URGENT UPDATE: The Bay Area high school football scene is buzzing as 12 teams gear up for an exciting regional championship weekend! Kicking off on November 17 and November 18, these teams are not just fighting for glory but also for a coveted spot in next week’s state championship games.
The stakes have never been higher! Heavyweight matchups include Archbishop Riordan facing off against Folsom on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Central East-Fresno clashing with Pittsburg on Saturday at 6 p.m.. Fans can expect nail-biting moments as local favorites battle it out for a chance at the trophy.
In addition to these thrilling matchups, Serra will take on St. Mary’s-Stockton Friday night, while Monte Vista visits St. Ignatius. The excitement continues with El Cerrito heading to Menlo-Atherton on Saturday night.
This week, the Bay Area News Group’s predictions are led by experts Christian Babcock, Nathan Canilao, Mike Lefkow, and Darren Sabedra. Last week, Babcock showcased his skills with a 9-2 performance, extending his lead to five games over Sabedra, who has a season record of 159-53.
In the latest video podcast, the analysts recap last weekend’s thrilling section championships, highlighting Pittsburg’s decisive victory over Cardinal Newman and the strategic prowess of Serra in their win against Los Gatos. Fans are encouraged to tune in and catch all the insights before the big games.
Here’s a quick look at this weekend’s key matchups:
Friday, November 17 Matches
– **Division 1-AA North:** Archbishop Riordan (12-0) at Folsom (12-1), 7:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Riordan | Canilao: Folsom | Lefkow: Folsom | Sabedra: Riordan
– **Division 2-AA North:** Serra (8-5) at St. Mary’s-Stockton (11-2), 7:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Serra | Canilao: Serra | Lefkow: Serra | Sabedra: Serra
– **Division 3-AA North:** Monte Vista (8-5) at St. Ignatius (7-6), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: St. Ignatius | Canilao: Monte Vista | Lefkow: St. Ignatius | Sabedra: St. Ignatius
– **Division 6-AA North:** Gridley (13-0) at Lincoln-San Jose (7-5), 7:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Lincoln-SJ | Canilao: Lincoln-SJ | Lefkow: Lincoln-SJ | Sabedra: Lincoln-SJ
Saturday, November 18 Matches
– **Division 1-AA North:** Central East-Fresno (11-1) at Pittsburg (11-2), 6 p.m.
– Babcock: Pittsburg | Canilao: Pittsburg | Lefkow: Pittsburg | Sabedra: Pittsburg
– **Division 3-AA North:** Roseville (11-2) at McClymonds (10-2), 6 p.m.
– Babcock: McClymonds | Canilao: McClymonds | Lefkow: McClymonds | Sabedra: McClymonds
– **Division 4-AA North:** El Cerrito (11-2) at Menlo-Atherton (7-6), 6 p.m.
– Babcock: El Cerrito | Canilao: El Cerrito | Lefkow: El Cerrito | Sabedra: El Cerrito
– **Division 5-AA North:** Miramonte (8-5) at Calaveras (11-2), 6 p.m.
– Babcock: Miramonte | Canilao: Miramonte | Lefkow: Calaveras | Sabedra: Miramonte
– **Division 7-AA North:** Piedmont Hills (10-3) at Balboa (10-2), 12:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Balboa | Canilao: Piedmont Hills | Lefkow: Piedmont Hills | Sabedra: Piedmont Hills
As anticipation builds, fans are poised for an electrifying weekend of high school football. Be sure to stay tuned for updates and results, as each game could redefine the road to the state championships!
