Alisal boys basketball

Alisal (21-4, 10-2)
 It wasn't suppose to be this simple. And it wasn't. Yet, Alisal made it look easy.
 Teams that are thrown into the Gabilan Division often struggle -- in any sport.
 The Trojans deified that logic last season, going from being Pacific Division champions to capturing the Gabilan Division, ending Palma's run of three straight titles.
 It wasn't that Alisal snuck up on opponents. It just outplayed most teams in bringing a third straight league title to the Trojans campus.
 Pressure to repeat?
 "Not at all," Alisal coach Jose Gil said. "I feel we have nothing to prove. So this year should be more exciting and joyful. And with that, should come success."
 The Trojans are not short on talent. Four players are beginning their fourth year, including reigning Gabilan Division co-Most Valuable Player Josue Gil-Silva.
 Last year the sharpshooter led Alisal in scoring at just under 18 points a game, dropping in 70 shots from beyond the 3-point arc.
 Gil-Silva also finished among the team leaders in assists and steals, joining forces with fellow four year players Ronaldo Enriquez, Vincent Gonzalez and Israel Corona.
 Gonzalez gave the Trojans another outside shooter from the 3-point arc, burying 33 shots from the perimeter.
 Enriquez and Corona were defensive demons that also averaged a combined 13.1 points a night for Alisal.
 "It's been exciting to see our players grow these past three years," Gil said. "I see the impact that basketball has had on their lives, on and off the court. They're respectful, resilient and humble."
 While the fab four take aim at a fourth straight title, the biggest weapon in the Trojans arsenal is 6-foot-9 senior Sebastian Reynoso, who arrived last year.
 It took time for Reynoso to adjust to the Trojans unselfish style of play. Yet, once he got a grasp of the offense, he was one of the best players in the area in the second half of the season.
 Reynoso averaged 14 points and nearly 13 rebounds a game in just 13 games for Alisal, numbers that are expected to swell this season.
 He's averaging 29 points a game in the two games he's played this season.
 "A lot of these kids are setting goals and planning their future," Gil said. "I am looking forward to them returning one day to share their success stories with our future Trojans."
 Before that occurs, the Trojans would like to add to their growing legacy. Having a presence in the paint along with several outside shooters makes this team dangerous.
 Alisal is an up-tempo team that will run in transition. How well it plays defense in the Gabilan will dictate its fate.