CIF Regional Football Championship Pairings Announced in California
In a thrilling announcement, CIF has revealed the matchups for the upcoming Regional State Football Championships, taking place across California. All teams have already earned their spots by winning their respective section championships, leading to a few predictable outcomes.
The highlight of the announcement is the much-anticipated Open Division Championship game, set to feature De La Salle facing off against Mater Dei on December 14 at Saddleback College. This exciting matchup will kick off at 8 p.m. and will be available for viewing on Spectrum News 1 and Spectrum SportsNet.
For those looking to follow the action closer to home, the full schedule for the 2024 CIF Regional Football Championship Bowl Games across divisions is now available:
- DIVISION 1–AA
North: Folsom at Pittsburg – Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
South: Newbury Park vs. Lincoln, San Diego at Southwestern College – Friday, Dec. 6 at 8:00 p.m. - DIVISION 1–A
North: St. Ignatius at Central, Fresno – Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 p.m.
South: Granite Hills vs. Edison at Huntington Beach HS – Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. - DIVISION 2–AA
North: Grant at Saint Francis, Mountain View – Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
South: Narbonne at Pacifica – Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. - DIVISION 3–A
North: Vanden at Pleasant Valley – Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 p.m.
South: Rio Hondo Prep at Poway – Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 p.m. - DIVISION 5–AA
North: Acalanes vs. Carmel at Monterey Peninsula College – Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
South: Silverado at El Capitan, Lakeside – Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Winners from both the NorCal and SoCal Regional games will advance to the CIF State Football Championship, also scheduled for December 13-14. This championship serves as the final showdown for teams vying for the title of CIF State Champion.
This year’s exciting matchups promise to deliver a fantastic experience for both players and fans. Stay tuned as the teams prepare to battle it out in search of football glory!