playoff predication

It's never to early to be bold about the playoffs.
At least 15 boys and girls basketball teams from Monterey County will be praticing Monday for the postseason. Most won't get past Tuesday.
But if you are picking one team to win a title, it's Palma. The reigning Division IV champions will likely get the No. 1 seed this Sunday.
And more than likely, expect a rematch of last years title game with Menlo. Earlier this year, the Chieftains beat Menlo in a tournament.
If you're looking for a sleeper in the playoffs, keep an eye on North Salinas, who had a 17-game improvement this year.
The Vikings could get bounced in the first round or make a push for the semifinals. They are unpredictable, but entertaining.
As for the girls, Stevenson's 25-2 record is ligit. The problem is Division IV is stacked. Still the three-time MTAL champion Pirates were able to hang with state-ranked Berkeley earlier this year. Lets hope playing in the MTAL didn't set them back.