1. Serra (3-0)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral at Kezar Stadium
Serra starts WCAL play this week in winning 18 of its past 19 league games. The Padres boast the top defense in the region and an offense that has improved its scoring output each week.
2. Folsom (3-1)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. #3 De La Salle
If you take out the first quarter against Serra, Folsom has given up 22 total points in the other 15 quarters this season. This week starts a tough three game stretch against De La Salle and Oak Ridge at home before traveling to Rocklin.
3. De La Salle (2-2)
Last Week: Beat #4 St. Mary’s-Stockton 24-10
This Week: September 22 at #2 Folsom
Relying on trademarks of a strong running game, physical play on both lines and big plays on special teams, the Spartans have evened their record heading into this week’s meeting with Folsom. Following this week, De La Salle plays McClymonds and San Ramon Valley.
4. St. Mary’s-Stockton (3-1)
Last Week: Lost to #3 De La Salle 24-10
This Week: September 22 at Bishop Amat
Coming in averaging more than 40 points per game, St. Mary’s was held to 10 points in a 24-10 loss to De La Salle. The lone touchdown, a pass from Samson Hunkin to Cayden Ward, came with three minutes left. The Rams head to Southern California this week.
5. Oak Ridge (5-0)
Last Week: Beat Pleasant Valley 31-7
This Week: Idle
Oak Ridge finished the non-league with a 31-7 win over Pleasant Valley behind 77 rushing yards and three scores from Erick Orme Jr. The defense forced three Vikings turnovers.
6. San Ramon Valley (4-0)
Last Week: Beat McClymonds 35-7
This Week: September 22 vs. Liberty
Luke Baker had three touchdown passes, John Pau Mendoza had 140 total yards and three scores and the Wolves’ defense held the talented McClymonds running attack in check. Could this be San Ramon Valley’s best team?
7. Pittsburg (4-0)
Last Week: Beat #17 California 38-35
This Week: Idle
For the second straight week, Pittsburg got a fourth quarter score to stay undefeated. Pittsburg’s offense remains a potent group with at least 38 points in three of the four games.
8. St. Francis-Mountain View (1-2)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. Mitty
Junior Kingston Keanaaina is averaging 128 rushing yards per game through the non-league. Last year, the Lancers lost a playoff thriller to Mitty (42-41 in overtime).
9. Central Catholic (2-2)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. Pleasant Valley
As of now, Central Catholic has only one opponent with a below .500 record on its schedule. Following a bye week, Central Catholic will host Pleasant Valley in its non-league finale.
10. Grant (4-1)
Last Week: Beat Burbank 48-0
This Week: September 22 vs. McClatchy
Leon Martin had eight carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns as Grant rolled in its league opener. The Pacers stay in league action with McClatchy. They end the year with Monterey Trail and Laguna Creek.
11. Rocklin (4-0)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 at Tracy
Rocklin has jumped out to a 4-0 start through offensive balance and tough defense. This week, they travel to undefeated Tracy, which is averaging 287 rushing yards per game.
12. Del Oro (5-0)
Last Week: Beat Casa Roble 31-13
This Week: Idle
Caden Pinnick passed for more than 300 yards with Tommy Poe and Beaux Sauve each having at least 100 receiving yards in a matchup of undefeated teams in Orangevale.
13. Clayton Valley Charter (2-2)
Last Week: Beat Turlock 21-14
This Week: Idle
Tony Keck’s fourth quarter touchdown catch moved the Eagles past Turlock for the road win. After playing three of its first four games on the road, Clayton Valley won’t leave campus until October 27 at California.
14. Manteca (2-2)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 at Lodi
Manteca got a bye week following losses to St. Mary’s and Rocklin. The Buffaloes end the season with games at Central Catholic and Oakdale.
15. Granite Bay (3-2)
Last Week: Beat Vacaville 34-13
This Week: Idle
Granite Bay jumped out to an early lead and rode a big night from junior Carter Jackson (147 yards and three touchdowns) in a win at Vacaville. The Grizzlies’ defense held them to just over 200 yards.
16. McClymonds (2-1)
Last Week: Lost to #6 San Ramon Valley 35-7
This Week: Idle
After two straight shutouts to start the season, McClymonds fell to San Ramon Valley in one of last week’s marquee games. The Warriors are off this week before playing De La Salle on September 29.
17. California (2-2)
Last Week: Lost to #7 Pittsburg 38-35
This Week: September 22 vs. Milpitas
California backed up a strong showing against Escalon by going toe-to-toe with Pittsburg in a game that could have a playoff rematch. Five of the Grizzlies’ final six games are at home.
18. Los Gatos (3-1)
Last Week: Beat Palo Alto 42-0
This Week: Idle
The Wildcats outgained Palo Alto 418-73 heading into a bye week. Los Gatos led 35-0 at the half. On September 29, Los Gatos will host Pittsburg.
19. Riordan (2-1)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 23 vs. St. Ignatius
Riordan came into the season with plenty of hype and it hasn’t lessened through non-league play. WCAL starts this week with the Crusaders hosting St. Ignatius in a matchup of expected top half teams in the league.
20. Marin Catholic (4-0)
Last Week: Beat Logan 42-14
This Week: September 23 vs. Bishop O’Dowd
Caedon Alsharifpour threw four touchdowns to four different players and ran for a touchdown to lead the Wildcats, which also got a defensive touchdown. A touchdown by Logan this week was the first points allowed in the first half this season by Marin Catholic.
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral at Kezar Stadium
Serra starts WCAL play this week in winning 18 of its past 19 league games. The Padres boast the top defense in the region and an offense that has improved its scoring output each week.
2. Folsom (3-1)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. #3 De La Salle
If you take out the first quarter against Serra, Folsom has given up 22 total points in the other 15 quarters this season. This week starts a tough three game stretch against De La Salle and Oak Ridge at home before traveling to Rocklin.
3. De La Salle (2-2)
Last Week: Beat #4 St. Mary’s-Stockton 24-10
This Week: September 22 at #2 Folsom
Relying on trademarks of a strong running game, physical play on both lines and big plays on special teams, the Spartans have evened their record heading into this week’s meeting with Folsom. Following this week, De La Salle plays McClymonds and San Ramon Valley.
4. St. Mary’s-Stockton (3-1)
Last Week: Lost to #3 De La Salle 24-10
This Week: September 22 at Bishop Amat
Coming in averaging more than 40 points per game, St. Mary’s was held to 10 points in a 24-10 loss to De La Salle. The lone touchdown, a pass from Samson Hunkin to Cayden Ward, came with three minutes left. The Rams head to Southern California this week.
5. Oak Ridge (5-0)
Last Week: Beat Pleasant Valley 31-7
This Week: Idle
Oak Ridge finished the non-league with a 31-7 win over Pleasant Valley behind 77 rushing yards and three scores from Erick Orme Jr. The defense forced three Vikings turnovers.
6. San Ramon Valley (4-0)
Last Week: Beat McClymonds 35-7
This Week: September 22 vs. Liberty
Luke Baker had three touchdown passes, John Pau Mendoza had 140 total yards and three scores and the Wolves’ defense held the talented McClymonds running attack in check. Could this be San Ramon Valley’s best team?
7. Pittsburg (4-0)
Last Week: Beat #17 California 38-35
This Week: Idle
For the second straight week, Pittsburg got a fourth quarter score to stay undefeated. Pittsburg’s offense remains a potent group with at least 38 points in three of the four games.
8. St. Francis-Mountain View (1-2)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. Mitty
Junior Kingston Keanaaina is averaging 128 rushing yards per game through the non-league. Last year, the Lancers lost a playoff thriller to Mitty (42-41 in overtime).
9. Central Catholic (2-2)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 vs. Pleasant Valley
As of now, Central Catholic has only one opponent with a below .500 record on its schedule. Following a bye week, Central Catholic will host Pleasant Valley in its non-league finale.
10. Grant (4-1)
Last Week: Beat Burbank 48-0
This Week: September 22 vs. McClatchy
Leon Martin had eight carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns as Grant rolled in its league opener. The Pacers stay in league action with McClatchy. They end the year with Monterey Trail and Laguna Creek.
11. Rocklin (4-0)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 at Tracy
Rocklin has jumped out to a 4-0 start through offensive balance and tough defense. This week, they travel to undefeated Tracy, which is averaging 287 rushing yards per game.
12. Del Oro (5-0)
Last Week: Beat Casa Roble 31-13
This Week: Idle
Caden Pinnick passed for more than 300 yards with Tommy Poe and Beaux Sauve each having at least 100 receiving yards in a matchup of undefeated teams in Orangevale.
13. Clayton Valley Charter (2-2)
Last Week: Beat Turlock 21-14
This Week: Idle
Tony Keck’s fourth quarter touchdown catch moved the Eagles past Turlock for the road win. After playing three of its first four games on the road, Clayton Valley won’t leave campus until October 27 at California.
14. Manteca (2-2)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 22 at Lodi
Manteca got a bye week following losses to St. Mary’s and Rocklin. The Buffaloes end the season with games at Central Catholic and Oakdale.
15. Granite Bay (3-2)
Last Week: Beat Vacaville 34-13
This Week: Idle
Granite Bay jumped out to an early lead and rode a big night from junior Carter Jackson (147 yards and three touchdowns) in a win at Vacaville. The Grizzlies’ defense held them to just over 200 yards.
16. McClymonds (2-1)
Last Week: Lost to #6 San Ramon Valley 35-7
This Week: Idle
After two straight shutouts to start the season, McClymonds fell to San Ramon Valley in one of last week’s marquee games. The Warriors are off this week before playing De La Salle on September 29.
17. California (2-2)
Last Week: Lost to #7 Pittsburg 38-35
This Week: September 22 vs. Milpitas
California backed up a strong showing against Escalon by going toe-to-toe with Pittsburg in a game that could have a playoff rematch. Five of the Grizzlies’ final six games are at home.
18. Los Gatos (3-1)
Last Week: Beat Palo Alto 42-0
This Week: Idle
The Wildcats outgained Palo Alto 418-73 heading into a bye week. Los Gatos led 35-0 at the half. On September 29, Los Gatos will host Pittsburg.
19. Riordan (2-1)
Last Week: Idle
This Week: September 23 vs. St. Ignatius
Riordan came into the season with plenty of hype and it hasn’t lessened through non-league play. WCAL starts this week with the Crusaders hosting St. Ignatius in a matchup of expected top half teams in the league.
20. Marin Catholic (4-0)
Last Week: Beat Logan 42-14
This Week: September 23 vs. Bishop O’Dowd
Caedon Alsharifpour threw four touchdowns to four different players and ran for a touchdown to lead the Wildcats, which also got a defensive touchdown. A touchdown by Logan this week was the first points allowed in the first half this season by Marin Catholic.
