UPDATE: Regional championship weekend is here for high school football, with 12 teams from the Bay Area competing for a coveted spot in next week’s state championship games. Matchups are set for November 17-18, 2025, as teams battle not just for victory, but for a chance to add to their trophy collections.
Among the thrilling games, Archbishop Riordan (12-0) faces off against Folsom (12-1) on Friday at 7:30 p.m., while Pittsburg (11-2) takes on Central East-Fresno (11-1) on Saturday at 6 p.m.. These heavyweight matchups are set to draw significant attention from fans and scouts alike.
The Bay Area News Group’s expert analysts, including Christian Babcock, Nathan Canilao, Mike Lefkow, and Darren Sabedra, have made their picks for the weekend’s games. Babcock is riding a winning streak, having gone 9-2 last week, which extends his lead to five games over Sabedra in the season standings.
As the excitement builds, the analysts weighed in on several key matchups:
– **Division 1-AA North**: Riordan at Folsom
– **Division 1-AA North**: Central East-Fresno at Pittsburg
– **Division 2-AA North**: Serra at St. Mary’s-Stockton
– **Division 3-AA North**: Monte Vista at St. Ignatius
– **Division 4-AA North**: El Cerrito at Menlo-Atherton
Babcock and his team are anticipating intense competition, especially after last weekend’s section championships. They discussed key strategies, including Pittsburg’s decisive win over Cardinal Newman and Serra’s tactical triumph over Los Gatos.
What’s at Stake: The outcomes of these matches will determine which teams advance to the state championships, making this weekend critical for students, coaches, and fans.
In the latest episode of the Bay Area News Group’s video podcast, the analysts dissect the previous games and preview the upcoming battles. Viewers are encouraged to tune in for the latest insights.
The full predictions for each matchup are as follows:
– **Division 1-AA North**: Riordan vs. Folsom
– Babcock: Riordan
– Canilao: Folsom
– Lefkow: Folsom
– Sabedra: Riordan
– **Division 1-AA North**: Central East-Fresno vs. Pittsburg
– All analysts pick Pittsburg
– **Division 2-AA North**: Serra vs. St. Mary’s-Stockton
– All analysts pick Serra
– **Division 3-AA North**: Monte Vista vs. St. Ignatius
– Babcock: St. Ignatius
– Canilao: Monte Vista
– Lefkow: St. Ignatius
– Sabedra: St. Ignatius
– **Division 4-AA North**: El Cerrito vs. Menlo-Atherton
– All analysts pick El Cerrito
With the stakes higher than ever, fans are encouraged to rally behind their teams as they prepare for these crucial matchups. The excitement is palpable, and the community is buzzing as teams aim to secure their place in history.
Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth coverage as the weekend unfolds. This is a pivotal moment for Bay Area high school football, and every game matters!
