It was a busy weekend across Northern California, so with section championships being settled, and bowl implications starting to arise, we decided to try and give you the most information we could from the entire region, as fast as we possibly could.
NCS Highlights
- St. Patrick-St. Vincent became the first five seed to advance to a section championship game since Saint Mary's won the Division 4 title in 2013. Marshel Martin ran for 256 yards as the Bruins prevented Berean Christian from reaching its second straight championship game.
With the win, SPSV advances to face Fort Bragg, which downed Kelseyville for the second time this season. The game also brought to an end the storied high school career of Berean Christian receiver Isaiah Hodgins, who is committed to Oregon State.
Click here to read Cody Oleski's full game story
- St. Bernard's exploded past Salesian, scoring over 70 points for the second time this post-season, as Jack Rice accounted for six touchdowns and the Crusaders rolled 71-40. Now, they get to face the team which coach Matt Tomlin referred to as 'Goliath', Cardinal Newman.
Cardinal Newman scored the first 54 points of the game in a 54-8 rout over Piedmont, to reach its second straight section championship game in the Division 4 bracket.
Click here to read Raymond Molinar's full game story
- Marin Catholic reached a section championship game for the sixth straight season, and the eighth time in the last 10 years, with its 40-35 win over Analy. The game featured 782 total yards of passing, from Marin Catholic quarterback Spencer Petras (317) and Analy quarterback Jack Newman (465).
Click here to read Mike Baribault's full game story
The two semifinal games in the Division 3 bracket were each decided by less than a touchdown, and as thrilling as the Marin Catholic victory was, it couldn't beat the late-game drama at Bishop O'Dowd, where the Dragons rallied from a late 34-27 deficit, and won the game on Trey Miller's 42-yard field goal with three seconds remaining.
Click here to read the full game story
- Neither semifinal game in Division 2 carried much drama, as both Campolindo and Windsor led comfortably for much of the game. Windsor built an early 21-0 lead over Granada, in its 35-14 win, as Kobe Roman accounted for four total touchdowns, while Campolindo spotted Ukiah an early seven-point lead, then scored the next 48 points to close things out.
Click here to read Peter Fournier's full game story
- After a week off, both Division 1 and the Open Division will return to the field this weekend, and Prep2Prep will have live coverage of both games, and complete coverage following the conclusion of each. De La Salle and Freedom meet for the Open title, Friday night at Dublin High. while Monte Vista and Antioch meet for the Division 1 title, Saturday night at Dublin High.
CCS Highlights
- Menlo-Atherton got defensive in its run to the CCS Open 1 championship, allowing just 14 points in three games, including back-to-back shutouts in the semifinals and finals. Jordan Mims added two long touchdown runs in the title game win over Milpitas. Both teams will advance to the CIF regional playoffs.
Click here to read the full game story
- Serra quarterback Leki Nunn accumulated 464 total yards and five touchdowns from scrimmage, passing and running, as the Padres downed WCAL rival Mitty for the second time this season, 37-24 for the CCS Open 2 championship.
The Padres have now won nine straight games heading into the CIF regional playoffs.
Click here to read Giuliano Orsi's full game story
- Valley Christian built an 11-point halftime lead on the strength of touchdown runs by Jovan Sturns and Isaiah Rodriguez, then held on against a gritty Palma team to claim the CCS Open 3 championship, 14-10. Both teams will advance to the CIF regional playoffs.
Click here to read Ryan Nazari's full game story, plus photo album
- Emmanuel Ortega's 10-yard touchdown run with 3:18 remaining lifted Soledad past Westmont for the CCS Division 4 championship, 17-13. The late score denied Westmont its first section title, while Soledad earned its first crown in the same year it picked up its first-ever playoff victory.
Click here to read Tony Gonsalez' full game story
- Half Moon Bay ran for 381 yards, 209 of them from junior Chase Hoffman, as Half Moon Bay won its second straight Division 5 title with a 41-24 victory over Menlo. Menlo won 11 games this season, but its two losses were both to its PAL-Ocean rivals.
Click here to read Vytas Mazeika's full game story
SJS Highlights
- Folsom rolled past Elk Grove in the Division 1 semifinals, setting the stage for an epic game between the four-time defending champion Bulldogs and St. Mary's-Stockton, who beat Oak Ridge, 61-21. Joe Curry threw for 396 yards and three touchdowns, while Brandon Rupchock added three more scores on the ground.
Click here for Joe Davidson's full game story
- Capital Christian cruised to the Division 5 title, beating Colfax, 42-14. Sophomore D'Marcus Ross ran for three scores, while quarterback Jacob Norville accounted for two more touchdowns in the championship win.
Click here for Bill Patterson's full game story
- Del Oro and Inderkum will collide in the Division 2 championship game after Del Oro shut down standout Antelope running back Elijah Dotson, on its way to the 50-10 victory. Quarterback Stone Smartt accounted for four total touchdowns, including three on the ground for the Golden Eagles.
Click here for Mark Billingsley's full game story
- Amador picked up its first-ever section championship, defeating Bradshaw Christian, 30-7. As a result, the Buffaloes will face Lincoln-SF in a CIF play-in game this Saturday afternoon.
Click here to read Richard Estrada's full story
- Manteca's defense recorded five interceptions and Gino Campiotti threw for 316 yards and four touchdowns as the Buffaloes rolled past Placer, 50-28, for the Division 4 championship. The game was tied at the half.
Click here to read Joe Cortez' full game story
