early season showdowns

Too early to call it a big game?
Depends on your prospective.
One thing is certain. There is probably more pressure on Stevenson Wednesday when it entertains Pacific Grove in a battle of unbeatens in the Mission Trail Athletic League.
Why?
Well for Stevenson to take that next step, it has to get past the defending champion Breakers. Sometimes a rival can be in an opponents head mentally.
I'm not suggesting that. But don't think for a minute that there aren't a few stomachs turning tonight.
Plus the game is at Stevenson. The rematch will be in Pacific Grove. You do not want to go into a rivals den needing a win.


On the girls side of things, Carmel will take its five-game winning streak into Santa Catalina Wednesday. If the Padres want to truely make the MTAL a three-team battle, this is a good start.
Carmel is catching the Cougars after they were beaten Saturday at Stevenson. As a result, Carmel and Stevenson are the only unbeaten teams left in the MTAL. And we're just three games into the season.
If the Cougars don't find a way to slow down 6-foot-3 Pauline Ferrall, she could drop in 30. Of course, if someone else on the Padres doesn't provide some points, it could be a long night for Carmel.