If the three results went the other way, we’re writing a different column as St. In the Serra game, once the momentum swung, it seemed conceivable, if not likely. In the Folsom game, it seemed less inconceivable. Francis game, it seemed inconceivable that De La Salle would lose at the end. De La Salle was outscored by a total of seven points in the three games. Having been on the sideline for all three of the losses, I can tell you the difference was paper thin. The Spartans were 10-0-2 in those games before the St. Since the national streak ended 18 years ago, De La Salle has had 15 games against teams from this region decided by fewer than 10 points. They had only four games decided by single digits during the national-record streak: Buchanan-Clovis (30-24 in 2000), Mater Dei-Santa Ana (31-28 in 2000), Mater Dei (28-21 in 1998) and Pittsburg (26-21 in 1993). And in the few that were not, the Spartans found the play or two that made the difference. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)ĭuring De La Salle’s heyday, almost every game - even those against the best of the best - was decisive. We all have to get better.” De La Salle coach Justin Alumbaugh gestures after a play during the third quarter Friday night against Serra. “It’s a testament to a lot better teams in NorCal right now,” De La Salle coach Justin Alumbaugh said on the field last Friday as Serra celebrated a few feet away. The undisputed Kings of NorCal were no longer on top of the throne. Francis game last season ended De La Salle’s aura of invincibility against opponents from the Spartans’ backyard. ![]() Some to juggernauts from Southern California.īut the St. There have been numerous losses for De La Salle since the national streak ended.
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