WCAL 2014 - Returning Impact Players for 2015

[jordan24]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan "Crusaders"

Originally posted by Rmbr26:

Riordan Crusaders 2014 Pre-season Team Preview


So who does Riordan have for 2014? Besides the obvious loss of QB Masoli, Riordan loses Rob Valencia - DE/TE, Riko Tamosese - line, Christian Hall - WR/FS, Joshua Christian RB/DB, Kicker Angel Hernandez, Matt Solomo - line, Eduardo Vega - line. Players being counted on to contribute in 2014 will be: Jack Luavasa - QB 6'2"- 200, Angelo Novello- RB/LB - 5'10" - 185,
with 8 players over 200 and 5 of those over 220 from last years roster [+ JV Beef]. Riordan will have some new faces handling the load at skill positions and some much needed speed that has been lacking the past few seasons. According to sources a number of the upcoming players to varsity have posted some impressive track times incl. the JV RB Sanders who clocked a 10.97 - 100M last season. Other new names mentioned in the discussion of added speed were Verba-Hamilton, Boone, Thomas, Norman, Novello & Wilson. Being unfamiliar as any of you with these players the first 1-2 pre-season games should identify those capable of

Very fair assessment of the Crusaders as this season's schedule is very challenging with a lot of talented, but unproven players. It will be interesting to see how coach Lee approaches this season
Add LB/RB Jamarian Caston 6'0" - 205lbs to the list of newcomers that should make a solid contribution this season.

 

[PAL95]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan "Crusaders"

Nice write up. I would say it just depends on the O and D lineman. They got gashed all year long in the trenches last year. Masoli had 0 time to throw the ball and his numbers showed. Doesnt matter who or how fast of a backfield you have, or how promising your QB looks, it doesnt matter if you can't hold a block. Your right, we will know about them after their first two games.

 

[HSS75]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan "Crusaders"

"That being said for Riordan the #1 area of concentration must be on Defense."

I saw a taped game vs St Francis last year and Riordan's defense just plain couldn't get their bodies square to make a tackle. They would stop the runner after a huge gain. Specials teams also had a hard time and gave up two easy TDs. It was over by mid 2nd QTR and the 2 and 3's were subbed in.

Last years Senior class looked promising during their 2010-2011 Freshman season. They defeated, SF, Bellarmine, SHC, VC, and they lost to a close game to Mitty 48-40. (they scored 40 points!). What happened?

I think Riordan may still have trouble scoring against other teams in the defensive minded WCAL. Their defense must improve dramatically to keep games close to at least have a chance to pull out a win. A win is a win even though you win by a score of 3 - 0.

 

[jordan24]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan "Crusaders"

Originally posted by HSS75:
"That being said for Riordan the #1 area of concentration must be on Defense."

I saw a taped game vs St Francis last year and Riordan's defense just plain couldn't get their bodies square to make a tackle. They would stop the runner after a huge gain. Specials teams also had a hard time and gave up two easy TDs. It was over by mid 2nd QTR and the 2 and 3's were subbed in.

Last years Senior class looked promising during their 2010-2011 Freshman season. They defeated, SF, Bellarmine, SHC, VC, and they lost to a close game to Mitty 48-40. (they scored 40 points!). What happened?

I think Riordan may still have trouble scoring against other teams in the defensive minded WCAL. Their defense must improve dramatically to keep games close to at least have a chance to pull out a win. A win is a win even though you win by a score of 3 - 0.

Yes. I would say that was the case the entire season. Riordan's O/D line were big, but that was just about it with the exception of Tamasese, but he was often double-teamed. We definitely will see how this season shapes up in the first two games against Milpitas and SHP.

 

[FUBO]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan "Crusaders"

Lee brought on a new Line and Strength coach after last season and has a new defensive coordinator. On offense they will have plenty of speed and talent and a QB with varsity game experience.. 2nd year with a Spring and Summer of preparation. Walk the Walk time.

 

[PurpleHaze13]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Riordan may have had the biggest O-line in the WCAL last year. With the exception of Tamasese, they were undisciplined and lacked football IQ. They graduated their entire O-line and most of the D-line. The kids coming up are smaller, however, much faster and more technically sound. It will be interesting to see how they perform at the varsity level.

 

[PurpleHaze13]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan "Crusaders"

"Last years Senior class looked promising during their
2010-2011 Freshman season. They defeated, SF, Bellarmine, SHC, VC, and
they lost to a close game to Mitty 48-40. (they scored 40 points!).
What happened?"

Dick Sweeney happened. He ran a substandard strength program and didn't believe in conditioning. He once reprimanded JV coaches for having their team run sprints at the end of practice. Said it "was a waste of time." Sweeney was an odd guy.

 

[Paloma]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Riordan has a very good looking LB, big kid. I dont know his name but he reminds me of a young brian bosworth. He just needs the gloves with cut off fingers! I cant wait to hear updates on how his season goes.

 

[FUBO]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Rmbr26, I think you would be remiss in not including in your evaluation of the Crusaders, the dismal WCAL won/loss records as head coaches of the two Riordan coaches that are on the varsity staff.

 

[cityfan]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders


Really, FUBO? So Rmbr26 was also remiss from not mentioning the SHC coaches on that evaluation, too?
Weren't you the one who had that previous post listing all of the WCAL coaches and their credentials, and totally dissed the Riordan assistants? Get over it already, whatever your gripe is about the school - you sound pathetic.

 

[FUBO]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Peralta has outstanding credentials!
According to SFGATE, one of them had zero WCAL wins in his last three years as head coach. The other went 9-26 in the WCAL with 7 of those wins against Riordan and 2 against SI before being replaced also.
That isn't relevant? Referring to statistics is now "dissed"? Stop crying.

 

[cityfan]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Wow, your colors are showing.

 

[PurpleHaze13]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Didn't "one of them" beat the "other one" last year? GTFO

 

[TedSmithers]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Originally posted by PurpleHaze13:
Didn't "one of them" beat the "other one" last year? GTFO

Trivia: What do these 2013 teams that beat the other have in common?

Riordan > SHC (WCAL)

Moreau > Mission San Jose (MVAL)

Evergreen Valley > San Jose HS (STAL)

Burton > Marshall (AAA)

 

[PurpleHaze13]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

I have no idea Ted, and it really doesn't matter. It's a moronic debate. Great talent makes great coaches. Always has.

 

[TedSmithers]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Originally posted by PurpleHaze13:
Didn't "one of them" beat the "other one" last year? GTFO

Originally posted by PurpleHaze13:
It's a moronic debate.

For the 1st time, we agree on something!


This post was edited on 7/17 3:14 PM by TedSmithers

 

[jordan24]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Originally posted by PurpleHaze13:
I have no idea Ted, and it really doesn't matter. It's a moronic debate. Great talent makes great coaches. Always has.

PurpleHaze pretty much sums it up.
You just have to look at last year's SBG Open Game and Bosco simply had too much talent and depth vs. DLS.

 

[colhenrylives]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

To be entirely fair to Riordan, let's put the school in some perspective. It has the weakest financial base of any WCAL school. Its campus is cramped, inadequate and lacks amenities, both academic and athletic. Its male enrollment is one of the lowest in the league. Its demographics are pretty much of the inner-city variety. Riordan's athletic program mirrors the health of the school generally. The new boarding program is helpful financially but signifies a certain sense of desperation. Only its most severe critics want to see Riordan's sports teams fail on a regular basis. Only basketball stands out on Phelan Avenue. The WCAL needs the entire Crusader athletic program, though very limited in scope, to be competitive; maybe not dominant (that's probably not in the cards in the near future, if ever), but competitive. For now, it is not. Most of its varsity teams struggle in league play to a marked degree. Check the WCAL website for verification. There are those who contend that Riordan may not really be a WCAL entrant in the end. That remains to be seen. Riordan has been a league member (first in the old CAL) since the early 1950s. The departure of the school from the WCAL would be sad to witness. The challenges Riordan faces are serious. The other two overall WCAL weak sisters, SHC and Valley Christian, are bolstered significantly by their female sports programs. Riordan does not enroll females. Going coed might not be an option due to its small campus and opposition from the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco which controls the school's fate. So, in a sense, Riordan remains in a sort of limbo. Football is just a small part of its dilemma. Riordan has much bigger to fish to fry than football. Most of us wish it well.

 

[WCAL75]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Originally posted by colhenrylives:
To be entirely fair to Riordan, let's put the school in some perspective. It has the weakest financial base of any WCAL school. Its campus is cramped, inadequate and lacks amenities, both academic and athletic. Its male enrollment is one of the lowest in the league. Its demographics are pretty much of the inner-city variety. Riordan's athletic program mirrors the health of the school generally. The new boarding program is helpful financially but signifies a certain sense of desperation. Only its most severe critics want to see Riordan's sports teams fail on a regular basis. Only basketball stands out on Phelan Avenue. The WCAL needs the entire Crusader athletic program, though very limited in scope, to be competitive; maybe not dominant (that's probably not in the cards in the near future, if ever), but competitive. For now, it is not. Most of its varsity teams struggle in league play to a marked degree. Check the WCAL website for verification. There are those who contend that Riordan may not really be a WCAL entrant in the end. That remains to be seen. Riordan has been a league member (first in the old CAL) since the early 1950s. The departure of the school from the WCAL would be sad to witness. The challenges Riordan faces are serious. The other two overall WCAL weak sisters, SHC and Valley Christian, are bolstered significantly by their female sports programs. Riordan does not enroll females. Going coed might not be an option due to its small campus and opposition from the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco which controls the school's fate. So, in a sense, Riordan remains in a sort of limbo. Football is just a small part of its dilemma. Riordan has much bigger to fish to fry than football. Most of us wish it well.

Well stated. You are spot on colhenry.

 

[jordan24]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Originally posted by WCAL75:

Originally posted by colhenrylives:
To be entirely fair to Riordan, let's put the school in some perspective. It has the weakest financial base of any WCAL school. Its campus is cramped, inadequate and lacks amenities, both academic and athletic. Its male enrollment is one of the lowest in the league. Its demographics are pretty much of the inner-city variety. Riordan's athletic program mirrors the health of the school generally. The new boarding program is helpful financially but signifies a certain sense of desperation. Riordan has much bigger to fish to fry than football. Most of us wish it well.

Colhenry, you bring up many valid challenges Riordan faces - weak financial base and inner-city demographics. The school really started changing its course when it named Pat Daly its president in 2010. Before that, the Marianists ran it and Riordan came very close to closing its doors as enrollment was

 

[FUBO]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Daly isn't the school President anymore and he may be in a position to help the school in a different way, I don't know time will tell, but please Lord keep him away from the football head coach selection process the next time around.

 

[jordan24]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Originally posted by FUBO:
Daly isn't the school President anymore and he may be in a position to help the school in a different way, I don't know time will tell, but please Lord keep him away from the football head coach selection process the next time around.

Fubo, Yes! We finally agree on something!! Lol!
Daly is now Director of Business Development (the money-raising guy)

 

[Rmbr26]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders


BELLARMINE BELLS 2014 PRE-SEASON TEAM PREVIEW:

Bellarmine Bells Varsity 2013 Record = 7-3 Overall and 4-3 in WCAL League - 5th Place
Junior Varisty 2013 Record = 9-1 Overall and 6-1 WCAL League - Co-WCAL Champs with VC
Freshman 2013 Record = 6-3 Overall and 4-3 WCAL League - 4th Place

Best Game: Solid game in a 21-14 win over a strong St. Francis team whom upended Serra from going unbeaten in league.

Worst Loss: 2 noteworthy losses during the 2013 season unusual for a Mike Janda coached team which relies heavily on discipline and execution. The Bells suffered a demoralizing 31-13 loss to cross town rival Valley Christian and then just 2 weeks later were overwhelmed by Mitty 34-7 in one of their worst league losses in years. The Bells were a bit inconsistent on offense without the star skill players they had in 2012. The Bells played Serra tough twice losing the league game 17-7 and then losing again by nearly the same margin 28-17 in the CCS play-offs [Serra finally gained some revenge for the Bells owning them in recent years in both league and playoffs].

Preview game for 2014? Towards the end of the season everything seemed to unravel for the Bells in league play with the 2 bad losses to VC & Mitty. The Bells were not a big physical team for 2013 and with less offensive talent were not always productive in scoring. Physically the Bells did not match up well with the likes of the bigger upper tier teams in WCAL. In the last league game of the season the Bells struggled against a Riordan team coming off a big win over SHC. It was a lackluster game on the Bells part and they finally put the game away in the 2nd 1/2. Could this be a preview of the 2014 season?

The Bells are a giant question mark coming into the 2014 season. Bellarmine was blessed with 3 of the best QB's in the WCAL over the last 5 season's and look for a quality replacement for this season. During 2013 the Bells got a dose of reality in that a big talented running QB such as K.J. Carta-Samuels simply was not enough to repeat as WCAL Champs. K.J. ran a lot due in part to a small line & threw little due to lack of talented receiver's - ie: lack of WR's and a small line does not make for a successful passing game for all those who criticized Janda for his lack of a passing game with such a talent at QB. The good news is that as the largest student body school in the WCAL Bellarmine generally reloads nicely year to year in football. The JV's were co-champs of WCAL at 9-1 though it remains to be seen who will contribute at the varsity level from that team.

SO looking ahead at who the Bells have for 2014 and who they lost to graduation. In 2013 the Bells had no player at any position among the WCAL players of the year at their position [16 chosen from the 8 WCAL teams]. K.J. Carta-Samuels was passed over by QB Trent Scharrenberg of Mitty and relegated to the first team QB or 2nd selection. The Bells lost 3 good players to graduation in Austin Changras - RB/OLB and Grant Bush - Kicker/CB along with Gavin Lyman - RB. Also gone are Colin Bonini - line, Christian Tiscareno-Kennedy - line & Joe Catignani - LB. Returning are 24 members of the 2013 squad. There was only one other player listed as the back-up QB for last season - Griffin Quinn - 6'1" - 175. Looking at the roster players the Bells look to be again one of the smaller teams physically in WCAL with only 4 players 200 lbs. or larger returning [with the biggest player listed at 215]. On paper the Bells closely resemble SHC's roster and will likely experience some of the same challenges [Hopefully the JV team grew a lot this past summer]. Players the Bells will be counting on: Anthony Guttaduaro - RB/CB, 5'8" - 155, Josh Bringuel - TE/LB, 6'3" - 190,
Curt Calomeni - RB/LB - 5'9" - 185.

Last year everyone had the Bells repeating as WCAL and CCS Champs for 2013 including Freeman rankings & projections, the SF Merc and Chron along with everyone else. I had felt the Bells simply lost too much talent and forecast them finishing 3rd in league [of which they finished 5th] - even NCP's had the Bells ranked as 6th in NorCal to start the season. Bellarmine had a good run for several seasons, but their dominance of the league has now ended for the foreseeable future unless they shock everyone in 2014. While the talent at the QB position remains to be seen, there are no skill position players of impact returning. What I see of this roster is perhaps a more talented Bells squad versus last year except for the one key component - QB. The always tough Bells are projected to finish as a lower tier team with a record of .500 going 5-5 in 2014. Their overall team power rating is slightly lower due specifically to the loss of K.J. St. Ignatius is also looking to leap frog the Bells in league standings this season which would plummet the Bells into 6th place if all does not go well. [2012 = 11-2, 2013 = 7-3, 2014 projected 5-5].

Bellarmine has a weak pre-season schedule lined up similar to last season - except none of the teams resembles El Cerrito [Franklin - Elk Grove?].
The projection of 5-5 has the Bells winning their 3 pre-season games and then league wins vs SHC & Riordan. The first 3 games line up consists of Franklin-Elk Grove, San Leandro and Piedmont Hills. While the Bells should be favored to win these 3 games they will likely have their hands full with Franklin-Elk Grove who returns their QB from a winning squad last season and has a slew of big RB's and is much bigger on the lines.

So do Bells fans have any hope for this season? Maybe, but then again depends upon which side of the fence you're standing.
The Bells have coach Janda, arguably one of the best coaches in WCAL/CCS and always gets the most of the talent he has to work with. The Bells have stuck with their double-wing offense and done well with it although it is not as successful without some kind of pass game. Janda seems to have gotten a bit more conservative over the last several seasons and been reluctant to make whole scale changes which may have benefited the QB he had in Carta-Samuels. With a young inexperienced squad this season Janda will need to rely on his defense and a solid run game and hope for a break out player at one of the skill positions and/or a surprise at the QB positon [perhaps will try a hybrid QB from RB such as Walsh at Serra?]. Bellarmine has an excellent program and should never be overlooked, but it does appear the Bells face an uphill battle in WCAL this season.

Next Up: St. Ignatius Wildcats

This post was edited on 7/19 7:57 AM by Rmbr26

This post was edited on 7/19 11:03 AM by Rmbr26

 

[PAL95]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

The Bells had alot of underclassmen starting on defense last year and 4 of them made all league ( for whats that worth). I think their defense will surprise, and should be much better than last years. Your right about the offense though. No big names, but they do have a couple of solid rb's that can play and have experience. The QB and the line are the question marks, but my guess is Janda will have them ready and they will suprise people with low scoring wins.

 

[NorCalSportsFan]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Riordan Crusaders

Bells are middle of the pack WCAL next season at best. Strong junior class will help and some speed. With that offense, will be like watching paint dry but they seem to be able to take time off the clock. A decent defense; Bells probably will keep the games relatively close against even the tougher WCAL teams and maybe an upset or two at best. Not sure they will run the table in preseason but could. They look to be like above- a 5-5 team.. 3-4 in WCAL probably at best. 4-3 in WCAL would be a surprise. They should be anywhere from 4-6 to 6-4. 5-5 is a good guess.

They have some decent speed at the skill positions, but size on the lines probably will be an issue. The Bells juniors at least at skill positions are strong. Janda and the team have some work, but the juniors in this class are decent and they may surprise at QB. Griffin Quinn[/B], Sr, QB, 6-1, 175 ? last season back up is athletic. Troy Martig[/B], Jr, QB, 5-11, 175, 4.75 40, nice pass and mobile (up from JV); and Maurice Hayden[/B], Jr, QB, 6-0 , 190, Fast 4.62 40, average passer as JV but has upside. Athletic and probably plays another skill position. Overall Bells offense will have some weapons. They have enough talent to surprise some teams. But I think this year they are like above.

 

[colhenrylives]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Again, very nice work. The Bells won't be great; but they won't be horrible. With 1,200 or so boys in the student body, it's hard to see how they could be bad in any sport.

 

[jordan24]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

The Bells will be fine this season and may surprise some of the favored teams.
Colhenry, why don't the Bells host their games on campus? They have upgraded their facilities tremendously over the years. Simply put movable visitor stands on the track like VC does. It would be a great venue and home field advantage.

 

[colhenrylives]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Parking is a problem in the College Park neighborhood. Lights and crowd capacity would be problems there too. Bellarmine used Townsend Field for many years. Santa Clara U. was used too. SJCC seems to be a good fit, especially when the Bells are strong and draw well. And they have been strong for some time.

 

[ds1968]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells


SJCC is a nice high school venue. I'm thinking maybe that bellarmine would play at the new earthquakes stadium. it's just down the road from bellarmine. I wouldn't surprise me if there was some connection with the owners of the earthquakes and bellarmine that would enable home football games to be played.

This post was edited on 7/19 4:48 PM by ds1968

This post was edited on 7/19 4:50 PM by ds1968

 

[oalfan]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

watch what san leandro does to bellarmine this year...

 

[colhenrylives]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Predicting that Bells will go 3-0 in pre-season seems like a stretch. Actually, 1-2 is not out of the question.

 

[Irish_Cheers]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Originally posted by oalfan:
watch what san leandro does to bellarmine this year...

I'll save that for Pick 'ems.

 

[Rmbr26]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Originally posted by oalfan:
watch what san leandro does to bellarmine this year...

You mean SL will lose by less than 10 this year?

 

[HSS75]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

by oafan "watch what san leandro does to bellarmine this year..."

San Leandro should be a decent team this year. OAL- Can you give more insight on SL and why we should watch what they do to the Bells. i.e. impact players returning, size, quickness etc.

Even tho I've been saying the Bells are much weaker this year, that scrum offense they run is so difficult to stop. Especially when they are ALL in sync. And if they get ahead, they'll just eat up the clock. You just can't count them out and their varsity underclassman are very good. An interesting match-up on league opener vs SI.

 

[TedSmithers]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Originally posted by oalfan:
watch what san leandro does to bellarmine this year...

My nominee for quote of the year!

 

[TedSmithers]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Originally posted by HSS75:
that scrum offense they run is so difficult to stop.

FYI - It's a double wing offense...

 

[Rmbr26]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells


I normally preview the pre-season games after I finish with the team previews prior to start of the season, but will give fans some insight into the Bellarmine vs San Leandro game since a fan brought up the Bells could be in for a surprise vs San Leandro.

While Bellarmine comes into the 2014 season dropping a bit in rankings & ratings they will continue to use the same system that coach Janda has employed successfully for a number of years. They likely will get additional help from an excellent JV team that went 9-1 in 2013. The overall picture of the WCAL and Bells is they may be a notch below last season and might switch spots in league order with what is perceived to be a much improved St. Ignatius team with a very good returning QB. Anyone thinking the Bells will be easy pickin's in 2014 is delusional though, as the system reloads well.

As for the Bells 3 pre-season games, the Bells will be favored likely in 2 of the 3 games with the first and toughest game against Franklin - Elk Grove being a toss up. Franklin plays a very tough schedule and finished 2013 at 8-4. For this season Franklin returns 12 starters incl. their 6'3" QB and also has 2 running backs listed at 215 & 220 who also both play LB on defense. The Bells could very well have trouble with Franklin in the opening game.

San Leandro finished at 6-5 in 2013 however should be a marginally better team in 2014. Their best game in 2013 was a close 37-34 loss to a very good Deer Valley team. San Leandro is favored to win their league this season which is the Foothill League of which San Leandro is far & away the best team in the 6 team league. Of its overall schedule San Leandro's toughest games are its pre-league games to open the season and its highest rated opponents for the season will be Foothill, Bellarmine & James Logan in that order. San Leandro will be the underdog in all 3 of those games and a win in any one would be considered somewhat of an upset.

I would say after the Bells and San Leandro's first game we will have a better idea of what to expect in week 2 when they play.

 

[Bluedog2]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

RMBR26.....James Logan will be down this year,...so there is a good chance that San Leandro just might get by James Logan, I watched the Bells JV team against El Cerrito last year and they were sharp, so the Bell's should reload pretty good, I don't think they will have super speed, but they will be tough to stop....I doubt that San Leandro will top the Bell's, but they might give them a game..

 

[colhenrylives]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

… and, then, of course, there is Piedmont Hills … They won't be chopped liver.

 

[PAL95]

Re: WCAL 2014 Pre-Season Preview - Bellarmine Bells

Im with OAL on this one. I won't say SL will dominate the Bells, but should pull a close one off. I just think the speed of SL will give the Bells fits although they handled it quite well in their El Cerrito matchup early on last season. This Bells team is a different team. Sl has the fastest guy in the bay area and he plays QB. He is a legit 4.39 40 guy! He has commited to UCLA as a slot receiver/ corner. They also have fast recievers that could pose threats in the passing game. I give SL the edge with the veteran leader Stephen Johnson at qb. Starter since freshman year, and if you havent seen him play he is exciting to watch.