Comments on: Mack returns donations to Monte Vista, others

By: E_CULB

E_CULB — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:05:09 +0000

Ken can I get you to call me.

By: Kenny Edwards OAL FANATIC

Kenny Edwards OAL FANATIC — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:52:05 +0000

As an alumni and fan of the OAL, I think the league usually gets “it” right. But I think we can all agree they dropped the ball on this one. Everyone makes mistakes, let’s just be happy they were able to realize their mistake… Even if it took someone else to point it out. Thank you Monte Vista, that was Big Time!!!!

Sounds like Westchester has our number here in NorCal. Does this year’s team have any players with the caliber of those WHS of the past (Jason Hart, Hassan Adams, Ashanti Cook, etc…)? Well, I guess we’ll see tomorrow night.

By: XTower

XTower — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:33:38 +0000

Polee vs. Powell should be fun.
Can Mack match up with Jordin Mayes, though?

By: bbfan2

bbfan2 — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:10:59 +0000

i don’t understand why the school dist just doesn’t let them keep the donations and use that money for something else. all the districts are struggling right now, monte vista was just lookin out for a fellow east bay team and wanted them to have a good experience. hey, things are gonna be tight and this shows people are willing to help some deserving kids. When Mack wins I am willing to send a donation.

By: Concrete17

Concrete17 — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:13:35 +0000

Jimmy D…When McClymonds wins State you put out the word/address and sign me up for a donation towards their rings….Go Mack for NorCal

By: Jimmy Durkin

Jimmy Durkin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:41:11 +0000

Last year’s rings were covered by private donations.

By: THE CAMP

THE CAMP — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:18:00 +0000

But who’s going to pay for their rings if they win? I know AUSD won’t. Ask Encinal.

By: THE CAMP

THE CAMP — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:16:49 +0000

Wouldn’t want the State to find out OUSD isn’t paying for athletic transportation in a state championship huh. Good cover up.

By: Fee4sho

Fee4sho — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:47:00 +0000

I agree with the statement of covering their backside. Why did’nt they step forward before all of this and offer the team the opportunity to stay overnight? I think it’s a lot of bull. Did they offer last years team the opportunity?? I think not. Boy I tell you, things change when you call the real players in the district on their stuff.How do the coaches know what’s available when the district keeps saying we don’t have no money for this and that. Now all of a sudden they have the money. I think it’s a lot of crap and now they are trying to save face. And again thank you Monte Vista for stepping to the plate and helping those that need help. Believe me it will never be forgotten.

By: Jimmy Durkin

Jimmy Durkin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:01:42 +0000

Westchester was last in the finals in 2005, beating Serra. It also beat Oakland Tech two straight years in 2002-03 and beat St. Joe’s in 1998. So Mack can get some revenge for a couple local teams.

I’m told they are an athletic league, but maybe a step slower than Mack. Only two guys are shorter than 6-foot, but I believe their tallest player — 6-9 Reggie Murphy — comes off the bench. Their top player is one of those shorter guys, 5-10 Dominique O’Connor. He was the LA City Section player of the year. A good team no doubt, but I think Mack is capable of matching up with them and winning this game.