CIF-North Coast Section championship game previews, predictions:

The purpose for all highschool groups within the North Coast Part is to apply on Thanksgiving. 

Get away the pads, then the fixings for these 14 groups beneath. 

There have been only some gentle surprises within the semifinals final week. These video games not solely put a piece banner in class gyms, however every winner additionally qualifies for the CIF State Bowl championships with pairings introduced on Sunday. 

The winners of regional bowl video games get to play for state titles the second week of December. 

Two of the NCS groups — Marin County Athletic League rivals Marin Catholic-Kentfield and San Marin-Novato — are defending state champions. 

Six of the video games characteristic defending part champions: Pittsburg (D1), Campolindo (D2), Windsor (D3), Marin Catholic (D4), San Marin (D5) and St. Vincent (D7).

NORTH COAST SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEWS

Division 1
No. 2 Pittsburg (10-2) vs. No. 3 Clayton Valley Constitution-Harmony (8-4) 

When: 7 p.m. Friday
The place: At Heritage HS-Brentwood
Part titles (final one): Pittsburg 4 (2021), Clayton Valley 4 (2019)
Sequence historical past (since 2004): Pittsburg has received six of seven, the final was 28-14 for NCS D1 title in 2021 
Factors scored (in opposition to): Pittsburg  490 (169), CVC 413 (252)
Breakdown: The elephant within the room — or quarterback on this case — is that  Clayton Valley senior Christian Aguilar transferred from Pittsburg after final season and is now an All-State candidate having thrown for 3,097 yards and 25 touchdowns. From an athletic standpoint it made since, for the reason that Pirates have been locked in with four-star Florida commit Jaden Rashada. The opposite massive storyline right here is that 21-year Pittsburg coach Vic Galli introduced a pair weeks in the past this is able to be his final season. The third massive storyline is that that is an elimination recreation. So quite a lot of athletes and coaches will possible go away in a flood of tears. The large-picture Galli has stated he is completely satisfied for Aguilar and all his success. He clearly will not be 100% completely satisfied if Aguilar leads his group to victory Friday. Although the Pirates’ sophomore class is loaded, their present 2023 Class won’t ever be duplicated. They performed De La Salle toe-to-toe powerful final week earlier than dropping 30-23 which was spectacular and admirable. However traditionally, video games with DLS often take greater than per week to get better. Pittsburg has not time to lick its wounds. CVC is massive, bodily and multi-talented with 10-TD rushers Nicholas Khashabi and Micah Avery to associate with big-play receivers Davin Amos (80 catches, 1,130 yards, 12 TDs), Emilio Unusual (51, 712, 5) and  and Hank Phifer (37, 684, 7). Pitt counters with D1 receivers Rashid Williams (Washington), Khai Taylor (Boise State) and Zachary Card (Oregon State), together with bullish sophomore RB Elijah Bow. This needs to be enjoyable. 
CalPreps.com laptop rating: Pittsburg 34, Clayton Valley Constitution 22
SBLive predicted rating: Pittsburg 35, Clayton Valley Constitution 21

Division 2
No. 1 San Ramon Valley (10-2) vs. No. 2 Campolindo-Moraga (12-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday
The place: Dublin HS
Part titles (final one): San Ramon Valley 3 (2018), Campolindo 7 (2021)
Sequence historical past (since 2004): San Ramon Valley leads 2-1
Factors scored (allowed): San Ramon Valley 468 (248), Campolindo 431 (227)
Breakdown: The elephant in room on this one is that Campolindo ended SRV’s season within the NCS D2 finals, 17-14, in a outcome that shocked most, together with Campolindo coach Kevin Macy. Then once more, Macy and the Cougars have been doing this for years with groups that hardly ever move the attention take a look at, this one included. Often called the “Sprint and Mash present with the No Names,” the Cougars depend on the supreme abilities of twin menace QB Dashiell Weaver, who has accounted for greater than 3,500 yards and 41 touchdowns, and WR-DB Robbie Mascheroni (61 catches, 1,101 yards, 18 TDs). Weaver accounted for nearly 400 yards and 6 touchdowns in a wild 42-41 semifinal win over Rancho Cotate final week. SRV counters with an even bigger, deeper and extra balanced squad, led by junior 3-star QB Luke Baker (234 of 343, 3,310 yards, 40 TDs). He makes use of a laundry checklist of weapons led by senior WR Trevor Scott (55, 824, 12). The Wolves merely do not need to finish the season with one other heartache to their rivals simply North of city. 
CalPreps.com laptop rating: San Ramon Valley 34, Campolindo 28
SBLive predicted rating: San Ramon Valley 35, Campolindo 3

Division 3
No. 1 El Cerrito (12-0) vs. No. 2 Windsor (10-2) 

When: 7 p.m. Friday
The place: At Benicia HS
Part titles (final one): El Cerrito 1 (2013), Windsor 2 (2021)
Sequence historical past (since 2004): Windsor eradicated El Cerrito final season 33-32 in solely assembly
Factors scored (in opposition to): El Cerrito 382 (62), Windsor 391 (215)
Breakdown: Just like the earlier recreation, Windsor’s win was a giant upset in most eyes. The Gauchos, led by an absolute stellar protection that has recorded three shutouts and allowed a landing or much less in 9 video games together with a 47-6 semifinal win over Northgate final week, don’t need to be heartbroken once more by identical squad. They’re led offensively by RB Tony McAdoo, who rushed 14 instances for 236 yards and 4 TDs final week. Their protection flies to the ball and hits onerous, led by Washington State sure CB Warren Smith. Windsor is led by the Anderson brothers, junior QB Judson (100 of 152, 1,487 yards, 18 TDs in 8 video games) and Hayden, one of many prime sophomores in Northern California. He does all of it with 508 speeding yards in 10 video games with 9 TDs and move catches (37, 869 yards, 23.5 common, 9 TDs).   
CalPreps.com laptop rating: El Cerrito 28, Windsor 21
SBLive predicted rating: El Cerrito 17, Windsor 14

Division 4
No. 1 Marin Catholic (12-0) vs. No. 3 Cardinal Newman (8-4) 

When: 7 p.m. Saturday
The place: At San Rafael HS
Part titles (final one): Marin Catholic 12 (2021), Cardinal Newman 13 (2019)
Sequence historical past (since 2004): Marin Catholic leads 5-1, successful final season 42-7
Factors scored (in opposition to): Marin Catholic 531 (103), Cardinal Newman 353 (209)
Breakdown: Are we sensing a sample but? One other showdown between groups that have been eradicated by one other final season. Marin Catholic has barely been challenged all the season with final week’s 20-7 win over Del Norte its closes recreation by far, together with a 32-15 win over MCAL rival San Marin. The Wildcats characteristic proficient QB Joey Prepare dinner, who’s approaching 2,000 passing yards, and evenly used RB Charles Williams, who’s approaching 1,000 yards and 20 TDs. Newman may very well be on a roll to slay massive favorites because it went on the street to win at 10-1 Acalanes-Lafayette 17-14 on a game-winning 34-yard discipline purpose by Patrick Gardner and have been aided by a 16-yard choose 6 from Zachary Homan. 
CalPreps.com laptop rating: Marin Catholic 31, Cardinal Newman 14
SBLive predicted rating: Marin Catholic 35, Cardinal Newman 17

Division 5
No. 1 San Marin-Novato (10-2) vs. No. 2 Miramonte-Orinda (8-4) 

When: 7 p.m. Friday
The place: At Rancho Cotate-Rohnert Park 
Part titles (final one): San Marin 4 (2021), Miramonte 9 (2013)
Sequence historical past (since 2004): Miramonte had 3-0 edge with final win in 2010 (23-0)
Factors scored (in opposition to): San Marin 428 (149), Miramonte 431 (319)
Breakdown: The highest-seeded Mustangs are defending state 5-A champions and have backed up their banner season with one other lights out marketing campaign led by a stellar protection, first-year beginning QB Dominic Ingrassia (182 of 277, 2,258 yards, 31 TDs), a plethora of receivers and operating again Charlie Singleton (944 yards, 11 TDs). The protection is going through one of many prime QBs in Northern California in UCLA-bound Luke Duncan (3,123 yards, 39 TDs), who like Ingrassia, spreads the ball round superbly although seniors Cooper Bohlig (34, 951, 12) and John Williams (45, 426, 11) have been the highest TDs producers.  
CalPreps.com laptop rating: San Marin 34, Miramonte 21
SBLive predicted rating: Miramonte 28, San Marin 27

Division 6
No. 3 Justin-Siena-Napa (7-5) vs. No. 4 Pinole Valley (7-4)

When: 7 p.m. Friday
The place: At Memorial Stadium, Napa
Part titles (final one): Justin-Siena 6 (2014), Pinole Valley 4 (1979)
Sequence historical past (since 2004): None
Factors scored (in opposition to): Justin-Siena 192 (149), Pinole Valley 243 (198)
Breakdown: This is likely one of the extra intriguing matchup contemplating the 2 faculties have by no means performed and that the final time Pinole Valley received a championship was greater than 40 years in the past. The Spartans shocked most with a moderately convincing 20-7 semifinal win over beforehand unbeaten Saint Mary’s-Albany behind 150 yards speeding and a landing from Larry McDonald. Justin-Siena slayed perennial state energy and defending champion Salesian 15-0. It is virtually all about protection for the Braves who’ve recorded a staggering six shutouts, together with Middletown within the quarterfinals 7-0. They’ve allowed some extent in 9 quarters. Roman Williams had two TD runs versus Salesian, together with a 98-yarder.
CalPreps.com laptop rating: Pinole Valley 17, Justin-Siena 14
SBLive predicted rating: Justin-Siena 14, Pinole Valley 7

Division 7
No. 1 St. Vincent de Paul-Petaluma (12-0) vs. No. 2 Clear Lake (11-1)

When: 7 p.m. Saturday
The place: Rancho Cotate HS
Part titles (final one): St. Vincent 8 (2021), Clear Lake 1 (1998)
Sequence historical past (since 2004): Clear Lake owns 6-4 edge, however St. Vincent eradicated the Cardinals final season 25-20
Factors scored (in opposition to): St. Vincent 458 (140), Clear Lake 373 (151)
Breakdown: One other group with a critical grudge because the Cardinals don’t need historical past to repeat. Their solely loss was 15-14 to Willits on Oct. 28, which was adopted with a 22-21 win over Cloverdale. Clear Lake knocked off Kelseyville 28-22 final week behind 106 yards speeding from Hank Ollenberger. St. Vincent had little such bother final week with McKinleyville, successful 42-7 behind QB Jaret Bosarge who accounted for practically 330 yards and 5 touchdowns. The group’s massive star is Kai Corridor, the Redwood Empire’s profession speeding lead with 5,473 yards and 71 TDs. 
CalPreps.com laptop rating: St. Vincent 28, Clear Lake 19
SBLive predicted rating: St. Vincent 42, Clear Lake 21