UPDATE: The excitement is palpable as regional championship weekend kicks off in high school football, with 12 teams from the Bay Area News Group’s coverage area set to battle for glory on November 17-18, 2025. As these young athletes aim to secure their spots in next week’s state championship games, fans are eager to see which teams will rise to the occasion.
The stakes have never been higher! Key matchups include Archbishop Riordan facing off against Folsom on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Central East-Fresno taking on Pittsburg on Saturday at 6 p.m.. These games promise to be thrilling as teams vie for a chance to add more trophies to their collections.
Bay Area News Group’s sports analysts—Christian Babcock, Nathan Canilao, Mike Lefkow, and Darren Sabedra—have made their predictions for 10 exciting games. Babcock leads the pack with a record of 9-2 from last week, widening his lead over Sabedra by five games this season.
Viewers can catch the latest developments in a special video podcast where the team discusses last weekend’s section championships, such as Pittsburg’s decisive victory over Cardinal Newman and the strategic brilliance that led Serra to beat Los Gatos. Don’t miss the in-depth analysis—watch the video below!
Here’s a look at the most anticipated games:
Key Matchups
Division 1-AA North:
– Archbishop Riordan (12-0) at Folsom (12-1), Friday at 7:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Riordan
– Canilao: Folsom
– Lefkow: Folsom
– Sabedra: Riordan
Division 1-AA North:
– Central East-Fresno (11-1) at Pittsburg (11-2), Saturday at 6 p.m.
– Babcock: Pittsburg
– Canilao: Pittsburg
– Lefkow: Pittsburg
– Sabedra: Pittsburg
Division 2-AA North:
– Serra (8-5) at St. Mary’s-Stockton (11-2), Friday at 7:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Serra
– Canilao: Serra
– Lefkow: Serra
– Sabedra: Serra
Division 3-AA North:
– Monte Vista (8-5) at St. Ignatius (7-6), Friday at 7 p.m.
– Babcock: St. Ignatius
– Canilao: Monte Vista
– Lefkow: St. Ignatius
– Sabedra: St. Ignatius
The intense competition extends to other divisions as well, with noteworthy games including El Cerrito at Menlo-Atherton on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Bishop O’Dowd facing Chico on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
What’s Next?
As the weekend unfolds, fans are urged to tune in and support their teams. The results from these critical matchups will determine who moves on to the state championships next week. Stay updated with the latest scores and highlights as the Bay Area’s best high school football teams clash for supremacy.
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