Two defending Central Coast Section divisional champions will clash tonight with expectations that go beyond a section title.
The Chieftains defense will be tested out the gates, facing a Piedmont Hills squad that features guard Goose Persin, who dropped in over 15 points a game last year, hitting 118 3-point goals.
Last season the Pirates won the CCS Division I championship while Palma captured the Division IV crown, embarking on a postseason ride that took them to a State Division IV finals appearance.
The return of Gabilan Division Player of the Year Jamaree Bouyea has heightened expectations for the Chieftains.
Last winter the 6-foot-1 Bouyea averaged over 18 points a game for Palma, while finishing among the team leaders in assists and steals.
After a season opening loss last season to St. Francis, the Chieftains won 20 of their next 21 games, going undefeated in the Gabilan.
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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