Defending champ Torrey Pines, newcomer San Marcos top picks in Avocado West boys' basketball race (by Ken Grosse)

Post date: Dec 23, 2018 11:12:23 PM

The six-team 2019 Avocado West boys’ basketball teams (including newcomers San Marcos and Mission Hills) can be conveniently broken down in groups of two. Title contenders—Torrey Pines and San Marcos. Good enough to beat anybody on the right night—Carlsbad and La Costa Canyon. Rebuilding—Canyon Crest and Mission Hills.

A quick evaluation based on history and pre-season returns signals Torrey Pines and San Marcos clearly out-distancing their four rivals. Coach John Olive’s Falcons, have gone undefeated in winning the past two Avo West titles, reached the semi-finals of last season’s CIF Open Division bracket and won 10 of their first 12 contests this year (one a 77-71 overtime decision over San Marcos). (more)