– The Green Phone was created so the fans could voice their
opinions. Give us a call and let us know what’s on your mind.
– The Green Phone was created so the fans could voice their opinions. Give us a call and let us know what’s on your mind.
CALLER 1: Hi, I was just calling to say congratulations to the Gilroy boys and girls basketball varsity teams. I’ve watched with great enthusiasm what a wonderful season they’ve had and I was just wondering if any of the girls or boys will be going off to college and playing ball. If so, I sure hope you guys plan on following them and keeping us posted on their continuous success. Thank you.
GREEN PHONE: Thanks for the message, Caller 1. We’re sure the Gilroy basketball players will appreciate the kind words. They’re well-deserved. There are a number of players on both teams that are interested in playing some level of college ball and a few who have the ultimate goal of playing professionally in Europe. Senior Chris Yates said he will likely play at Gavilan next year. Both Ryan Chisolm and Katherine Hussey are hoping to play Division II ball somewhere. Kristen Campos may actually play college golf instead of basketball. The others have varied careers paths they’ll be pursuing in college, from physical therapy to real estate. As for their sports-related futures, we’ll be covering them.
CALLER 2: OK, Green Phone. So I understand that the CCS basketball playoffs are based on enrollment as far as which division each school is in. But the schools in the West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL) should be absolutely embarrassed. It’s bad enough that Mitty, which has been ranked No. 1 or 2 in the CCS is playing in Division II and will play the likes of a 10-14 Leland team. Then, in Division III, you will find St. Francis of the WCAL possibly playing a Del Mar team which is 9-16 on the year. So let’s go to Division IV now. Things get uglier. Palma, 20-5 Palma might end up playing Gonzalez, with its 7-16. If that’s not bad enough, Valley Christian, again in the powerful WCAL, which arguably is one of the best leagues in Northern California, if not the state, if not the nation, has decided to play in Division IV. Along with Palma, they can play powerhouse Harker Academy and they can also wind up playing an Oceana team that went 9-13. If you go to the girls’ brackets, you have the same problem. Archbishop Mitty, which was one of the top two teams in the CCS, is opening up against Lincoln High School. That’s a big challenge, isn’t it? Then when you go to Division III, you have 20-7 St. Ignatius and they’re playing a 9-16 Harbor team. And again Valley Christian takes the cake. They’re in Division IV and they could end up playing a 9-15 Carmel team. This is absolutely ridiculous. These teams should be embarrassed. I’m not sure what the point is of these private school teams deciding to go to these lower divisions to beat up on schools that have no chance whatsoever. Thank you.
