Traditionally one of the strongest divisions in Southern Nevada high school baseball, the Sunset Region's Northwest Division may provide some surprises this spring as some of the stronger squads in the league lost key players to graduation, two teams have new coaches and its newest member, Arbor View, started its first season off like its program had been around for years.

If there is a clear-cut favorite in the Northwest, Centennial (26-12 last year), coached by Charlie Cerrone, would have to get the nod. After losing to Sierra Vista in last year's state championship game, the Bulldogs return 11 seniors.