EDITOR’S NOTE: For the third straight year, we’ve tracked down a North Coast Section football coach whose team’s season has already ended, and asked him to break down the top three divisions as they head into semifinal games on Nov. 23. Here’s what he gave us. DIVISION... Read more
QUARTERFINAL PREDICTIONS SAC-JOAQUIN / Jim McCue NORTH COAST / Chace Bryson MATCHUP WINNER MATCHUP WINNER DIV. I: (8)Lincoln-Stockton @ (1)Franklin-Elk Grove FRANKLIN DIV. I: (9)Pittsburg @ (1)De La Salle DE LA SALLE DIV. I: (5)Granite Bay @ (4)Downey GRANITE BAY DIV. I: (5)Amador Valley @ (4)San Ramon... Read more
Concord High offensive coordinator Jon Bell has seen pretty much everything in his time as the Minutemen’s offensive maestro. He’s played a part in a North Coast Section title run, and played a key role in orchestrating the fast-paced approach that has helped establish Concord as a perennial... Read more
By CHACE BRYSON | Editor Brian Hamilton’s demeanor did not match the situation. His Concord High football team was playing its biggest game of the season to date “” against its most hated rival, Clayton Valley Charter “” and it trailed 21-0 after barely more than... Read more
After two years of seeing the North and South eliminate one of their strongest candidates for the California Interscholastic Federation State Football Bowl Championships, the CIF announced Monday it would be doing away with the regional bowl for its Open Division. The regional bowl games will still... Read more
By Jim McCue | Senior Contributor Look good, feel good. Feel good, play good. The debate over whether a football team’s looks can translate into wins may not have many supporters. But that has not stopped Under Armour, Nike, and adidas from forging on in their... Read more
In the aftermath of a 41-19 win over American that put the final mark in the win column for a perfect 10-0 season, Kennedy-Fremont senior offensive lineman George Vehikite knew exactly how to explain what perfection meant to him and his Titan brothers. “Hard work and heart.... 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
By BILL KOLB | Contributor What Warren Miles Long can do with the football in his hands has never been in question. It’s more a question of how many times it will get there. Long, a bruising tailback who already has committed to play football at Northwestern University... Read more
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
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
