Football in the sprawling Blossom Valley Athletic League (based in San Jose and its environs) has been in decline for years. Football programs there have slumped to new lows. In the 2024 Central Coast Section playoffs, with championship games set in five divisions later this week, only one BVAL team is involved: Leland in Division V, the weakest arrangement. No BVAL team was deemed strong enough to be included in the Open/Division I setup. Overall, BVAL teams (including Leland and its two wins) have produced an overall 3-7 record. That does not include one game between BVAL members. Christopher, Santa Teresa, Willow Glen, Overfelt and Gunderson all lost their openers. It's more clear than ever that no equity-based setup within the BVAL can really be considered in the "A" category. PAL Booster, the guru of CCS seeding, has noted this situation for some time. What to do about it? Hmmmmm. That's a real West Bay prep poser.
