Yep, should be a nice barometer for both squads, but Riordan has a much much tougher league slate in the WCAL.They appear to be much improved, though their league won-loss record may not reflect that.It is what it is. Should be a good indicator where this team stands heading into league play.
A pick em game IMO, giving the slight to Riordan based on who they are used to playing in a much tougher league. Actually, Riordan would be a good fit in the TCAL IMOCrusaders get the acid test next week with the boy's from Peralta Park. Three straight road games tough way to start a season.
These 2 teams had been playing each other for some years,with Riordan getting the better of it and then they took a couple years off and now they are resuming this series.Always an interesting matchupI agree, this game is a pick 'em and I give the slight edge to St. Mary's based on their rebound after their initial two losses and posting impressive wins over Bethel and BOD. The Crusaders were not sharp last Friday against M-A and will certainly have their hands full against a talented Panther team playing on its home field.
CCS D3 are a lot tougher IMO. Moreau is having an exceptional season so farRemc and BingoBob, would be interested in getting your take on SM's previous opponents and Riordan. I believe Moreau , BOD and Miramonte are D3? I'm more familiar with the CCS D3's - Valley Christian, SI, Aptos.
I was talking to a couple of Riordsn Administrators and they told me that enrollment was now at 700+ which he said was the highest it's ever been. So in playoff seeding that puts ARHS in CCS D3,no?Remc and BingoBob, would be interested in getting your take on SM's previous opponents and Riordan. I believe Moreau , BOD and Miramonte are D3? I'm more familiar with the CCS D3's - Valley Christian, SI, Aptos.
I don't know the enrollment for Sacred HeartIf Riordan has over 700 students that puts them at about 100-200 more male students than the SH part of SHC right?
I saw how dominant Riordans lines were, but where did they get all that speed? Just as impressive IMO.Yes. Current enrollment is 700 students per President Conti's recent address and the quick facts recently posted on Riordan's website. Riordan is considered Div 3, but depending on how they do in league they could potentially be bumped up to an "Open" classification based on the new CCS football playoff classifications. I'm not an expert on this as some of my fellow posters...
The WCAL season hasn't even started and the last time Riordan was 3-0 they ended up losing every league game and finished 3-8. The Crusaders have a long and challenging road ahead of them and they know it (Coaches, players and fans). We shall see.
Do you think Fool-bo would faint if he finds out I know Joseph Conti??Yes. Current enrollment is 700 students per President Conti's recent address and the quick facts recently posted on Riordan's website. Riordan is considered Div 3, but depending on how they do in league they could potentially be bumped up to an "Open" classification based on the new CCS football playoff classifications. I'm not an expert on this as some of my fellow posters...
The WCAL season hasn't even started and the last time Riordan was 3-0 they ended up losing every league game and finished 3-8. The Crusaders have a long and challenging road ahead of them and they know it (Coaches, players and fans). We shall see.