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- 1/7/2003
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Two local players garner All-State honors from the prestigious Cal-Hi sports publication. Congratulations to Aptos offensive lineman Robert Oberst for making the medium school All-State team, and to Watsonville running back Shawn Benjamin for making the All-State underclass offense second team!
- 12/25/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Four local players garner postseason honors as members of the 2002 All-San Jose Mercury Football Team.
- 12/19/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
CCS Division IV champion San Lorenzo Valley finishes the season ranked #5 in Division III in the year's final and expanded Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 12/19/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Valley Christian (#20) and Los Gatos (#38) are the lone Central Coast Section representatives in the final Cal-Hi Sports state football overall Top 50 rankings.
- 12/12/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
The final San Jose Mercury CCS Football Top 15 rankings have SLV at #5, Salinas at #6, and Palma at #7. D1 champion Valley Christian finishes the year ranked #1 in the CCS.
- 12/5/2002
SLV PLAYING IN 4TH STRAIGHT CCS TITLE GAME
Burlingame (#2 seed) and San Lorenzo Valley (#1 seed) meet Saturday at San Jose City College to decide the 2002 Central Coast Section Division IV football championship.
- 12/3/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Still no movement in Division III, where San Lorenzo Valley remains ranked #5 in the state in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 12/3/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Los Gatos (#19) remains the only CCS team to be ranked in this week's Cal-Hi Sports Top 20 football rankings.
- 12/3/2002
WEEK 12 NOTES
A 33-21 CCS DIV semifinal victory over Mountain View propelled San Lorenzo Valley into the CCS DIV championship game. Salinas' hopes for a first-ever CCS D1 title were dashed with a 35-17 CCS DI semifinal loss to Bellarmine.
- 11/29/2002
TWO LOCAL TEAMS LEFT STANDING
Two local teams move on Saturday to the CCS football semifinals: #1 seed San Lorenzo Valley takes on #4 seed Mountain View in the DIV semifinals; #2 seed Salinas plays #6 seed Bellarmine in the DI semifinals.
- 11/26/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Los Gatos debuts at #20 as the lone Central Coast Section representative in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football Top 20 rankings.
- 11/26/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
After beating Carmel 49-7 to open the CCS DIV playoffs, San Lorenzo Valley remains at #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 11/26/2002
WEEK 11 NOTES
Saturday will not go down as one of the better days in local football playoff history: seven teams were ousted out of the CCS playoffs in the opening round. But the two remaining teams shone very brightly: Salinas dominated Independence 38-2 in the opening round of the CCS DI playoffs, and San Lorenzo Valley dusted Carmel 49-7 in the CCS DIV opener. Both teams looked very capable of running the table in their respective divisions.
- 11/21/2002
NINE LOCAL TEAMS TAKE ON POSTSEASON OPPONENTS
The Central Coast Section footbal playoffs are here, with nine local teams trying to advance to the semifinals and an eventual section title.
- 11/19/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley enters the postseason ranked #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 11/19/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
The CCS enters the postseason unranked in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football Top 20 rankings.
- 11/19/2002
WEEK 10 NOTES
Carmel secured a playoff berth by knocking Pacific Grove out of the playoffs with a 49-31 victory. Alvarez claimed an MBL-co-championship with a 14-2 victory over Alisal, thwarting a first-ever Trojans playoff appearance. Palma knocked Hollister out of playoff contention with a 41-20 win. Salinas claimed the TCAL title with a 29-6 victory over North Salinas, eliminating a Viking playoff berth. SLV, Seaside and Gonzales sewed up league titles, and Aptos toped Soquel to qualify for CCS.
- 11/16/2002
Seeds/Divisions Have Been Determined
Monterey Bay Prep Report Football fans - track the 2002 Central Coast Section football playoff seeds and game results. We have set up direct links to the Central Coast Section playoff website so that local football fans can quickly track the results of the seed meetings, the playoff brackets, the match-ups and playoff game results. D1: Independence@Salinas; Bellarmine@Palma; Watsonville @ V.C. D2: Alvarez@Silver Creek; Aptos@Men.-Ath. D3: Seaside@Leigh D4: Cupertino@Gonzales; Carmel@SLV
- 11/14/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Salinas (#2) Palma (#3), and San Lorenzo Valley (#5) maintain ground in this week's San Jose Mercury CCS Football Coaches Poll. Watsonville debuts at #14 after knocking off Harbor 65-0. Seaside and Carmel drop out of the Top 15.
- 11/14/2002
RIVALRY WEEK CONCLUDES REGULAR SEASON
Local gridiron rivalries dominate the landscape in this last week of regular season 2002 football. SLV at Watsonville, Hollister at Palma, North Salinas at Salinas, Gonzales at King City, PG at Carmel, Monterey at Seaside, Alvarez at Alisal all have major playoff implications, which should bring this week's pigskin action to a fever pitch.
- 11/12/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
The CCS is shut out again in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football Top 20 rankings.
- 11/12/2002
WEEK 9 NOTES
With the playoffs just around the corner, one begins to hear the term "playoff power points" thrown around by local media when discussing local football playoff possibilities and divisional seeding. We went to the Central Coast Section's web site (www.cifcs.org) to check the rules and attempt to de-mystify this seemingly complex process.
- 11/12/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley remains at #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 11/7/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Salinas (#2) Palma (#3), and San Lorenzo Valley (#5) maintain ground in this week's San Jose Mercury CCS Football Coaches Poll. Seaside debuts at #14 after knocking off Alvarez 17-7. Carmel drops to #15 after an upset loss to King City. Alvarez drops out of the Top 15.
- 11/7/2002
CARMEL TRAVELS TO GONZALES FOR MTAL SHOWDOWN
Carmel travels to Gonzales for a first place showdown in the MTAL. A Carmel win would move the Padres into a tie with Gonzales for first place; a Gonzales win would all but wrap up the MTAL title for the Spartans. North Monterey County and Alvarez clash Saturday, with the loser likely staying home for the playoffs.
- 11/5/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley remains at #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 11/5/2002
WEEK 8 NOTES
The MBL and SCCAL races cleared up considerably after last weekend's showdowns: Seaside knocked off Alvarez 17-7 to take control of the MBL, and San Lorenzo Valley beat Aptos 14-3 to claim at least a share of their 7th consecutive SCCAL title. North Salinas held on to beat Hollister 31-22 to brighten Viking playoff hopes. Carmel fell from the unbeaten ranks with a 18-16 upset loss to King City.
- 11/5/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
No local teams make the grade in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football Top 20 rankings.
- 11/1/2002
MBL AND SCCAL SHOWDOWNS LOOM LARGE
Alvarez travels to Seaside for a game that will likely determine the MBL championship. San Lorenzo Valley hosts Aptos in a showdown for first place in the SCCAL. North Salinas hosts Hollister Saturday in a matchup that features two teams on the playoff cusp.
- 10/31/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Salinas' victory over Palma caused a ripple effect in this week's San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll. Salinas moves up to #2, Palma drops down to #3, and San Lorenzo Valley drops to #5. Alvarez remains at #11 while undefeated Carmel moves up to #12.
- 10/30/2002
WEEK 7 NOTES
In what was considered by many to be the the game of the year, Salinas knocked Palma from the unbeaten ranks with an impressive 24-13 victory to take early control of the TCAL. Seaside and Alvarez remained on a collision course in the MBL with wins over North Monterey County and Monterey. SLV and Aptos tuned up for their big showdown this weekend.
- 10/29/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Palma's 24-13 loss to Salinas drops the Chieftains out of the overall Cal-Hi Sports state football Top 20 rankings.
- 10/29/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley remains at #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings. Palma's 24-13 loss to Salinas drops the Chieftains out of the Cal-Hi Sports NorCal Top 10 rankings.
- 10/24/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Palma (#1), San Lorenzo Valley (#4), and Salinas (#6) again retain their previous week's rankings in the San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll. Alvarez moves up to #11 with a convincing win over Monte Vista Christian, and undefeated Carmel moves up to #13 with a 31-6 victory over Greenfield.
- 10/24/2002
SALINAS AND PALMA CLASH AT THE SPORTS COMPLEX
With first place in the TCAL on the line along with bragging rights in South Salinas, Salinas and Palma clash in a mammoth game expected to draw up to 10,000 spectators. Hollister travels to Gilroy for the annual Prune Bowl game. North County and Seaside play an important MBL contest with major playoff implications.
- 10/22/2002
WEEK 6 NOTES
In a huge rivalry game with significant SCCAL playoff ramifications, Aptos edged Watsonville 21-13 to take home the 33rd annual Black and Blue Bowl Trophy. San Lorenzo Valley extended its SCCAL unbeaten streak to 43 games with a 48-0 victory over Harbor. Gonzales thumped Pacific Grove 42-21 to keep pace with Carmel in the MTAL. Palma and Salinas took their TCAL openers, setting up Friday's showdown at the Sports Complex.
- 10/22/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Three close victories in a row over teams with losing records drops undefeated Palma 1 spot to #13 overall in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 10/22/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley remains at #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings. Palma drops to #5 overall in Northern California with a close win over North Salinas.
- 10/17/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Palma (#1), San Lorenzo Valley (#4), and Salinas (#6) retain last week's rankings in the San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll. Alvarez moves up to #12 with a convincing win over Gilroy, and undefeated Carmel makes its Top 15 debut at #15.
- 10/17/2002
MBL AND TCAL BEGIN LEAGUE PLAY
Aptos (4-1) hosts Watsonville (5-0) in a huge SCCAL showdown with major playoff implications. Pacific Grove (2-3, 1-0) travels to Gonzales (4-1, 2-0) in a battle of early undefeated MTAL teams. North Salinas (2-3) hosts Palma (5-0), currently ranked #12 in the state by Cal-Hi Sports.
- 10/16/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Despite struggling last week with North Monterey County, undefeated Palma moves up 1 spot to #12 overall in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 10/16/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley remains at #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings. Palma remains at #4 overall in Northern California.
- 10/15/2002
WEEK 5 NOTES
The Central Coast Section website lists three local teams that submitted October 7 petitions to play in the 2002 CCS D1 playoffs. The Hollister running back tandem of Trent Young and Lee Osborne combine for 423 yards vs. Monterey. Carmel holds on for a big win over Aptos. SLV extends its SCCAL unbeaten streak to 42.
- 10/10/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Palma remains #1 in the San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll. San Lorenzo Valley moves up to #4, as Salinas drops down to #6 after losing to Alvarez. The Eagles move into the rankings at #15 with their win over the Cowboys.
- 10/10/2002
CARMEL TRAVELS TO APTOS IN BATTLE OF UNBEATENS
Carmel (4-0) travels across the bay to take on Aptos (4-0) in a high profile nonleague game. San Lorenzo Valley (4-0) travels to Scotts Valley (4-1) to take on the upstart Falcons. North Salinas (2-2) at Seaside (2-2) features two hot teams with explosive talent. Salinas (3-1) travels to Monte Vista Christian (3-1) for a first-ever game.
- 10/9/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Undefeated Palma moves up 1 spot to #13 overall in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 10/9/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley moves up to #5 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings. Palma stays at #4 overall in Northern California.
- 10/9/2002
WEEK 4 NOTES
Alvarez upset previously unbeaten Salinas 32-20 at the PIT. The Cowboys entered the contest as the Central Coast Section's #2 ranked team. In a battle of unbeatens, Aptos knocked off Scotts Valley 28-6. Carmel's Chis Brown rushed for 249 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 27-6 victory over Stevenson.
- 10/3/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
It's all TCAL at the top this week in the San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll as Salinas moves up to #2, and Palma remains at #1. San Lorenzo Valley remains at #6, and Hollister drops a notch to #15 despite not playing last week.
- 10/3/2002
SHOWDOWN IN THE SCCAL
A pair of undefeated teams face off in the first week of SCCAL league play, as 3-0 Aptos travels Saturday to Scotts Valley to take on the 4-0 Falcons. Playing without a senior class, Scotts Valley suffered a 66-0 loss last season to the Mariners. Other marquee games include Alvarez at Salinas and Carmel at Stevenson.
- 10/1/2002
WEEK 3 NOTES
Salinas pulled out a thrilling 13-10 victory over Mitty in a clash between the #2 and #3 ranked teams in the Central Coast Section. Palma held on for a 20-16 victory over Serra. San Lorenzo Valley cruised 34-7 over Gilroy. Carmel's Pat Johnston threw 5 first half touchdowns in a 69-12 rout of visiting Burton High.
- 9/26/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Palma (#1) , Salinas (#3) and San Lorenzo Valley (#6) retain last week's positions in the San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll. Hollister drops to #14 with a 14-14 tie to Alvarez - the Eagles remain at #15.
- 9/26/2002
TCAL'S BEST TAKES ON THE WEST CATHOLIC LEAGUE
The San Jose Mercury #3 ranked Salinas Cowboys host #2 ranked Mitty in one of the most anticipated games of the preseason. #1 ranked Palma travels to San Mateo to take on Junipero Serra. MBL preseason favorite Alvarez (#15) hosts Riordan of San Francisco. In the area's top local game, #6 SLV travels to Gilroy to take on the Mustangs.
- 9/25/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley moves up to #8 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings. Palma stays at #5 overall in Northern California. Salinas High is listed as "on the bubble" for Northern California.
- 9/24/2002
WEEK 2 NOTES
The Carmel Padres proved their 47-6 thumping of Harbor was no fluke, dominating a talented Seaside squad 24-8. The TCAL took on the powerful Pac-5, pulling off two thrilling last-second victories. Valley Christian continued their excursion through the southern CCS, dominating North Salinas 44-7. Alvarez and Hollister battled to a 14-14 tie. SLV became the first area team this year to knock off a WCAL opponent, beating St. Ignatius 28-6.
- 9/24/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
A hard fought 29-28 victory over SS power Paso Robles moves Palma up one slot to #14 overall in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 9/21/2002
Araujo Field Goal Ices Salinas High Victory
Missing 5 starters from the roster, it looked as though the Salinas Cowboys would definitely be the underdogs facing the rough and tough Atascadero Greyhounds. Atascadero would come in to this game after a 41-0 thumping of Cabrillo of Lompoc led by QB Harrison Higbee, RB Ryan Bugg and RB Brandon McMillan. However, it would be the Cowboys night as they took advantage of the Greyhound turnovers in the 2nd half to win 20-17.
- 9/19/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Palma (#1) , Salinas (#3) and San Lorenzo Valley (#6) retain last week's positions in the San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll. Hollister jumps back up to #12 with a thrilling win over Wilcox. Alvarez slides down to #15 after a lopsided loss to Valley Christian.
- 9/19/2002
TCAL TAKES ON THE PAC-5
Two very high-profile intersectional games take place this weekend, as Palma and Salinas of the newly formed TCAL take on Paso Robles and Atascadero of the newly formed Pac-5. On the line are state rankings and statewide league and sectional recognition.
- 9/18/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley debuts at #9 in Division III in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings. Palma moves up one spot to #5 overall in Northern California.
- 9/17/2002
WEEK ONE NOTES
Salinas inaugurated the new era of THE PIT with a hard-fought 21-6 over a talented Seaside squad. While the Cowboys defense dominated the night, the Spartans let it be known they will be a serious contender in the MBL this season. Palma rolled to a 49-0 victory over Alhambra, SLV scored 22 second half points to overcome North Salinas, and Hollister rebounded for a last-second 20-14 victory over Wilcox.
- 9/16/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
With a 49-0 victory over Alhambra of Martinez last Saturday night, Palma moves up 5 spots to #15 overall in this week's Cal-Hi Sports state football rankings.
- 9/12/2002
PRESEASON FOOTBALL IN FULL SWING
The much anticipated 2002 football season kicks into high gear, with 17 games on tap involving local teams. Early marquee matchups include Gilroy (ranked #9 in the CCS) at Terra Nova (#14), Valley Christian (#5) at Alvarez (#11), and North Salinas at SLV (#7). Salinas (#3) inaugurates the renovated PIT, hosting Seaside Friday night.
- 9/12/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
Valley Christian's 38-0 victory over Hollister vaults the Warriors to #5 in this week's San Jose Mercury CCS Coaches Poll, while Hollister tumbles to #15. Palma (#1) and Salinas (#3) retain last week's positions.
- 9/9/2002
WEEK ZERO NOTES
In a light "week zero" schedule of games, Hollister and Stevenson took it on the chin in their season openers. In a matchup of the San Jose Mercury's #7 and #8 ranked teams, Valley Christian pitched a 38-0 shutout in a dominanting performance over Hollister. Burlingame rolled 41-16 over Stevenson.
- 9/5/2002
As Compiled by The San Jose Mercury
The TCAL dominates the preseason San Jose Mercury Top 15 landscape: Palma (#1), Salinas (#3), Hollister (#8) and Gilroy (#10) are rewarded for a strong 2001 campaign that ended with CCS DI and DII titles. San Lorenzo Valley (#6) has high expectations yet again in the SCCAL, and Alvarez (#12) is the early favorite for their first MBL title.
- 9/5/2002
SPOTLIGHT ON HOLLISTER AND STEVENSON
While most other teams in the area take part in single scrimmages or jamborees this weekend, the usually light "week zero" schedule features only two local teams taking the field in games that count in the standings. Hollister travels to take on Valley Christian Friday night up at San Jose City College, and Stevenson makes a long trek up the peninsula to face Burlingame High Saturday night.
- 8/30/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
San Lorenzo Valley enters the season ranked #14 in the state in Division III, while Palma garners a #17 ranking in Division I.
- 8/27/2002
As Compiled By Cal-Hi Sports
Tri County Athletic League heavyweights Palma (#20) and Salinas (#34) enter the season ranked in Cal-Hi Sport's prestigious Preseason Top 50, two of only four schools in the CCS section to garner preseason statewide recognition.
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