Increased competition with new teams added to sports league

CVHS sports teams have always stood up to the competition offered by the other schools. However, with the addition of new schools to its current league, and the loss of another, can CVHS still keep up with the incoming competition?

The new league will contain a total of 12 teams. Schools like Berkeley High, Alameda High, and Piedmont High will be added, while Moreau Catholic High School will be leaving the league. Other than that, the current Hayward Area Athletic League teams will stay as they are, so none of the current sports teams at CVHS will have to change in order to enter the new league.

Within the league, the 12 teams will be sorted into two competitive leagues of six teams. These matchups will be based on competitiveness of each school’s various sports teams. This means that one of our sports teams will be matched with one of equal skill and competitiveness from another school, and so on.

The main reason for the change in the HAAL league comes from the league re-alignments that happen every two years. Teams that are imbalanced in other leagues are moved around based on their competitiveness and skill.

The teams will also be assigned with their geographical areas in mind, meaning there will be a North/South division, and an East/West division. Also, among the teams currently in the HAAL leagues, there will be an A and a B league.

Will CVHS teams be able to handle the new league changes and the competition they offer? Though the future is uncertain, with enough practice and effort, CVHS can maintain the high standards set by its sports teams in the years to come.