Comments on: Girls volleyball playoffs: Division I-AA analysis and outlook

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:41 +0000

Give credit where credit is do.Los Al is a very good team.Croson is a one girl wrecking ball. Royal was a little under sized to contend with all the six footers at the net. Go all the way Griffins.

By: yeah buddy

yeah buddy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:35:49 +0000

im beginning to think royal hs is just a load of hype. they haven’t seen a team like los al. that wont be able to contain any of los als hitters. ESPECIALLY NOT CROSON, who is probably county player of the year.

By: john

john — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:29:27 +0000

i hope every one takes los al as no big deal than when we crush u you will have nothing to say

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:08:48 +0000

Let me be the first to welcome Los Alamitos to Royal Highs house of pain and upsets.Unfortunely for you the road to the championship will end here for you.enjoy the ride up and home .because this will be the highlite of your trip.

By: darth vader

darth vader — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:48:56 +0000

LOS AL IS TAKEN THE CHAMPIONSHIP THIS YEAR. NO IF’S, AND’S OR BUT’S

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:37:11 +0000

I hope Los Alomitos takes Royal litely,because Royal is out to take it all. Royal is one of the top teams in Ventura County and has only given up 3 sets in 14 leauge matches.They have an outside hitter who has given more free facials then a beauty salon.We like being the under dog.

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:42:27 +0000

Hi Chris,

The 2008 girls’ CIF-SS playoff bracket and the 2009 boys’ CIF-SS playoff bracket matched the CIF-SS Coaches’ final poll almost exactly for teams ranked # 1 thru # 10. That is if you use the standard 32 team playoff bracket. The 2009 girls’ bracket does not come close to matching the Coaches’ poll except for # 1 thru # 4. SM ended up in the # 5 spot on the bracket and Redondo # 12 even though they are #6 and # 7 in the poll.

It looks like they put their priority on not having teams from the same league match up in the 2nd round rather than top ranked teams not matching up. I know it is impossible to seed teams 1 thru 28, but since they already have 1 thru 10 in their own poll, they should continue to use that, as they have in the recent past for both boys and girls.

Los Al needs be ready for Murrieta Valley if they get past Royal. I saw them play earlier in the season and they have the best chance of being a bracket buster.

By: Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com

Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:45:47 +0000

Jack

Great points. I thought it was odd myself that the No. 2 seed doesn’t get the bye. However, I think it might favor a team to play the first round. Not playing until Thursday is a bit different than these teams are used to, so I like getting that first match in Tuesday.

Placing Santa Margarita had to be difficult, but I think they were placed in a good spot. The Eagles beat Redondo earlier this season. Plus, if they were in a different spot, they would have to play either Mira Costa, Lakewood or Wilson in the second round, so I think it’s a good spot for SM.

By: Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com

Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:41:19 +0000

Scott.

That would be a big upset. No doubt Los Al can’t overlook Royal, but they’ve played and beaten teams much stronger than Royal.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:49:24 +0000

Los Alamitos will not get past the second round. Royal High is not a O.C. team but they will put alot of these teams on the bus for the ride home.This team is seasoned and are a mission to take it all.