High School Playoffs have commenced across the country and the best teams have commenced their quest for a State Championship. For diehard, rabid basketball fans, high school playoffs serve as a tune-up for March Madness. Let's take a look at future Blue Devils Olek Czyz and Elliot Williams:

In Nevada, Reno High School has won the Northern 4A Regional Championship with a 69 - 53 victory over Douglas High School. Olek Czyz battled flu like symptoms in the game and finished with 13 points. In previous games, Czyz scored 16 points, in a 57 - 45 victory over Bishop Manogue, and 23 points in a 79 - 47 blowout of Spanish Springs in the opening round. Next up for Czyz and the Huskies is Foothill High School on Tuesday. Foothills defeated Reno, 85 - 78, on December 23rd.

In Memphis, Elliot Williams and St. George's defeated Tipton-Rosemark 73 - 57 on Saturday. Previously, Williams scored 15 points as St. George's defeated FACS 53 - 32. and 19 points in St. George's first tournament game, a 63 - 22 victory over SBEC. St. George's moves on to the Sub-State level on Saturday February 23rd.

For Class of 2009 recruiting targets, here are articles on Leslie McDonald and Mason Plumlee.