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NCP Pick'em Week 8 Games

Streak One
Here are the scores for this week. We have a runaway race for the top two spots. Scores will go final at 12:00 PM on Tuesday since I'm late getting them up.

Congrats to THEOC89 on a perfect week.

Foothill beat Shasta 21-14
Hughson beat Sonora 52-51
Oakdale beat Patterson 56-40
Grant beat West Park 48-7
Willow Glen beat Sobrato 20-3
Wilcox beat Menlo 28-14
St. Francis beat Serra 27-21
Cardinal Newman beat Windsor 24-23
San Ramon Valley beat California 38-26
Bradshaw Christian beat Union Mine 35-0

THEOC89 55
Relly900 54
NorCalSportsFan 50
H.E.A.T. 50
Irish_Cheers 49
dlew66 49
209Tides 49
thehookup55 48
carlmerritt 48
WCAL88 48
bella123 47
FBAddict 47
ArmchairGOAT 46
kiddman32 46
SearsPoints 45
RLS13 44
sweetjfromthebay 44
EN_FB_Alum 44
bulldogmgc 44
Cal 14 44
Norcalguy111 43
Streak One 42
Sacchiefs 42
ARHS92 42
The Heat Miser 42
MC415 42
M.C. Fan 41
Folsom77 40
Macallan 34

Yearly Top 10:

1. THEOC89 374
2. kiddman32 365
3. FBAddict 355
4. NorCalSportsFan 353
5. bulldogmgc 345
5. 209Tides 345
7. EN_FB_Alum 344
8. Irish_Cheers 342
9. Cal 14 341
10. SearsPoints 340
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WCAL 2024-25 SEASON

observer22
FBAddict said:
There is no doubt that Riordan created a good schedule. And you are right that their losses are typically from top rated teams. So everything you post seems right. It would, however IMO, be disgraceful for them to be moved to CCS DII playoffs.

Even though you are correct about Riordan's record, I am sure the negative tone towards them right now is related to disappointment of their talent potential vs their actual field play. I, for one, thought they would have an exceptional year. And a few proponents suggested this was Riordan's year to shine bright in NorCal. So far, none of these expectations has materialized. And now to consider a CCS DII placement is just such a low expectation.
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Would Riordan even be playoff eligible at 4-6?
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Bellarmine in dire straits

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iamgearyblvd said:
I looked up the WCAL year by year record books and these were the last league titles by Bellarmine in each sport:
Baseball: 2013 (shared)
Basketball: 2020 (shared)
Cross Country: 2023
Football: 2015 (shared)
Golf: 2024 (shared)
Soccer: 2016
Swimming/Diving: 2024
Tennis: 2024
Track and Field : 2023
Volleyball: 2019
Water Polo: 2024

Id say their athletic department is doing quite well. Their other athletes are achieving and winning titles. Are we just upset that they arent awesome at EVERY SINGLE SPORT? Based on the list above it looks like they are awesome at alot of sports. Just not one in particular.
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As a Bellarmine Grad and the father of a Bellarmine son these numbers are not what Bellarmine is about or ever has been. The last soccer title almost a decade ago, baseball more than a decade ago, so on and so on. We expect more out of this school and with 1600 boys the school should be delivering more. Be better Bellarmine and fix this problem.
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WCAL 2024-25 SEASON

FBAddict
ChewpaMiverga said:
Riordan is an odd case.

They’re 2-4. 3 of their losses have come against top 10-15 Bay Area programs and one of their losses on the road to a team who gifted Folsom a state championship last season. On the flip side, one of their wins came against an SHC team who anyone with a pulse should beat and a McClymonds team that is arguably underperforming (21-0 W to Fremont is eye opening). So one might argue that they’re not nearly as bad as that 2-4 record indicates. Others might argue that those two wins are reaches.

Just for the sake of conversation, let’s say they go 2-2 to end the year and are in a “Last Team In / First Team Out” scenario come the playoffs……who in the open division really wants to see them a second time? They’re as talented as anyone. I get that SI beat them but they had to fight their asses off for that one. Is a second matchup against a team that wants revenge really what they want?

And now, let’s say they end up in Division 2…who in their right mind is going to want to play them? As of tonight PAL Booster has Christopher, Menlo-Atherton, Wilcox, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Burlingame, Menlo, Monterey and Palma…which one of those teams have the horse power to match up with them?!
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There is no doubt that Riordan created a good schedule. And you are right that their losses are typically from top rated teams. So everything you post seems right. It would, however IMO, be disgraceful for them to be moved to CCS DII playoffs.

Even though you are correct about Riordan's record, I am sure the negative tone towards them right now is related to disappointment of their talent potential vs their actual field play. I, for one, thought they would have an exceptional year. And a few proponents suggested this was Riordan's year to shine bright in NorCal. So far, none of these expectations has materialized. And now to consider a CCS DII placement is just such a low expectation.
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Dream Season Episode 2

ProlificPrepTV
Prolific Prep is looking for Videographer Intern for 6 months. This is a part-time internship for maybe 5+ local Shoots.

• This is for someone looking to gain experience on a major platform project (Season 2 Series that will land on Ball Is Life).

• Major Resume Builder.

• Our past video/social interns were recently hired by University of Cincinnati and BYLT Energy drink/Ball Is Life.

You must:

• Have your own camera or misc equipment

• Be able to drive to Napa.

• Be involved with video shoots located in NorCal or the area. Maybe 5-10 days. It can be as short or long as you wish (or if you want more experience). Each shoot will be 1-3 hours.

For more info, please send your resume to ProlificPrepInfo@gmail.com. Please include your experience, camera model, portfolio of work, and contact info

Thank you
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Bellarmine in dire straits

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ThunderRam said:
You really mean, Troy Martig knocked off Folsom. And pretty much every other opponent in the Bells path that season.

Martig did for Bells back then what Ryder Lyons does for Folsom now.
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I wouldn’t say that Bell’s team success was due to one individual. They had players flying around on both sides of the ball. Go back and watch that game, they had huge plays from a handful of contributors.
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WCAL 2024-25 SEASON

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Riordan is an odd case.

They’re 2-4. 3 of their losses have come against top 10-15 Bay Area programs and one of their losses on the road to a team who gifted Folsom a state championship last season. On the flip side, one of their wins came against an SHC team who anyone with a pulse should beat and a McClymonds team that is arguably underperforming (21-0 W to Fremont is eye opening). So one might argue that they’re not nearly as bad as that 2-4 record indicates. Others might argue that those two wins are reaches.

Just for the sake of conversation, let’s say they go 2-2 to end the year and are in a “Last Team In / First Team Out” scenario come the playoffs……who in the open division really wants to see them a second time? They’re as talented as anyone. I get that SI beat them but they had to fight their asses off for that one. Is a second matchup against a team that wants revenge really what they want?

And now, let’s say they end up in Division 2…who in their right mind is going to want to play them? As of tonight PAL Booster has Christopher, Menlo-Atherton, Wilcox, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Burlingame, Menlo, Monterey and Palma…which one of those teams have the horse power to match up with them?!
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Nor Cal Bigs

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Bellarmine in dire straits

THEOC89
iamgearyblvd said:
As far as those main three sports, Bellarmine may be experiencing what SH has experienced forever. In that San Jose area, if you want to play hoops, you go to Mitty. If you want to play baseball, go to VC. For football, go up the road to Mountain View. SH has always been the 2nd or 3rd choice school behind our arch nemesis.
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For the 3 main sports it comes down to Coaching and Consistency…. The Bells have beautiful Baseball Facilities but VC and SF dominate in that sport because of their Coaches…. Just like Serra and SF dominate in FB because of Coaching and attracting kids to their programs….

The Bells are a sleeping Giant…. They have more $$ than anyone else…. With the right Coach and Support they could be the best in the WCAL…..
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Bellarmine in dire straits

iamgearyblvd
THEOC89 said:
They seem to be doing fine in the “Nobody Cares But Parents” Sports….

But as far as the actual sports that drive attendance and people care about Football, Baseball and Basketball they haven’t been relevent in 10, 12 and 5 years respectively….. 🤣
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As far as those main three sports, Bellarmine may be experiencing what SH has experienced forever. In that San Jose area, if you want to play hoops, you go to Mitty. If you want to play baseball, go to VC. For football, go up the road to Mountain View. SH has always been the 2nd or 3rd choice school behind our arch nemesis.
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Bellarmine in dire straits

THEOC89
iamgearyblvd said:
I looked up the WCAL year by year record books and these were the last league titles by Bellarmine in each sport:
Baseball: 2013 (shared)
Basketball: 2020 (shared)
Cross Country: 2023
Football: 2015 (shared)
Golf: 2024 (shared)
Soccer: 2016
Swimming/Diving: 2024
Tennis: 2024
Track and Field : 2023
Volleyball: 2019
Water Polo: 2024

Id say their athletic department is doing quite well. Their other athletes are achieving and winning titles. Are we just upset that they arent awesome at EVERY SINGLE SPORT? Based on the list above it looks like they are awesome at alot of sports. Just not one in particular.
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They seem to be doing fine in the “Nobody Cares But Parents” Sports….

But as far as the actual sports that drive attendance and people care about Football, Baseball and Basketball they haven’t been relevent in 10, 12 and 5 years respectively….. 🤣
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Bellarmine in dire straits

iamgearyblvd
colhenrylives said:
We understand your sentiments re the once-mighty Bells. No one feels sorry for them. But, taking a WCAL-wide perspective, the league just lacks an important signature program when Bellarmine is bad. It's hard to understand why the school's trustees and administration have allowed this situation to persist.
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I looked up the WCAL year by year record books and these were the last league titles by Bellarmine in each sport:
Baseball: 2013 (shared)
Basketball: 2020 (shared)
Cross Country: 2023
Football: 2015 (shared)
Golf: 2024 (shared)
Soccer: 2016
Swimming/Diving: 2024
Tennis: 2024
Track and Field : 2023
Volleyball: 2019
Water Polo: 2024

Id say their athletic department is doing quite well. Their other athletes are achieving and winning titles. Are we just upset that they arent awesome at EVERY SINGLE SPORT? Based on the list above it looks like they are awesome at alot of sports. Just not one in particular.
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WCAL 2024-25 SEASON

THEOC89
Niklas227 said:
As a Recruiter, I'd be concerned about the mental toughness of those players I was recruiting from Riordan if that were the case.
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Either Riordan’s players are not as good as their recruiting profiles state or they are poorly coached….

I don’t care if they are all juniors or whatever, they should not be losing games with a big lead against SI and getting boatraced by VC, if you really have 10 D1 level players or whatever has been stated regarding Riordan…..

Still a ways to go in the season so we will see how this all plays out….
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WCAL Week Four

THEOC89
colhenrylives said:
Schedule:

SHC, 1-2, at Valley Christian, 3-0, Friday at 7 p.m.
St. Francis, 3-0, at St. Ignatius, 3-0, Friday at 7 p.m. (double-check time)
Bellarmine, 0-3, at Riordan, 1-2, Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Mitty, 0-3, at Serra, Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Notes:

VC heavy favorite vs. SHC
SF vs. SI is a tossup
Riordan heavy favorite vs. Bellarmine
Serra heavy favorite vs. Mitty
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The way Riordan is going, a win against The Bells is no Guarantee…. 🤣
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colhenrylives said:
We understand your sentiments re the once-mighty Bells. No one feels sorry for them. But, taking a WCAL-wide perspective, the league just lacks an important signature program when Bellarmine is bad. It's hard to understand why the school's trustees and administration have allowed this situation to persist.
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The people at the top only do (or don't do) what the parents and alumni allow.

Schools that are bad or go downhill have admin who de-emphasize or don't support football. It doesn't happen at some schools because the principal knows his or her position is somewhat tied to the perception that they support and do what is needed. It happens in places where there is no accountability for the bad actors.

There are sometimes conflicting interests that can hurt football. At the schools where the athletic culture is weak the admin can get away with taking things like athletic sections or discretionary funds away because the parents are either clueless or lack the power/influence to force admin to do the right thing. Try it at Serra, Folsom, Los Gatos, etc and see what happens. You are on your ear before any harm can be done.

None of this is a secret. It's maybe surprising because it's a new dynamic at Bellarmine.
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WCAL Week Four

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Schedule:

SHC, 1-2, at Valley Christian, 3-0, Friday at 7 p.m.
St. Francis, 3-0, at St. Ignatius, 3-0, Friday at 7 p.m. (double-check time)
Bellarmine, 0-3, at Riordan, 1-2, Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Mitty, 0-3, at Serra, 1-2, Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Notes:

VC heavy favorite vs. SHC
SF vs. SI is a tossup
Riordan heavy favorite vs. Bellarmine
Serra heavy favorite vs. Mitty
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Bellarmine in dire straits

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iamgearyblvd said:
Mitty took a huge loss when arguably their best player TE/DL Owen Harrington took a shot to what looked like his leg on a pass attempt. SH literally ran through Mitty's line with ease with no Harrington to anchor their line.

This will sound heartless, but honestly dont care if Bellarmine ever recovers back to their old football form. They have so many football titles over the last 40 years that its hard to feel sorry for their football demise. I mean no one really feels sorry for anyone. No other WCAL school ever said, ah jeez, I feel bad for that SH school. I wish they were better so the league can be better.
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We understand your sentiments re the once-mighty Bells. No one feels sorry for them. But, taking a WCAL-wide perspective, the league just lacks an important signature program when Bellarmine is bad. It's hard to understand why the school's trustees and administration have allowed this situation to persist.
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