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The Patch.com East Bay basketball rankings are composed of teams primarily from cities covered by Patch and include all teams which play in the following leagues: ACCAL, BSAL, DFAL, DVAL, EBAL and HAAL. The rankings are a collaboration between Patch writers and take into account record, strength of schedule and the opinions of local coaches.The Patch.com East Bay basketball rankings are composed of teams primarily from cities covered by Patch and include all teams which play in the following leagues: ACCAL, BSAL, DFAL, DVAL, EBAL and HAAL. The rankings are a collaboration between Patch writers and take into account record, strength of schedule and the opinions of local coaches. BOYS Teams Record Last Poll Comment 1. Bishop O'Dowd 14-3 1 The Dragons collapsed in the second half in a loss to Sacramento on MLK Day, but we're not ready to drop them down yet. 2. Castro Valley 17-1 3 Castro Valley has a chance to jump O'Dowd as it …
Boys Teams Record Last Week Comment 1. Bishop O'Dowd 10-2 - With Brandon Ashley healthy, the Dragons have perhaps the best front court in the state. 2. Salesian 12-0 - Salesian has a case for No. 1 and could jump O'Dowd with a win against Castro Valley on MLK Day. 3. Castro Valley 12-1 - The OT slipup at Berkeley caught many off guard, but Castro Valley should still be the NorCal favorite in D-I. 4. De La Salle 10-2 - EBAL favorite after dumping SRV on Friday. 5. Newark Mem. 9-5 - Cougars pick up an impressive win against Granite Bay on Saturday. 6. El Cerrito 10-5 - The Gauchos turned some …
