Wednesday's game
No. 4 Monterey (18-7) vs No. 1 Sacred Heart Cathedral (14-11) at St. Ignatius, 5:30 p.m.
Two of the last three Central Coast Section Division III titles have come from these two teams, with the Toreadores winning their first title last season.
While it will feel like a home game for Sacred Heart Cathedral, which sits just a few blocks from St. Ignatius in San Francisco, the Toreadores have had success in this gym with three straight wins.
Four of Monterey's five starters were a part of last year's title team. All four are averaging over 12 points a game, including Mohammed Adam, who is dropping in just under 18 points a night.
The Fightin Irish were just 4-10 in the West Catholic Athletic League, but 10-1 outside league with a 19 point win over Saratoga on Saturday.
Three of their four league losses were by three points or less. Another setback came in overtime.
The Toreadores got the rust out from a 10 day layoff in the second half against Soledad, producing a 24 point win with Tahjae Ordonio and Evans Charles putting up double digit numbers.
The concern for Monterey is Sacred Heart's size. It can at times put a lineup out there where four of the five players are 6-foot 3 or taller.
The two teams haven't faced each other in the postseason since 2003 when Monterey posted a 66-54 win.
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