December 22, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Five state title football games at Saddleback College; Northwood and Laguna Hills on the road

Northwood and Laguna Hills football teams will be out to bring home state championships this weekend.

The two teams, both members of the Pacific Coast League, won Southern California Regional titles last weekend.

Northwood, coached by JC Clarke, will play at Escalon Saturday at 6 p.m. for the 4AA championship. Escalon is seeking its third state title. Laguna Hills, coached by John Lester, will meet Bellarmine at Bellarmine Saturday at 6 p.m. for the 3A title.

The two teams are among 16 squads making their first appearance in a state title game, according to CIF State officials.

Five games, divisions open through 2-A, will be held Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at Saddleback College. The open division game will feature St. John Bosco meeting San Mateo at 8 p.m.

Tickets may only be purchased through the GoFan app.

For games at Saddleback College, tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for high school students, seniors (65 and over) and children, according to officials.

SCHEDULE:

OPEN DIVISION

Serra San Mateo vs. St. John Bosco on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. at Saddleback College

DIVISION 1–AA

De La Salle vs. Lincoln, San Diego on Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. at Saddleback College

DIVISION 1–A

Pittsburg vs. Liberty, Bakersfield vs. on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at Saddleback College

DIVISION 2–AA

McClymonds vs. Mater Dei Catholic on Friday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at Saddleback College

DIVISION 2–A

San Ramon Valley vs. Granite Hills on Sat., Dec. 10 at noon at Saddleback College

DIVISION 3–AA

San Jacinto at Grant on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 3–A

Laguna Hills at Bellarmine on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 4–AA

Northwood at Escalon on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 4–A

Granada Hills at San Marin on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 5–AA

Muir at Hughson on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 5–A

Shafter at Orland on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 6–AA

Classical Academy at Santa Teresa on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 6–A

San Gabriel at Atascadero on Sat., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

DIVISION 7–AA

Pinole Valley defeated Mendota, 34-21

DIVISION 7–A

Crenshaw vs. Lincoln, San Francisco at Kezar Stadium on Sat., Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.

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