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Yikes, it’s the end of February.
On THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOW for this final day of the month, that’s Sunday morning at 9:30am., we’ll talk some basketball, hockey and snowboarding.

The Toronto Catholic senior boys’ basketball title is up for grabs. Winner moves on to the provincial playoffs. Loser goes home. What I find interesting is the inconsistency in leagues. In Toronto, the public board has a “back door” format that gives the team that loses in the final a second chance. In the Catholic final, lose and it’s all over. Strange? Fair?

Anyway, have to be careful how I say this. Blessed Mother Teresa is hoping to beat, I mean end up on the winning side of the final with, Pope John Paul II. Then again, Pope John Paul II might have a surprise for Mother Teresa. Doesn’t sound right, but you know what I mean. Teresa coach Richard Gallacher will be on to talk strategy and hoops.

Kelly Terry started the season with her hockey mates at Sinclair in Whitby. But then, the athletic association in Durham told her to hang up the skates. She’s ineligible. We’ll hear her side of the story. The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association folks are nervous talking to the media.

And, to end the Olympics, we’ll go to Vancouver and talk with Meghan Farrell - a Richmond Hill high school student. She’s an alpine snowboard racer that was invited to forerun at the womens parallel giant slalom Olympic event - and on her 18th birthday. Yes, she’s hoping to be part of the next wave of national athletes.

One of the top high school basketball players in the Greater Toronto Area will join me on Sunday on the HIGH SCHOOL SHOW at 9:30am to talk about his team, his year and what’s ahead. Who is it? Alright, point guard Mike L’Africain from Loyola in Oakville. Team record: 43-4. Not bad.

And a Toronto high school dominated the citywide swim finals. Malvern did it. I believe four consecutive titlers now and we’ll talk with one of the coaches, Corey Skuffham about how Malvern Collegiate swimmers keep reaching No. 1.

And, we have a hockey guest - a very talented player who could be the next big name toi come out of York region. Brendan Gaunce turns 16 next month and doing a great job at Markham District. Yes, the Marauders beat Brother Andre in the first game of their playoffs.

Great guests. Great show. Sunday morning at 9:30am on THE FAN 590.

Well, it has been rough times for the family.

A year ago, my mother passed away. A few days ago, another shock - my mother-in-law died. It can be very tough trying to get back to work, talking sports and the routine. But, that’s what she would have wanted me to do - talk about young athletes and stir things up with my opinions.

Huge thanks to Zack Cooper for filling in for me last Sunday, and on very short notice.

This Sunday, as we edge closer to the league championships in various sports, we’ll talk some volleyball, swimming and basketball on THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOW starting at 9:30am and, of course, also available at www.fan590.com

 And, yes, it’ll also be Valentine’s Day.

It’s basketball month, or so it feels, with lots of them - Sheridan Cup, Forest City Invitational, Scarborough Basketball Association, Kennedy All-Catholic, Ontario Catholic Classic, and on and on.

We’ll talk hoops, now that exams are over, and what lies ahead with the Ontario championships one month away. Yup, four provincial finals - different size schools - all at the same time. Nice planning by the folks at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations.

And, with two big girls’ volleyball tournaments, the Mowat Invitational and another Ontario Catholic Classic, a bigger story focuses on a private school “borrowing” players from other schools because it only had five for its team.

Good move or not? Ethical issues? What about athletes competing for one school, then another, then back again?

Tune in, Sunday morning at 9:30am for the HIGH SCHOOL SHOW on the FAN590 or at www.fan590.com