Football Recap: Pinole Valley Takes a Loss

Pinole Valley was the 18-8 winner over De Anza when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Spartans lost 28-7 to the Dons on Friday. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.

Jason Miles had another great game (as he tends to do), picking up 95 receiving yards and three TDs for De Anza. Miles also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.

This is the second loss in a row for Pinole Valley and nudges their season record down to 3-3. As for De Anza, they pushed their record up to 3-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinole Valley will welcome Vallejo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will be up against the Redhawks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 25.83 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for De Anza, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Saint Mary's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.