Just about all sections in Northern California have kicked off with the Oakland Section doing so this week, meaning McClymonds takes on Central Coast Section power Bellarmine of San Jose.
It'll be hot up and down the state this week with temperature soaring into the 100s and beyond, but there isn't a hotter game in Northern California than the showdown of the week Serra taking on De La Salle. Serra topped Folsom 17-12 on a hot night last week and must get back up against the Spartans for an ESPN televised game on Friday.
A week after beating Folsom 17-12, Serra takes on De La Salle on ESPN on Friday.
Photo: Gary Jones
1. (Last week 1) Serra (San Mateo), 1-0
Last week: Defeated Folsom, 17-12
This week: at No. 2 De La Salle
The Padres had guys cramping up but they never buckled, holding one of the state's most prolific teams in check in the first meeting of storied programs.
2. (3) De La Salle (Concord), 1-0
Last week: Defeated Monterey Trail-Elk Grove, 36-20
This week: vs. No. 1 Serra.
Charles Greer went off in the second half, rushing for 130 yards and two scores to hold off a pesky foe. Showdown with Serra is epic.
3. (2) Folsom, 1-1
Last week: Lost to No. 1 Serra, 17-12
This week: vs. Edison (Stockton)
The Bulldogs are kicking themselves for losing a fumble inside the Serra 5 late in an intense game.
4. (4) Pittsburg, 1-0
Last week: Defeated Bethel (Vallejo), 59-0
This week: vs. Liberty (Nevada)
Jaden Rashada passed for 122 yards and two touchdowns to storm to a big early lead.
5. (5) Saint Francis (Mountain View), 1-0
Last week: Defeated Central-Catholic (Modesto), 35-28
This week: vs. Monterey Trail
Matthew Dougherty Jr. played big to beat De La Salle a year ago and, in his first game since, led the way here.
6. (6) Liberty (Bakersfield), 2-0
Last week: Defeated Ridgeview (Bakersfield), 35-0
This week: Bye
Jalen Hankins rushed for two touchdowns and Liberty led 28-0 at the half in a rout.
7. (9) Buchanan (Clovis), 2-0
Last week: Defeated Escalon, 41-40
This week: vs. Foothill (Palo Cedro)
Jayden Mandal passed for 259 yards and a touchdown and ran for two scores in a shootout thriller.
8. (16) San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno), 2-0
Last week: Defeated Central (Fresno), 23-21
This week: Queen Creek (Arizona)
In an inspired effort over a powerhouse, Carson Dean tossed two touchdowns and Brandon Ramirez rushed for 90 yards and a score.
9. (7) Central (Fresno), 1-1
Last week: Lost to San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno), 23-21
This week: at Turlock
A surprising loss may not be that surprising if Memorial keeps on winning.
David Bell rushed for 120 yards and a score for Central.
10. (18) Manteca, 2-0
Last week: Defeated Patterson, 43-10
This week: vs. Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove)
Hudson Wyatt passed for three touchdowns, two to
Blake Nichelson, the most heavily recruited player in program history.
11. (19) Granite Bay, 2-0
Last week: Defeated Davis, 74-6
This week: vs. Vista del Lago (Folsom)
The Grizzlies have rolled with a running game that features stout line play and the quick feet of
Carter Jackson and the toughness of
Isaiah Ene, just a freshman. He had two pick-6 touchdowns to lead the defense.
12. (13) Salinas, 1-0
Last week: Defeated Clayton Valley Charter (Concord), 21-14
This week: at Valley Christian (San Jose)
Adam Shaffer passed for two scores and ran for one and
Josiah Garnica sealed it with a late interception.
13. (12) Clayton Valley Charter (Concord), 0-1
Last week: Lost to Salinas, 21-14
This week: vs. Del Oro (Loomis)
The Ugly Eagles had a late drive stalled with an interception.
Nicholas Khashabi rushed for 109 yards and a score.
14. (15) Vanden (Fairfield), 2-0
Last week: Defeated Douglas (Nevada), 32-10
This week: at Burbank
15. (NR) St. Mary's (Stockton), 1-0
Last week: Defeated West (Tracy), 58-0
This week: vs. Central Catholic (Modesto)
The Rams are off and running as Samson Hunkin had two touchdowns to gear up with the rivalry showdown with Central Catholic.
16. (17) Jesuit (Carmichael), 1-0
Last week: Defeated Manogue (Nevada),
This week: at St. Ignatius (San Francisco)
Trenton Dewar passed for a touchdown,
Anthony Seibles ran for two and
Jagger Shaddix had 180 yards and the sealing late touchdown sprint for the Marauders.
17. (20) Marin Catholic (Kentfield), 1-0
Last week: Defeated Freedom (Oakley), 55-29
This week: vs. Spanish Springs (Nevada)
J.R. Bosch caught two touchdowns and
Charles Williams ran for three in helping the Wildcats lead 48-7 at the half.
18. (NR) Menlo-Atherton (Atherton), 1-0
Last week: Defeated Bellarmine (San Jose), 48-34
This week: vs. Elk Grove
Welcome aboard, five-star recruit
Jurrion Dickey, who caught three touchdown passes from
Billy Johnson and ran for a score to lead a big rally.
19. (10) Bellarmine College Prep (San Jose), 0-1
Last week: Lost to Menlo-Atherton, 48-34
This week: at McClymonds (Oakland)
The Bells led 20-0 and then fell in a shootout, unable to deal with 5-star recruit receiver Dickey, who had four scores.
20. (14) McClymonds (Oakland), 0-0
Last week: Did not play
This week: vs. Bellarmine (San Jose)
The Mack Attack finally kicks off this week, in a big one.
The Next 1021.
Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills), 2-0
22.
Los Gatos, 0-1
23.
Rocklin, 1-1
24.
Elk Grove, 1-1
25.
Sheldon (Sacramento), 2-0
26.
Rancho Cotate (Rohnert Park), 1-0
27.
Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa), 1-0
28.
Monterey Trail (Elk Grove), 0-2
29.
Foothill (Palo Cedro), 1-0
30.
Sutter, 2-0
