1. Some big early plays on offense and an overall stout defensive effort led Serra to a 21-14 win over Folsom on Saturday afternoon in San Mateo. The Padres are the No. 1 team in Northern California and will look to complete the same two-step from a year ago when De La Salle comes to campus next weekend.
2. Based on the CalHiSports state rankings, it isn’t a shock that Orange Lutheran won at De La Salle on Friday. What was surprising was Orange Lutheran scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 35-14 win. Orange Lutheran junior running back Steve Chavez rushed for more than 150 yards.
3. San Ramon Valley got off to a fast start in a 42-14 win over St. Ignatius behind more than 300 passing yards from senior Luke Baker. The Wolves started the year at No. 9. Could they end up this season at the second best team in the NCS?
4. St. Mary’s added a second quality win in as many weeks with a 42-33 win over Central Catholic. The Rams outscored the Raiders 15-0 in the fourth quarter and got three rushing touchdowns from senior Asante Carter. They will travel to undefeated Manteca on September 1.
5. On the losing side of the Holy Bowl was Central Catholic quarterback Tyler Wentworth, who threw for two touchdowns, ran for a score and had an interception on defense. A Clemson baseball commit, Wentworth is also one of the most versatile football players in the region too.
6. Oak Ridge overcame a 12-0 first half deficit to hold serve at home against Grant in a 21-18 win. Top 2025 prospect Kaleb Edwards had more than 100 receiving yards in proving to be a difference maker. He has all the ingredients to be a national recruit with his size and athleticism and is backing it up once against as a junior.
7. Riordan started fast in a 36-17 win over Sacred Heart Prep on Friday afternoon. Sophomore Michael Mitchell Jr. connected with senior Tyrone Jackson and junior Chris Lawson for scores as the summer momentum for the Crusaders showed no signs of slowing down after the opener.
8. Heading into next week’s game at Windsor, Escalon posted an impressive 23-21 win at Buchanan with a 32 yard field goal from Talan Reider in the final seconds. With a seven game road trip to start the season, Escalon’s next three games before TVL play pose more challenges with Windsor, California and Oakdale.
9. Switching to basketball news, there was major transfer news as 2026 forward Evelini Smith has transferred from Antelope to St. Mary’s-Stockton. The 6-foot-3 Smith is one of the top freshmen in the state, but had her first high school season halted due to a knee injury. The Rams make a strong case for a No. 2 preseason ranking after losing in the NorCal Division I finals last season.
10. Chalk up another major recruiting win for St. Mary’s as it landed a commitment from Riordan 2024 wing Zion Sensley. At 6-foot-8, Sensley is an athletic wing who poses problems as a scorer and play maker. The likely top ranked senior, Sensley is back at Riordan after spending the past two years at Prolific Prep
2. Based on the CalHiSports state rankings, it isn’t a shock that Orange Lutheran won at De La Salle on Friday. What was surprising was Orange Lutheran scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 35-14 win. Orange Lutheran junior running back Steve Chavez rushed for more than 150 yards.
3. San Ramon Valley got off to a fast start in a 42-14 win over St. Ignatius behind more than 300 passing yards from senior Luke Baker. The Wolves started the year at No. 9. Could they end up this season at the second best team in the NCS?
4. St. Mary’s added a second quality win in as many weeks with a 42-33 win over Central Catholic. The Rams outscored the Raiders 15-0 in the fourth quarter and got three rushing touchdowns from senior Asante Carter. They will travel to undefeated Manteca on September 1.
5. On the losing side of the Holy Bowl was Central Catholic quarterback Tyler Wentworth, who threw for two touchdowns, ran for a score and had an interception on defense. A Clemson baseball commit, Wentworth is also one of the most versatile football players in the region too.
6. Oak Ridge overcame a 12-0 first half deficit to hold serve at home against Grant in a 21-18 win. Top 2025 prospect Kaleb Edwards had more than 100 receiving yards in proving to be a difference maker. He has all the ingredients to be a national recruit with his size and athleticism and is backing it up once against as a junior.
7. Riordan started fast in a 36-17 win over Sacred Heart Prep on Friday afternoon. Sophomore Michael Mitchell Jr. connected with senior Tyrone Jackson and junior Chris Lawson for scores as the summer momentum for the Crusaders showed no signs of slowing down after the opener.
8. Heading into next week’s game at Windsor, Escalon posted an impressive 23-21 win at Buchanan with a 32 yard field goal from Talan Reider in the final seconds. With a seven game road trip to start the season, Escalon’s next three games before TVL play pose more challenges with Windsor, California and Oakdale.
9. Switching to basketball news, there was major transfer news as 2026 forward Evelini Smith has transferred from Antelope to St. Mary’s-Stockton. The 6-foot-3 Smith is one of the top freshmen in the state, but had her first high school season halted due to a knee injury. The Rams make a strong case for a No. 2 preseason ranking after losing in the NorCal Division I finals last season.
10. Chalk up another major recruiting win for St. Mary’s as it landed a commitment from Riordan 2024 wing Zion Sensley. At 6-foot-8, Sensley is an athletic wing who poses problems as a scorer and play maker. The likely top ranked senior, Sensley is back at Riordan after spending the past two years at Prolific Prep
