, F; Aswad Hinton, 5-7, G; Kalik Stanley, 6-2, F; Justin Bailey, 5-10, G; Joseph Thomas, 5-6, G; Shaimsadin Reed, 6-3, F-C; Derrick Speas, 6-2, F-C.

Burnett's comment: "I've had good years. I've had bad years. One will repeat."

SIMON GRATZ

Coach: Duane Ramer, 1st year. Education: Paulsboro (N.J.), Trenton State (N.J.). Career: 0-0.

Last year: 12-2, 16-9.

Savvy seven: Antoine "Ness" Bland, 6-4, F; Tyree Smith, 6-5, G; Andrew Moye, 6-2, G; Bruce Hanner, 6-1, G; Kiari Saulsbury, 5-10, G; Charles Merritt, 5-10, G; Damion McBride, 6-1, F.

Ramer's comment: "The Bulldog is hungry!"

THOMAS FitzSIMONS

Coach: Chris Monahan, 2nd year. Education: Wood, Lehigh. Career: 12-9.

Last year: 10-4, 12-9.

Savvy seven: Jaleel Bond, 5-11, G; Albert Boykin, 6-1, F; Erik Bradwell, 6-2, F; Anthony Brown, 5-10, G; Cardell Hellams, 6-4, C; Andrew Reed, 6-foot, G; Richard Williams, 6-2, F.

Monahan's comment: "Lots of new faces. Same philosophy. Outwork and out-tough everyone else."

WEST PHILADELPHIA

Coach: Frank Steed, 3rd year; Education: University City, Kutztown. Career: 7-26.

Last year: 6-8, 6-10.

Savvy seven: Raymond "Meatball" Nesbitt, 6-2, F; Naquil Jones, 6-2, G; Duane Coppage, 5-7, G; Shaquille Bowman, 6-4, C; Terrell Daye, 6-2, F; Lawrence Richardson, 6-1, F; Lemier Mitchell, 6-foot, G-F.

Steed's comment: "If we play together and hard, we might have a lil' sumthin' sumthin'."

WILLIAM PENN

Coach: James Ockimey, 1st year. Education: Bok, Virginia State. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 6-8, 6-10.

Savvy seven: Lawrence Inman, 5-8, G; Mark Blount, 6-3, F; Mike Gray, 5-8, G; Darell Dyches, 5-7, G; Steve Scott, 6-1, G-F; Erik Simmons, 5-8, G; Rashon Thomas. 6-4, F-C.

Ockimey's comment: "With all seniors, we should be all right if we play hard and smart."

DIVISION C

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Coach: Larry Gainey, 9th year (also Parkway, 1999-2000); Education: Bartram, Delaware State. Career: 134-94; 121-75 at Franklin.

Last year: 8-6, 9-9.

Savvy seven: Kenny Bey-Brown, 5-11, G; Shawn Penn, 6-foot, G-F; Jeff Giddings, 5-10, G; Darien Walker, 5-11, G-F; Shaquil Taylor, 6-1, F-C; Bahir Lacy, 6-1, F-C; Dujuan Franks, 6-4, F-C.

Gainey's comment: "We're looking to compete to the best of our ability."

COMMUNICATIONS TECH

Coach: Lou Biester, 5th year (also Bartram, 1990, last nine games of season; Bartram, 2000-05). Education: Bonner, Christian Brothers University (Tenn.). Career: 219-57; 95-20 at CT.

Last year: 12-2, 20-5.

Savvy seven: Shaquille Shannon, 6-2, G; Raheem Roher, 5-11, G; Sherman Blanford, 6-4, F; Gameel "Pepsi" Strange, 5-9, G; Chris Burney, 6-6, F-C; Richard "Eggy" Hoskins, 6-foot, G; Terrill Parker, 6-2, G-F.

Biester's comment: "Look for daily improvement."

DELAWARE VALLEY CHARTER

Coach: Antoine Brockington, 1st year; Education: Northeast, Coppin State. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 10-4, 14-9.

Savvy seven: Rysheen Dorn, 6-3, G; Malik West, 6-4, G-F; Fred Ruff, 6-6, C; Ameer Selden, 6-5, PF-C; Jeremiah Mitchell, 6-4, PF-C; Carnell Gray, 5-10, G; Christian McNeely, 6-1, G.

Brockington's comment: "Work in progress."

ESPERANZA CHARTER

Coach: Steve Kikendall, 1st year (also Franklin, 2000; Bodine, 2005-09). Education: Liberty (N.Y.), Philadelphia Bible. Career: 78-59.

Last year: 2-12, 5-15.

Savvy seven: Brandon Abner, 6-1, G; Walter Bailey, 5-10, G; Alonso Jenkins, 5-7, G; Joseph "Jo-Jo" McClain, 6-3, F; Parris Baldwin, 6-2, C; Da'Quan Ballenger, 6-2, G; Samuel Rodriguez, 6-2, C.

Kikendall's comment: "Inexperienced, hard working team. Will improve as season progresses."

FREIRE CHARTER

Coach: John Brown, 1st year. Education: Overbrook, Strayer. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 8-6, 11-11.

Savvy seven: Devon Walker, 6-3, G; Tyleek Hines, 6-3, G; Rodney Hardrick, 5-10, G; Carlton Wright, 5-11, G; Gevon Presley, 6-5, F; Malik Wesley, 6-foot, G; Christopher Lawhorn, 6-3, F.

Brown's comment: "Small, sort of young but talented team under construction with great enthusiasm and determination."

HOPE CHARTER

Coach: Gary Hines, 6th year. Education: King, Johnson C. Smith (N.C.). Career: 59-41.

Last year: 6-8, 9-10.

Savvy seven: John Creighton, 6-2, F; Stacy McCrae, 6-2, F-C; Steven Randall, 6-1, G; Jamere Wilcox, 6-3, F-C; Nafee Hardy, 6-1, G; Kaseem Butts, 5-11, G; Ryan Brown, 5-11, F.

Hines' comment: "Young team in talent. Have potential to be good, veteran team by end of season."

IMHOTEP CHARTER

Coach: Andre Noble, 6th year. Education: Boston Latin (Mass.), Lincoln. Career: 109-29.

Last year: 14-0, 32-1.

Savvy seven: Erik Copes, 6-8, F; David Appolon, 6-4, G; Terrell Johnson, 5-10, G; Ameen Tanksley, 6-5, G; Earl Brown, 6-5, F; Tyhiem Perrin, 6-4, F; Brandon Alston, 6-5, G.

Noble's comment: "Focus on each opponent. One game at a time."

JULIA MASTERMAN

Coach: John Gannon, 19th year (17th in PL). Education: Neumann, Penn State. Career: 161-176 (not in PL in '94; 3-3 record).

Last year: 8-7, 13-8.

Savvy seven: Tyler Hunt, 6-foot, F; Harry Taggart, 5-9, G; Terrell Skipper, 5-9, G; Nate Vahedi, 6-1, F; Jack Christmas, 5-10, F; Mike Sturdivant, 5-8, G; Malcolm Carrington, 5-10, F.

Gannon's comment: "Young and inexperienced, but we will play hard for the whole game."

MARIANA BRACETTI CHARTER

Coach: Kyle Epps, 5th year (3rd in PL); Education: Scotch Plains (N.J.), Lincoln. Career: 36-34, 19-21 in PL.

Last year: 2-12, 3-14.

Savvy seven: Rasheed Spencer, 6-3, F; Jamal Gregory, 5-11, G; Darrell Ockimey, 6-0, G; Andrew Sanders, 6-2, F; Andy West, 6-6, F; Basil Mack, 6-1, F; Luis Cirilo, 6-foot, G.

Epps' comment: "Looking forward to a better season."

PHILA. ACADEMY CHARTER

Coach: David Brown, 2nd year. Education: Gov. Mifflin (Pa.), East Stroudsburg. Career: 7-13.

Last year: 5-10, 7-13.

Savvy seven: Allan Dempster, 6-7, C; Devon Shorter, 5-8, G; Jerome Maynard, 6-1, G-F; Vince Markey, 5-11, G-F; Kesley Parker, 6-2, F; Erik Rivera, 5-5, G; Dan York, 6-4, C.

Brown's comment: "Looking to build on last year's progress."

PREP CHARTER

Coach: Dan Brinkley, 6th year. Education: Dobbins, Lincoln. Career: 115-29.

Last year: 12-2, 21-7.

Savvy seven: Matt Hankerson, 6-4, F; Mark Wilmore, 6-5, F; Akir Frazier, 6-5, G; Laquan Stevens, 6-3, G; Chris Stokes, 6-foot, G; Byron Whiting, 5-10, G; Eric Fulton, 6-5, G.

Brinkley's comment: "We'll go as far as our press will take us. Young and aggressive."

ROBERT LAMBERTON

Coach: Sam Jacobs, 4th year (also Philadelphia Regional, 1996; Overbrook, 2003-06). Education: Roosevelt (Brooklyn, N.Y.), East Stroudsburg. Career: 52-94, 10-35 at Lamberton.

Last year: 3-11, 3-13.

Savvy seven: Jean-Claude Forte, 5-9, G; Dana Taylor, 6-4, C; Kirk Wright, 6-foot, G; Nafis Jones, 6-2, F; Anthony Fagan, 5-9, G; Rakim Hawkins, 6-foot, F; Tory Yancey, 6-foot, F.

Jacobs' comment: "Looking at a rugged season after my two best players were stolen away."

ROBERT VAUX

Coach: Vic Otarola, 3rd year; Education: Newton (Queens, N.Y.), Hunter (N.Y.). Career: 19-16.

Last year: 7-7, 9-9.

Savvy seven:Sean Williams, 5-10, G; Jaleel Williams, 5-10, G; Rashid Jordan, 6-foot, G; Tayion Spencer, 6-2, F; Jahson Carrington, 6-4, F; James Butler, 6-4, F; Jearl Taylor, 6-2, F.

Otarola's comment: "Expect to be very competitive. Our goal is to be in the championship game." STRAWBERRY MANSION

Coach: Gerald Hendricks, 28th year. Education: Gratz, Savannah State (Ga.). Career: 397-225.

Last year: 12-2, 18-5.

Savvy seven: Devonte' "DJ" Newbill, 6-4, G-F; Khyree Wooten, 6-2, G-F; Eric Jefferson, 6-4, F; Khalil Meadows, 5-11, G; Marque Griffin, 5-10, G; Cedrick Powell, 5-11, G; Alfred Thomas, 6-4, F.

Hendricks' comment: "Very quick and athletic. Should be fun to watch."

W.B. SAUL

Coach: Paul Winters, 6th year. Education: Abington, Delaware. Career: 27-63.

Last year: 11-4, 13-7.

Savvy seven: Alonzo Jackson, 6-foot, F; Mike Baldwin, 6-3, C; Abdoway Gakou, 5-8, G; Darius Dove, 6-2, F; Josh Collins, 6-2, F; Kevon Dukes, 5-10, G; Prince Dwuye, 5-5, G.

Winters' comment: "A .500 season in this tougher division would be good."

WILLIAM BODINE

Coach: Lynn Greer Sr., 1st year; Education: Edison, Virginia State. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 14-1, 19-5.

Savvy seven: Barry Brockington, 6-3, F; Baye Goodman, 5-7, G; Sahlil Harris, 6-foot, G-F; Skylar Loudermilk, 6-4, F-C; Nadir Matthews, 5-9, G; Anthony McQueen, 5-10, G; Chris Murray, 6-1, G-F.

Greer's comment: "Eliminate lots of dribbling, play as team, rebound with consistency, play smart; hopefully close to .500."

WILLIAM SAYRE

Coach: Steven Kennedy, 2nd year (took over for final five games of '09 season). Education: Bartram, Air Force. Career: 0-5.

Last year: 5-9, 6-11.

Savvy seven: Marquis Henson, 6-foot, G-F; Farrad McLaughlin, 6-1, G; Donte Goodman, 6-foot, G; Ikeem Dickerson, 6-3, F-C; Darian Hamlin, 6-2, F; Dom Johnson, 6-foot, G-F; Duran Robinson, 6-2, F-C.

Kennedy's comment: "We'll play hard."

DIVISION D

A. PHILIP RANDOLPH

Coach: Michael Moore, 2nd year. Education: Dobbins, Temple (current student). Career: 2-13.

Last year: 2-13, 2-13.

Savvy seven: Amir Stringfield, 5-10, G; Darryl Curry, 5-7, G; Eugene Lett, 5-6, G; Marcus Hanton, 6-2, C; Rashon Gaymon, 6-foot, F; Samir Hill 5-7, G; Markee Ruffin, 5-10, F.

Moore's comment: "Moving into second season with enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination. Looking forward to excitement!!!"

BOYS' LATIN

Coach: Maurice Watson, 2nd year. Education: West Phila., Holy Family. Career: 13-10.

Last year: 10-5, 13-10.

Savvy seven: Isaiah Gans, 6-6, C; Maurice Watson Jr., 6-foot, G; Wafeeq Jamal, 5-10, G; Carlos Taylor, 6-2, F; Kwalil Coleman-Jones, 6-3, F; Yamir Greenlee, 5-9, G; Rashan Wooten-Miller, 6-foot, F.

Watson's comment: "Just trying to improve on the success of last season."

CONSTITUTION

Coach: Rob Moore, 1st year. Education: Bodine, Temple. Career: 0-0.

Last year: not in league.

Savvy seven: Marcel Northcutt, 5-10, G; Erik Raleigh, 6-8, C; Xavier Harris, 6-5, F; Mamadou Diakite, 6-5, F; Abdul King, 6-2, G-F; Shaun Levine, 6-1, G; Marvin Champ, 6-foot, G.

Moore's comment: "Our goal is to win the last game we play this season!"

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Coach: John Dunphy, 5th year. Education: West Catholic, Temple. Career: 2-63.

Last year: 0-15, 0-18.

Savvy seven: Matt Powers, 6-2, G; Nick Emanuel, 5-11, G; Dubbiel Sowell, 6-foot, F; Blake Melvin, 5-10, G; Mike Lauer, 6-foot, F; Kevin Gil, 5-10, F; Jony Rondon, 6-foot, F.

Dunphy's comment: "The Pegasus will be led by the guards."

ELVERSON

Coach: Eldred "Jay" Bagley, 1st year. Education: Overbrook, Virginia State. Career: 0-0.

Last year: not in league.

Savvy seven: Harris Griffin, 6-2, F-C; Martin Valle, 5-10, G; Charlie Mills, 6-foot, G-F; Taquan Barratt, 6-foot, G; Alvin Skinner, 6-foot, G-F; Alfred Smith 6-2, G-F; Bryant Brogdon, 5-10, G.

Bagley's comment: "We'll be running through the 2009-10 season."

FUTURE

Coach: Don Stockton, 2nd year. Education: Dougherty, Gannon. Career: 9-7.

Last year: 9-6, 9-7.

Savvy seven: Teron Brown, 6-2, F; Harrison Johnson, 6-4, F; Aaron Yates, 5-10, G; David Rodgers, 6-5, C; Marquis Amey, 6-3, F; Ashandu Akbar, 5-5, G; Kamel Powers, 5-9, G.

Stockton's comment: "One Our Father and 10 Hail Marys."

GIRARD ACADEMIC MUSIC PROGRAM

Coach: Art Kratchman, 23rd year (20th in PL). Education: Central, Temple. Career: 115-381; 101-359 in PL.

Last year: 4-11, 4-19.

Savvy seven: Carl Guignard, 6-foot, F; Jamal Jenkins, 5-10, G; Isaiah Dessalbe, 6-1, C; William Finch, 6-foot, F; Tobias Stokes, 5-3, G; Mikhail Wilson, 6-2, C; Derrick Ford, 5-10, G.

Kratchman's comment: "Inexperienced but working hard."

Note: Kratchman currently on medical leave. Terrance "Nip" Cook handling the team in his absence.

MASTERY CHARTER NORTH

Coach: Ron Brown, 2nd year. Education: Mastbaum, Delaware State. Career: 5-16.

Last year: 4-11, 5-16.

Savvy seven: Myles Brooker, 6-foot, G; Khalik Long, 6-foot, G-F; William Wingate, 6-1, G-F; Mark Dawson, 6-4, C; Aaron Johnson, 5-9, G-F; Aaron Johnson, 5-9, G-F; Kyron Oberlton, 6-foot, F.

Brown's comment: "Still a young team looking to improve."

MATH, CIVICS & SCIENCES CHARTER

Coach: Danny Jackson, 4th year. Education: MC&S, Saint Joseph's. Career: 53-30.

Last year: 15-0, 22-6.

Savvy seven: Andre Thomas, 6-6, F; Kwahmere Gredic, 5-11, G; Tyreek Riddick, 6-1, G; Thomas Moore, 5-11, G; Nigel Caldwell, 6-2, G; Muhammad Amin, 6-5, F; Alan Womack, 6-3, F.

Jackson's comment: "Return just three players [one starter]. We have a lot of work ahead of us."

NEW MEDIA CHARTER

Coach: Al Greene, 3rd year. Education: Milton Hershey, Pitt. Career: 17-20.

Last year: 9-6, 12-8.

Savvy seven: Isiah Clark, 6-foot, G; Josh Stevens, 6-3, G; Harold Gordon, 6-4, F-C; Shaquille Shaw, 6-5, C; Rasheed Wilkins, 6-foot, G; Bryton Hawthorne, 6-1, G; Richard Matthews, 6-2, F.

Greene's comment: "Lots of senior leadership. If we can avoid turnovers, we'll be very competitive."

PALUMBO

Coach: Steve Gittleman, 2nd year (also Akiba Hebrew, 1983-90; Lincoln 1995-2008). Education: Olney, Southern Mississippi. Career: Unavailable; 10-8 (146-154 at Lincoln).

Last year: 8-7, 10-8.

Savvy seven: Devin Uqdah, 6-5, C; Anthony Wallace, 6-1, F; 6-2, F; Vincent Christopher, 6-1, G; Demetrius Davenport, 5-10, G; Mike Sawan, 6-1, G; Tyreek Rockmore, 6-foot, G; Maurice Harris, 6-foot, F.

Gittleman's comment: "Our team defense will determine how far we go."

PARKWAY

Coach: Pete Canale, 2nd year. Education: Radnor, West Chester. Career: 4-11.

Last year: 4-10, 4-11.

Savvy seven: Kyle McNair, 6-4, G-F; Aaron Faust, 6-5, F-C; Koran Smith, 5-10, G; Darren White-Green, 6-4, F-C; Larry Webster, 5-7, G; Mike Stewart, 5-11, G-F; Kirk Tomlin, 5-11, G.

Canale's comment: "Great group of kids . They know how to play and they play hard."

PAUL ROBESON

Coach: Rob Powlen, 5th year; Education: Crefield, Philadelphia Textile. Career: 47-43.

Last year: 13-2, 18-4.

Savvy seven: Jay Harris, 5-10, G; Xavier Brown, 5-10, G; Jamair Williams, 5-10, G; Marquise Richards, 5-11, G; Marquis Pollard, 6-4, F; Andre Washington, 6-3, C; Richard Lemon, 6-3, F.

Powlen's comment: "Looking to our trio of senior guards to lead us to success."

SCIENCE LEADERSHIP

Coach: Matt Kay, 2nd year. Education: Saul, West Chester. Career: 1-14.

Last year: 1-14, 1-14.

Savvy seven: Naadir Ginyard, 6-foot, G; Deron Joe, 5-8, G; Kenney Paul, 6-2, F; Mustafa Idriss, 6-2, F; Jordan Young, 5-8, G; Tyler Hankinson, 5-10, G; Rick Kinard, 6-2, F.

Kay's comment: "The young Rockets are ready to take many in the division by surprise."

STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS

Coach: Joe Gifford, 2nd year. Education: W. Catholic, Temple. Career: 0-16.

Last year: 0-14, 0-16.

Savvy seven: Will Petroski, 5-7, G; Dan Neisser, 6-3, C; Shawn Baldwin, 6-2, F; Alfred Beauchamp, 6-foot, G; Shahiyd Tilghman-Bullock, 5-9, G; Troy Smith, 6-1, F-C; Walter Holmes, 6-2, G-F.

Gifford's comment: "Can only get better given our experience last year in an incorrect, much tougher division."

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS CHARTER

Coach: Kenyatta McKinney, 3rd year. Education: Gratz, Temple. Career: 13-27.

Last year: 6-9, 6-14.

Savvy seven: Markeith Mont, 6-5, G; Jean-Pierre Forte, 5-10, G; Anthony Guess, 6-8, F-C; Shon Phillips, 6-2, G; Marquese Perkins, 6-3, F; Elijah Johnson, 6-5, F; Ichywond Savage, 6-3, F.

McKinney's comment: "Hard work beats talent if talent doesn't work hard."