tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post3071288598985421539..comments2024-03-27T17:43:26.504-07:00Comments on Cross Country Express: Northern California Section finalsAlbert Caruanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-79202032174136411432016-11-20T09:36:50.641-08:002016-11-20T09:36:50.641-08:00Why didn't Pajaro Valley take any fast runners...Why didn't Pajaro Valley take any fast runners from Aptos?<br /><br />Pacific Collegiate had some impressive runners. The charter school no doubt watering down local talent. If they were at SC it would be a state title contender. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-2279126699449343772016-11-19T18:34:13.794-08:002016-11-19T18:34:13.794-08:00Lick Wilmerding was the over University and St Joe...Lick Wilmerding was the over University and St Joes was the biggest upset considering how they finished third in their league championships behind Uni and Marin Academy<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-86564331232829211542016-11-19T15:45:59.528-08:002016-11-19T15:45:59.528-08:00One new school: Pajaro Valley took some of the stu...One new school: Pajaro Valley took some of the students from Aptos (as well as Watsonville)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-79508086176420873202016-11-19T15:40:17.632-08:002016-11-19T15:40:17.632-08:002000 Aptos population was 9,396 with 4,055 househo...2000 Aptos population was 9,396 with 4,055 households <br />2010 population was 6,220 with 2,549 households. <br /><br />My bet is no one can afford to live there and the houses have moved into the vacation home market. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-44624153944141134682016-11-19T15:16:54.228-08:002016-11-19T15:16:54.228-08:00@11:35 dropping over 600 students. Wow. There must...@11:35 dropping over 600 students. Wow. There must have been major layoffs. No new school opened, why such a huge enrollment decline?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-59529451450217681772016-11-19T12:29:16.178-08:002016-11-19T12:29:16.178-08:00"Divisions were more messed up then than now...."Divisions were more messed up then than now."<br /><br />No, same enrollment classifications. In the early 2000s the enrollment at Aptos was near 2000 students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-54768932805648491972016-11-19T11:35:41.349-08:002016-11-19T11:35:41.349-08:00Aptos girls D1
Saint Francis D3
Divisions were mo...Aptos girls D1<br />Saint Francis D3<br /><br />Divisions were more messed up then than now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-52840029490439918402016-11-18T23:14:47.601-08:002016-11-18T23:14:47.601-08:00
That 2004-05 era in the WCAL is memorable because...<br />That 2004-05 era in the WCAL is memorable because there was a State podium team and many future WCAL coaches racing for their schools....<br /><br />2004<br />WCAL <br />St Francis - 1st (on 6th runner tie breaker; Sam Pompei was that 6th man)<br />Serra - 2nd<br />SI - 3rd<br /><br />CCS<br />Serra - 1st in DI<br />St Francis - 2nd in DII (behind NMC who would come in 2nd at State)<br />SI - 1st in DIII<br /><br />State<br />Serra - 12th in DI<br />St Francis - 11th in DII<br />SI - 7th in DIII<br /><br />Many of the runners from that 2004 SI Boys team (including current SI head coach Nick Alvarago) made up the 2005 team that:<br /><br />2005<br />WCAL<br />St Francis - 1st (current coaches Phil and Sam Pompei on this team)<br />SI - 2nd<br />Serra - 3rd<br />Bellarmine - 4th<br /><br />CCS<br />DI - Serra (2nd), Bellarmine (3rd)<br />DIII - St Francis (1st), SI (2nd)<br /><br />State<br />Serra - 20th in DI<br />SI - 3rd in DIII (161 pts) - PODIUM!<br />St Francis - 4th in DIII (167 pts)<br />Andy Channoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-30596787716478287372016-11-18T22:33:29.629-08:002016-11-18T22:33:29.629-08:00I'd be interested to know how the 3 teams that...I'd be interested to know how the 3 teams that beat Bellarmine at WCAL in 2004 eventually did at CCS that season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-37215148544766707452016-11-18T21:48:35.211-08:002016-11-18T21:48:35.211-08:002004 Bellarmine was 4th in league. A few years lat...2004 Bellarmine was 4th in league. A few years later Saint Francis boys didn't even make CCS. Also how many State Champions do these schools have? How many CIF team titles? Have they even been on the podium in the last 10 years? What was the last WCAL school to put a team in the top 3? When was their last state champ track or XC? Get the point? It's much easier to win at a public school than a private. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-2964387706978579782016-11-18T21:46:31.851-08:002016-11-18T21:46:31.851-08:002004 Bellarmine was 4th in league. A few years lat...2004 Bellarmine was 4th in league. A few years later Saint Francis boys didn't even make CCS. Also how many State Champions do these schools have? How many CIF team titles? Have they even been on the podium in the last 10 years? What was the last WCAL school to put a team in the top 3? When was their last state champ track or XC? Get the point? It's much easier to win at a public school than a private. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-25308809282985332212016-11-16T23:34:47.283-08:002016-11-16T23:34:47.283-08:00Predictions? I am a NorCal homer, I appreciate all...Predictions? I am a NorCal homer, I appreciate all the kids in the state doing well, but have a soft spot for the kids I have seen run over the last couple of years here in Northern California. In D1 with Grijalva, Vernau and Beaudoin-Rousseau you could see not only a Northern California champion, but also 3 runners at the top of the podium. In D2 Jake Ritter and Tre Lockwood of Granite Bay should finish high and obviously Cooper Teare will be the favorite in D5. On the girls side you have Alexandra Beitia and Izzy Fauria at the top of the D2 rankings, Glennis Murphy in D3 and Cassidy Haskell in D4 and Kierra Marshall in D5. We could be looking at one of the greatest years of NorCal individuals in history. I haven't looked much at the teams yet, but we could start a whole new discussion on school size in Southern California versus Northern California. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-59327960441301158582016-11-16T16:30:29.481-08:002016-11-16T16:30:29.481-08:00I agree with Ron.
And that's a great bio on ...I agree with Ron. <br /><br />And that's a great bio on PattiSue Plumer.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-22149981401185674672016-11-16T08:17:18.234-08:002016-11-16T08:17:18.234-08:00Ron, very well said. You got the last word on tha...Ron, very well said. You got the last word on that issue. Can we start revving up the prediction machine? We are only 1.5 weeks out from the biggest races of the year. Go! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-31370061057093063912016-11-15T17:42:34.699-08:002016-11-15T17:42:34.699-08:00Bellarmine and Saint Francis are strong in large p...Bellarmine and Saint Francis are strong in large part due to their coaching. Patrick McCrystle is a top notch coach and can build a great program anywhere, he happens to be at Bellarmine. The Pompei brothers @ SF are talented knowledgable runners. Victor at WG is an amazing coach and even better person. Craig Blockus is already making an impact at Mountain View. Kenrick Sealy is doing it at Homestead. Rob Collins did it at SLV. The list goes on and on. These coaches have worked hard to build strong programs. These programs are building great leaders who are holding the new runners accountable. The new runners have great role models and they are learning the program and they will, in time, teach the Freshman. <br /><br />Sure, there will always be very talented kids who decide their home school is not a good fit and they decide to attend Bell or SF; that is a great decision. This does give some private schools an advantage but that is just fine. Again, Patrick has built a great culture and he is turning out great runners who are good citizens. This is all about the kids and he is good for them. We are happy and honored to compete against them when give the opportunity Good luck to all at State, I know they will all make us proud.<br /><br />Ron Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307910146172526879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-30303351339317248632016-11-15T16:43:12.025-08:002016-11-15T16:43:12.025-08:00"Experience as an athlete also helps.
1984: 1..."Experience as an athlete also helps.<br />1984: 1 Vic Santamaria 12 WG 15:01"<br /><br />No kidding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PattiSue_PlumerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-14822284119525056742016-11-15T15:08:27.417-08:002016-11-15T15:08:27.417-08:00November 14, 2016 5:32 PM says "But do you th...November 14, 2016 5:32 PM says "But do you think the 20k+ price tag doesn't keep talent away from those schools you are mistaken." <br /><br />Absolutely. Let's not forget that, public schools get the geographic monopoly and private schools have a financial obstacle.<br /><br />November 14, 2016 5:32 PM says "You all know there's lots of private schools other than Saint Francis and Bellarmine right?"<br /><br />Excellent point. Please direct some of your anger at SHC, Riordan, Mitty, SI, Pres, Notre Dame, Valley Christian, Serra. Or maybe has more to do with the actual culture and training than the geography or price tag.<br /><br />November 14, 2016 2:09 PM says "And Willow Glen does just fine against the privates. "<br /><br />Experience as an athlete also helps.<br />1984: 1 Vic Santamaria 12 WG 15:01<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-89189397252391544662016-11-15T14:14:03.157-08:002016-11-15T14:14:03.157-08:00Maybe instead of complaining put the energy into s...Maybe instead of complaining put the energy into supporting your local public school. Go to board meetings and push for more funding. Push for smaller class sizes, more AP classes, more electives, funding to update classrooms. I am a teacher and coach at a public school. But nothing will change if you don't fight for it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-17476601486980202782016-11-15T14:11:40.592-08:002016-11-15T14:11:40.592-08:00What established private schools besides De La Sal...What established private schools besides De La Salle and ODowd are located in these neighborhoods? How close are they to these mostly exclusive areas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-20045343931679673332016-11-15T13:38:20.593-08:002016-11-15T13:38:20.593-08:00Other teams in the WCAL:
Mitty
Presentation
Serra...Other teams in the WCAL:<br /><br />Mitty<br />Presentation<br />Serra<br />Riordan <br />Sacred Heart<br />Saint Ignatius<br />Valley Christian<br /><br />So all these teams recruit as well? If so the coaches need to do a better job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-69360035370154833062016-11-15T12:17:45.520-08:002016-11-15T12:17:45.520-08:00I just finished the NCS preview for Saturday's...I just finished the NCS preview for Saturday's meet.<br /><br />Among the schools that will vie for section titles and/or state meet berths:<br />Castro Valley<br />Dougherty Valley<br />Granada<br />Amador Valley<br />Santa Rosa<br />Clayton Valley<br />Liberty<br />Monte Vista<br />Dublin<br />San Ramon Valley<br />Redwood<br />El Cerrito<br />Tamalpais<br />Maria Carrillo<br />Campolindo<br />Alameda<br />Piedmont<br />Sir Francis Drake<br /><br />ALL public schools. I know I left out many others but I think you get my point.<br />Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-17500401166017596492016-11-15T12:10:15.880-08:002016-11-15T12:10:15.880-08:00It seems that the ones defending WCAL are either p...It seems that the ones defending WCAL are either parents or students in those private schools. There is simply no comparison when it comes to access to talent. WG is an anomaly because they have an amazing coach who is also a teacher that encourages kids to go out for XC. Otherwise, most schools have to work with what they've got. Sure, elite runners show up at every school, public and private. But it's the DEPTH of high quality runners that enables Bellarmine and SF to consistently win CCS and qualify for state. <br /><br />I am not sure there is a great solution. The same thing happens in SJS where Jesuit dominates in XC year after year. These private schools will always have a much wider talent pool to pull from, whether people want to admit it or not. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-34545221961154188682016-11-15T09:12:52.961-08:002016-11-15T09:12:52.961-08:00Combined scoring? The year before the WCAL swept D...Combined scoring? The year before the WCAL swept D2 girls CIF bids, and took 5 out of 9 in D1-3 boys. That's a pretty good percentage even if you include D4 and 5. Was that a fluke too? The top 3 WCAL schools make state almost every year, no matter school size or division. Now it's become 5 or 6. The SCVAL is comprised of 2 leagues, DAL, and EC, and most of the schools are much larger than the WCAL schools. Remember, that's why SCVAL gets 6 auto qualifiers in track, and WCAL only gets 2. Nice pick on Carlmont, Aptos, SLV, Gunn, and WG. So it looks like to me that you better have college caliber coaching if you want to even compete. The depth the WCAL schools are able to stockpile is not something you're going to be able to overcome by just rolling up your sleeves. Maybe in D5, but with the clubs in CCS now funneling a large percentage of anyone who's run well before HS to these schools, the divide will only continue to grow. There are plenty of good experienced coaches that feel the same. There's nothing wrong with kids picking the best fit. The problem is that most of the other teams that compete are not afforded this luxury, and you better believe its affected competitive balance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-87850733576708411002016-11-15T09:03:37.064-08:002016-11-15T09:03:37.064-08:00According to Rich Gonzalez's latest Individual...According to Rich Gonzalez's latest Individual rankings, there are several CCS boys that have a shot at the State top 10: D1-2; D2-1; D4-2; D5-2. Because of his bias toward the SS, I think he has left off several others that could easily be on that list. We could get as many as 10-12 boys in the top 10's! Nothing illustrates the assendancy of NorCal running than getting individuals on the podium. The Mile Split 5K sort shows the following for CCS teams: D1-Bellarmine #3, Palo Alto #10; D2-St. Francis #3, Willow Glen #5; D4-SLV #9; D5-CSUS #6, Nueva #8. What a great time to be a fan of CCS running! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-51060449120428757582016-11-15T08:15:51.414-08:002016-11-15T08:15:51.414-08:00Crystal Springs Uplands School used to compete in ...Crystal Springs Uplands School used to compete in NCS until 2008 and I rarely heard any chatter about private and public schools (only the occasional DLS football recruits bla bla bla). It's a different story in CCS due to the WCAL schools and their dominance in a lot of sports. There is no question that it's a tough league and they are a force but that is not going to change anytime soon and you can either complain about those schools or roll up your sleeves and get to work.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.com