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High school football: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared
<b>Friday</b><p>Las Lomas 12, Acalanes 7<p>Deer Valley 36, American Canyon 21<p>Campolindo 35, Marin Catholic 21<p>Alameda 48, College Park 40<p>Dougherty Valley 22, …
High School FootballFootball: Opportunistic Clayton Valley shocks Pitt in double overtime
PITTSBURG — You almost wanted to feel sorry for Clayton Valley Charter coach Tim Murphy after listening to him before Friday night’s season-opener …
College SportsHigh school football: San Leandro potent through the air in win over Foothill
SAN LEANDRO – The San Leandro High football team showed on its first offensive play of the season Friday night that it will not rely solely on …
High School FootballFootball: De La Salle blanks high-powered Folsom
CONCORD — They worked the entire summer for this moment, watching game after game, remembering play after play.<p>The De La Salle Spartans were so ready …
High school football: Friday scores, Saturday schedule
<b>Friday</b><p>Las Lomas 12, Acalanes 7<p>Deer Valley at American Canyon, 7 p.m.<p>Campolindo 35, Marin Catholic 21<p>Alameda 48, College Park 40<p>Dougherty Valley 22, …
High School FootballFootball: Campolindo airs it out in battle of NCS champs
MORAGA — An unlikely hero for Campolindo stole the spotlight Friday night during a season-opening 35-21 victory at home over Marin Catholic.<p>Plagued …
College FootballRecruiting: Pittsburg star Jacob Bandes commits to Washington
PITTSBURG — Two hours before the first game of his senior season, Pittsburg defensive lineman Jacob Bandes announced in a video posted on his Twitter …
College FootballFootball: St. Francis roster doesn’t list star tailback
MOUNTAIN VIEW — St. Francis’ football roster on its MaxPreps team page was updated Thursday, and it did not include the running back who broke the …
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LaSalleHigh school football: Bay Area games to watch this weekend
It’s finally here.<p>Six months after announcing the matchup, De La Salle and Folsom will step onto the field Friday night in Concord for the Battle of …
High School FootballSabedra: Why De La Salle-Folsom so much bigger than clash of titans
CONCORD — De La Salle football is not about second place, second tier, second anything.<p>Seasons are measured by state championships — more …
LaSalleLost season: Pittsburg quarterback ready to make up for missed time
PITTSBURG — Trey Turner remembers dropping back and throwing a simple hitch pass.<p>“Right when I threw it,” the Pittsburg quarterback said. “I got hit …
Football (U.S.)Countdown to kickoff: Which teams are ranked Nos. 1-5?
With the start of the high school football season just five days away, we continue our countdown of the Bay Area News Group’s rankings, which this …
College FootballIs St. Francis football star Darrell Page still on team?
MOUNTAIN VIEW — It appears record-setting running back Darrell Page is no longer on the St. Francis football team.<p>Sources outside of the program have …
Northern CaliforniaCountdown to kickoff: Which teams are ranked Nos. 6-10?
With the start of the high school football season less than two weeks away, we continue our countdown of the Bay Area News Group’s rankings, which …
College FootballCountdown to kickoff: Which teams are ranked Nos. 11-15?
With the start of the high school football season less than two weeks away, we continue our countdown of the Bay Area News Group’s rankings, which …
College FootballHigh school football: Cupertino moves up to De Anza Division
After spending many years in the same division, the Cupertino High School football team is moving on up in 2018.<p>The Pioneers, who have resided in the …
High School FootballHigh school football: Leland moves up to Mt. Hamilton
The Leland High School football team, which won a co-Blossom Valley Athletic League Santa Teresa Division championship in 2017, has a whole new …
College FootballHigh school football: Los Gatos aims for physical play this season
The Los Gatos High School football team produced 1,175 total tackles last season, including 193 from Cal-bound middle linebacker Kyle Smith.<p>Wildcats …
College FootballCountdown to kickoff: Which teams are ranked Nos. 16-20?
With the start of the high school football season less than two weeks away, we continue our countdown of the Bay Area News Group’s rankings, which …
Countdown to kickoff: Which teams are ranked Nos. 21-25?
With the start of the high school football season less than two weeks away, we begin our countdown of the Bay Area News Group’s rankings, which this …
College SportsDe La Salle football: How Bob Ladouceur bobblehead became a reality
CONCORD — Bob Ladouceur is not one to draw attention to himself. In other words. the legendary former De La Salle football coach would never say, …
BobbleheadsFootball recruiting: Stanford lands another East Bay standout
Stanford’s next football recruiting class will include a second Bay Area player as San Ramon Valley’s Tristan Sinclair — a 6-foot-2, 205-pound strong …
College FootballHigh school football primer: Season arrives early
Justin Alumbaugh was offered box seats to an A’s game this week, but the De La Salle football coach had to decline.<p>It’s high school football season, …
High School FootballCal football: Los Gatos star commits
Los Gatos High School senior linebacker Kyle Smith will be staying close to home for his college career.<p>The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Smith announced on …
College SportsSouth keeps early lead, wins Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star game
<i>(Click here, if you are unable to view this photo gallery on your mobile device.)</i><p>LOS GATOS — After an unusual start to the 44th annual Charlie …
Bishop O’Dowd basketball standout to attend Castlemont
OAKLAND — Bishop O’Dowd basketball standout Raymond Hawkins is moving on to Castlemont for his senior season, aiming to improve academically while …
Stanford gets commitment from 4-star East Bay running back
Bishop O’Dowd running back Austin Jones verbally committed to play at Stanford on Friday afternoon.<p>The consensus four-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports …
Sam Piraro resigns as Willow Glen baseball head coach
SAN JOSE — After a successful four-year run, Sam Piraro said that he is resigning as Willow Glen High School’s baseball head coach effective Aug. …