larry legend33 said:

You imagine if Newman had Anderson kid from Windsor? We wouldn't be talking about them belonging in the open. We would be talking about who they would be playing in norcal champ. They could do it year in and out but would need to get the best kids in the area. Windsor has built a great program and there just aren't enough kids to have the talent spread.

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Down the road St Vincent Petaluma has snagged some good athletes from all over the North Bay the last 5 years.

Cloverdale, Windsor, Santa Rosa, Novato, Vallejo are all represented on their small roster now. This year they even got 2 transfers from Petaluma HS and an out of state.

I don’t see Newman Football playing the Transfer game much like that. Then again neither does De La Salle.

Smith is the real deal, so is Mitty.

Without Quieroz, Newman drops back to a large pack trailing Mitty. SRV, O'Dowd (most likely). Carondelet, Salesian (maybe) in NCS; Folsom and SMS are the names I know from SJS. Los Gatos might be good, and some WCAL teams will be strong as well.

Not sure if that was CC. They just brought in a new president from the Pacers, and she may have wanted her own person. And Stephanie White just left Connecticut, is an Indiana hero and looks to be a good fit. I've never thought that much of her -- she's fine -- but when she's had good players, she's won.

10) Monterey Trail
9) St. Francis
8) Sutter
7) Casa Grande
6) Rocklin
5) Serra
4) Orland
3) Wheatland
2) Salinas (20-14)
1) Marin Catholic

Seen him with my own eyes this year and when he played Pop Warner. Rare talent. More big news to come.

CC got her coach fired... them expectations were unattainable for the coach...
7 openings in the wnba for head ball coach... who applying from round here

remc said:

Since Jerry Robinson? Wow

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Don't get me wrong... Not saying he's Jerry. Only one Jerry. I'm saying you rarely see a kid like this who has the size, motor, and strength like this.

larry legend33 said:

Correct. You rarely see a kid this size that nimble. He has a chance to be one of the highest recruited kids out of Newman since Jerry Robinson.

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Since Jerry Robinson? Wow

I remember going to a game there in the later 70s watching Hartnell and MPC. It is a great atmosphere having attended many Palma v Salinas games over the years including recently. Definitely a venue to see as you are so close to the field. Soquel is favored by 4. Looks to be a very good game.

Other head coaches that coached in CCS All time. May have missed a few that retired in other section or state

Unofficial

300+ Randy Blankenship (2023 retired), Aptos (14 years), Clovis West (8), Fallbrook (2), Mira Loma (10 seasons), Nevada Union (7), Granberry TX (1), Capistrano Valley (1), and Madera (8). * More years coaching outside of section.

269-Benny Pierce, Saratoga (1961-1994) — 34 years

256 - Bill Gray, Oceana and Terra Nova in Pacifica - UPDATED by poster Colhenrylives

253-Norm Costa, Holy Cross (1964-1969), Marello Prep (1970-1976), Palma (1977-1999) – 36 Years

239-*Butch Cattolico , Los Gatos (1986-2009) – 24 years

233-Ron Calcagno, St. Francis (1972-1995) – 24 years

232 + - Mike Machado at Valley Christian - season still in progress. -- 26 years (Updated)

218- Al Cementina, Lick (1955-1975), Independence (1976-1988) – 34 years

214-Ed Buller, Oak Grove (1983-1989 and 1995-2008) – 21 years

213 + - Jeff Carnazzo, Palma (2000- current as of 10/28/2024 with season in progress excludes 3 wins changed to forfeits)

207-*Mike Janda, Bellarmine (1984-2009) – 26 years

207-Buzz Williams, San Mateo (1965-1975 and 1978-1996) – 30 years


Lots of other great coaches under 200. e.g., Pete Lovorato, Sacred Heart Prep and The Kings Academy - 160-170 wins estimate; Golden Anderson (2009 to current) , Carmel High CA (my estimate 127+)

With Next Level bringing in a million year {est} he is doing just fine financially as well

He's a good man

He a great coach who gets the most out of his team

I remember talking to a few de la salle people who wanted him to replace coach a a couple years back.

He def a great coach

10) Monterey Trail
9) Sutter
8) Orland
7) Rocklin (30-18)
6) Casa Grande
5) Serra
4) St. Francis (24-17)
3) Oakmont
2) CN (24-21)
1) Soquel (28-27)

bella123 said:

That is a valid question. Could it be sustainable? Think that depends on the Admin and coaching stability and dedication honestly. The alumni support (and expectations lol) are definitely there.

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You imagine if Newman had Anderson kid from Windsor? We wouldn't be talking about them belonging in the open. We would be talking about who they would be playing in norcal champ. They could do it year in and out but would need to get the best kids in the area. Windsor has built a great program and there just aren't enough kids to have the talent spread.

coachlittle said:

that kid is special ... remember him on their youth team (99).... i think he plays volleyball too

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Correct. You rarely see a kid this size that nimble. He has a chance to be one of the highest recruited kids out of Newman since Jerry Robinson.

Have a look: Kaleena's soph debut (fall league, I guess)

She's #11 in white uni's. My guess is the other team is perennial power Windward.

I think my favorite bit is when the coach pulled her aside early in the game and said something like, "Let's get going, you haven't even scored a point this quarter."

She immediately calls for the ball, makes a move on her opponent and gets to the rack, is fouled, makes the FT's.

btw, has anyone here seen videos of top soph Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian? She just might be the "next big thing".

remc said:

Agree, but do you think that an Open appearance by CN in this year’s playoffs will lead to CN trying to compete in D1 every year going forward? I’m asking that based on the CN girls basketball program that you brought up. It takes a lot more resources and dedication to sustain football success. Though CN has long been established as a football power at the lower divisions, I don’t know if the demographics in that area can provide CN with enough to take the next step regularly. A good program that produces a team that punches above its weight for a season or two, doesn’t mean it belongs in The Open

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That is a valid question. Could it be sustainable? Think that depends on the Admin and coaching stability and dedication honestly. The alumni support (and expectations lol) are definitely there.