CCS Div III: Monterey vs Archbishop Riordan
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Archbishop Riordan are your 2017-18 CCS D3 Champs
Archbishop Riordan are your 2017-18 CCS D3 Champs
Congrats to the Crusaders, rookie head coach Joey Curtin and his staff on an exciting comeback to take the CCS D3 title-its 15th CCS Basketball Title overall!
Coach Curtin stuck with his game plan of tight man-to-man and going 11 deep in his rotations throughout the game and withstood a furious Monterey attack through 3 quarters. The defense turned it up a notch as they were down 10 to start the 4th. Ultimately, that was the deciding factor as Monterey did not have the same bounce and shots were coming up short in that crucial 4th quarter.
I have to admit, I was at a loss when Coach Buck was let go and did not give coach Curtin his just due. This team suffered season-ending injuries to 2 players and others nursed injuries during the grueling WCAL season. Some close losses and some stinkers came along the way - but they stuck with their process. Gotta give props to a fellow Crusader brother. Job well done!
Future looks bright for the program as 3 sophs, and 7 jrs return with the experience and confidence in being a defending Section champion. Top that off with players from a solid JV team and the twin 6-7 and 6-9 transfers - this team should compete in the upcoming seasons.
Good luck in NorCals!
Coach Curtin stuck with his game plan of tight man-to-man and going 11 deep in his rotations throughout the game and withstood a furious Monterey attack through 3 quarters. The defense turned it up a notch as they were down 10 to start the 4th. Ultimately, that was the deciding factor as Monterey did not have the same bounce and shots were coming up short in that crucial 4th quarter.
I have to admit, I was at a loss when Coach Buck was let go and did not give coach Curtin his just due. This team suffered season-ending injuries to 2 players and others nursed injuries during the grueling WCAL season. Some close losses and some stinkers came along the way - but they stuck with their process. Gotta give props to a fellow Crusader brother. Job well done!
Future looks bright for the program as 3 sophs, and 7 jrs return with the experience and confidence in being a defending Section champion. Top that off with players from a solid JV team and the twin 6-7 and 6-9 transfers - this team should compete in the upcoming seasons.
Good luck in NorCals!
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Agree with J wholeheartedly. I never agreed with what happened to RB, but wasnt to the point of abandoning my alma mater. Although , I havent made it out this year, wanted to extend congrats to Joey. I know this was the proverbial ‘dream job’ for him, and like his predecessors, has brought home a CCS title to his alma mater. What every Riordan hoops alum is waiting for now is the coveted League title to come home. And to build a program that can sustain and be the preeminent program in the SFC/SMC. Tonite though, congrats to him and his coaching staff and to the players for returning Riordan back to the top. It looks like theyve laid a solid foundation moving forward.
Give Coach Curtin props, he has been the best developmental coach at Riordan for a long time.
He payed his dues and brought his passion to work every day this season.
The best thing he did the 1st first season as Head Coach, he gave the guys the passion and belief they could win
He payed his dues and brought his passion to work every day this season.
The best thing he did the 1st first season as Head Coach, he gave the guys the passion and belief they could win
We will never know. Actually University is probably King of City. Followed by S.I. Toss up between Riordan and Mission. Although competitive amongst each other, overall a down year in City.
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NorCal DII is loaded with some very good teams IMO. Whoever comes out with the Title - it will be well deserved. SPSV has gone through a tough schedule and Riordan will have a huge challenge as it travels to Vallejo this Wednesday. Not familiar with SPSV and many of the teams here, so let's open up the discussion.
Hope the call goes out to former Crusader HC, Rich Buckner, as his SM-B Panthers played SPSV THREE times this season. I'm sure he can provide a good scouting report.
Hope the call goes out to former Crusader HC, Rich Buckner, as his SM-B Panthers played SPSV THREE times this season. I'm sure he can provide a good scouting report.
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