If Dublin had only missed 10 free throws like Campo, then they win that game. Some of those were the front ends of 1&1 situations. Any team that misses that many free throws and loses by such a close margin can only look in the mirror. There is a reason they are called “free” throws.

BTW, Dublin was 17-32 from the line, but Campo was only marginally better at 19-29; the game was not lost on the foul line.

Costello’s game plan was working fine until the Gaels went cold at the free throw line. Missing 17 free throws in that close of a game at home pretty much says it all. Both teams are very talented and should do well at NCS in their respective divisions.

Don’t you agree that Costello should get more out of his players? Beyond the point guard looking for Nielson once he brought the ball up court they never looked for him. Nielson got most of his points on second chance shots. Costello even had to sit some of his players after taking technical fouls.

Absolutely credit a much smaller Campo team who hung in there and had a great game plan. By the way, only a dozen or so Dublin students at the game last night; where is the student support for this very good team?

And Moreaufan2, Mack may be 10-9, but look at their wins. Newark’s unquestionably No. 3 and Mack beat them by 9. Mack also beat Deer Valley by 30 and beat Monte Vista by 24. Among their losses are to Sheldon, O’Dowd and Jesuit. They have a lot of losses, but no team below them has the quality wins that Mack has.