MaxPreps 2015-16 Kentucky preseason high school girls basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Elizabethtown
Head coach: Tim Mudd
2014-15 record: 32-3

The Panthers put together a dream season before being shocked in the quarterfinals by Holy Cross — Deja Turner hit a shot with less than five seconds left to win the game. Even with last year's disappointment, Mudd's squad finished No. 21 in the Xcellent 25 National Girls Basketball Rankings presented by the Army National Guard and will be the favorite once again. Leading the way will be senior Erin Boley, a 6-foot-2 all-state forward who averaged 19.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.7 assists as a junior. She's committed to Notre Dame.

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2. Male (Louisville)
Head coach: Champ Ligon Jr.
2014-15 record: 26-5

The Bulldogs lost to Holy Cross in the semifinals after a strong run, and fans should expect Ligon's group to contend once again this season. It was the first time Male had made the state semifinals since 1994, and they could do it again this season with the return of all-state performer I'Liyah Green, who averaged 10.6 points per game last season.

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3. Holy Cross (Covington)
Head coach: Kes Murphy
2014-15 record: 33-3

The Indians put together an absolutely magical 2014-15 season, becoming the first Northern Kentucky team to win the state title. Defense was the name of the game for Murphy's squad, and it will have to be once again this season with the loss of top scorers Deja Turner and Ally Mayhaus. If the Indians can find a way to replace their scoring, a repeat isn't out of the question.

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4. Henderson County (Henderson)
Head coach: Jeff Haile
2014-15 record: 28-3

The Colonels lost a quarterfinal matchup with Male, 86-81, in one of the most entertaining games of the year. Haile's squad had beaten Male earlier in the season in a much lower-scoring affair. This season, Henderson County will have to make it without all-state forward DeAsia Outlaw and her 15.9 points per game. Despite the loss of Outlaw and Maci Brown, Haile will surely figure out a way to get back into the Sweet 16.

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5. Highlands (Fort Thomas)
Head coach: Jaime Richey
2014-15 record: 30-4

Highlands was yet another victim of Holy Cross, falling in the the 9th region semifinals. Richey's squad will return seniors Brianna Adler and McKenzie Leigh, who accounted for 24 of the 32 points Highlands scored against Holy Cross.