17 of 20 teams in state finals are private schools

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Let the debate begin. Of the 20 teams to qualify for next weekend’s state basketball championships in Sacramento, 17 are private schools.

The only public schools to earn spots are Berkeley in Division I girls, Rialto in Division II girls and Fontana Summit in Division II boys.

Here’s column with some thoughts.

-- Eric Sondheimer