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NCP Football Top 20: SJS heads into Final Regular Season Week

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1. De La Salle (8-0)

Dominic Kelley had two touchdown runs and the Spartans led Monte Vista 28-0 en route to a 42-7 win. Toa Faavae also had a 55 yard touchdown run and threw a really good deep ball to Emery Speight for another score. This week, they will travel to California.

2. Folsom (8-1)

Ryder Lyons threw for 293 yards and five touchdowns, including three to Nela Tupou, in a 55-10 win over Jesuit. Carter Jackson was the leading rusher with 82 yards and a touchdown and the defense forced three touchdowns. The Bulldogs conclude the season with a trip to Granite Bay on Friday.

3. Pittsburg (7-1)

Pittsburg trailed 9-0 in the second quarter but scored 47 straight points in beating Liberty 47-15. Marley Alcantara passed for 248 yards and four touchdowns with freshman Kenneth Ward finishing with 87 yards and two scores. Jadyn Hudson had two interceptions. The Pirates finish the regular season with road games against Deer Valley and Antioch.

4. San Ramon Valley (8-1)

Rhett Thompson found Sammy Avalos for a fourth quarter touchdown and Evan Economos for the two point conversion in a 29-28 win over Amador Valley. The Dons’ had a failed two point conversion in the final minute. Marco Jones was one of four players with nine tackles in the win. The Wolves are on bye this upcoming week.

5. St. Francis-Mountain View (7-1)

The Lancers led Sacred Heart Cathedral 35-6 at the half and won 49-24 to remain in the pole position in the WCAL race. Kingston Keanaaina had touchdown runs of 76 and 68 yards and a punt return for 83 yards in the first half. Aaron Knapp also found Perrion Williams for a 60 yard score. The Lancers gave up 440 passing yards in the win. St. Francis will travel to Valley Christian on Friday.

6. St. Ignatius (6-2)

Jarious Hogan had two touchdown runs as St. Ignaitus battled back from a 13-3 deficit to beat Valley Christian 20-13. It is the Wildcats’ third come from behind win in league play after similar wins over Serra and Riordan. This week, they will host Sacred Heart Cathedral.

7. Rocklin (8-1)

Rocklin held Del Oro to less than 200 total yards and Derek Keeley and Alex Durham each had 10 tackles in a 35-14 win over the Golden Eagles. Reeve Slone threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns. The Thunder will host Oak Ridge with the winner likely securing second place in the SFL.

8. Serra (4-4)

Nano Latu had 142 yards and four touchdowns as Serra beat Bellarmine 47-6 in a game that marked career win No. 200 for head coach Patrick Walsh. The Padres end the year with two Top 20 matchups starting with a trip to Riordan on Saturday. They conclude the regular season against Valley Christian.

9. Los Gatos (7-1)

Los Gatos led 14-0 after the first quarter and 24-0 at the half in beating Menlo 38-0. Beau Musser had a touchdown run and a touchdown catch and Max Thomas had two touchdown catches. The Wildcats will host Wilcox this week in a matchup of undefeated teams in the PAL-Bay Division.

10. St. Mary’s-Stockton (7-2)

Osani Gayles had 136 receiving yards and a touchdown and Kenneth Moore III had 128 total yards with a rushing and receiving score in a 45-14 win over Tracy. Manaalii Danielson had two of the Rams’ six sacks. St. Mary’s will host Lincoln-Stockton in the regular season finale.

11. Grant (6-3)

Zo Edwards had two touchdown catches and Brandon Lambert had two rushing touchdowns in a 52-7 win over Antelope. The Pacers, which have given up 26 total points in four league games, will host Cordova on Friday.

12. Soquel (6-2)

Sam Whelan went 7-for-10 for 103 yards and three touchdowns and Tyreis Lundy ran for 117 yards and two scores in Soquel’s 33-6 win over Monterey. Tanner Trowbridge had a team high seven tackles. Now the attention turns to the anticipated matchup with Salinas with both teams being undefeated in the PCAL-Gabilan Division.

13. Cardinal Newman (8-0)

Tino Retamoza threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as the Cardinals beat San Marin 31-3. Jesse Myers, Jimmy McKenzie and Brody Estrela each had a sack in another strong showing for the defense. Cardinal Newman hits the road this week for a Saturday afternoon game with Marin Catholic.

14. El Cerrito (2-6*)

The Gauchos still have a shot at the playoffs despite five forfeit losses as they added another league win. Last week, it was a 41-0 win over Vallejo as Malikii Lavern and Joezon Broussard combined to rush for 368 yards. Next up is a home game against Pinole Valley.

15. Marin Catholic (6-2)

Marin Catholic has won six in a row after a 0-2 start with a 30-0 win over Rancho Cotate behind two special teams touchdowns and a safety. The Wildcats led 28-0 at the half. They will look to clinch a share of the Redwood Empire - Adobe Division title with a Saturday home game against Cardinal Newman.

16. Manteca (8-1)

Nikko Juarez had 149 rushing yards and three touchdowns and returned a kickoff for a score in a 39-27 win over Patterson to clinch a share of the VOL title. The Buffaloes gave up nearly 400 yards of offense to Patterson, but were also only the third team to hold them to less than 30 points. Next up is the regular season finale against Oakdale.

17. Oak Ridge (5-4)

For the second straight week, Oak Ridge posted a blowout shutout win in beating Whitney 63-0. Joaquin Graves-Mercado and Phoenix Hester both saw time at quarterback and combined for 288 passing yards and four touchdowns. Jasen Womack had two rushing touchdowns, a touchdown catch and two interceptions. The Trojans end the season against Rocklin.

18. Salinas (7-1)

The Cowboys stepped out of league play and picked up a quality win over Arroyo Grande (34-24) heading into this week’s matchup with Soquel. Emarrcis Turner had 127 yards and two touchdown catches in the win.

19. Valley Christian (5-3)

With a 20-13 loss to St. Ignatius, the Warriors had their four game winning streak snapped heading into a final two game stretch against St. Francis and Serra. During the win streak, the Warriors gave up a total of 27 points. Rome Leota-Pritchard threw for 221 yards in the loss.

20. Twelve Bridges (9-0)

Braeden Ward ran for 201 yards and six touchdowns and Isaiah Rodriguez grabbed three interceptions in a 55-20 win over Roseville. The Raging Rhinos will look to complete a perfect regular season on Friday against Del Campo.
 
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