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Suggestions for Modifying CCS Play-off rules

Awesome Job as always! A few of us were on the edge of our seats the last 10 days! Glad you have the new playoff system dialed in as well!

Is it too early to tell who the last 5 in or first 5 out would be? In terms of at large spots?
All the teams that do not receive an automatic berth from their league are put into one large pool for at-large consideration. The top 15 teams from that pool with regard to their total CCS points are then considered, with the exception that there can be no more than 6 total (automatic and at-large teams) from any one league. The cal preps rankings are then used with the highest ranked team in this pool getting 15 points and the lowest cal prepared team getting one point. The CCS points are added tot he cal prep points and the top 5 teams are added to the play-off field and placed based on their combined point total and in accordance with other CCS rules governing divisions for A,B anC league teams. After seven weeks the at-large field projects as follows based on my calculations.

Pretty big break between top 4 and numbers 5 and 6. Another big break after that to to 7-9. If Mitty ends up in the top 6 in the WCAL they will replace one of the other WCAL teams. The WCAL can only get two at-large teams and they will be the 1 and 2 teams in the at-large pool. The same holds true between Palma and Hollister as long as they both beat Alvarez.

1. Riordan 4-6 31 CCS + 15 Cal preps = 46
2. Sacred Heart Cathedral 4-6 26.5 CCS + 14 Cal preps = 40.5
3. Hollister 5-5 23,5 CCS + 13 Cal preps = 36.5
4. Aptos 5-5 23.33 CCS + 12 Cal preps = 35.33
5. Sacred Heart Prep 3-7 20.33 CCS + 11 Cal preps = 31.33
6. Carlmont 6-4 21 CCS + 10 Cal preps = 31
7. Hillsdale 4-6 18 CCS + 9 Cal preps = 27
8. Soledad 6-4 18 CCS + 8 Cal preps = 26
9. Milpitas 6-4 19 CCS + 7 Cal preps = 26
10. Leland 5-5 17.7 CCS + 6 Cal preps = 23.7

Other 5 teams in pool are Leigh, Lincoln, Monte Vista Christian, Silver Creek. and Pacific Grove.
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Suggestions for Modifying CCS Play-off rules

WCAL

St. Francis replaced SI as the favorite to win the league based on their 27-13 win this week. VC and St. Francis are the leagues only two undefeated teams. Serra nd SI are projected to win the third and fourth automatic spots with Riordan and Sacred Heart Cathedral projected to both get at-large bids.
I'm sure this league description will be corrected in next week's post, but I believe SF and SI are slated for #1 and #2 slots. It is Serra and VC that will likely fill the third and fourth slots.

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Not defending Regalia, I was merely pointing out facts. Sorry if the truth offends you. Sue me. Or blow me, I’m cool with either.

Regalia had more winning seasons in the his last 10 years than Riordan had playoff appearance in that same amount of time lol. Hell, I think Regalia won more games in his second season (not by his second season) than any of the six previous coaches before Ravipati ever did before the got canned LMAO! And the fact remains that Regalia stepped down. While he may not be a legend, he sure as hell was an SI legend and his job was not remotely in jeopardy. Had he wanted to remain coaching, Vandermade would still be in SoCal.

Everything I’m saying is fact, there’s no debate anywhere. My whole argument was that SI’s Football Program was much more stable when Lenny took it over than Riordan’s was when Adhir took it over.
Fake news. Do your homework while you chew on mi verga!

WCAL Week Five

IMO, there are only two significant games this week. I hope I am not being blatantly dismissive of the coaching and team work on the side of Bellarmine and Sacred Heart Cathedral but St. Francis and Serra should dominantly progress to the winning side. There is alway a chance of a SHC or BCP win, but it is truly a long shot.

SF will likely remain undefeated this weekend and for the rest of the league play, although VC and AR might beg to differ.

Likewise, JS should finish the regular season with no more defeats but, similar to SF, VC and AR will beg to differ.

The game between Riordan and Mitty should be more interesting. Both teams are itching to gain footing and this game is a must-win for both teams. For Mitty, they must win to have any chance to make the playoffs. Even with a win, they may still not make the playoffs. And for Riordan, they must win to avoid a potential tie. If I have calculated correctly and all other games fall as presently assumed, a loss will create a 3-way tie at league 5th place between SHC, AR and AM. AR is favored to win but they must focus on defense and gel on offense to assure a victory.

The Valley Christian @ St. Ignatius game is another interesting one. Surprising, VC is undefeated in league so far. But they have the WCAL top 3 teams ahead of them. On the other hand, this likely will be the last challenging game of SI's league play. These teams always match each other well. There have been only a few blow out years, some by SI and some by VC. In the previous 21 regular season games, VC has won 15 times, SI won 5 times with one tie. However, SI has won the last two regular season games. VC has improved significantly in their offensive play this year. SI, though, is still favored to win this one, IMO.

Santa Cruz snaps 19 game losing streak

This past week, Santa Cruz beat Marina 57-49 to snap the program's 19 game winning streak. As part of the losing streak was the 2023 season that saw Santa Cruz score 0 points.

We usually talk most about the top level of the sport, but it is always cool to see streaks like this get snapped.

NCP Football Top 20: De La Salle, St. Francis earn Top 10 wins

1. De La Salle (7-0)

The anticipated showdown with San Ramon Valley was almost over before it started as Jaden Jefferson returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for a score and Duece Jones-Drew had a touchdown run less than two minutes in to give De La Salle a 14-0 lead. Bubba Vargas added an interception return for a score as the Spartans led 35-0 at the half en route to a 42-14 win. Defensively, the Spartans tallied seven sacks. This Friday, De La Salle will host Monte Vista in the final home game of the regular season.

2. Folsom (7-1)

Ryder Lyons threw for 171 yards and five touchdowns and the Bulldogs got rushing touchdowns from Carter Jackson and Erick Orme Jr. in a 69-7 win over Whitney. Lua DaBerry had three of Folsom’s 14 tackles for loss. Folsom led 42-7 at the half. Next up is a trip to Jesuit and the regular season finale at Granite Bay on November 1.

3. Pittsburg (6-1)

Two BVAL games, two shutouts for the Pirates after they beat Heritage 45-0 on Friday. The Pittsburg defense had three sacks and forced five turnovers. Jamar Searcy has six carries for 138 yards and two touchdowns. This week, the Pirates will get their toughest test in league play as it takes on Liberty.

4. San Ramon Valley (7-1)

The Wolves trailed De La Salle 14-0 less than two minutes in and got only two second half touchdowns in a 42-14 loss to the Spartans. Rhett Thompson’s touchdown passes went to Owen Scott and Evan Economos. The loss came after two highly competitive games in 2023 between the two programs. San Ramon Valley will host Amador Valley on Friday heading into a late season bye week.

5. St. Francis-Mountain View (6-1)

The Lancers were down 13-0 to St. Ignaius at the half and Kingston Keanaaina had -1 rushing yards in the first 24 minutes. Behind a big offensive line, Keanaaina rushed for more than 200 in the second half, including an 80 yard touchdown to start the third quarter in a 27-13 win. Grant Righellis also had a touchdown catch. In four of their six winners, the Lancers have held their opponents to 14 points or less. St. Francis hosts Sacred Heart Cathedral on Friday before road games against Valley Christian and Riordan to end the regular season.

6. St. Ignatius (5-2)

The Wildcats’ five game winning streak came to an end with a 27-13 home loss to St. Francis. Jarious Hogan had two touchdown runs for St. Ignatius, which were shutout in the second half. The Wildcats have three come from behind wins in the second half this season. There isn’t much time to rest as St. Ignatius will host Valley Christian, which remained undefeated in the WCAL.

7. Rocklin (7-1)

Derek Keeley rushed for 142 yards and a score and Rafi Merino rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns in Rocklin’s 35-21 win over Granite Bay. Keeley also had 10 tackles and an interception. The Thunder, which were tied 21-21 at the half, had four sacks and two interceptions. Rocklin will play at Del Oro on Friday.

8. Serra (3-4)

The Serra offense had its most productive outing the season in a 56-21 win over Mitty. Nano Latu had three first half rushing touchdowns as the Padres led 35-14 after 24 minutes. They will travel to Bellarmine on Friday with season ending games to follow against Riordan and Valley Christian.

9. Los Gatos (6-1)

Los Gatos led Sacred Heart Prep 28-10 at the half en route to a 42-10 win. Callum Schweitzer threw three touchdowns passes with two of them going to Max Thomas. The Wildcats, which are giving up 10 points per game in their wins with the lone loss coming to Pittsburg, will host Menlo on Friday.

10. St. Mary’s-Stockton (6-2)

Kenneth Moore III had nearly 200 total yards and a receiving touchdown in a 35-23 win over Edison-Stockton. Overall, the Rams had 460 total yards and the defense had 15 tackles for loss as Diego Hernandez had three of them. This week, St. Mary’s will travel to Tracy.

11. Grant (6-3)

Sophomore Zo Edwards continues his breakout season with 60 yards and two touchdowns in a 52-7 win over Antelope. Brandon Lambert had 82 rushing yards and two scores. The Pacers, with losses to De La Salle, Clovis East and Lincoln-San Diego, are off this week before concluding the regular season against Cordova.

12. Soquel (5-2)

Soquel beat Alvarez 35-7 as Sam Whelan ran for two touchdowns and ran for a score. The Knights have won five in a row heading into a pair of road games against Monterey and Salinas the next two weeks. Monterey (4-3) has losses to Menlo-Atherton, Carmel and Salinas.

13. Cardinal Newman (7-0)

Jamari Gentry ran for 131 yards and two touchdowns and Tino Retamoza threw for 141 yards and two touchdowns to Zion Cargill and Jonah Bertoli in a 38-8 win over Rancho Cotate. Jimmy McKenzie and Jesse Myers each had a sack as the Cardinals got out to a 21-0 lead after the first quarter. They will host San Marin on Friday.

14. El Cerrito (1-6*)

On the field, El Cerrito beat Salesian 28-7, but off the field, the Gauchos had five on field wins turn to forfeit losses after it was determined they played ineligible players, according to the Bay Area News Group. Next up on the schedule is an October 25 game against Vallejo.

15. Marin Catholic (5-2)

The Wildcats have won five in a row after shutting out Vintage 20-0. Caeden Afsharipour threw a touchdown to Kelly Storms and ran in a touchdown. Marin Catholic also got a rushing touchdown from Jarred Geissberger. Marin Catholic has allowed 14 total points over the last four games. The Wildcats will play at Rancho Cotate this week.

16. Manteca (7-1)

Nikko Juarez rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns in Manteca’s 49-0 win over East Union. In total, six different players scored for the Buffaloes, which led 42-0 at the half. Manteca will play at Patterson on Friday and can clinch a share of the VOL title with a win.

17. Oak Ridge (4-4)

Thorne Watson rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns and Kaleb Edwards caught a 50 yard touchdown catch in a 71-0 win over Davis. Issac Pierce had two interceptions for the Trojans. Oak Ridge will host Whitney on Friday ahead of a November 1 matchup to Rocklin.

18. Salinas (6-1)

After some closer than expected calls in the first three league games, Salinas left no doubt in a 56-7 win over Aptos. Rico Maturino threw for 354 yards with more than 200 of those going to Emarrcis Turner. It was a season high in points scored and a season low in points allowed. The Cowboys step out of league play against Arroyo Grande, which is 7-1, this week. They also have a showdown with Soquel on November 1.

19. Valley Christian-San Jose (5-2)

Marcel Leggett had two rushing touchdowns and Corban Bixby returned an interception for a score in a 21-7 win over Sacred Heart Cathedral. They were tied 7-7 at the half. Valley Christian closes the season with three games against Top 10 teams starting with St. Ignatius on Friday.

20. Twelve Bridges (8-0)

Twelve Bridges makes its first Top 20 appearance in school history after staying undefeated with a 51-34 win over Placer. Braeden Ward rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns as the Raging Rhinos have now scored at least 50 points in six of their eight games. They travel to Roseville on Friday.

Sabrina Ionescu with GW 3 pointer

Ugly game, but exciting. The previous games had better shooting, and better offense, but Minnesota's team defense in this game was exceptional. Sabrina got few open looks, and the reason the Libs couldn't make threes was that the Lynx were relentless defensively.
Agree that the game was ugly but still VERY entertaining. Do you think that given how well Sabrina has played in the WNBA, she can be crowned Bay Area GOAT?

What is going on with Riordan?

Yeah I brought this up in another post. Never seen anything like it. Do they draw it up on their hand like we did in middle school and say go long every time? How can you not be better. Conditioning, team building, coaching, cultural..... Must not teach winning but how to be a college player? Clearly 2 different things.

Make no mistake about it. Folsom is well coached, and they have talent. Yeah they crapped bed against Serra but they won't lose again and with the transfers they are the best team right now in norcal. (and I'm no folsom fan)
“Best team in nor cal”😂😂😂 sure they are

WCAL 2024-25 SEASON

You do realize that outside of making the playoffs Regalia only had 1 winning season (2019) in his last 10 years at the helm?

Vandermade is about to break his streak of 1 winning season in his only 2nd year as the HC while setting up a chance for SI to win the WCAL outright which has never been done.

By the way you are defending Regalia, you must be a part of the old guard who doesn't like to see an outsider come in and take credit for making SI a football power.

We're new to SI so we don't have the biases to the old guard some of the alum like you obviously do.

Not defending Regalia, I was merely pointing out facts. Sorry if the truth offends you. Sue me. Or blow me, I’m cool with either.

Regalia had more winning seasons in the his last 10 years than Riordan had playoff appearance in that same amount of time lol. Hell, I think Regalia won more games in his second season (not by his second season) than any of the six previous coaches before Ravipati ever did before the got canned LMAO! And the fact remains that Regalia stepped down. While he may not be a legend, he sure as hell was an SI legend and his job was not remotely in jeopardy. Had he wanted to remain coaching, Vandermade would still be in SoCal.

Everything I’m saying is fact, there’s no debate anywhere. My whole argument was that SI’s Football Program was much more stable when Lenny took it over than Riordan’s was when Adhir took it over.
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