FRIDAY
#3 De La Salle (2-2) at #2 Folsom (3-1)
These two teams have met seven times in the past five seasons with all the meetings coming with the teams in the Top 5 of the NCP Rankings. Folsom, coming off a bye, have been stellar on defense this season and have a dynamic quarterback in sophomore Ryder Lyons. De La Salle has seen its run game pick up the past two weeks led by junior Dominic Kelley.
St. Mary’s (3-1) at Bishop Amat (1-3)
St. Mary’s dropped its first game of the season this past week at De La Salle and now will travel to Southern California. Three of Bishop Amat’s games have been decided by one possession with the largest defeat being 11 points. All three of its losses have come against quality competition.
Vacaville (2-2) at El Cerrito (4-0)
El Cerrito’s top win this season came in the opener when it gave Amador Valley its only loss. The Gauchos are giving up seven points per game in the three on-field results this season. Vacaville comes in on a two game losing skid against Top 20 ranked Granite Bay and undefeated Cardinal Newman.
Rocklin (4-0) at Tracy (4-0)
Tracy is giving up just a shade under 14 points per game, including 13 last week against Downey. The Bulldogs are averaging 287 rushing yards per game. Six different Rocklin receivers have caught touchdowns from sophomore Reeve Slone. Defensively, the Thunder are giving up nine points per game.
Campolindo (1-1-1) at Monte Vista (3-1)
Monte Vista boasts one of the top offenses in the East Bay with players like quarterback Brayden Turner and running back Julian McMahan. All three of Campolindo’s games have been decided by one possession with an overtime win and a tie. Amador Valley has wins over both teams with a 6-0 win over Campolindo and a 41-34 victory against Monte Vista.
Monterey (3-0) vs. Palma (3-1)
Monterey has scored at least 35 points in each game and have averaged 254 rushing yards. Five different players are averaging at least 50 years. Palma will look to continue to find offense outside of senior Logan Saldate, who has 346 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Inderkum (4-1) at Woodcreek (4-0)
These are the two best teams in the Capital Valley Conference with Inderkum winning four straight games since losing the opener to Del Oro. During the win streak, the Tigers have posted three shutouts. Woodcreek’s Hakeem Anderson has five rushing touchdowns and the defense is giving up seven points per game.
SATURDAY
St. Ignatius (2-1) at #19 Riordan (2-1)
The WCAL season starts with Riordan bringing in its potent passing attack with quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr. and wide receiver Chris Lawson. St. Ignatius has improved throughout the season with wins over Jesuit and Cathedral Catholic after losing to San Ramon Valley. The Wildcats won the fourth quarters in both of their wins.
Bellarmine (1-2) at Valley Christian (3-0)
Bellarmine senior quarterback Parker Threatt has proven to be one of the best playmakers in the Bay Area. The Bells’ losses have come to Top 20 ranked McClymonds and Monte Vista. The Warriors, who are having a bounce back year, are giving up less than nine points per game in beating CCS ranked teams Wilcox and Salinas.
Enterprise (4-0) at Redwood (3-0)
It starts for Enterprise with junior quarterback Jaylen Johnson, who has 880 passing yards and 403 rushing yards (team high). Redwood, which projects as the No. 3 team in the MCAL, played a mobile quarterback led Rancho Cotate squad and used a fourth quarter comeback to win 35-34.
#3 De La Salle (2-2) at #2 Folsom (3-1)
These two teams have met seven times in the past five seasons with all the meetings coming with the teams in the Top 5 of the NCP Rankings. Folsom, coming off a bye, have been stellar on defense this season and have a dynamic quarterback in sophomore Ryder Lyons. De La Salle has seen its run game pick up the past two weeks led by junior Dominic Kelley.
St. Mary’s (3-1) at Bishop Amat (1-3)
St. Mary’s dropped its first game of the season this past week at De La Salle and now will travel to Southern California. Three of Bishop Amat’s games have been decided by one possession with the largest defeat being 11 points. All three of its losses have come against quality competition.
Vacaville (2-2) at El Cerrito (4-0)
El Cerrito’s top win this season came in the opener when it gave Amador Valley its only loss. The Gauchos are giving up seven points per game in the three on-field results this season. Vacaville comes in on a two game losing skid against Top 20 ranked Granite Bay and undefeated Cardinal Newman.
Rocklin (4-0) at Tracy (4-0)
Tracy is giving up just a shade under 14 points per game, including 13 last week against Downey. The Bulldogs are averaging 287 rushing yards per game. Six different Rocklin receivers have caught touchdowns from sophomore Reeve Slone. Defensively, the Thunder are giving up nine points per game.
Campolindo (1-1-1) at Monte Vista (3-1)
Monte Vista boasts one of the top offenses in the East Bay with players like quarterback Brayden Turner and running back Julian McMahan. All three of Campolindo’s games have been decided by one possession with an overtime win and a tie. Amador Valley has wins over both teams with a 6-0 win over Campolindo and a 41-34 victory against Monte Vista.
Monterey (3-0) vs. Palma (3-1)
Monterey has scored at least 35 points in each game and have averaged 254 rushing yards. Five different players are averaging at least 50 years. Palma will look to continue to find offense outside of senior Logan Saldate, who has 346 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Inderkum (4-1) at Woodcreek (4-0)
These are the two best teams in the Capital Valley Conference with Inderkum winning four straight games since losing the opener to Del Oro. During the win streak, the Tigers have posted three shutouts. Woodcreek’s Hakeem Anderson has five rushing touchdowns and the defense is giving up seven points per game.
SATURDAY
St. Ignatius (2-1) at #19 Riordan (2-1)
The WCAL season starts with Riordan bringing in its potent passing attack with quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr. and wide receiver Chris Lawson. St. Ignatius has improved throughout the season with wins over Jesuit and Cathedral Catholic after losing to San Ramon Valley. The Wildcats won the fourth quarters in both of their wins.
Bellarmine (1-2) at Valley Christian (3-0)
Bellarmine senior quarterback Parker Threatt has proven to be one of the best playmakers in the Bay Area. The Bells’ losses have come to Top 20 ranked McClymonds and Monte Vista. The Warriors, who are having a bounce back year, are giving up less than nine points per game in beating CCS ranked teams Wilcox and Salinas.
Enterprise (4-0) at Redwood (3-0)
It starts for Enterprise with junior quarterback Jaylen Johnson, who has 880 passing yards and 403 rushing yards (team high). Redwood, which projects as the No. 3 team in the MCAL, played a mobile quarterback led Rancho Cotate squad and used a fourth quarter comeback to win 35-34.
