On the outer edges of the Metro region, in the easternmost parts of Contra Costa County, Heritage of Brentwood boasts two highly ranked Bay Valley Athletic League champions.
Though both have threatened — the girls team has reached the final twice — neither has won a North Coast Section crown.
Both their coaches think this year might be their best chance to date and on Tuesday, each impressed in opening-round Division 1 playoff wins.
The third-seed boys (25-2), behind 19 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks from 6-foot-7 senior Jonathan Ned, pummeled San Leandro for three quarters, leading 48-16 en route to a 61-40 victory.
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Though both have threatened — the girls team has reached the final twice — neither has won a North Coast Section crown.
Both their coaches think this year might be their best chance to date and on Tuesday, each impressed in opening-round Division 1 playoff wins.
The third-seed boys (25-2), behind 19 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks from 6-foot-7 senior Jonathan Ned, pummeled San Leandro for three quarters, leading 48-16 en route to a 61-40 victory.
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