Immanuel-Reedley wins the Central section D5 title over Mendota. Immanuel will end up somewhere in the lower NorCal bowl divisions - maybe D5A or so.

Couple of players stood out for Central Catholic besides Justin Rice.

Hunter Petlansky QB (2016) 6-foot-3, 225 pounds: Strongly built QB, average thrower, but creates well with his legs and has the knack for big plays you look for at the position. He was huge in the second half for the Raiders. He has a chance to push for playing time at Columbia.

Austin Escobar LB (2016) 6-foot-1, 220 pounds: Was a disruptive force against Oakdale. Reads plays well, shoots the gaps to get into the backfield. Question if he has the right physical traits to stay at linebacker (tweener), but should be playing somewhere next year.

Hanford beats SJM to take the Central Section Division III title. They will probably be fitting somewhere are D3A are in the NorCal Bowls.

Bellarmine drove more than 70 yards before settling for a FG to lead Milpitas 3-0 in Q1

Interesting article in today's BANG about coaching pay:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/hig.../high-school-football-whats-coach-get-paid-at

2nd Qtr scores

Bells 13 Milpitas 0

Campolinda 28 Analy 0

Rocklin 13 Del Oro 10

OK - got to do something while I'm waiting the the NorCal football games to start.

Four of the 5 state girls volleyball divisions has CCS teams playing for state title tomorrow. And three of those teams are from the WCAL league - crazy strong!!!! Also amazing, all the NorCal teams, including NCS' Branson, are from the immediate SF Bay Area.

DI - Menlo-Atherton vs Redondo Beach
DII - Mitty vs Village Christian (Mitty
DIII - Valley Christian vs Olympian
DIV - Norte Dame vs Laguna Blanca
DV - Branson vs Upland Christian Academy

Is the game being streamed online and if it is can someone post a link on here.

Getting bored at first round playoff games so thought I'd look ahead to regionals small school open division.
The rules are simple enough. Teams must win a section title and have enrollment of 1200 or less.

Seems Central Catholic is the obvious first choice should they win SJS D3 section. They will have to get through Oakdale again (assuming both make it thru intermediate rounds), which could go either way based on their previous matchup.

Their opponent choice is not as clear. If Palma of Salinas comes out as Champion of one of the CCS Open divisions, they have a good argument. But the winner of NCS D4 has an equal, if not slightly better claim, as the two favorites, Marin Catholic and Cardinal Newman are headed for a presumable showdown in the Finals.

I'm not familiar with other smaller schools in the SJS, so you SJS guys/gals please fill us in.

McClymonds will most likely win OAK and have a hat in the ring, and so might Sacred heart Prep (CCS) depending if they can win a section Championship.

If CC wins SJS D3 they're in, which would leave a choice between a Palma and NCS D4 Champion as their opponent. Could be a 50/50 toss up. If Oakdale wins SJS D3, then it would seem likely a Palma vs. NCS D4 Champion. If CC and Palma both lose the section Final, then NCS D4 is in, and their choice of opponent really opens up, but could end up being McClymonds. I don't mean to slight the northern Section teams. I'm just ignorant of who's up there and meets the criteria, so Northern fans please chime in. And are there any teams in Central Section who could qualify?

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Marcus Lee (Kentucky/Deer Valley) has been nominated for the Good Works Team for his impact in the community.

http://www.nabc.org/Allstate_NABC_G..._Press_Release_FINAL-2_FOR_WIRE_12.2.1....pdf

El Cerrito 2017 WR/DB Damon Cole has been offered by Sacramento State

Oregon State has offered Clayton Valley Charter 2017 OT Jalen McKenzie. He suffered a season ending injury in the season opener against Folsom.

Any insight on this game? I see earlier this year that Milpitas beat a weak Los Gatos team only 28-14. This same Los Gatos team lost to San Benito, who Bellarmine just destroyed.

I heard Milpitas has very good backs, good team speed and great size.

Could be a big Saturday for the program - http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_29194441/ncs-preview-berean-christian-saint-bernard

This weekend's matchup between St. Francis and Oak Grove is highly intriguing. St. Francis defeated Oak Grove earlier this year and has been steadily improving its running and passing game as the season has progressed. The Lancer defense has remained stout and it's first-team defense continues to be stingy on the opponents running game.

Oak Grove has had some recent statement wins over Mitty and Valley Christian and looks poised and capable of making it three wins over WCAL opponents in a row. I myself will be rooting for the Lancers, but I can see Oak Grove getting very hyped and able to win this CCS D-2 Open matchup. How do other folks see it? This is a clash between two foes who know each other well and I am just so excite about this matchup.

I was told that for the State Open Game this year there will again be a play in game as there was prior to last year in Northern California. Can someone verify this please?

Noticed they were not on PP roster. Any idea who both will be playing for this year?

Crusader fans, Is Riordan's Jason Greene related to Johnny Greene who played for the 2007 Crusader CCS D3 Title team? Just curious - same jersey #24; same last name, same bruising downhill-style runners.