Everything has finally fallen into place for unbeaten St. Mary’s-Albany
(All matches at 19:00, except famous)
Friday
#2 De La Salle-Concord (6-3) at #8 Clayton Valley-Concord (6-3) –
The Spartans’ (261-0-1) North Coast Section undefeated streak is in jeopardy not solely due to a slew of accidents, but additionally as a result of the Eagles have discovered their stride, impressively profitable 5 straight behind quarterback Christian Aguilar (a Pittsburgh switch). Aguilar has accomplished 72% of his passes for 2,435 yards and 21 TDs. DLS, which final misplaced an NCS sport in 1991, was rescued final week by backup sophomore RB Dominic Kelley (9 carries, 204 yards, 3 TDs) in a 27-7 win at Amador Valley-Pleasanton.
#4 Marin Catholic-Kentfield (9-0, 4-0) at #21 San Marin-Novato (8-1, 6-0) –
A battle of defending state champions will resolve the Marin County Athletic League title. The host Mustangs are hoping to finish a 14-game shedding streak. Joey Cook, who transferred from San Marin, has thrown for 1,158 yards and 13 TDs for Marin Catholic this season. His favourite goal is Matthew Greco (41 catches, 620 yards, 7 TDs). Junior quarterback Charles Williams (75 carries, 732 yards, 18 TDs) is one other risk. Junior QB Dominic Ingrassia, whose brother Michael QB’d Marin Catholic final yr, leads San Marino with 1,668 passing yards and 22 TDs. Junior RB Charlies Singleton has 792 speeding yards and 9 TDs.
#3 Pittsburgh (8-1, 4-0) at Antioch (4-5, 3-1) –
In the Big Little’s 104th sport, the host Panthers may spark a possible three-way tie for the Bay Valley Athletic League title, however it will be a significant upset. The Pirates, with the added motivation of Vic Galli saying he’ll step down after 21 years as head coach, are heavy favorites with 5-star QB Jaden Rashada and receivers Rashid Williams (Washington) and Zachary Card (Oregon State). Antioch options Pittsburgh switch Charles Brown, the NCS’ main rusher (1,726 yards, 18 TDs).
#24 St. Mary’s-Albany (9-0, 3-0) at St. Patrick-St. Vincent-Valley (8-0, 3-0) –
The host Bruins common 49 factors and 445 yards per sport behind senior QB Wyatt Smith (2,500 complete yards, 29 TDs), RB Adarian Prater (13 TDs) and receiver Josiah Jones and freshman Judge Nash (mixed 43 catches, 1,012 TDs, 14). The protection of St. Mary has allowed 43 factors with 4 shutouts helped by center linebacker Kyle Goree (additionally the staff’s prime linebacker), defensive ends Michael Lewis Jr. and Austin Rogol and linebackers Malachi Young and Marley Filson. The Panthers are hoping to finish a five-game shedding streak towards SPSV.
SATURDAY
#17 Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (6-3, 4-2) at #1 Serra (9-0, 6-0, 2:30 p.m. –
The host Padres go for their first common season 10-0, however should take care of the ultra-versatile, two-way duo of RL Miller (Arizona State Commit) and Jerry Mixon Jr. (Oregon). Miller (6-3, 180) has recorded six defensive tackles — three previously two weeks — and is the staff’s prime receiving risk. Mixon is the staff’s finest participant and a bullish rusher complemented by speedster Kendric Sanders. Serra’s protection, led by LB Jabari Mann and SS Joseph Bey, is without doubt one of the finest at school historical past. Serra junior QB Maealiuaki Smith has 10 FBS affords, in response to 247Sports.
– Mitch Stephens
