Here we go . . . in conjunction with the earlier post of predictions on each boys' CIF SS IAA game tonight, here are selected other predictions across the spectrum of the Southern Section playoff openers tonight:
IIAA
Compton over West Valley (the Tarbabes are much too talented to not advance to at least the quarterfinals of this division)
IIA
Mayfair over Newport Harbor (Tim Douglas will carry this club to the quarterfinal round next Tuesday night)
Norwalk over Rowland (the Lancers' solid season will be extended at least until Friday night)
IIIAA
Bishop Montgomery over Artesia (the Knights execute too well in the half court)
Cerritos over Ramona (the Suburban League was pretty strong, minus a tremendous team, this season)
La Mirada over Granite Hills (this would be a mild upset)
IIIA
Serra over Servite (this can be as lopsided as Coach Dwan Hurt wants it to be)
Gahr over Antelope Valley (the Gladiators will overwhelm this team in transition)
Centennial over Irvine (the Apaches and Serra will play in a semifinal on Feb. 26)
Calabasas over St. John Bosco (but the Braves will make a deep run in this division a year from now)
IVAA
Price over South Pasadena (by a large margin; Price cruises in this division)
IVA
Valley Christian over Desert (an upset in name only)
Whittier Christian over Whitney (one-and-done for the squad with the marvelous GPA)
st anthony is also in playoffs Div5A and have a strong team