Football Game Preview: El Cerrito Gauchos vs. Ukiah Wildcats + How To Watch

The El Cerrito Gauchos will face off against the Ukiah Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with El Cerrito sitting on nine straight victories and Ukiah on three.

El Cerrito is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 26-9 win over Rancho Cotate. That's two games straight that the Gauchos have won by exactly 17 points.

Meanwhile, Ukiah posted their closest victory since November 8, 2024 on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 21-20 win over Vintage.

El Cerrito better keep an eye on Beau David. He was instrumental in Ukiah's win, throwing for 238 yards and three TDs on only 19 passes. David's passing game has become a key predictor of the Wildcats' success: the team is 7-2 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise.

Ukiah didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Malachi Dennington and Zach Martinez, who each picked up one interception apiece.

Ukiah's victory bumped their record up to 8-4. As for El Cerrito, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.