Last year's NEPSAC Class AA championship race was defined by new names.
Worcester Academy may be a longtime leader in prep basketball, but the Hilltoppers' road to their championship — led by first-year coach Dan Sullivan — was unique. Their opponent in the final: Darrow, which exploded up from the Class D ranks to prominence under another first-year coach in Abby Streeter.
Of last year's six playoff teams, four were new AA members. And though the field is mostly the same this year, many of those rising powers have established their footing and are prepared for a title run.
Here's a look at every team in Class AA. We also have three teams in our NEPSAC Top 10, which we refer to in their sections.
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