UPDATE: Week 9 of the high school football season kicks off TODAY, bringing thrilling matchups across the Bay Area! Key games include a highly anticipated showdown between Los Gatos and undefeated Menlo School in Atherton, and an East Bay clash featuring Clayton Valley Charter battling Campolindo on Friday.
Football fans, mark your calendars! The action begins on Thursday, October 23, with a pivotal matchup as Live Oak (6-1, 1-1) faces off against Branham (5-2, 1-1) at 7:15 p.m.. Both teams are coming off impressive victories, with Live Oak’s Gage Jones rushing for 195 yards last week. HSRatings.com predicts a tight contest, projecting a 31-30 win for Live Oak.
On Friday night, the spotlight turns to Foothill College in Los Altos Hills at 7 p.m., where No. 5 Serra (4-3, 4-0) takes on No. 12 Archbishop Mitty (5-2, 3-1). Mitty aims for a signature win against Serra, a team it hasn’t defeated since 2014. Expect an explosive performance from Mitty’s dual-threat backfield, while Serra’s formidable defense, led by safety Malakai Taufouu, will be put to the test. HSRatings.com forecasts a 31-14 victory for Serra.
The Friday schedule also features a showdown between No. 19 Clayton Valley Charter (4-3, 2-0) and No. 11 Campolindo (6-1, 0-1) at 7 p.m.. Clayton Valley returns to the Foothill Division after being deemed too dominant in previous leagues, and is looking to make a statement with star player Jhadis Luckey fresh off a remarkable performance with 255 yards and five touchdowns last week. HSRatings.com has Campolindo slightly favored with a projected score of 31-28.
As the weekend unfolds, Saturday brings the exciting matchup of No. 6 Los Gatos (4-3, 2-0) against No. 9 Menlo School (7-0, 2-0) at 2 p.m.. This game is critical for both teams, with Menlo seeking to solidify its undefeated status after impressive wins over Menlo-Atherton and Palo Alto. Los Gatos aims to capitalize on its recent victory over Wilcox, led by quarterback Callum Schweitzer who threw for 145 yards in that match. HSRatings.com predicts a 41-21 victory for Los Gatos.
Be sure to tune in for all the action and check back for updates and scores throughout the weekend. The Bay Area News Group will provide comprehensive coverage of these matchups. Your support through digital subscriptions helps keep this vital coverage ongoing.
As the teams prepare for battle, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Who will emerge victorious in these crucial games? Keep watching as the drama unfolds in Bay Area high school football!
