Earlier this campaign, top-ranked Serra beat No. 2 Folsom 17-12 and then Serra topped No. 3 De La Salle 24-21.
On Friday in Contra Costa County, No. 2 Folsom plays No. 3 De La Salle, a rematch from last season when the teams played twice. DLS took the regular-season contest 31-10 and Folsom won the CIF NorCal Regional Division I-AA final 28-27.
Folsom last week beat Pittsburg 23-15 and so it goes.
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De La Salle hosts Folsom this week.
Photo: Angelo Garcia Jr.
Bye
This week: at Saint Francis (Mountain View)
Serra is primed for a championship run in the West Catholic Athletic League after beating Folsom, De La Salle and Central Catholic of Modesto.
2. (2) Folsom, 3-1Last week: Defeated Pittsburg 23-15
This week: at De La Salle
The Bulldogs came up with four interceptions on defense to stall Pittsburg and the turning play was a blocked field goal that
Ayreon Smith returned 80 yards for a touchdown and a 23-7 lead.
3. (3) De La Salle (Concord), 3-1Last week: Defeated Central Catholic (San Diego), 28-20
This week: vs. Folsom
The Spartans beat the top-ranked team in San Diego, the defending State CIF State Division I-AA champions, as
Charles Greer ripped off scoring runs of 69 and 83 yards and
Carson Su'esu'e had two 60-yard touchdown strikes. The loss was 24-21 to Serra.
4. (4) Pittsburg, 3-1Last week: Lost to Folsom, 23-15
This week: Bye
The Pirates could not get star receiver
Rashid Williams on track as he had just four catches for 20 yards.
5. (5) Buchanan (Clovis), 5-0Last week: Defeated Memorial (Fresno), 31-24
This week: Bye
The Bears had another big rally and win, storming from 21-3 down to prevail as
Michael Runnels had 122 yards rushing and a score. Another big win was 35-21 over Liberty (Bakersfield).
6. (7) Monterey Trail (Elk Grove), 3-2Last week: Defeated Laguna Creek (Elk Grove), 49-7
This week: vs. Kennedy (Sacramento)
The Mustangs opened defense of their Metro League championship by racing past one of the league contenders.
Jervin Navarro rushed for 174 yards and two scores. The losses were to Folsom and De La Salle.
7. (6) Liberty (Bakersfield), 3-1Last week: Defeated Central (Fresno), 35-10
This week: at Carlsbad
The Patriots rolled with balanced offense and sound defense and felt good about it after the frustrating one-touchdown loss in a game that was called with 9 minutes to go due to nearby lightning strikes.
8. (8) St. Mary's (Stockton), 4-0Last week: Defeated Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland), 55-7
This week: at Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa)
The Rams rolled with
Christopher Maghoney rushing for 98 yards and two scores and strong defense. An earlier big win was 47-7 over Central Catholic (Modesto).
9. (9) Granite Bay, 5-0Last week: Defeated Vacaville, 35-13
This week: Bye
The Grizzlies bound into the rugged Sierra Foothill League with a great running game and strong defense.
10. (12) Salinas, 4-0Last week: Defeated Seaside, 56-19
This week: at Hollister
The Cowboys have eclipsed 50 points in three successive weeks as
Adam Shaffer passed for 230 yards and three touchdowns while running for one. This could be the No. 1 seed in Division I for the Central Coast Section if the train keeps rolling.
No. 11 (NR) Saint Francis (Mountain View), 1-2Last week: Bye
This week: vs. Serra (San Mateo)
The defending West Catholic Athletic League champions open league play against the favorite — and the team that ended the Lancers' unbeaten season of 2021.
12. (12) Manteca, 4-0Last week: Did not play
This week: Bye
The Buffaloes were left without a game when Damonte Ranch of Nevada canceled. National recruit RB/LB
Blake Nichelson gave a verbal commitment this week to Florida State.
13. (14) Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills), 4-0Last week: Defeated Pleasant Valley (Chico), 41-10
This week: vs. Pitman (Turlock)
The Trojans finally allowed points after outscoring their first three opponents 182-0, but the starting defense has not allowed a touchdown. This is a contender in the Sierra Foothill League race that includes Folsom, Granite Bay, Del Oro and defending champion Rocklin.
14. (20) Del Oro (Loomis, Calif.), 5-0Last week: Defeated Menlo-Atherton (Atherton), 42-13
This week: Bye
The Golden Eagles have big wins at Clayton Valley Charter and the rout of Menlo-Atherton, a game in which
Caden Pinnick passed for four touchdowns and ran for one.
15. (15) Clovis West (Fresno), 5-0Last week: Defeated Edison (Fresno), 38-0
This week: vs. Buchanan
The Golden Eagles start Tri-River Athletic Conference play on a roll as
Markel Sanders returned a kickoff 82 yards for a score and had a scoop-and-score effort off a blocked field goal.
16. (20) McClymonds (Oakland), 3-0Last week: Defeated Tamalpais (Mill Valley), 49-7
This week: Bye
The Warriors on Sept. 30 play Pittsburg, a major test for Mack, winners of four straight CIF State championships.
17. (18) Wilcox (Santa Clara), 4-0Last week: Bye
This week: vs. Menlo-Atherton
The Chargers have big early wins over Valley Christian (San Jose) and Hollister. There is experience as a host of starters are back from a team that reached the CIF State Division 2-A finals.
18. (19) Vanden (Fairfield), 5-0Last week: Defeated Rancho Cotate (Rohnert Park), 30-29
This week: Bye
The defending CIF State Division 3-AA champions received big games from
Tre Dimes,
Elijah Fisherman and
Brayden Chavez and head into Monticello Empire League action as the favorite.
19. (20) Jesuit (Carmichael), 4-0Last week: Defeated Sheldon (Sacramento), 35-21
This week: vs. Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove)
The Marauders opened defense of the Delta League championship with an inspired effort behind leaders
CJ Lee,
Anthony Seibles and
Jagger Shaddix.
20. (20) Marin Catholic (Kentfield), 4-0Last week: Defeated James Logan (Union City), 42-12
This week: at Antioch
The next 10
22.
Central Catholic (Modesto), 1-3
23.
San Ramon Valley (Danville), 3-0
24.
Rancho Cotate (Rohnert Park,), 3-1
25.
El Cerrito, 4-0
26.
Acalanes (Lafayette), 4-0
27.
Menlo-Atherton (Atherton), 3-1
28.
Rocklin, 3-1
29.
Campolindo (Moraga), 4-0
29.
San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno), 3-2
30.
Archbishop Mitty (San Jose), 3-0
