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By: Chace Bryson     It was an up-and-down first four weeks of the season for the El Cerrito High football team, and it ended on a down note in a 42-27 loss at Campolindo-Moraga on Sept. 20.     With perhaps their most talented roster ever, the Gauchos have never... Read more
  (Wharton, NJ) D.J. Calhoun of El Cerrito High School and Joe Mixon of Freedom have been selected to play in the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, joining an elite group of All-Americans. Those selected will play in the game on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at the Alamodome in... Read more
By Chace Bryson | Editor     It’s about 15 minutes after Serra’s 49-13 dismantling of host Encinal on Sept. 20 and Padres coach Patrick Walsh is not admitting satisfaction.    But he’s smiling. And after a hug from his wife and son, and a kiss for his mom, things... Read more

2014 FINAL NorCal Top 20

Football February 13, 2012 0

RECORDS ARE FINAL RANK LAST TEAM RECORD   1 1 De La Salle-Concord 14-0   2 2 Folsom 16-0   3 3 Grant-Sacramento 14-1   4 6 Campolindo-Morga 16-0   5 5 Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton 13-0   6 4 Clayton Valley Charter-Concord 15-1   7 7 St. Mary’s-Stockton 12-2... Read more
DE LA SALLE 35, PITTSBURG 0   In what was arguably a matchup between the East Bay’s two best defensive teams, this games was always going to come down to which team’s offense could execute and make the least amount of mistakes. Not surprisingly, it was De La Salle... Read more
  Salesian 14, St. Helena 7   After a scoreless first quarter, Salesian was first to get on the board after an impressive drive was capped off by a 1-yard connection from QB Jaylen Tregle to Alex Hutchison with 23 seconds left in the half. The Pride never trailed... Read more
  CLAYTON VALLEY CHARTER 33, CONCORD 6   The game started like a carbon copy of the first meeting this season between these Diablo Valley Athletic League rivals on Oct. 24 (a 48-40 CV win) “” with Clayton Valley hitting on big plays and building a 21-0 lead after... Read more
  There will be plenty on the line when six teams take the field this week for the final three Sac-Joaquin Section football titles up for grabs. We dig into each matchup and give our predictions.   DIVISION I   MATCHUP: No. 1 FOLSOM (13-0) vs. No. 7 TRACY... Read more

Grizzlies Gone Wild

Football February 13, 2012 0

   An offensive breakout in its playoff opener gives Granite Bay a dangerous look going forward.   INSIDE LOOK: by Jim McCue     The Granite Bay High football team is not going to advance in the playoffs with big plays made by high-profile playmakers on offense. The Grizzlies know who... Read more

Rock Solid

Football February 13, 2012 0

Inside Look: Salesian-Richmond     Just a cursory look at the California Interscholastic Federation Division IV bowl rankings would tell you that the Salesian High football team might have a steep hill to climb when it comes to being included in a regional qualifier next month.    But the Pride... Read more
  There will be plenty on the line when 10 teams take the field this week as five North Coast Section football titles go up for grabs. We dig into each matchup and give our predictions.   DIVISION I   MATCHUP: No. 1 DE LA SALLE (12-0) vs. No.... Read more