All-conference
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These last two years I’ve debated with coaches about Section 1’s current system for determining all-section girls hoops picks. It’s fine the way it is — I think the choices are fair — but it often comes down to how to divide the picks among leagues. Really though, how can you possibly compare Class AA players with those from Class C? It’s tough.
What I prefer is all-conference teams, like they have in the boys. Kevin went to the dinner last night, so you can get a better understanding of how they divvy up the selections by checking out his post.
The selections include a Mr. Basketball, a coach of the year, and a first and second team for the whole section. Then, on top of that, they include all-conference picks for Conferences I, II, III, and IV, as well as a player of the year and a coach of the year in each conference.
To me, it makes perfect sense. Rather than compare apples to oranges, you’re comparing apples to apples. Everyone would get his or her appropriate recognition among the group of players or coaches he or she competed against.
Anyone have thoughts on the matter? I’ll post my all-conference teams throughout the rest of the week . Three teams for each conference, plus a player and a coach of the year. Would everyone be interested in reading that?
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on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 at 6:45 pm by Josh Thomson. 
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Josh Thomson has done some of everything since joining The Journal News in March 2003. He began working for the Gannett weeklies during the winter of 2002 as a freelance writer. He joined the daily staff soon after and has since covered various high school and pro sports. Away from sportswriting, Josh lives in Westchester and spends his free time either with his fiancee, Sarah, or expertly managing his various championship-winning fantasy sports teams. He's visited 21 major-league baseball stadiums and insists that Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are the best by far. Josh graduated from Carmel High School in 1998, then went to Boston University, where, in 2002, he received a degree in communications with a minor in history.
great idea, josh. would be very interested in seeing your picks. questions—why is the selection process different for the boys and girls and can the section 1 girls coaches just get together and vote to change the process if they wanted to?
Josh we are also interested in your year end power rankings.