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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Season Long Thread

Posted by BearTiger on 3/2/26 at 8:57 am to Booyow
In the Semi's:
St. Aloysius beat CHS 34-28
SGS beat St. Jude 38-17

St. Jude beat CHS by about 6 in the 3rd place game

SGS won by 8-10 in the championship. Congrats to St. George on winning their 12th known title.

Final Rankings based on Elite 8 Results. Preseason Ranking in parenthesis.

1. St. George (1)
2. St. Aloysius (3)
3. St. Jude (6)
4. CHS BR (2)
5. St. Jean Vianney (7)
6. St. Thomas More (unr)
7. St. Theresa (4)
8. Our Lady of Mercy (5)

Here is the updated all time Elite 8 Championship History since that thread is locked:

1984 - Winner - ? - Runner Up - ?
1985 - Winner - ?- Runner Up - ?
1986 - Winner - ?- Runner Up - ?
1987 - Winner - Redemptorist - Runner Up - ?
1988 - Winner - CHS BR - Runner Up - ?
1989 - Winner - ?- Runner Up - ?
1990 - Winner - ?- Runner Up - ?
1991 - Winner - ?- Runner Up - ?
1992 - Winner - St. Thomas More
1993 - Winner - St. Jude - Runner Up - ?
1994 - Winner - St. Francis Xavier- Runner Up - CHS BR
1995 - Winner - St. Jude- Runner Up - Sacred Heart
1996 - Winner - STM- Runner Up - St. Jude
1997 - Winner - Redemptorist - Runner Up - St. Aloysius
1998 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - STM
1999 - Winner - St. Alphonsus - Runner Up - St. Jude
2000 - Winner - Sacred Heart - Runner Up - St. George
2001 - Winner - St. Jude - Runner Up - ?
2002 - Winner - STM - Runner Up - ?
2003 - Winner - ? - Runner Up - ?
2004 - Winner - STM - Runner Up - St. Jude
2005 - Winner - OLOM - Runner Up - St. George
2006 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - OLOM
2007 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - OLOM
2008 - Winner - St. Jude - Runner Up - St. Aloysius
2009 - Winner - OLOM - Runner Up - STM
2010 - Winner - OLOM - Runner Up - Sacred Heart
2011 - Winner - Sacred Heart - Runner Up - St. George
2012 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - STM
2013 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - OLOM
2014 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - St. Aloysius
2015 - Winner - OLOM - Runner Up - St. Aloysius
2016 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - St. Aloysius
2017 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - St. Jude
2018 - Winner - CHS BR - Runner Up - STM
2019 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - St. Aloysius
2020 - Winner - OLOM - Runner Up - St. Jude
2021 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - OLOM
2022 - Winner - CHS BR - Runner up - St. Aloysius
2023 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - St. Jean Vianney
2024 - Winner - St. Jean Vianney Runner Up - St. George
2025 - Winner - OLOM - Runner Up - CHS BR
2026 - Winner - St. George - Runner Up - St. Aloysius

I will update these totals as people post other results. I will also update the stats below:

Championship Record:
St. George - 12-4
OLOM - 6-4
CHS BR - 3-2
STM - 4-4
Redemptorist - 2-0
St. Jude - 4-5
St. Alphonsus - 1-0
Sacred Heart - 2-2
St. Aloysius - 0-8
St. Francis Xavier - 1-0
St. Jean Vianney - 1-1
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Season Long Thread

Posted by BearTiger on 2/27/26 at 9:32 am to CapitalTiger
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Who made the Final Four?




St. George was up by 1 at halftime on STM, but pulled away to win 34-17.

St. Jude grinded it out to defeat St. Theresa 26-23.

Sunday is setting up to be a great day of basketball.
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Season Long Thread

Posted by BearTiger on 2/26/26 at 2:08 pm to CapitalTiger
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Both of these seem about right. Either of them attempt to make it a game?


Mercy made a run in the 3rd quarter. They were in striking distance, but CHS held them off.
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Season Long Thread

Posted by BearTiger on 2/26/26 at 8:56 am to b rod lsu
quote:

All chalk last night?


Yes. St. Aloysius defeated SJV 34-21 and CHS defeated Mercy 40-33.

Theresa vs Jude is a major clash of styles tonight. Should be a great first round matchup.
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Season Long Thread

Posted by BearTiger on 2/25/26 at 2:33 pm to b rod lsu
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Season Long Thread

Posted by BearTiger on 2/23/26 at 1:49 pm to CapitalTiger
quote:
1. St. George vs.
8. St. Thomas More
TruTV - Catalon/Rothstein


Game is Thursday at 6:30 pm

quote:
4. St. Jude vs.
5. St. Theresa
CBS - Nantz/Rafferty


Game is Thursday at 7:30 pm

quote:
3. Catholic High vs.
6. Our Lady of Mercy
TNT - Harlan/Van Gundy


Game is Wednesday at 7:00 pm


quote:
4. St. Jude vs.
5. St. Theresa
CBS - Nantz/Rafferty


Game is Wednesday at 6:00 pm

Way more open field this year than usual.
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20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Season Long Thread

Posted by BearTiger on 2/5/26 at 9:20 am
Other thread ( 20th Preseason Rankings) got anchored and many people have been asking for updates.

Updated midseason rankings: (Previous Ranking in Parenthesis):

1. St. Aloysius (1) - They have been the most consistent all season.

2. St. George (5) - Only other team that can make a case for #1 at this point.

3. St. Jude (3) - The surprise of the season. They won the St. Jude Tournament.

4. CHS BR (4) - Have had some trouble with consistency.

5. St. Theresa (6) - The most physical team in the league.

6. OLOM (2) - Seems like they are already slotted in this spot unless they can make a major showing in their tournament this weekend.

7. SJV (7) - Can sneak up and defeat some higher rated teams.

8. STM (unr)



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re: CSAA Rankings Thread Not Allowing New Posts

Posted by BearTiger on 1/27/26 at 3:22 pm to BearTiger
Please unlock the original thread. If not I will start a season long thread this week. Makes sense to just unlock the original though.
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re: CSAA Rankings Thread Not Allowing New Posts

Posted by BearTiger on 1/14/26 at 1:11 pm to CapitalTiger
quote:
Seems like threads are locked/anchored after a few weeks of inactivity. Would be great if the admins could unlock this one. Been a wild start to the league's regular season!


Agreed. Need to get this thread unlocked.
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CSAA Rankings Thread Not Allowing New Posts

Posted by BearTiger on 1/12/26 at 1:29 pm
I went to update the thread, and it says "This post is currently locked. No new posts can be created at this time."

Just curious why. Everybody loves this yearly thread and looks for updates throughout the season.
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 12/16/25 at 11:02 am to Pedro
quote:

Bear, any updates before Christmas break?


Sure. I keep meaning to post some updated rankings after the crazy Dunham Tournament. Definitely the most wild opening weekend I can remember. Previous ranking in parenthesis:

1. St. Aloysius (3) - After a loss to St. Jude, they won vs Dunham JV, Episcopal, U High, Parkview and OLOM before losing in the finals to Dunham V.

2. OLOM (5) - Defeated Dunham JV, Episcopal and U High before losing to Dunham V and St. Aloysius

3. St. Jude (6) -Notched wins over St. Aloysius and CHS and losses to Dunham and Parkview.

4. CHS (BR) (2) - Followed up a 6 point victory over St. George with a 4 point loss to St. Jude.

5. St. George (1) - An unexpected 2 and done in the Dunham tournament with losses to Parkview and CHS.

6. St. Theresa (4) - They will likely move up once we get more data points.

7. St. Jean Vianney (7) -

8. Most Blessed Sacrament (8)-
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 12/5/25 at 9:42 am to BearTiger
quote:
Nobody had a #1 SGS vs. #2 CHS win-or-go-home game pegged this early in the Dunham Tourney, but that’s exactly what we get tonight. Buckle up.


CHS defeated St. George 26-20
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 12/4/25 at 10:12 am to BearTiger
Absolute chaos on Day 1 of the Dunham Tournament as the top three ranked teams all went down. I honestly can’t remember this ever happening—especially not on opening day of the season:

Parkview defeated #1 SGS, 19–17

U-High defeated #2 CHS, 22–21

#6 St. Jude defeated #3 St. Aloysius, 19–16

Nobody had a #1 SGS vs. #2 CHS win-or-go-home game pegged this early in the Dunham Tourney, but that’s exactly what we get tonight. Buckle up.
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 12/3/25 at 8:22 am to Y.A. Tittle
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Bear, do you know when and why they changed the designation from CSAL?


The change came in 2016, when the new commissioner took over and transitioned the league from CSAL and CYO to CSAA Varsity and JV.
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re: 20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 12/2/25 at 3:23 pm to alterego55
quote:

what happened to st thomas more ?


They have a team in the varsity league this year, but did not crack the top 8.
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20th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 12/2/25 at 10:04 am
Intense fans taking things a step too far? Parents quietly negotiating middle school NIL deals? Transfer portal rumors swirling? Private vehicles mysteriously being chartered for “backroom conversations” at Phil’s Oyster Bar? No, this isn’t the chaos of college football—it’s CSAA 8th Grade Basketball, where the drama is real, the stakes feel enormous, and the storylines somehow get wilder every season.

Last year, Our Lady of Mercy showed why they were preseason #1 by defeating the Catholic High School Baby Bears in a championship duel defined by one unforgettable performance by the Blue Jay's best player putting up a championship game record 32 points.

As always, the new season brings no shortage of intrigue—fodder for both local sports talk radio and, naturally, national debates on First Take and SportsCenter. Will we see our first back-to-back champion since St. George pulled it off in 2016–2017? And is this finally the year the St. Aloysius Lions break through and cut down the Elite 8 nets for the first time in school history?

Strap in. The CSAA season has arrived. As always, if you have any updates for the CSAA Elite 8 Championship History, please let me know.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the much-anticipated 20th Annual 2025–2026 CSAA Elite 8 Rankings, a tradition unlike any other in middle school basketball.

1. St. George – Alabama Football, Duke Basketball, the Lakers, the Yankees… and St. George Basketball. These are programs that don’t just hope for championships—they expect them. The Dragons haven’t won a title since 2023, which feels like an eternity to their fanbase.
The good news? This year’s team is built to make a deep run. Despite losing a couple of key contributors to the ever-active transfer portal, the Dragons remain the most talented roster in the CSAA. They’re led by a pinpoint sharpshooting two-guard, and every one of their ball handlers is a threat from beyond the arc. Their forwards thrive in an up-tempo, rim-running style that overwhelms opponents who can’t match their pace.
This core has been playing together year-round for years, and that chemistry should show tomorrow night when they open the Dunham Tournament against Parkview. They’ll look to kick off the season with a tournament championship and carry that momentum forward.

2. CHS (BR) – After a gut-wrenching loss in last year’s championship game, the Baby Bears have reloaded with purpose, and their coaching staff is energized by a roster that mirrors their own identity—tough, gritty, and unapologetically competitive. This year’s group features one of the top guard combos in the league, backed by a collection of physical, unselfish forwards who take pride in playing aggressive, in-your-face defense.
They may not have the height of recent Bears teams, but they’re embracing a faster, more open style that maximizes their strengths. Expect quick decisions, constant pressure, and a pace that forces opponents into uncomfortable situations. The national buzz is even starting to pick up—after catching a practice last week, Jay Bilas reportedly remarked that this squad might be deeper than the Bears’ 2022 championship team.
The 8th Grade Bears will get their first major test tomorrow night in the Dunham Tournament when they face U-High, and play in the 8th grade installment of this intense rivalry.

3. St. Aloysius
Court is in session, the verdict is in,
Another year begins, chasing that first championship win.
The banners hang but none say “Champs,”
Still waiting for that moment to light up the lamps.
Their coach is a judge, robe tucked away,
But he still brings order to the court every play.
They lost their center to Catholic High’s pull,
Front court a little lighter, but the effort’s still full.
Their guards bring the speed—quick, calm, and clean,
Two of the fastest players this league has seen.
One dad played MLB ball in his glory days,
Another’s fixing teeth so the kids can cheer always.

And we say, “Maybe this year… maybe this time…”
Parents fill the bleachers, hopes quietly climb.
The Dragons wait ahead, the Bears aren’t far behind,
But St. Aloysius keeps believing—
With a steady heart and a hopeful mind.

4. St. Theresa – St. Theresa has been a true Jekyll-and-Hyde team in 6th and 7th grade—capable of beating St. George one night and then dropping a surprising one the next. Consistency is the question this group must answer.
Unlike most of the teams in the league this year, their strength lies in the frontcourt, where they have enough size and athleticism to compete with anyone in the league. Their big men can control the paint, rebound, and run the floor—tools that make them dangerous when they’re locked in. If their guards can hold their own against the league’s elite backcourts, this team has the potential to rise quickly.
If not, the unpredictable Jekyll-and-Hyde pattern may continue as league play unfolds for the Warriors.

5. Our Lady of Mercy – Mercy enters as the defending champs, and their celebration last year fit perfectly for the grit, glitz and glamour program—clean uniforms, big crowds, and parents celebrating at the fair in private tents that looked like a mini Grove at Ole Miss.
While last year’s run was polished and impressive, this roster doesn’t have the same depth or firepower. Depth is an issue for Mercy in 2025—they simply don’t have the building materials they’re accustomed to rolling out, and the margin for error is much thinner than usual.
Still, they do have a bright spot: their best player is one of the top tennis players in the entire country for his age group. His athleticism, discipline, and elite footwork should translate well, even if he’ll be relied on heavily to carry the scoring load.
Mercy opens the Dunham Tournament with a favorable matchup against Dunham’s JV team—one they should handle. But as the season progresses, their lack of depth will determine just how far this defending champion can really go.

6. St. Jude – The Cougars haven’t reached the Elite 8 Championship game since 2020, and their last title dates all the way back to 2008. It’s a proud program that’s been waiting a long time to return to the promised land, and this year’s team believes they have the backcourt to pave the way. If you can imagine Khalid El-Amin and Mateen Cleaves sharing the floor in their prime, you’ve got a sense of how this Cougar guard duo operates—tough, confident, and capable of taking over stretches of a game.
What they lack in size, they make up for with relentless effort. This is a scrappy group that doesn’t allow opponents to take a night off, and they’re fully capable of knocking off a few higher-ranked teams along the way. They’ll get their first big opportunity tomorrow night against #3 St. Aloysius, a game that will reveal just how dangerous this Cougar squad can be.

7. St. Jean Vianney – The Gators want to prove they’re not just a one-run wonder after back-to-back Elite 8 Championship game appearances and the 2024 title. They’ll rely heavily on their Kyrie-style point guard, a dynamic ball handler who can create offense out of nothing. They sit firmly on the bubble but get a big chance to make noise Friday when they host Mercy in “The Swamp,” their cozy, loud, humid home gym that gives opponents fits.

8. Most Blessed Sacrament – The Pelicans open with a key bubble-buster against St. Jude on Friday in a gym full of history and loyal fans. The old wooden backboards may be gone, but the passion remains.
When the “Maroon! White!” chant gets going, momentum usually swings in MBS’s favor. This is a program that has been close to breaking through, and Thursday gives them a perfect chance to show they’re ready to climb.
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re: Can Blake Baker come up with a Scheme to stop a dual threat Qb?

Posted by BearTiger on 10/23/25 at 3:39 pm to lsuchip30
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defense performed pretty good against Lagway and Sellers


Lagway is not a dual threat QB.

The Ole Miss and Vandy offenses looked like "old school" spread offenses that capitalized on their dual threat qb with read option and designed QB runs. The same type of offense that we struggled to stop last year against A&M and others.

Florida and South Carolina did not run the same type of offense as Ole Miss and Vandy.
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re: Dixon McMakin is the obvious choice to replace Dan Borne

Posted by BearTiger on 7/18/25 at 4:05 pm to IMA who dat
Definitely going to miss Dan Borne, but Dixon would be a strong replacement.

He did a great job as the PA announcer at basketball games this past season and brought an energy that was noticeably missing during last football season without Borne.
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re: 19th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 3/3/25 at 8:31 am to b rod lsu
Congrats to OLOM for winning the Elite 8 and also to the tournament MVP, who scored an unofficial record of 32 points in the finals.

Final Rankings based on Elite 8 finish (Preseason rankings in parenthesis:)
1. Mercy (1)
2. CHS (3)
3. St. George (2)
4. St. Aloysius (4)
5. SJV (5)
6. St. Theresa (unr)
7. St. Jude (7)
8. St. Alphonsus (8)

The CSAA Championship History Thread has been updated.

Time to start prepping for the 2025-2026 season.
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re: 19th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 2/21/25 at 8:51 am to GetBackToWork
Lineup for Saturday is as follows:

3:00 PM - Loser's Bracket Game - #6 SJV vs #7 St. Jude

4:00 PM - Loser's Bracket Game - #5 St. Theresa vs #8 St. Alphonsus

5:00 PM - 3rd Place Game - #2 St. George vs #4 St. Aloysius

6:00 PM - Championship Game - #1 OLOM vs #3 CHS
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re: 19th Annual CSAA (Formerly CSAL) 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings

Posted by BearTiger on 2/20/25 at 9:17 am to b rod lsu
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I believe it was all chalk last night. That would mean Aloysius/Mercy and CHS/George tonight at Catholic.

Correct:

CHS plays St. George at 7:00 pm

Mercy plays Aloysius at 8:00 pm

All at CHS
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