Two teams from the Pacific Division were extended invitations to the playoffs last year.
Palma and Monterey are hoping that scenario occurs this winter.
Which makes today's season finale at Palma a playoff type game for both teams, locked in a battle for second.
A win or a tie by Palma ensures them of second place while the Toreadores need a win to leap frog over them.
Only league champion Pajaro Valley is assured an automatic spot into the CCS divisional playoffs.
Monterey's road to the postseason, even if it finishes in second, could be a little more difficult, particularly after going winless in the preseason.
Palma won the first battle 3-2.
Monterey is 3-1-1 since that loss with R.J. Casillas providing a pair of goals and Miguel Bautista providing a pair of shutouts between the pipes.
John Devine has been writing about high school sports in Monterey County since, well, practically since he was an athlete at King City in the days just after leather helmets. In PrepNation, John has even more in-depth analysis of the latest results and news he's brought to you in The Herald and in his weekly videos.
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