As high school football playoff season approaches, local teams in the Times-Herald coverage area are poised for action this Friday, November 10, 2023. With an impressive overall record of 34 wins and 16 losses, the squads from Vallejo, Bethel, St. Patrick-St. Vincent, Benicia, and American Canyon high schools are ready to compete. The excitement is palpable, but fans face a challenge: all four games take place simultaneously at 19:00 local time.
Local Playoff Matchups
Vallejo High School and St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School each earned the opportunity to host home games in Division 7. Vallejo, the No. 4 seed, will face Concord at Corbus Field. The Redhawks finished their season with a notable record of 7-3, winning three of their last four games and achieving a home record of 5-1.
St. Patrick-St. Vincent, the No. 7 seed, will host the No. 2 seed Piedmont at the same time. Although the Bruins have faced frustrations with playoff seeding rules in the past, they are looking to capitalize on their home advantage, having secured a 4-1 record at home this season. Piedmont enters the game with a 6-4 record and is on a winning streak of four games.
Benicia High School will also play at home, taking on Redwood in Division IV at 19:00. After a rocky start to the season, the Panthers have rebounded, winning six of their last seven games. The dynamic duo of Anthony Jordan and Thomas Jouvenot-Sells has fueled this resurgence, with both players scoring two touchdowns in their last matchup.
American Canyon seeks to defend their title as section champions in a more challenging Division II this year. The Wolves, seeded No. 6, will face California at home. With an impressive 9-1 record and an eight-game winning streak, American Canyon is eager to showcase their skills once again.
Other Local Sports Events
In addition to high school football, local sports fans can attend a college volleyball match at Solano College on Wednesday, where longtime coach Darla Williams will be honored for her 600th career match victory. The Solano College men’s basketball team is set to play Sacramento on Thursday at 18:00, while the women’s team resumes play on November 20.
The Cal Maritime men’s basketball team has started the season strong with a 3-0 record, facing off against Bethesda on the road this week. Their women’s team will play Dominican before returning home for a matchup against Pacific Union.
For college football enthusiasts, both Cal and Stanford are on a bye week ahead of their rivalry game, the “Big Game,” on November 22. San Jose State will visit Nevada on Saturday for a 12:30 kickoff, while Sacramento State hosts Idaho later that day at 18:00.
Non-local college games this week include Louisville vs. Clemson and Oregon vs. Minnesota on Friday night. Saturday’s schedule features several intriguing matchups, including No. 2 Indiana hosting Wisconsin and No. 12 Oklahoma facing No. 4 Alabama.
Professional sports also promise excitement. In the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers, after a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams, will look to bounce back against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Denver Broncos in what could be an exhilarating matchup.
As the playoffs unfold and professional seasons progress, fans are encouraged to support their local teams while enjoying a wide array of sporting events this week.
