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featured team<\/strong><\/p>\n Oakwood: <\/strong>Who? Pacific Coast A small charter school in Morgan Hill, where he plays in the Athletic League’s Mission Division, over the Christmas break he went 9-1.<\/p>\n The December lineup featured four players who were over 6 feet 5 inches. With the addition of a 6-8 transfer and league eligibility for his play, the Hawks become dangerously talented. Last year he went 24-2, so the appearance is not at all surprising.<\/p>\n Most improved program from last year<\/strong><\/p>\n Carmel:<\/strong> The Padres have gone 6-24 since reaching the Northern California Division III finals in 2020, but have opted to remain in the Gavilan Division this winter.<\/p>\n Carmel is not in the department as a sacrificial lamb. Holiday entered his season as he surpassed his total wins over the past two years by 7-3, and he won six in a row before being defeated by SAC Joaquin section power his Antelope.<\/p>\n The Padres are built around youth, backed by sophomore Simeon Brown and 6-foot-6, 310-pound Jackson Lloyd. Junior John Philip Sullivan launches an explosive attack.<\/p>\n Biggest preseason surprise<\/strong><\/p>\n Marina:<\/strong> With only 5 wins in the previous season, he is attracting attention when he breaks the school record of 7 wins and 0 losses. New coach Julie Barredo has brought a new flair to the system of agreeing with his staff.<\/p>\n The Mariners have a talented starter with 6.7-foot Kareem Allen and Jordan Webb. The key for the Cypress division season is to develop benches that can provide production and energy.<\/p>\n Featured department <\/strong><\/p>\n Gabilan Division<\/strong>: Carmel, Parma, Monterey, Salinas. It’s like drawing a straw. Each has different strengths. Don’t underestimate Arizal or Alvarez. Can you imagine what this department would look like at Oakwood?<\/p>\n Carmel’s youth matures as the season progresses. Salinas is a defensive and unselfish team. No program is as athletic as Monterey. And Parma’s experience in high-pressure situations cannot be underestimated. The sleeper team is Hollister.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n