UPDATE: The Bay Area high school football playoffs are set to ignite as teams vie for a coveted spot in the CIF state playoffs this weekend! The stakes are high as teams including De La Salle, Archbishop Riordan, and McClymonds prepare for intense section championships.
Multiple heavyweight matchups are scheduled, featuring powerhouses Pittsburg, Serra, and Los Gatos among others. The excitement culminates this Sunday when the CIF announces matchups for the regional playoffs and the Open Division state championship game.
Friday, November 21, 2025, promises thrilling action as the Central Coast Section Division I final kicks off at San Jose City College at 7 p.m.. The matchup between No. 3 Los Gatos (9-3) and No. 2 Serra (7-5) is anticipated to be a nail-biter. Historically, Los Gatos has outperformed Serra in their playoff meetings, but both teams are hungry to extend their seasons.
Simultaneously, Division II features No. 2 Sacred Heart Cathedral (6-6) facing off against No. 1 St. Ignatius (6-6) on Saturday at 1 p.m. This fierce rivalry was reignited three weeks ago when St. Ignatius edged out Sacred Heart Cathedral 23-14, leading to heightened tensions for their championship rematch.
In Division III, No. 8 San Mateo (9-3) takes on No. 3 Menlo-Atherton (6-6) at MacDonald High School on Saturday at 7 p.m.. San Mateo’s Cinderella story continues as they aim for their first title since 2003 after a stunning upset against top-seeded Woodside.
Meanwhile, Division IV sees No. 3 Lincoln-San Jose (9-3) face No. 1 Branham (7-5) at San Jose City College at 7 p.m.. Lincoln, in pursuit of their first-ever section title, is primed for victory against a formidable Branham team.
The action doesn’t stop there! In Division V, No. 2 Sobrato (8-4) will clash with No. 1 Piedmont Hills (9-3) at MacDonald High School on Saturday at 1 p.m. Both teams are determined to claim glory in the finals, with Piedmont Hills looking to secure its second CCS championship.
On the North Coast Section front, No. 2 Pittsburg (10-2) battles No. 3 Cardinal Newman (11-1) at Diablo Valley College on Friday at 7 p.m., aiming to capture their fifth consecutive Division I title. This matchup follows Pittsburg’s near victory against De La Salle last week, indicating they’re on the rise.
As the playoffs unfold, all eyes will be on the outcomes. Each game holds the potential for thrilling moments and dramatic upsets, making this weekend a must-watch for high school football fans. Don’t miss the chance to witness the next chapter in these teams’ legacies!
Stay tuned for live updates and coverage as the teams battle for glory this weekend.
