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SBLive’s North Coast Section Fab 15 football rankings: Mid-range rankers rule
Who says the midrange is gone?
The center portion of SBLive’s North Coast Part Fab 15 soccer rankings all performed particularly properly final week, solidifying their place among the many part’s elite.
Marin Catholic-Kentfield, El Cerrito, San Ramon Valley-Danville and Campolindo-Moraga, ranked third by sixth, received by a mixed margin of 153-56, all dealing with foes who appeared their equals.
One group entered this week’s rankings, Cardinal Newman-Santa Rosa at No. 15. The Cardinals face a really rugged check this week, internet hosting Sac-Joaquin Part energy St. Mary’s-Stockton.
The SJS had its means with NCS’ high groups final week. Pittsburg, Rancho Cotate and Clayton Valley Constitution-Harmony, all misplaced winnable video games to their rivals from the East.
High-ranked De La Salle has an opportunity to make amends for the part when it hosts Folsom Friday within the SBLive Northern California Recreation of the Week.
SBLive’s NCS soccer rankings (information via Sept. 17)
1. De La Salle-Harmony (3-1 document)
Final week: No. 1
Final recreation: Beat Cathedral Catholic 28-20
Subsequent recreation: Friday vs. Folsom (3-1)
Nonetheless depleted by accidents, the Spartans gutted out a very good win versus the defending state 1-AA champions. They used the large play to to victory on the street as Fresno State-bound RB Charles Greer (22 carries, 211 yards) scored on runs of 83 and 69 yards and Carson Su’esu’e accomplished TD passes of 61 and 60 yards to Journey McKoy and Johnathan Guerrero, respectively. Coach Justin Alumbaugh was happy with the hassle, however gave the efficiency a ‘C.’ “Arduous fought recreation,” he texted. “Glad we had been in a position to be taught from our errors and are available out with the win. The hassle was good. Physicality was good. However too many errors.”
2. Pittsburg (3-1)
Final week: No. 2
Final recreation: Misplaced to Folsom 23-15
Subsequent recreation: Friday vs. Folsom (2-1)
The Pirates outgained Folsom 427-250 however 4 interceptions and a blocked subject aim and blocked punt did within the house group. Pittsburg could not give 5-star QB Jaden Rashada a lot time to throw however he nonetheless managed to go 22 of 36 for 285 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally rushed for 73 yards on scrambles.
3. Marin Catholic-Kentfield (4-0)
Final week: No. 3
Final recreation: Beat James Logan-Union Metropolis 42-12
Subsequent recreation: Friday at Antioch (1-3)
Joey Prepare dinner handed for 230 yards and three TDs, all to Matt Greco (11 catches, 123 yards), and Charles Williams rushed for 123 yards and three extra scores because the host Wildcats had no issues in opposition to Logan.
4. El Cerrito (4-0)
Final week: No. 4
Final recreation: Beat Foothill-Pleasanton 35-7
Subsequent recreation: Friday at Foothill-Pleasanton (2-1)
The powerful Gauchos’ protection gave up simply 192 yard to the Falcons, who accomplished simply 6 of 23 passes for 76 yards and was intercepted twice. El Cerrito held Foothill scoreless the final three quarters and have given up simply 23 factors all season.
5. San Ramon Valley-Danville (3-0)
Final week: No. 6
Final recreation: Beat Las Lomas-Walnut Creek 41-17
Subsequent recreation: Friday at Liberty-Brentwood (3-1)
Junior Luke Baker accomplished 16 of 17 for 252 yards and two scores, main the Wolves. Baker is 58-for-75 this season for 886 yards and eight TDs and WR Gavin Jones has 13 catches for 308 yards and three scores)
6. Campolindo-Moraga (4-0)
Final week: No. 8
Final recreation: Beat San Leandro 35-20
Subsequent recreation: Friday vs. Monte Vista-Danville (1-3)
The Cougars averaged 30.2 yards per 9 completions (272 yards), led by quarterback Dashiel Weaver (9 of 13, 270 yards, 4 TDs) and standout receiver Robbie Mascheroni, who made essentially the most of his three catches. They went for 165 yards and three scores.
7. Rancho Cotate-Rohnert Park (3-1)
Final week: No. 5
Final recreation: Misplaced to Vanden 30-29
Subsequent recreation: Sept. 30 at Nice Valley-Chico
Down 30-16 coming into the fourth quarter, Cotate rallied behind Liam Keaney (16-for-25, 242 yards, 4 TDs), the final rating protecting 12 yards to Ananias Walker with simply over 5 minutes remaining. The additional level was missed, nevertheless, and Vanden ran out the clock behind quarterback Tre Dimes (14-for-19, 200 yards), working again Elijah Fisherman (22 carries, 160 yards, two TDs) and receiver Brayden Chavez (six catches, 146 yards).
8. Acalanes-Lafayette (4-0)
Final week: 9
Final recreation: Beat Redwood-Larkspur 28-7
Subsequent recreation: Oct. 30 vs. Oakland
Receiver Trevor Rogers continued his super junior season with six catches for 108 yards and a touchdowns and backup QB Jake Boselli accounted for 3 touchdowns because the host Dons scored a landing in each quarter to win going away. Justin Zegarowski had three sacks and Ethan Torres and Jack Giorgiani added interceptions.
9. Heritage-Brentwood (4-0)
Final week: 11
Final recreation: Beat Classic-Napa 41-0
Subsequent recreation: Friday at James Logan-Union Metropolis (2-2)
Devon Rivers, the brother of Ronnie Rivers (on the Seahawks follow squad) and son of former NFL working again Ron Rivers, continued his dominating senior season with 21 carries for 271 yards and 4 touchdowns within the win over Classic. He now has a NCS finest 991 yards (11.8 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns.
10. San Marin-Novato (2-1)
Final week: No. 12
Final recreation: Had a bye
Subsequent recreation: Saturday at Archie Williams-San Anselmo
By three video games, junior quarterback Dominic Ingrassia has accomplished 55 of 75 (73 p.c) for 618 yards and 5 touchdowns. Junior working again Charlie Singleton has rushed for 372 yards and three TDs.
11. California-San Ramon (3-1)
Final week: No. 13
Final recreation; Beat Antioch 36-35
Subsequent recreation: Sept. 30 at Granada-Livermore
Arduous to imagine the Grizzlies gave up 433 yards on the bottom and 5 touchdowns — Antioch’s electrical RB Charles Brown went for 341 yards on 33 carries — and nonetheless received. Junior QB Jayden Macedo threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns to 3 totally different receivers. Macedo additionally rushed for a rating.
12. Liberty-Brentwood (3-1)
Final week: No. 14
Final recreation: Beat Monte Vista 37-13
Subsequent recreation: Friday vs. San Ramon Valley (3-0)
The Lions used the legs of Nate Bell, not a lot his robust proper arm, within the massive win over Monte Vista. The senior quarterback rushed 13 occasions for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally accomplished 12 of 21 passes for 132 yards and a TD to Kyle Prepare dinner. The Lions completed with 438 whole yards. They intercepted three Monte Vista passes.
13. Livermore (4-0)
Final week: 15
Final recreation: Beat American Canyon 38-35
Subsequent recreation: Friday vs. Balboa (1-2)
Tyler Trudeau, the nephew of former NFL quarterback Jack Trudeau, accomplished 13 of 21 passes for 304 yards and 4 touchdowns, together with two to Dominic Johnson (5 catches, 136 yards) because the Cowboys remained unbeaten. Trudeau additionally rushed for a touchdowns. Livermore led 20-6 at halftime and held off the Wolves (2-2).
14. Clayton Valley Constitution-Harmony (1-3)
Final week: No. 7
Final recreation: Misplaced to Turlock 35-33
Subsequent recreation: Oct. 1 at Jesuit-Carmichael
Regardless of 352 yards passing and three touchdowns from Christian Aguilar, the Eagles could not construct off momentum from a lopsided win the earlier week over Canyon Springs. The Eagles additionally ran the ball properly, averaging 6.9 yards per 15 carries, however the protection couldn’t maintain down Turlock, which improved to 2-3.
15. Cardinal Newman-Santa Rosa (3-1)
Final week: NR
Final recreation: Beat De Anza-El Sobrante 49-20
Subsequent recreation: Friday vs. St. Mary’s-Stockton (4-0)
Junior quarterback Matt Hilden threw for 162 yards and 4 touchdowns, two to Zach Kelly (3 catches, 91 yards). Kaize Stevenson rushed for 2 scores Zachary Homan recovered three fumbles.
On the bubble: Amador Valley-Pleasanton (2-1), Dougherty Valley-San Ramon (4-0), Foothill-Pleasanton (2-2), Northgate-Walnut Creek (4-0), St. Vincent-Petaluma (4-0), Tennyson-Hayward (3-1).
Pittsburg, PA
Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA
A busy fall for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson has come to a close.
Team USA wrapped its run in the WBSC Premier12 with a 6-1 win over Venezuela to win the bronze medal on Saturday. They also beat Venezuela 6-5 in the Super Round of the Premier12 on Friday and wrapped up the tournament going 2-2.
Chinese Taipei shut out Japan in the championship game 4-0 to win the Premier12 and hand them their first loss in international play since 2019. Team USA lost to Japan 9-1 and Chinese Taipei 8-2.
Johnson went 1-4 with one run scored and a walk and one strikeout on Saturday. After grounding out in his first two at-bats, the Pirates’ left-handed hitting middle infield prospect singled to center field with one out in the top of the sixth inning. He stole second base, then came around to score with two outs on an infield single from Tampa Bay Rays left-handed hitting outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to extend Team USA’s lead to 3-0.
Team USA went 5-4 in the Premier12. In the previous Premier12, the US finished in fourth place.
Johnson struck out and walked in his next two at-bats. The Pirates’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline and the No. 75 prospect in baseball hit .310/.414/.429 with one home run and two RBIs in nine games. He also walked six times and struck out nine times.
Before playing in the WBSC Premier12, Johnson played in the Arizona Fall League. The left-handed hitting prospect batted .250/.444/.475 with one home run and four RBIs across 11 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions. He also walked 14 times and scored nine runs.
Johnson, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh spent time with High-A Greensboro (110 games) and Double-A Altoona (14 games) in 2024. He batted .237/.366/.386 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in his 124 games played.
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Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night kicks off the holiday season
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The holiday season began in Pittsburgh on Saturday night with the city’s popular Light Up Night event.
Thousands crowded Downtown streets to ring in the holidays.
The iconic Highmark Christmas tree was lit along with trees at the City-County Building and PPG Place. A new light show on the Sister Bridges was also unveiled.
“It’s just a magical time of the year,” said Nicole Ambrogio.
She brought her kids to see the Highmark tree lit up.
“It almost gives you that Times Square-like feeling,” said Melissa Iaquinta. “It was amazing. The fireworks are always an added touch, and it’s beautiful.”
Vendors also filled Market Square, along with caroling and drumming.
“This is my first Light Up Night. It’s honestly amazing. I love all the music,” said Pietro Pucci. “It’s really magical; it’s like a winter wonderland come to life.”
Pittsburg, PA
Allegheny County Fire Marshal investigating deadly house fire in Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) — One man has died after a house caught fire in Homestead on Saturday.
Allegheny County 911 was notified of a fire in the 100 block of West 12th Avenue just before 11:30 a.m.
First responders found an elderly man trapped inside the second floor of the residence. Firefighters were able to get the man out of the home, and he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according to a news release from the Allegheny County Police Department.
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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