November 10th 2024.
Have you ever wondered about the process behind seeding for high school football playoffs? Well, here's the scoop on how it all works. In this year's CCS playoffs, there was some controversy surrounding the seeding of St. Francis and St. Ignatius. Despite St. Francis being ranked higher by the calpreps.com computer and beating St. Ignatius during league play, it was SI who received the No. 1 seed in the Open/Division I bracket. This was one spot ahead of St. Francis, who tied with SI for the league championship after a loss to Archbishop Riordan.
So, how did SI end up with the top spot? It all comes down to the CCS's complex points system, which takes into account computer rankings and bonus points for playing teams that win league championships, among other factors. In this case, SI finished with 77.75 points compared to St. Francis' 77.25. While head-to-head results are usually used to break ties, in this situation it was the points system that determined the seeding.
One key factor in SI's higher seed was their bonus points for playing East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division champion San Ramon Valley, even though they lost 28-10. St. Francis, on the other hand, did not receive bonus points for their loss to De La Salle, who is ineligible to win their league title and therefore does not earn bonus points for their CCS opponents. Another team that benefited from bonus points was Archbishop Riordan, who received an extra point for playing McClymonds, considered the Oakland Athletic League champions this season. This boosted Riordan from the No. 4 seed to the No. 3 seed in the Open/Division I bracket.
Moving on to another exciting matchup in the playoffs, we have Los Gatos facing off against Serra. These two teams have a storied history, but have only met once since 2004. That game set up a controversial end to Serra's season, as they had to play two more consolation games after being shut out by Los Gatos in the CCS Open Division semifinals. This ultimately led to a postseason ban and a fine for Serra, though the penalty was later reduced. Now, Serra will have a chance for redemption as they host Los Gatos in the first round of the playoffs.
In the Division II bracket, Wilcox is poised for a potential championship title in senior Brayden Rosa's final season. As the top seed, they will face tough competition from teams like Santa Teresa and Menlo-Atherton, but they are ready for the challenge. What makes this even more special is that Brayden's father, Paul Rosa, is the coach of the team. It's every coach's dream to win a championship alongside their own child, and Wilcox has already secured an outright Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division title this season.
Moving on to the Division IV bracket, we have the potential for a dream final between Piedmont Hills and Branham. Both teams have head coaches who will be leaving their positions after this season, making for an emotional and high-stakes competition. But before they can potentially battle for the title, they will have to get through the quarterfinals. Piedmont Hills will host Live Oak and Branham will take on North Monterey County, with both teams hoping to send their coach out on top.
And finally, we have the South San Francisco Warriors, who are looking to repeat their CCS Division V championship win from last year. Despite moving up to the tougher Peninsula Athletic League El Camino Division, they have remained undefeated and are still in the lowest CCS playoff bracket. Their unique offense, led by coach Kolone Pua, has been successful in grinding out tough yards and controlling the clock. With a strong defense and a solid team dynamic, South City is ready to take on any opponent and defend their title.
So there you have it, the inside scoop on how the seeding process works and some of the most exciting matchups to look out for in this year's high school football playoffs. It's sure to be an intense and thrilling competition, as these teams battle it out for the ultimate prize of a CCS championship title. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to catch all the action on the field!
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