EBAL started yesterday
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At San Ramon, in the case of a boys/girls doubleheader, the higher seeded team in their respective tournament chooses the time slot they want.
I've always liked it when my daughters team would play first. I hated seeing half the gym exit when the roles were reversed.
I couldn't agree more. It's really depressing when half the gym empties out after the boys' game, even if the girls' team is having a much better year.
It will be a significant home-court advantage for any girls' team that plays before or after its boys. The fans follow the boys, almost without exception, regardless of the relative strength of the teams.
It will be a significant home-court advantage for any girls' team that plays before or after its boys. The fans follow the boys, almost without exception, regardless of the relative strength of the teams.
You guys are worried about attendance. My question is why even have an EBAL tournament, or even a league for that matter. At least with respect to girls' basketball. Cal High beats Livermore by 56 one night, then loses to Carondelet by 54 the next night. (Livermore bailed on its consolation game with Dougherty Valley.)
You force teams to throw themselves into wood chippers in league, then make them come back for a little more grinding in the post season.
Forget the leagues. Just have teams make up their own schedules against teams they think they can compete against and save the chest beating for section and state championship tournaments.
You force teams to throw themselves into wood chippers in league, then make them come back for a little more grinding in the post season.
Forget the leagues. Just have teams make up their own schedules against teams they think they can compete against and save the chest beating for section and state championship tournaments.
That's an interesting point, and I tend to agree.
One reason for leagues, though, is that it makes scheduling much, much easier. Arranging non-league games is a time-consuming process and a lot of coaches don't want to put in that work. When you've got 14 or 16 or 18 league games on the schedule, you toss in a couple three-game tournaments and now you only have to call around and schedule a few other games.
I've had strong teams and weak teams, and I would prefer to make my own schedule rather than be overmatched or be bored.
One reason for leagues, though, is that it makes scheduling much, much easier. Arranging non-league games is a time-consuming process and a lot of coaches don't want to put in that work. When you've got 14 or 16 or 18 league games on the schedule, you toss in a couple three-game tournaments and now you only have to call around and schedule a few other games.
I've had strong teams and weak teams, and I would prefer to make my own schedule rather than be overmatched or be bored.
No leagues? Easy for the schools in the high population areas with access to tons of potential opponents to suggest.
No league in the North Bay for Cardinal Newman??? Not a single team in the COUNTY would play them.
No league in the North Bay for Cardinal Newman??? Not a single team in the COUNTY would play them.
I thought C-Let was an anomaly and only had to play in the EBAL championship game. That may have changed but I know that was the case about 5-6 years ago. Maybe when Margaret was still coaching. It would make sense for a team like Carondelet, although with SRV getting better like they have been...
So what this second game is about is the right to
Avoid Salesian in the NCS Open semis…
The loser gets Salesian and a tough semi
Avoid Salesian in the NCS Open semis…
The loser gets Salesian and a tough semi
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I think there are some practical issues for this, but I love the idea. Nobody gets anything out of 40+ point wins.
There's more than just a few practical issues with disbanding leagues.. you guys are ridiculous sometimes
I think the "competitive anomaly" angle takes care of the issue, because Carondelet, for example, is a good but not dominant program in most other sports. When St. Joseph Notre Dame was rolling in basketball, winning Bay Counties League games by 40 or more, the rest of its teams fit into the league just fine.
I’m thinking Monte Vista @ Carondelet could be closer than many expect. MV has talent and experience. CLet will most likely win but don’t expect it to be by more than 6 to 8 points.
Good call. MV has three really good players, good coaching and has played a tough schedule. Far from a gimme ...
We are spoiled with some really good basketball games over the next couple of weeks. I hope these girls have the time of their lives. Congrats and much respect to hours put in by so many Freshman, JV, and Varsity coaches. You guys are helping to make the EBAL really shine.
You were a lot closer to the result than I was. 85-61 wow! A statement win. CLET is clicking.
It was close for a while -- but Monte Vista doesn't have a lot of depth and I think fatigue became a factor.
An interesting point: If there are boy-girl doubleheaders Saturday, will the gyms be cleared between games? If not, will an attendance limit be enforced? If so, how will tickets be allocated?
For example, if only 500 people can be in the gym, does each team have access to 250 tickets for a single game? Or is it first-come first-serve on-line? And of course if they don't clear the gym, then how will fans of the visitors in the second game get in?
An interesting point: If there are boy-girl doubleheaders Saturday, will the gyms be cleared between games? If not, will an attendance limit be enforced? If so, how will tickets be allocated?
For example, if only 500 people can be in the gym, does each team have access to 250 tickets for a single game? Or is it first-come first-serve on-line? And of course if they don't clear the gym, then how will fans of the visitors in the second game get in?
No double header. Boys lost to De la Salle. 200 tickets to Carondelet with an access code and 300 to SRV and students get in free. I’ll post a link on twitter tonight if anyone on here doesn’t have a ticket and wants to come. They won’t sell them at the door.
Come on man, really? Save the cheesy sales promotion for someone else. I’ll take SRV women’s basketball Fitness over anyone in your business.
Carondelet started with a bang, opening up an early 18-3 lead, as they couldn’t miss and SRV couldn’t hit any shots. The Cougs then stretched it to a 41-20 halftime lead. The Wolves came storming back and closed to within 10 at 52-42 in the 4th quarter, but Kelly’s Heroes with 2 D1 transfers held on for a 64-49 victory and EBAL tourney title, and likely NCS Open top seed.
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Well said observer22.
As I was watching the game I didn’t recognize these CLET upperclassmen from their team two years ago. I checked Clay’s JV rosters and they weren’t on any of his teams. Where did these girls come from?
Talana Lepolo, Stanford signee, from St. Joseph’s Notre Dame Alameda. One of Hipol’s former players handed off to his Daddy.
Nya Epps, UC Davis signee, from Sacred Heart in San Francisco making the convenient move to Concord.
Ashley Lewis, 6’5, St. Mary’s Stockton transfer.
Allie Cummins, Campolindo finest.
Keshia Vitalicio, the young talent and pride of Clayton Valley Charter.
CLET’s tentacles are in all the regions. Watch your girls coaches, the Cougars are on the hunt.
