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Bcboysbasketball Rank Scraper

The Bcboysbasketball Rank Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract and compile basketball team rankings from the BC Boys' Basketball website. It automates the collection of detailed ranking data, including team positions, divisions, and weekly changes, enabling users to track performance trends effortlessly. This tool is ideal for coaches, analysts, and enthusiasts seeking reliable, structured data for sports insights and decision-making.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes detailed rankings including team names, ranks, divisions, weeks, and honorable mentions from specified pages.
• Reliable and Accurate: Built on CheerioCrawler for fast, efficient web scraping with high data fidelity and minimal errors.
• Customizable Inputs: Accepts multiple start URLs to scrape various ranking pages or sections.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data perfect for integration into databases, dashboards, or analytics tools.
• Performance Optimized: Handles large datasets quickly, with built-in error handling for robust operation.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface on Apify Store for easy setup and execution.
• Scalable for Sports Analysis: Supports tracking historical trends and comparing divisions across weeks.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
startUrls	array	Yes	An array of URLs to start scraping from. Each URL should point to a ranking page on bcboysbasketball.com.	[{"url": "https://www.bcboysbasketball.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?clientid=2192&leagueid=0&pageid=12565"}]

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide the input JSON in the Apify console or via API:

{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.bcboysbasketball.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?clientid=2192&leagueid=0&pageid=12565"
    }
  ]
}

Example output in JSON format:

[
  {
    "pageHeading": "BC SENIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL RANKINGS",
    "cutoffDate": "AAAA Zones",
    "division": "4A",
    "week": "11",
    "weekDate": "Week 11",
    "rank": "1",
    "isHonourableMention": false,
    "team": "Dover Bay Dolphins (Nanaimo) (VI)",
    "lastWeek": "1",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.bcboysbasketball.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?clientid=2192&leagueid=0&pageid=12565"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Sports Performance Tracking: Monitor team rankings and weekly changes to analyze trends and predict outcomes.
• Coaching and Strategy Development: Access historical data for scouting opponents and refining team strategies.
• Fan Engagement: Build apps or websites displaying live rankings for basketball enthusiasts.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on sports statistics, regional competitions, and athletic performance.
• Media and Journalism: Gather insights for articles, reports, or broadcasts on BC basketball leagues.
• Tournament Planning: Use ranking data to organize events, seed teams, or evaluate division strengths.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Bcboysbasketball Rank Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters (e.g., add start URLs).
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The Actor outputs data as a JSON array of objects, each representing a ranked team. Key fields include:

• pageHeading: The title of the ranking page (e.g., "BC SENIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL RANKINGS").
• cutoffDate: Additional context like zone or cutoff info (e.g., "AAAA Zones").
• division: The division level (e.g., "4A").
• week: The week number (e.g., "11").
• weekDate: Descriptive week label (e.g., "Week 11").
• rank: Current rank (e.g., "1").
• isHonourableMention: Boolean indicating if it's an honorable mention.
• team: Full team name with location (e.g., "Dover Bay Dolphins (Nanaimo) (VI)").
• lastWeek: Previous week's rank (e.g., "1").
• sourceUrl: The URL where the data was scraped from.

This structure ensures easy parsing and integration.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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Unlock precise BC Senior Boys' Basketball rankings with this Apify Actor! Effortlessly scrape team ranks, divisions, and weekly changes from bcboysbasketball.com. Features include customizable URLs, structured JSON output, and fast CheerioCrawler performance. Perfect for coaches, analysts, and fans tracking performance trends. Get started today—run for free on Apify Store! (248 characters)