By Nathan Mollat, Daily Journal

Friday
Aragon (5-4 overall) at Hillsdale (8-1), 7 p.m.

“Battle of the Fleas”
This is the 54th meeting between these two schools. Hillsdale beat Aragon 14-13 last year for the first time since 1991. … Aragon leads the series 33-17-3. … The Dons were dominated in a 52-21 loss to SHP last week. … The Knights knocked off Menlo School 34-14 to clinch the Ocean Division title. … Aragon has been held to 21 points or less in four of its last five games. … Hillsdale is averaging nearly 38 points scored per game this season. … The Knights have scored 27 points or more during their eight-game winning streak.

Sequoia (1-8 overall) at Carlmont (3-6), 7 p.m.
“Battle for the Terremere Trophy”
This is the 62nd meeting between these two. Sequoia beat Carlmont 48-19 last season. … With last year’s win, Sequoia tied the overall series record at 30-30-1. … The Cherokees were beaten by Terra Nova 54-24 last week. … The Scots suffered a 40-6 defeat at the hands of Capuchino. … Sequoia has lost seven in a row. … The Cherokees have not scored more than 24 points since a 33-32 overtime loss to Woodside in Week 3. … The Sequoia defense is allowing nearly 40 points per game. … Carlmont has lost two straight since a 28-6 win over Mills. … The Scots have not scored more than 28 points in one game this season.

Sacred Heart Prep (6-3 overall) vs. Menlo School (6-3) at Sequoia, 7 p.m.
“Valparaiso Bowl”
This is the 13th meeting between these two teams. SHP beat Menlo 35-14 last season. … With SHP’s win last season, the Gators knotted the series at 6-6. … The Gators blasted Sequoia 54-24 last week. … The Knights were knocked off by Hillsdale, 34-14. … SHP has won two in a row since a 17-14 loss to M-A. … The Gators averaged 40 points per game in Bay Division play this season. … Last week was the sixth time SHP has scored 40 points or more this season. … Menlo struggled offensively in Ocean Division play, averaging 20 points per game. … Last week’s loss was the third in four games for the Knights.

Half Moon Bay (8-1 overall) at Terra Nova (4-5), 7 p.m.
“The Skull Game”
This is the 52nd meeting between these two schools. Half Moon Bay beat Terra Nova 49-48 last season. … Terra Nova leads the series 31-15-5. … The Cougars clawed their way to a 50-40 win over King’s Academy last week. … The Tigers trumped Sequoia, 52-24. … Half Moon Bay has scored 30 points or more in seven games this season and have scored 50 or more three times. … The 40 points allowed was a season high for the Cougars. … Terra Nova scored a season high in points last week. … Despite being known as a pass-happy team, the Tigers are one of the most balanced offenses in the PAL. They are passing for an average of 217 yards and rushing for 192.

Mills (0-4 PAL Lake, 3-6 overall) at Capuchino (4-0, 5-4), 7 p.m.
“Battle of the Strip”
This is the 57th meeting between these two schools. Capuchino beat Mills 34-15 last season. … Capuchino leads the all-time series 35-21. … The Mustangs muscled past Carlmont 40-6 last week. … The Vikings were vanquished by Jefferson, 35-28. … Mills has lost five of its last six games, but the last two weeks the Vikings have lost by only a touchdown. … After struggling offensively to start Lake Division play, the Vikings have come on strong the last two weeks, scoring a combined 49 points. They scored only 12 points in their first two league games. … Capuchino running back Damien Jacobs banged up his shoulder in last week’s win and sat out most of the game. But coach Ben White said it was more precautionary than anything else and Jacobs will be in the starting lineup Friday night. … Mustangs quarterback Joe Gutierrez picked up the slack with Jacobs missing most of last week, throwing four touchdown passes. … The Capuchino defense has been nails in Lake Division play, giving up a total of 50 points in four games — with 44 coming in a 49-44 win over Jefferson two weeks ago.

Menlo-Atherton (5-4 overall) at Woodside (4-5), 7 p.m.
This is the 59th meeting between these two schools. Menlo-Atherton beat Woodside 23-20 last year. … Woodside leads the series 32-24-2, but hasn’t won since 2009. … The Bears were blunted by Burlingame last week, 14-0. … The Wildcats fell to South City, 23-14. … M-A’s loss last week snapped a five-game winning streak. … It was the fourth time this season the Bears failed to score in double digits. … M-A running back Jordan Mims went over the 1,000-yard mark last week. He is averaging 9.5 yards a carry this season. … After starting the season with four wins, Woodside has lost five in a row and needs to beat M-A to finish at the .500 mark. … Wildcats do-everything Marcellous Chester-Riley has 1,206 yards of total offense this season (rushing, receiving and returning), good for an average of 134 yards per game.

King’s Academy (7-2 overall) at Jefferson (7-2), 7 p.m.
This is the eighth meeting between these two schools. King’s Academy beat Jefferson 35-27 last year. … King’s Academy leads the series 6-1. Jefferson’s only win was a 34-24 decision in 2011. … The Knights were knocked off by Half Moon Bay 50-40 last week. … The Grizzlies got past Mills 35-28. … This could be one of the most entertaining games of the weekend. King’s Academy is averaging 44 points per game this season. Jefferson is putting up an average of 35.4. … King’s Academy freshman quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. has thrown for 1,720 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. … Jefferson quarterback Damari Cual-Davis has passed for more than 1,500 yards and has also eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark rushing. … If David Benjamin Jr. needs just 101 yards rushing to get to 1,000 on the season.

Saturday
Burlingame (8-1 overall) at San Mateo (5-4), 11 a.m.
“Little Big Game”
This is the 88th meeting between these two schools. Burlingame beat San Mateo 31-20 last season. … Burlingame leads the series 52-32-4. … The Panthers pulled out a 14-0 win over M-A last week. … The Bearcats beat El Camino 36-12. … The Burlingame defense is allowing 20 points per game this season. … The Panthers’ shutout last week was their second of the season. … Burlingame’s top three rushers — Laipeli Palu, Joevani Garcia and Ben Williams — have combined to rush for 1,904 yards and 30 touchdowns. Palu leads the triumvirate with 1,045 yards and 16 scores. … San Mateo’s 1-2 punch of Josh Fakava and Anderson Perdomo have combined to rush for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdowns. … They have both rushed for 100 yards or more in five games this season. … San Mateo has won two in a row and three of its last four.

South City (3-6) at El Camino (1-7), 2 p.m.
“The Bell Game”
This is the 54th meeting between these two schools. South City beat El Camino 36-0 last year. … South City leads the series 44-9. … The Warriors beat Woodside 23-14 last week. … The Colts fell to San Mateo, 36-12. … El Camino hasn’t won this matchup since beating South City 22-12 in 2003. … South City snapped a six-game losing streak with last week’s win. … The 23 points scored last week was only the fourth time this season the Warriors have scored 20 points or more. … El Camino was held under 20 points for the seventh time this season.

THE MINDSET OF OUR COACHING STAFF GOING INTO THIS 2015-2016 WAS TO PLAY THE BEST COMPETITION THAT WE COULD. HOPEFULLY THIS GIVE US A OPPURTUNITY FOR A BETTER SEED IN THE PLAYOFFS.

11/23 Scrimmage @ Mitty
11/30 Foundation Game @ Folsom
12/1 @ Manteca
12/5 @ Bishop O'Dowd
12/8 @ Vanden
12/10-12 Lincoln Lady Trojan Tourney
(Lincoln, West Campus, JFK (Sac), AIS Australian Team, Sierra, Beyer, Mt. Pleasant)
12/18 @ Christian Bros
12/28-31 @ Ayala HS "Best of the West Tournament"
1/5 Liberty
1/7 Deer Valley
1/9 Patterson
1/14 @ Lodi**
1/16 & 1/18 ST. Mary's Stockton MLK Showcase vs South Medford and St. Mary's Berkeley
1/19 West**
1/21 @ Tokay**
1/23 Berkeley HS @ Skyline Shootout
1/26 @ Tracy**
1/28 St. Mary's Stockton
2/2 Lodi**
2/4 @ West**
2/9 Tokay
2/11 @ Tracy
2/16 @ St. Mary's Stockton

** CONFERENCE GAMES

Wood was down 13-0 in the 1st. Has now scored 42 unanswered. Wow. This team is dangerous.

Does anybody know if there are any SJS games streaming online free tonight?

Has anyone heard anything about this kid Demarcus Ross? He's racking up tds in a lot of ways. Maxpreps lists him as a freshman.....

Due to a last minute cancellation, Carondelet has an opening for our JV Cougar Classic. December 3, 4, 5.

Please contact Elgin Leslie @coachelgin@mac.com or 925-726-1637 if you are interested. Entrance fees have already been paid by the team the cancelled.

November 13, 2015, 05:00 AM By Nathan Mollat, Daily Journal

From Redwood City to San Bruno, from Pacifica to San Mateo, this is the week Peninsula Athletic League football fans can go to any game on the Peninsula and be sure to be entertained.

Friday night’s game are the culmination of “Rivalry Week” — the one week and one game a year where tradition is just as much part of the game as the play on the field itself.

The annual rivalry games are the ones the students and respective communities look forward to year after year. And regardless of the kind of season a team is having, it doesn’t matter when they take the field against the one team they want to beat more than any other.

“There are a lot of great things going on across the Peninsula this coming weekend and each game is special in its own way,” said Burlingame coach John Philipopoulos.

What helps keep the rivalry games alive are the respective coaching staffs. Philipopoulos is one of several PAL coaches who can appreciate the tradition of the rivalry games on the Peninsula. Philipopoulos cut his teeth playing at Oceana in the now-defunct “Anchor Game” against Terra Nova. Now, in his 14th season at Burlingame, Philipopoulos has become entrenched in the “Little Big Game” against San Mateo.

Aragon coach Steve Sell played for the Dons and, following his college years at St. Mary’s, has been on the Dons’ coaching staff since 1989. He and El Camino’s Eric Jacobson are the only two PAL coaches who coach their alma mater.

“My brother entered Aragon when I was sixth-grade. I remember having to sit in the aisle at Burlingame (during the ‘Battle of Fleas’ game against Hillsdale) because there were so many people,” Sell said. “[This rivalry game] is ingrained. It’s something I always look forward to. … I’ll enjoy it more this year than in years past.”

Sell said the rise of the Hillsdale program under coach Mike Parodi, coupled with the Knights beating the Dons last year for the first time since 1991, has added some extra juice to this year’s game.

“Now, it’s just a good high school football game [between] two evenly matched teams,” Sell said. “You always hate to lose a game … (but) it’s so much different than worrying about the (23-year winning) streak.”

Parodi got his baptism to the PAL rivalry week during his two years at San Mateo, before taking over Hillsdale seven years ago. A Serra graduate, Parodi said he was aware of the various PAL rivalries, but didn’t miss out on the rivalry experience. During his playing days, his team beat Bellarmine for the first time in what he estimated was 20 years. He was also part of the Padres coaching staff when they snapped their 33-year losing streak to St. Francis in 2006. He also had a front-row seat for the College of San Mateo-City College of San Francisco rivalry as his dad, Mike Parodi Sr., was an assistant on the Rams’ coaching staff.

“I understand how big those games are. Rivalry weeks were always a fun week,” Parodi said. “What I really love about it is the alumni coming back. If they come back (to watch) a game, it’s this game.

“It’s a community thing, too. … That’s why I’m a huge proponent of high school sports, for stuff like that.”

San Mateo coach Jeff Scheller appeared to be on the same track as Sell and Jacobson as the Hillsdale graduate took over the Knights’ program for two seasons before moving on to the Bearcats.

“It’s a lot of pressure. It’s a lot of expectations. … You put pressure on yourself because you want to do well for your school,” said Scheller, now in his 10th season with the Bearcats. “But if you step out the box, you appreciate the tradition. Everybody knows this (‘Little Big Game’ with Burlingame). It’s an event.”

Philipopoulos agreed there is pressure to win this game. Not just from the Burlingame community, but the result could factor into the Panthers’ playoff future.

“It’s a big deal. This year, for us, it’s a must-win if we want to assure a home playoff game next week,” Philipopoulos said.

Capuchino coach Ben White brings a different perspective to rivalry games. A Carlmont graduate, White is one of the few head coaches in PAL history to participate in three rivalry games: as a player and coach at Carlmont, seven years playing in “The Bell Game” against El Camino as coach of South City, and now “The Battle of the Strip” against Mills.

White said, however, that nothing on the Peninsula can match what he went through during his stint at Exeter High School in the Central Valley. He said his school’s big rival was against Woodlake and the animosity between the schools was palpable.

“It was real hate. Like, police-have-to-escort-the-buses,” White said. “It’s a different level than here. I told my wife, when we played [at Woodlake], ‘don’t go.’”

White said what makes the PAL rivalries different is the fact that so many of the players at many of the schools grew up together, went to elementary and junior high school together before splitting to go to different high schools.

“That’s what is unique about [the Peninsula rivalries], all the kids know each other,” White said.

What keeps the rivalry games fresh is the fact there is a new wave of students and families entering these schools every year to carry on the traditions that date back decades — 88 years in the case of the “Little Big Game” — and inject that sometimes-lost school spirit back into the school communities.

“The demise of high school football is greatly exaggerated. People really still care about high school football,” Sell said. “In my opinion, there is not one game played after this coming weekend that generates as much excitement as the rivalry games this weekend.”

Who are some middle school kids that were considered a "Phenom" & would go on to play at least D1, 2 or 3 and who just didn't pan out?

Also, interested to read your take on middle school rankings and media attention it gets. Is it even necessary?

Just wondering.

Good Morning,

The 3rd Annual Elite Showcase will be Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th at Laney College in Oakland.

Friday, December 11

4:00 p.m. Oakland Tech vs. Bethel

5:30 p.m. Bradshaw Christian vs. Napa

7:00 p.m. Archbishop Mitty vs. Brookside Christian

8:30 p.m. McClatchy vs. Lynwood (SoCal)


Saturday, December 12

10:30 a.m. Saint Joseph Notre Dame vs. San Domenico

12:00 p.m. Valley Christian (San Jose) vs. Bradshaw Christian

1:30 p.m. Napa vs. Palo Alto

3:00 p.m. Brookside Christian vs. Saint Ignatius

4:30 p.m. Miramonte vs. McClatchy

6:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Cathedral vs. Vanden

7:30 p.m. Lynwood (SoCal) vs. Saint Francis (Mountain View)


Thanks to all the teams participating in this event. It should be an interesting two days of basketball in the East Bay.


Coach Hip

COULDN'T BE MORE PROUD OF THESE 4 YOUNG LADIES. ALL OF WHICH SPENT HOURS UPON HOURS PERFECTING THEIR CRAFT FOR THIS VERY MOMENT. ITS BEEN A PLEASURE FOR ME TO HAVE THE OPPURTUNITY TO WORK WITH THESE YOUNG LADIES OVER THE YEARS AND TO SEE THEM ACHIEVE THE DREAM OF SIGNING TO A 4 YEAR UNIVERSITY IS PHENOMENAL! HARD WORK PAYS OFF!! CONGRATS TO THE ENTIRE 2016 CLASS!!

MICOLE CAYTON -- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
JORDAN HOBSON -- ST. MARY'S COLLEGE
SYDNEY FADAL -- UNIVERSITY OF PACIFIC
KAT TUDOR -- OREGON ST. UNIVERSITY

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Come celebrate Josh Jackson's USA GOLD MEDAL Plaque presentation Wednesday, November 18th at 7:30pm at Napa Valley College. Prolific Prep will then be playing Reno International Prep (NV) right after. Should be another very exciting game and packed house.

Also we will be emailing to everyone our "Ball Boy" program for this game. We have one spot available for the Wednesday game. Email for details (info@prolificprep.org) if you are not on our email list.

Come celebrate Josh Jackson's USA GOLD MEDAL Plaque presentation Wednesday, November 18th at 7:30pm at Napa Valley College. Prolific Prep will then be playing Reno International Prep (NV) right after. Should be another very exciting game and packed house.

Also we will be emailing to everyone our "Ball Boy" program for this game. We have one spot available for the Wednesday game. Email for details (info@prolificprep.org) if you are not on our email list.

COULDN'T BE MORE PROUD OF THESE 4 YOUNG LADIES. ALL OF WHICH SPENT HOURS UPON HOURS PERFECTING THEIR CRAFT FOR THIS VERY MOMENT. ITS BEEN A PLEASURE FOR ME TO HAVE THE OPPURTUNITY TO WORK WITH THESE YOUNG LADIES OVER THE YEARS AND TO SEE THEM ACHIEVE THE DREAM OF SIGNING TO A 4 YEAR UNIVERSITY IS PHENOMENAL! HARD WORK PAYS OFF!! CONGRATS TO THE ENTIRE 2016 CLASS!!

MICOLE CAYTON -- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
JORDAN HOBSON -- ST. MARY'S COLLEGE
SYDNEY FADAL -- UNIVERSITY OF PACIFIC
KAT TUDOR -- OREGON UNIVERSITY

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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/07/sdsu-basketball-closed-door-scrimmage-ucla/


Dakarai has put in tremendous time on getting stronger and improving his shooting. Many coaches and players have tabbed him the most improved player on the team.
Allen becoming a shooting threat?

Dakarai Allen, arguably the best on ball defender on the team, struggled to find time on the court throughout his first two seasons in the program.

How could a defensive standout struggle to find minutes in a defense-first philosophy coached team? His kryptonite was his shooting ability - spotting up or off the dribble - likely the key reason why the former Rivals150 prospect averaged under three points per game and 12 minutes per game. Opposing teams never seemed to respect his shot from mid-range and on, either.

This season should be different, as many of his teammates have him tabbed as the most improved player.

"I don't know what potion 'Kari is using but I need to get some," Pope said. "It's very obvious that he's been putting in work on his shot, getting it to fall on a consistent basis. You see the same rotation of the ball, they same way you flick the wrist. Everything looks the same when he shoots so it's for sure not a fluke."

To prove that's it not a pre-season practice fluke, Hemsley recalled discovering Allen's improvements with his shot much prior to SDSU's formal practices, all the way back during the early portion of summer in open gym games.

"He was just knocking everything down. And it's been consistent, it hasn't gone anywhere," Hemsley said. "I don't know what he's been doing but him and Trey have been shooting lights out. Dakarai has not been missing in practice. He's for sure the most improved player."

What's especially suprising is that Allen has kept up his shooting display while going up against SDSU's stifling defense, scoring over some of the best defensive players in the MW conference.

"He's working for those shots and he's not even thinking about it, just knocking them down every single time," Hemsley said. "I don't know what changed but it's going in so it's working."


http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/07/sdsu-basketball-closed-door-scrimmage-ucla/

Irvington High School is in need of a couple scrimmages
Contact Information: Email: relittleton@yahoo.com

Does anyone have a final schedule for this event? I think it's December 11-12.

Thanks

JBS teammates Irene Colaivalu (Rosemont) and Tia Hay (St. Francis-Sacramento) signed with Colorado State on Wednesday.

Colorado State head coach Ryun Williams said of Hay, "Tia is a natural scorer. I love the intelligence and maturity she plays with as well as her ability to make plays at the rim and from the perimeter,"

On Colaivalu, he said, "Gracie is a very explosive play maker and loves making those around her better. Gracie is a very good floor general and can flat out pass the ball. She has an unbelievable motor. Her size and versatile skill set will fit in nicely here at CSU."

On Wednesday, Vanden PG Kiana Moore made it official for Lynne Roberts' first signing class at Utah.

Roberts said of Moore, "Kiana is a top-tier athlete and we're excited about adding her speed and quickness to our roster. She has a tremendously quick and explosive first step and could develop into an elite defender in the Pac-12. She can attack and finish around the basket in an impressive fashion. She will really help us."

Salesian point guard Minyon Moore signed with USC on Wednesday. It is a class that has earned top 10 rankings by national scouting services.

Head coach Cynthia Cooper-Dykes said of Moore, “Speed! Minyon is a fireball, a confident catalyst for a running, pressing team. She is an instant tempo-changer and plays with a relentless energy that you just can’t teach. Like a true point guard, she always thinks of her teammates first. A capable scorer in her own right, we felt Minyon had a fantastic summer and has a huge upside! Her commitment to defense is a separator; Minyon is a ball hawk and sets the tone for her team with her toughness and explosiveness.”

St. Mary's-Stockton G/F Kat Tudor signed with Oregon State on Wednesday. Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck said of his latest signing:

“Kat is known for being the best long-range shooter in the nation for this recruiting class. She will help to continue our program’s legacy of great three-point shooting. Kat is way more than just a shooter, however. She is an outstanding defender and has the ability to take the ball to the basket, and finish with both hands. No one plays harder. Kat has been trained by outstanding coaches, and has won at the highest level both in high school and with her club team. A fierce competitor, she is driven to be the best. Kat is a perfect fit in our system and our program.”

De La Salle -
Bye

CAL
James Logan

Monte Vista
Bye

Pitt
Dougherty Valley

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Antioch
Bye

Amador Valley
San Leandro

Foothill
Bye

Freedom
Dublin

Cal over James Logan. CAL is battle tested and will win.
Pitt over DV - DV has to run right at Pitt and not try to beat them on the edges if they are to stay in this game. Pitt is way too fast.
Amador over San Leandro. Amador is just too good.
Dublin over Freedom - my upset pick and really the only game the could be an upset. Wade will put Gutwald and other starters on defense. Should be a good one.

DLS vs. Foothill in the championship....Final 35-21 DLS of course

Washington is bringing in a good four player class, including Brookside Christian's Aarion McDonald and McClatchy's Gigi Garcia.

Washington head coach Mike Neighbors said of Garcia, "Gigi Garcia has a unique combination of size and athleticism. Her height makes you think post, but her agility makes you think guard. She can impact a game in so many ways scoring, rebounding, blocking shots. Her versatility fits our identity perfectly.”

Neighbors said on McDonald, “Aarion McDonald is a catalyst. Whatever situation you put her into, she makes it GO!! I have seen her dominate a game scoring 40 points and seen her dominate a game scoring two points. I saw her get 15 rebounds in a half. I saw her defend some of the nation’s best guards. It’s rare to find a combo guard that can also be your lock down defender.”