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Pinewood should be strong,Cardinal Newman lost some talent, but should be strong. Hammond lost most if not all of their starters to graduation. St. Joseph's could be the team to give everyone headaches.

Cardinal Newman only lost one senior to graduation.

I heard St. Joseph's lost some key players as well. But I don't know if they gained any new talent. Anyone know?

Ben Lippen only lost 2 Seniors so watch them closely and never underestimate them. Pinewood and CN will of course be very good this year as well.

I have heard that Pinewood is not playing that well, based on the results against the three public schools they have played thus far. Anyone have any input?

Flu and other viruses have been taking a toll. Pinewood's Bball team still playing. Haven't had the full or same squad at any of the scrimmages thus far. Hopefully those that aren't playing basketball will at least be healthy this weekend.

Arent Pinewood and Cardinal newman both in this weekends tournament? Who will turn out the better performance?

Cardinal Newman is going to be hard to beat.
Great players and great coach.

This is basically the same team that:
Beat BC two years ago - BC had a good team.
Beat BC last year - BC had a really good team.
Beat up on BC last night - BC is having a rebuilding year :-)

Yes, both Pinewood and Cardinal Newman are playing this weekend.

I'm not disagreeing that CN will be a difficult out, and I have a lot of respect for the coaches at both CN and BC, but, really, BC as the measuring stick? I understand your personal affinity and all, but, this singular basis of explanation is difficult to understand.

I'm pretty sure 5 years ago, Pinewood beat CN in the playoffs.
Three years ago, Pinewood beat CN in the playoffs.
Two years ago, Pinewood beat CN in the Championship.
Last year, Pinewood beat CN in the playoffs.

There are players on Pinewoods team that have been a part of each of these games, so they know the road to the Championship is likely through CN. It will be a good game when they do meet.

Hey Bear,

What I was trying to say (however poorly) was these are literally the same players that played two years ago.
I was amazed two years ago how many sophomores they had...and they were solid then. Now these sophomores are seniors and their skills have only grown during these years.

Did Pinewood lose many seniors last year? If not, then you are right about a "good game".

I know about half of these kids from club soccer, and just know they are going to be tough as nails this year.
However I've never had the pleasure of seeing Pinewood play, but will this weekend. Should be interesting.