News Summary
This Friday, a total of 436 high school football games are scheduled across California, featuring 17 matchups with teams ranked in the top 25. Major games include Santa Margarita against Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran facing St. John Bosco. Each section of the state will showcase thrilling games, making this a vibrant week in school sports as teams compete for positioning. Fans are encouraged to support their local teams as rivalries heat up during the season.
California – This Friday, October 3, a total of 436 high school football games are set to take place across California, with 17 matchups involving teams ranked in the statewide top 25. Among the most anticipated games are No. 6 Santa Margarita taking on No. 4 Mater Dei and No. 10 Orange Lutheran facing off against No. 1 St. John Bosco. This weekend also marks Week 7 of the California high school football season.
In the Central Section, 53 games are scheduled, with the highlighted game of the week being Clovis North versus Clovis at 7:00 PM. The last game in this section will feature Wasco facing Kennedy, starting at 7:30 PM.
The Central Coast Section will see 25 games, including the game of the week, Saint Francis against Archbishop Mitty, which is also set for 7:00 PM. The final matchup in this section will be Gonzales versus Rancho San Juan, kicking off at 7:30 PM.
Furthermore, the Los Angeles Section will have 31 games taking place, starting with Franklin against Marshall at 3:30 PM and concluding with Banning versus San Pedro at 7:30 PM.
The Northern Section has a total of 17 games on its schedule, starting with Enterprise against Chico at 7:00 PM and finishing with Maxwell versus Quincy at 7:30 PM.
In the North Coast Section, 35 games are lined up, beginning with Salesian College Preparatory facing Vallejo at 7:00 PM. The game of the week will feature Heritage against Pittsburg, also at 7:00 PM.
The Sac-Joaquin Section is expected to have 67 games on Friday, starting with West Park playing Grant Union at 5:00 PM. The marquee matchup will be Folsom against Del Oro at 7:00 PM, while the last game in this section features Bear Creek playing River Valley at 7:30 PM.
Lastly, the San Diego Section will feature 38 games, with Mater Dei Catholic facing Otay Ranch beginning at 6:30 PM. The game of the week will be Lincoln versus La Jolla at 7:00 PM. The last game in the San Diego Section has not yet been announced.
This week’s extensive schedule illustrates the vibrancy of high school sports across the state, where fans can come out to support their local teams. As the season progresses, rivalries intensify, and playoff positions begin to take shape, making every game critical for the participating teams.
High school football forms an essential part of California’s sports culture, with many schools vying for the top positions in their respective sections. The ranked matchups are particularly crucial as they can change the landscape of rankings as teams push to establish their dominance.
As football season unfolds, communities will rally behind their teams, showcasing not only school pride but also the rich traditions and enthusiasm that high school sports nurture across the state. With a total of 436 games in action on Friday, the excitement is sure to reverberate throughout California.
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- SI: Top 25 California High School Football Rankings
- Redding: California High School Football Week 8 Games
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- On3: California High School Football Rankings
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- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: California high school football
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
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