Alisal-Alvarez boys hoops

 Going in different directions in terms of divisional placement has not derailed this rivalry.
 While Alisal has rattled off five straight wins over the Eagles, both teams come into this non league battle with just one loss on the season.
 Alvarez is off to its best start in five years at 7-1, with its only loss coming to Scattini Tournament champion Pittsburg.
 Despite missing two starters for the first four games, including 6-foot-9 Sebastian Reynoso, the defending Gabilan Division champion Trojans are 5-1.
 Reynoso is healthy, averaging 29 points in his first two games back, giving Alisal a presence in the paint to complement shooting guard Josue Gil-Silva.
 Alvarez has its deepest roster in years, turning to the likes of Devin Foster, Jacob Gomez and Isaiah Rodriguez, all of which have been named to all-tournament teams this year.