UPDATE: The Bay Area News Group has just released its critical predictions for Week 10 of the high school football season, heightening the excitement for fans and players alike. With only 14 games scheduled, this week promises thrilling matchups that could determine playoff positioning.
In a surprising turn, Menlo School announced earlier today that it will forfeit its game against Wilcox due to a lack of healthy players. This development has sent shockwaves through the community, raising questions about the state of high school football health and safety.
Leading the predictions is Christian Babcock, who holds a narrow lead over Darren Sabedra in the season standings. Nathan Canilao is hot on their heels, closing the gap to just five games after an impressive 13-2 record in Week 9.
Highlighted matches this week include the highly anticipated clash between Clayton Valley Charter and Acalanes for the Diablo Athletic League Foothill Division title, and Bishop O’Dowd facing James Logan for the WACC Foothill Division crown. Other notable games include Christopher at Lincoln-San Jose and Archbishop Mitty at Archbishop Riordan.
Fans can catch the latest insights in this week’s video podcast, where Babcock and Sabedra discuss the implications of Menlo School’s forfeit and analyze past performances, including Monte Vista’s stunning upset of previously undefeated California last week.
Here are the key match predictions for this upcoming week:
Thursday, Oct. 29:
– Hayward (5-3) vs. Irvington (6-2) at Tak Fudenna Stadium, 7 p.m.
– Babcock: Hayward
– Canilao: Hayward
– Reeves: Hayward
– Sabedra: Hayward
– Bishop O’Dowd (5-3) at James Logan (5-3), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: Bishop O’Dowd
– Canilao: Bishop O’Dowd
– Reeves: Bishop O’Dowd
– Sabedra: Bishop O’Dowd
– Hillsdale (3-5) at Half Moon Bay (5-3), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: Half Moon Bay
– Canilao: Half Moon Bay
– Reeves: Half Moon Bay
– Sabedra: Half Moon Bay
– Milpitas (4-4) at Sequoia (4-4), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: Sequoia
– Canilao: Milpitas
– Reeves: Sequoia
– Sabedra: Sequoia
– Menlo-Atherton (3-5) at Los Gatos (5-3), 7:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Los Gatos
– Canilao: Los Gatos
– Reeves: Los Gatos
– Sabedra: Los Gatos
– Antioch (7-1) at Liberty (6-2), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: Liberty
– Canilao: Liberty
– Reeves: Liberty
– Sabedra: Liberty
Friday, Oct. 31:
– San Jose (5-3) at Evergreen Valley (4-4), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: San Jose
– Canilao: San Jose
– Reeves: San Jose
– Sabedra: San Jose
– St. Francis (3-5) vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral (4-4) at Kezar Stadium, 6 p.m.
– Babcock: St. Francis
– Canilao: St. Francis
– Reeves: St. Francis
– Sabedra: St. Francis
– Monte Vista (5-3) at Amador Valley (2-6), 7:15 p.m.
– Babcock: Monte Vista
– Canilao: Monte Vista
– Reeves: Monte Vista
– Sabedra: Monte Vista
– Christopher (4-4) at Lincoln-San Jose (7-1), 7:15 p.m.
– Babcock: Lincoln-San Jose
– Canilao: Lincoln-San Jose
– Reeves: Lincoln-San Jose
– Sabedra: Lincoln-San Jose
– Branham (5-3) at Santa Teresa (8-0), 7:15 p.m.
– Babcock: Santa Teresa
– Canilao: Santa Teresa
– Reeves: Santa Teresa
– Sabedra: Santa Teresa
– Campolindo (6-2) at Las Lomas (5-3), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: Campolindo
– Canilao: Campolindo
– Reeves: Campolindo
– Sabedra: Campolindo
– Clayton Valley Charter (5-3) at Acalanes (8-0), 7 p.m.
– Babcock: Acalanes
– Canilao: Acalanes
– Reeves: Acalanes
– Sabedra: Acalanes
Saturday, Nov. 1:
– Archbishop Mitty (5-3) at Archbishop Riordan (8-0), 1:30 p.m.
– Babcock: Archbishop Riordan
– Canilao: Archbishop Riordan
– Reeves: Archbishop Riordan
– Sabedra: Archbishop Riordan
As the excitement builds, fans are encouraged to tune in and support their teams. This week promises to be one of the most thrilling yet, and the stakes could not be higher. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the week unfolds!
