California hasn't had much luck against San Ramon Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Grizzlies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wolves at 7:15 p.m. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with California sitting on six straight wins and San Ramon Valley on three.
California is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Livermore 44-20 last Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Grizzlies' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 85th, while the Cowboys are ranked 212th).
Luke Taylor
| 09/19/25 vs Menlo-Atherton | 30 |
| 09/05/25 @ James Logan | 32 |
| 08/29/25 @ Patterson | 33 |
| 09/12/25 @ Monterey Trail | 41 |
| 09/26/25 vs McClymonds | 48 |
California had a senior duo take command as Luke Taylor gained 164 total yards and three touchdowns and Banerjee Arjun threw for 163 yards and two TDs on only ten passes. Taylor also set a new season-high mark in receiving yards with 130. Henry Dupin made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
California's defense made their presence known, laying out Matteo Lortie three times. Maka Lauti refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Everett Cross was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles.
Meanwhile, San Ramon Valley's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Amador Valley 41-14. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won three games by 27 points or more so far this season.
California better keep an eye on Cole Dawes. He was instrumental in San Ramon Valley's win, throwing for 252 yards and three touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes. They are undefeated when Dawes posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Special teams played a big role in the game for San Ramon Valley, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Owen Power, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
San Ramon Valley's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for California, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
California was dealt a bruising 35-7 defeat at the hands of San Ramon Valley when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Thankfully for the Grizzlies, Sammy Avalos (who picked up 48 receiving yards and one score, and also punched in one TD on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
