Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff

The winter sports season is finally in full gear for area high school teams, and as is usually the case, Merrimack Valley teams are at the forefront of state title contention. So here's an open thread for you to talk a little smack about your local team and tell us who YOU think will rule the roost in the winter sports.

Can anyone touch defending state champ Central Catholic in boys basketball? How about on the girls side? Is Andover still the team to beat? Which is the coolest hockey team on ice? Can Lowell's wrestlers pin down another crown? Which school will run away from the indoor track pack?