Orange @ OV: Pregame

After an emotionally charging and really satisfying win against Huntington Beach on Monday, the Hawks (14-3) are looking to suit up against the Orange Oranges Panthers (7-11).

Before we get into the game, I’d like to point out a couple of things. Here are top 5 teams in the SCIBCA’s CIF-SS rankings for Division 3-AA:

1. Ocean View

2. Foothill

3. Elsinore

4. Arroyo Grande

5. Sonora

Full rankings here. And even more important, here are the top 5 teams for Orange County, in any division:

1. Mater Dei (Trinity) 15-1, 50

2. Ocean View (Golden West) 13-3, 45

3. Foothill (Sea View) 17-2, 35

4. Los Alamitos (Sunset) 14-4, 34

5. Orange Lutheran (Trinity) 13-5, 31

It’s rather comedic to see Golden West up there huh? Congrats guys, you are right up there with the best of them!

Analysis after the break.

OV @ Huntington Beach – Pregame

Welcome to rivalry week everyone! OV (13-3) is going to take on their crosstown rivals, the Huntington Beach Oilers (6-12) in downtown HB at 6:00 tonight, I hope everyone can make it out to the game tonight.

First of all, everyone should remember last years battle, where it came down to literally the last possession as the Oilers fell short after Anthony Brown got a quick cutter through the key to take the lead from the Oilers. The drama and intensity of that matchup boosted the energy of Ocean View throughout the rest of that season, eventually pushing them to a state championship game. However, that was last year.

Last year, Ocean View never really had an identity until after this game, last year, the team only started one Senior, and avoided starting more than 1 forward in every game. Last year, Huntington had multiple scoring threats on the interior and exterior.

This year, on the other hand, is going to be a completely different game.

Analysis and predictions after the jump…