In California, the excitement level is high as the final weekend of high school football is upon us. Fifteen teams are set to compete for CIF State championships, culminating in the much-anticipated matchup between Mater Dei and De La Salle. This showdown is scheduled for Saturday night at 8 p.m. at Saddleback College and features two undefeated teams vying for the coveted title in the CIF State Open Division.
Leading up to this marquee game, fans can enjoy a series of thrilling finals being played across three venues on Friday and Saturday. The action kicks off on Friday with several intense matchups.
In the Division 1-AA game, Lincoln edged out Pittsburg with a nail-biting 28-26 victory, thanks to a late touchdown from Saucy Searcy. In Division 2-AA, Sacramento Grant triumphed over Oxnard Pacifica with a 35-28 scoreline, highlighted by a dramatic last-minute touchdown reception from Koby Shabazz. The Division 3-AA final saw Bakersfield Frontier win their first-ever CIF State title, defeating Amador Valley 18-14, powered by a standout defense that recorded seven sacks.
St. Vincent de Paul marked history in Division 4-AA by becoming the first two-time state champions in Sonoma County history, winning 25-23 against Highland. Gabe Casanovas shined for St. Vincent with 162 rushing yards and two touchdown passes. Additionally, Carmel finished their perfect season with a lopsided 48-7 victory over El Capitan in Division 5-AA.
Moreau Catholic also celebrated their first CIF State Championship in Division 7-AA after defeating Lindsay 42-8. With all this excitement, fans are eagerly awaiting Saturday’s games, starting with the Division 1-A matchup of Fresno Central vs. Edison at 3:30 p.m.
As the state championships continue, the spotlight will be on Mater Dei and De La Salle, and football enthusiasts are ready to see who will claim the top honors in California high school football.
