- East Bay Prep Corner
Boys Soccer: Updated Rankings
By Matt Smith
Sunday, November 25th, 2012 at 9:32 am in Boys soccer.
Here are some updated rankings. The action really picks up this week and into the weekend, so the first full notebook with a story, rankings, standings and stats will run next week.
A couple changes in the rankings with College Park and Deer Valley jumping into the top 15.
Alhambra, Tennyson, Foothill, Alameda, Mt. Eden and Mission San Jose jump into the consideration list, just outside the top 15, but in the top 25.
1. De La Salle (0-0-0)
2. Richmond (0-0-0)
3. Ygnacio Vallley (1-0-0)
4. San Ramon Valley (1-0-0)
5. Bishop O’Dowd (0-0-0)
6. Acalanes (1-0-0)
7. Pittsburg (0-0-0)
8. California (3-0-1)
9. Newark Memorial (1-0-1)
10. Hayward (1-0-0)
11. Amador Valley (1-0-0)
12. Monte Vista (2-0-0)
13. Campolindo (1-0-0)
14. College Park (2-1-0)
15. Deer Valley (3-0-0)
Others Considered: Berkeley (0-0-0), Dougherty Valley (0-0-0), Alhambra (1-1-0), Tennyson (2-0-1), Foothill (1-0-1), Alameda (1-0-2), Concord (0-0-0), Piedmont (0-0-0), Mt. Eden (3-3-0), Mission San Jose (1-1-1)
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November 25th, 2012 at 10:09 am
I do’t think team which have not played yet sb ranked.
November 26th, 2012 at 11:52 am
I see that Amador Valley has moved up in the tankings from 13th to 11th.This will be a much more competitive team this year with new coach.Also tremendous depth with incoming players from an excellent JV team and a core group of returnees led by Seitz,Doyle,Pangia and Howald.Look forward to clash with De La Salle
November 26th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
EBAL is one of the most sound & balanced competitive leagues for soccer. Each of the teams is very capable and skilled and would provide a challenge for any team to play. So many of the leagues truly only haven a few really good teams, were as any team from the EBAL would be contender in any other league. De La Salle should get Target to sponsor the athletic program…every team would have the target on the Jersey…not that they don’t already.
November 26th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@Itsabob… Nice. That was funny.
November 26th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
So everyone is jumping on a amadors band wagon??? I think it’s a little too early and a lack of respect to their former coach which always had them up top. We have such a short memory about coach Ken and everything he did for that program.
On the other hand lets just give the ebal teams the Ncs championship and call it a day. I guess no other school or players have an opportunity against them so why play at all, right @itsabob?
November 26th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Do not know a lot about coach Ken.From what I saw and heard he is a good man and good coach.But as per De La Salle’s program coaches can make a difference.Amador will have a tough time with DLS,Cal and MV however they will have a better team this year with more depth and a new coach.Loooking forward to these matchups
November 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Good point ncschamps. Best of luck to the 2013 Dons, but losing Ken is a very sad thing for the whole NCS soccer community. Ken is a passionate, competitive individual, who loves soccer very much, and truly cared and still cares, I am sure, for the students under his responsibility. He is a true gentleman.
I wish people showed more class when talking about him and about his accomplishments at Amador. Ken, you are already missed, my friend.
November 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
EBAL, may well be sound and balanced, but I’ll tell you what; I have seen much prettier and more diverse styles of play from the other leagues.All of the EBAL teams play pretty much the same style of play- fearsome defense and counterattack, but they lack the creativity seen in some of the other teams, such as Hayward, Richmond etc.
Still, wins are wins, and success breeds success. But I wonder how a Hayward or a Tennyson would do if afforded the same advantages that the higher socio economic teams get.
Don’t kid yourselves , money DOES help.
And don’t forget the refs. A good referee crew greatly enhances the game , whilst a mediocre crew speaks for itself. Here, EBAL is lucky as they USUALLY have very experienced and pro ref teams . EBISOA, also has good crews but it’s a crapshoot in CCOA.
November 26th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Berkeley has played 2 games so far. A 2-0 win against Leadership and a 7-0 win over Antioch. Playing College Park right now.
November 26th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Berkeley hosts College Park tonight and wins 4-1
Wed at 6pm Berkeley will host Monte Vista in the MVHS Tournament.
First game at 4pm Amador vs Pittsburg
November 26th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Northgate 4, Albany 0
Deer Valley 2, Castro Valley 1
November 26th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Hey Waterboy,
Were Berkeley’s wins against Leadership and Antioch actual games, or scrimmages?
November 26th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@Yellow Jacket also… Are those games or scrimmages?
November 26th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Foothill 3, Logan 0
November 26th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Alhambra 2, Mission San Jose 0
November 26th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Alhambra 2, Mission San Jose 2*
November 26th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Berkeley and MV on Wednesday will be a good game to attend for anybody trying to find a game to go to. Both team with very strong starts, especially Berkeley. Also a rematch of last year’s NCS clash.
November 26th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
YV 2, Livermore 2
November 26th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
And at 4 before the game i mentioned earlier, Pittsburg plays Amador so some really good matchups out at Berkeley on Wednesday.
November 26th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
St. Mary’s 4, De Anza 0
And those first two Berkeley games were scrimmages.
November 26th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Josh Espinoza had all four goals in that win.
November 26th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
@Matt Yessir those first 2 were scrimmages. Like others have mentioned Berkeley vs. CP at 6PM at BHS.
Should be a great game.
November 27th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Who won the Granada vs Newark memorial game?
November 27th, 2012 at 10:12 am
It was a 1-1 draw with Granada/Newark.
Foothill and Deer Valley are in control of their groups in the gold bracket.
November 27th, 2012 at 10:15 am
@Matt where can we find the brackets online for winter classic?
November 27th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Does anyone have the schedule for the Monte Vista / San Ramon Valley tournament? I found this link but I don’t think it’s right.
http://www.leaguelineup.com/miscinfo.asp?menuid=41&cmenuid=41&url=mvhmenssoccer&sid=612214958
November 27th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Winter Classic
http://wintersoccerclassic.blogspot.com/
November 27th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Tri-Valley Challenge
Nov. 28
Amador Valley v. Pittsburg, 4:00 at Berkeley
Berkeley v. Monte Vista, 6:00 at Berkeley
Richmond v. College Park, 4:00 at San Ramon
San Ramon Valley v. Clayton Valley, 6:00 at San Ramon
Dec. 1
Pittsburg v. Berkeley, 1:00 at Monte Vista
Monte Vista v. Clayton Valley, 3:00 at Monte Vista
Amador Valley v. Richmond, 1:00 at San Ramon
College Park v. San Ramon Valley, 3:00 at San Ramon
Dec. 5
College Park v. Pittsburg, 4:00 at Berkeley
Berkeley v. San Ramon, 6:00 at Berkeley
Clayton Valley v. Amador Valley, 4:00 at Monte Vista
Monte Vista v. Richmond, 6:00 at Monte Vista
Dec. 8- All games at San Ramon Valley High
Clayton Valley v. Berkeley, 11:00
Amador Valley v. College Park, 1:00
Monte Vista v. Pittsburg, 3:00
San Ramon v. Richmond, 5:00
November 27th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Washington (Fremont) and Kennedy (Richmond) have bowed out of their games against Tennyson this week. Lancer’s are visiting Foothill High on Monday. Should be a good match.
November 27th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Rebels played Encinal Away with a 9-1 score for San Lorenzo
November 28th, 2012 at 10:57 am
@Matt, thank you for the Winter Classic and Tri-Valley Challenge tournament schedules.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Foothill-1 San Leandro-0, Goldstein with an early goal 10 min in
November 28th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Amador Valley-1 Pittsburg-0, goal by Doyle halftime
November 28th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Wow. Foothill could be playing in that WSC final! That program seems to be heading in the right direction.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Thanks Al. That’s a big early season matchup.
November 28th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
@RBD Thanks for the SLZ score.
November 28th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
AV-1 Pittsburg-0 Good over-all team performance.Nice win over 7th ranked team!
November 28th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Anyone knows foothill score?
November 28th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
@al,
Really, av had one shot and it was a pk. Pitt dominated pretty much all possession.
Hopefully I’m not the only one that saw it this way. Pitt actually looked very impressive but they didn’t score.
November 28th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Final: Foothill-2, San Leandro-0, in Winter Classic
November 28th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
cal 3, logan 0
November 28th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Newark 1 deer valley 0 at half
November 28th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Newark 1 deer valley 0 final. It was a hard fought game with both teams having chances to score. Newark carried the play trying to extend their lead and Deer Valley fighting hard to avoid their first loss of the season. Many missed calls and non calls they let them play for the most part but Newark seemed to get the benefit of the majority of the missed calls.
November 28th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Monte Vista scores first and then adds a 2nd goal early in the 2nd half. Berkeley comes back with two.
Final 2-2 Tie
November 28th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Something is cooking at Hercules High.
Hercules 3
Concord 1
November 28th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Hercules 3 Concord 1
November 28th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Northgate v Alhambra – tie 0-0
November 28th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
watched both Amador-Pittsburg game today and MV-Berkeley game. Amador-Pitt was a good game, Pitt dominated large portions of the game and will be a very strong team. Amador will be a force to be reckon with in EBAL. MV and Berkeley was a physical and back and forth game that really displayed two very dissimilar styles of teams. Berkeley will be a very strong team this year and will be up there challenging for a top 5 spot in NCS in my opinion.
November 28th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Any results on Richmond/College Park and San Ramon/Clayton Valley games?
November 28th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Richmond/college park 1-1
San Ramon 2 Clayton 0
November 28th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
#10 for Berkeley is a beast 3 goals in the last two official games!
November 28th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Anyone know the Mission San Jose vs. Albany score?
November 28th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Berkeley has an excellent midfield and seems to be one of the most underrated teams in NCS.
November 28th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Juan pito,
How did you see Pitt?
November 28th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Berkeley dominated a large part of the game against MV and has an excellent midfield. They seem to be one of the most underrated teams in NCS.
November 28th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
I think Hercules has Jeremy Romero this year, who scored 23 goals for Pinole last year.
November 28th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Piedmont 2, Oakland Tech 1
November 29th, 2012 at 12:12 am
WSC scores from Wednesday…
Gold Division:
Newark Memorial 1 Deer Valley 0
Granada 1 Castro Valley 1
California 3 James Logan 0
Foothill 2 San Leandro 1
Silver Division:
Livermore 2 Freedom 1
Acalanes 1 Ygnacio Valley 0
Las Lomas 2 Arroyo 2
Campolindo 4 Heritage 2
Bronze Division:
Irvington 1 Antioch 1
Mission SJ 1 Albany 1
Northgate0 Alhambra 0
American 2 Miramonte 2
November 29th, 2012 at 12:13 am
TVC score…
AV 1, Pitt 0
Berkeley 2, MV 2
Richmond 2, CP 2
SRV 2, CV 0
November 29th, 2012 at 12:16 am
WSC Schedule for Saturday…
Gold Bracket
11:00am @ Granada HS James Logan vs Castro Valley
1:00pm @ Granada HS Granada vs San Leandro
Consolation Final:
3:00pm @ Livermore HS California vs Newark Memorial
Final:
7:00pm @ Foothill HS Foothill vs Deer Valley
Silver Bracket
11:00am @ California HS Las Lomas vs Freedom
1:00pm @ California HS Ygnacio Valley vs Heritage
Consolation Final:
1:00pm @ Livermore HS Livermore vs Arroyo
Final:
5:00pm @ Foothill HS Campolindo vs Acalanes
Bronze Bracket
11:00am @ Acalanes HS Albany vs American
1:00pm @ Acalanes HS Mission SJ vs Irvington
Consolation Final:
11:00am @ Livermore HS Alhambra vs Miramonte
Final:
3:00pm @ Foothill HS Northgate vs Antioch
November 29th, 2012 at 7:49 am
How did you guys see RHS against College Park?
November 29th, 2012 at 8:21 am
The pirates dominated both first and second halfs they just could not scored , AV just had a few shots but scores off a penalty . Pitt would be a strong tream they pressure a lot and touch the ball a lot they just need to work on their finishing
November 29th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Pitt gets Izzy back this weekend as well. I won’t drop them too far in the rankings as long as they show well on Saturday.
November 29th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
#13 for Berkeley is one of the most extraordinary players I’ve seen in a very long time, everyone should come out and watch!
November 29th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
My fab 5 are DLS, MV, Richmond, Cal, YV .
Others to keep an eye on are Pitt, Freedom, Alhambra, Las Lomas & Northgate. as teams to watch for improved play.
November 29th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
With all due respect @Soccer54, a win is a win and AVHS WON!
November 29th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
I think you’re spot on with Northgate. That teams is turning it around in a hurry.
I think Foothill is another team to watch for.
November 29th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Good creativity starts with a solid defense that also can push the ball forward to get things going and then its up to the guys upfront and how you control the box after the shot and on free kicks and corners. Most of the top 4 teams in each league show or have good control of those capabilities and play a complete form of soccer. You cant survive on total free flow offense.
Best example are DLS, MV, Cal, Campo, Acalanes. I like Richmond but they get predictable, YV is creative but if they collapse in back they get beat. But that is what is unique about the game you can get that 1 goal and change gears everyone goes D and then hang on for the ride.
Re girls…take a good look at Las Lomas…I heard that the Ball-whisperer is in town.
November 29th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Shinguard, from what I have seen so far, I would put Hayward in that group also. People have a hard time even getting to the backfield against them.
November 29th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Numbers 8 and 6 for Berkeley are great players and are only juniors. They dominate the midfield and have great chemistry. Everyone should go check them out, truly fun to watch
November 29th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Sounds fair, I have not seen them play, But most everybody out along Hwy 4 and 680 I have seen.
Some team are loaded with talent, some not so much and a good coaching staff can take the not so much and do wonders. Those are some of the best games tactically speaking and fun to watch.
November 29th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Soccer54 I saw a different game yesterday.Pittsburg is a fine team that will get better I believe over the course of the season.
Here is my take on the game:First 30 minutes were choppy for both teams AV had momentum last 10 minutes including penalty kick which resulted in AV goal.(take down of player on clear break….could have been red card)
AV played defensive in 2H including changing formation and using 2 forwards.Piitt’s only quality shot was from 25 yds out on free kick which was punched over bar by goalie.
AV almost scored on header in counter attack so quality chances were even at one apiece
Conclusion AV won and beat a quality team out of the gate.Look forward to next game
November 29th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
I dunno about Northgate. I watched the game with Alhambra, and was not impressed. They pulled a couple of good counters, but were weak in the midfield. Likewise, Alhambra had the ball for a lot of the game, but they were weak at putting shots on goal. The jury is still out.
November 29th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Thanks for the love Matt. No goals allowed in 4 games(there was a misprint on the San Leandro score, the final was 2-0, not 2-1) Looking forward to the Winter Classic Final vs. Deer Valley!
November 29th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Hey Matt, it’s good to see you again. I just want your take on the MVAL and the WAC Foothill and Shoreline leagues. My favorites in each league are Newark, Berkley, and Hayward respectively. Logan, American, Mt. Eden, Castro Valley, Tennyson, and Piedmont should be challengers in their respective leagues.
Also, I noticed on Maxpreps that Mt. Eden, Alameda, and Arroyo are in the Foothill league with Berkley, BOD, and Castro Valley while Hayward, San Leandro, and Encinal are in the Shoreline league along with San Lorenzo, Piedmont, and Tennyson. In football, the two leagues are completely different. Any explanations?
November 30th, 2012 at 7:24 am
I think Maxpreps has it mixed up. That site isn’t the best source of basic information. It will give you good national news and it will cover the heck out of the top football stories, but as far as being accurate with scores and schedules for things like NCS soccer, you can forget it. The WACC is broken up the same way as it is in the Fall.
I’m taking O’Dowd and Berkeley as favorites on the Foothill side, and starting to think Berkeley is the team to beat after a strong start, and I think Hayward is a strong favorite in the Shoreline.
Newark is a head and shoulders favorite in the MVAL this year. Logan looks to have regressed a little, but James is a great coach and by league they’ll be playing better. I think watch out for MSJ to jump up to third or possibly second place in that league this year.
November 30th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Max Preps has the divisions correct. The WACC divisions were separated by competitive equity. For every sport these two divisions were separated dependent by each sport. So there could be significant differences between mens soccer and football or basketball, etc.
November 30th, 2012 at 9:17 am
MVAL is very competitive this year and MSJ is off to a strong start at 1-1-3 compared to years before facing tough teams in the run for NCS this year. Logan isnt the superpower it used to be, and that might result in some new standings for the mval league. Cant wait for season to start to obvserve this fantastic league.
November 30th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Thanks for your input Matt. Also, thank you WACC Rep for your explanations on the two WACC divisions. It makes a lot more sense when you put it that way.
Mvalfan, I’m not sure if MSJ is as good as everyone thinks even with their good start. I’ll wait a few more weeks before I jump to conclusions. Either way, it should be a good competition between Newark, Logan, American, MSJ, and Moreau for the league title.
November 30th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Saw Amador vs Pitt and MV vs Berkeley last Wednesday. Amador and Pitt was boring. AV more organized, but not good finishing. Pitt couldn’t crack AV defense. Goal came off a Pk. #10 from Pitt best overall player on the field. Neither team could muster an attack, but both will win with defense, ball control and seizing opportunities. Second game Berkeley controlled the midfield. MV was dangerous on set plays. MV Center Back #25 was effective. Their star was the #10 wiht the throw-ins. Good distance, line drives at the goal top. Agree that Berk midfield looks strong #6 and #8. No #13 (mentioned above) not in my notes, maybe you meant Berk #12, definitely fastest player on field. Berk #10 has a great shot, doesn’t play traditional forward style which confuses defense.
December 1st, 2012 at 10:11 am
Will be interesting to see what impact academies continue to have on the quality of East Bay HS soccer. I hear the only returning starting Spartan defender (an all E-Bay 1st team selection as a junior) has gone over to the Earthquakes. Are there other notable defections this season?
Imagine what would have happened if DFC had been successful in their efforts to go academy?
December 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
Schools have nothing to do with developing or making “GOOD” teams…..All this success has to do with there CLUB teams. Dont get everyone thinks it the HS who are making these players
December 1st, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Anyone at the WSC games? Update if possible.
I’ll be at most of the Campo game and then the Foothill game right after.
December 1st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Amador against Richmond Anyone?
December 1st, 2012 at 1:56 pm
ALHAMBRA 2 MIRAMONTE 1 FINAL
December 1st, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Amador Valley-3 Richmond-0
December 1st, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Excellent over-all team performance by AV beating #2 ranked Richmond.
Pangia had 2 goals and Howald led with outstanding defensive effort.Both players are Jr’s
December 1st, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Gotta say something about AV’s defender Howald (#2), that kid flew in from out of nowhere to deflect an almost certain goal on a close range Richmond breakaway shot. Shutout saved.
December 1st, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Logan 1, Castro Valley 1
December 1st, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Irvington 1, Mission San Jose 0
Interesting game as Mission dominated the first half without a doubt. Yet, both teams just fired with a lot of their non-starters. Late into the 2nd half Irvington scores from #8 Mohammad Raza with a nice sliding kick into the goal. Great game, interesting result.
December 1st, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Anything on phs vs bhs ans cp vs san ramon valley?
December 1st, 2012 at 5:07 pm
San Ramon 2-1 College Park FINAL
December 1st, 2012 at 5:10 pm
cal 3, newark 2, final
cal led 3-0 at half time.
December 1st, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Acalanes up 2-0 on Campo at halftime. Other scores…
Antioch 1, Northgate 1 (Antioch in PK’s)
Livermore 5, Arroyo 0
Granada 2, San Leando 1
December 1st, 2012 at 5:48 pm
2-0 In the acalanes campo game
December 1st, 2012 at 5:54 pm
MV 4-0 over Clayton Valley, Pitt 3-1 over Berkeley
December 1st, 2012 at 6:27 pm
EBAL looking scary strong right now.
December 1st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Acalanes 2, Campolindo 0 F
December 1st, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Rounding up the TVC scores all in one place…
Pittsburg 3, Berkeley 1
Monte Vista 4, Clayton Valley 0
San Ramon Valley 2, College Park 1
Amador Valley 3, Richmond 0
December 1st, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Foothill scores right out of the gates… Cody Hall from Christian Clark. 1-0 in the 4th minute.
December 1st, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Still 1-0, second half just started.
December 1st, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Foothill is up 4-0 with time winding down.
December 1st, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Dayam …
December 1st, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Foothill impressive 4 to 0 win in Winter Classic Final. Clark and Goldstein each with a goal and assist!
December 1st, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Wow, Acalanes beat YV? Wasn’t expecting that…Anyone have details on that game?
December 1st, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Any details on the Av vs Rhs game? Wasnt expecting that!!
December 2nd, 2012 at 9:07 am
Anyone else notice foothill is undefeated with 5 shutouts?
December 2nd, 2012 at 9:29 am
Ya, Foothill’s back line is pretty solid so far…
A little love for Hayward as well. They went up north to Redding and won the tournament by a combined score of 30-0.
December 2nd, 2012 at 9:58 am
The Acalanes- YV game was dominated by YV.
In the first half YV had about 80% possession of the ball and sove very good quality chances. 2nd half was a bit more even and Acalanes scored off a mistake by the YV defense. The keeper for Acalanes made about 5 great saves while the keeper from YV didn’t have to do much work.
This game reminded me of the Barcelona- Chelsea game in the champions league. One team had the ball and the chances(YV)while the other team had all 11 players behind the ball(Acalanes) at all times.
If YV can find a way to finish the chances they have, they will be very hard to beat. They also need to work on the defense getting better.
Acalanes needs to create some chances on the run of play if they want to win NCS. All the chances they create are on throw ins and set pieces. They have a very solid defense and keeper that keeps them in the game.