High school football in pictures: Highlights from 2025 playoffs

De La Salle, 24 Pittsburg, 17

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The victorious Spartans of De La Salle pose for a group photo with their plaque after defeating Pittsburg in an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)
The victorious Spartans of De La Salle pose for a group photo with their plaque after defeating Pittsburg in an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle defensive linemen Peli Pasa (19) and TJ Finau (99) exults after forcing a turnover on downs against Pittsburg during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle defensive linemen Peli Pasa (19) and TJ Finau (99) exults after forcing a turnover on downs against Pittsburg during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group) 
Pittsburg quarterback Javale Jones (10) throws a pass for a first down against De La Salle during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)
Pittsburg quarterback Javale Jones (10) throws a pass for a first down against De La Salle during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle defensive back Emery Speight (18) exults after forcing a turnover on downs against Pittsburg during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle defensive back Emery Speight (18) exults after forcing a turnover on downs against Pittsburg during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle running back Jaden Jefferson (15) catches a pass behind the Pittsburg defense for a 50-yard gain during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle running back Jaden Jefferson (15) catches a pass behind the Pittsburg defense for a 50-yard gain during the fourth quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle defensive back Duece Jones-Drew (21) drags down Pittsburg wide receiver Xavier Fatu (8) during the first quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle defensive back Duece Jones-Drew (21) drags down Pittsburg wide receiver Xavier Fatu (8) during the first quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle defensive back Zion Cadet (33) chases Pittsburg wide receiver King Wade (5) out of bounds after a pass reception during the second quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle defensive back Zion Cadet (33) chases Pittsburg wide receiver King Wade (5) out of bounds after a pass reception during the second quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group) 

Archbishop Riordan, 33, Serra, 13

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Archbishop Riordan's Max Mitchell (81) and Archbishop Riordan's Michael Mitchell Jr. (9) dump Gatorade on Archbishop Riordan's head coach Adhir Ravipati in celebration of winning against Serra during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Archbishop Riordan’s Max Mitchell (81) and Archbishop Riordan’s Michael Mitchell Jr. (9) dump Gatorade on Archbishop Riordan’s head coach Adhir Ravipati in celebration of winning against Serra during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 
Archbishop Riordan's Adonyae Brown (32) runs and jumps with the ball against Serra's RJ Guldbech (13) in the third quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Archbishop Riordan’s Adonyae Brown (32) runs and jumps with the ball against Serra’s RJ Guldbech (13) in the third quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 
Archbishop Riordan's Cynai Thomas (17) smiles after intercepting the ball against Serra in the fourth quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Archbishop Riordan’s Cynai Thomas (17) smiles after intercepting the ball against Serra in the fourth quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 
Serra's Jace Cannon (44) jumps for the ball against Archbishop Riordan in the first quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Serra’s Jace Cannon (44) jumps for the ball against Archbishop Riordan in the first quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 
Archbishop Riordan's Michael Mitchell Jr. (9) points to teammates while standing next to Archbishop Riordan's Adonyae Brown (32) and Archbishop Riordan's Michael Langi (71) during a game against Serra in the third quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Archbishop Riordan’s Michael Mitchell Jr. (9) points to teammates while standing next to Archbishop Riordan’s Adonyae Brown (32) and Archbishop Riordan’s Michael Langi (71) during a game against Serra in the third quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 
Archbishop Riordan's Adonyae Brown (32) runs with the ball against Serra's Jeovanni Henley (4) in the second quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Archbishop Riordan’s Adonyae Brown (32) runs with the ball against Serra’s Jeovanni Henley (4) in the second quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 
Archbishop Riordan's Cynai Thomas (17) catches the ball against Serra's Cornell James (7) in the first quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Archbishop Riordan’s Cynai Thomas (17) catches the ball against Serra’s Cornell James (7) in the first quarter during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 
Archbishop Riordan's Michael Mitchell Jr. (9) holds the trophy up after Archbishop Riordan won against Serra during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
Archbishop Riordan’s Michael Mitchell Jr. (9) holds the trophy up after Archbishop Riordan won against Serra during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) 

 

Clayton Valley Charter, 21 Campolindo, 17

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Clayton Valley Charter Head Coach Nick Tisa celebrates a victory over hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter advances in the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Clayton Valley Charter Head Coach Nick Tisa celebrates a victory over hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter advances in the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Clayton Valley Charter's Jhadis Luckey completes a pass in the second half over hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter advances in the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Clayton Valley Charter’s Jhadis Luckey completes a pass in the second half over hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter advances in the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Campolindo High's Micah Parker gains yardage in the second half against Clayton Valley Charter High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter defeated Campolindo to advance to the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Campolindo High’s Micah Parker gains yardage in the second half against Clayton Valley Charter High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter defeated Campolindo to advance to the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Clayton Valley Charter's Jhadis Luckey gains yards in the first half against hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Clayton Valley Charter’s Jhadis Luckey gains yards in the first half against hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Clayton Valley Charter's Jhadis Luckey celebrates a touchdown in the second half over hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter advances in the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Clayton Valley Charter’s Jhadis Luckey celebrates a touchdown in the second half over hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter advances in the NCS finals. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Clayton Valley Charter's Jhadis Luckey gains yards in the first half against hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Clayton Valley Charter’s Jhadis Luckey gains yards in the first half against hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Clayton Valley Charter's Jadyn Richards completes a pass for a touchdown in the first half against hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Clayton Valley Charter’s Jadyn Richards completes a pass for a touchdown in the first half against hosting Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Campolindo High quarterback Reid Habas scrambles in the first half against Clayton Valley Charter High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Campolindo High quarterback Reid Habas scrambles in the first half against Clayton Valley Charter High School in Moraga, CA on Friday, November 21, 2025. Clayton Valley Charter lead Campolindo 14-3 at the end of the half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 

Lincoln, 49 Willow Glen, 14

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Lincoln running back Lucas Martinez (11) runs for a touchdown against Willow Glen in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Lincoln running back Lucas Martinez (11) runs for a touchdown against Willow Glen in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Lincoln quarterback Luca Papoulias (16) hands off the ball to running back Kyan Phillips (21) against Willow Glen in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Lincoln quarterback Luca Papoulias (16) hands off the ball to running back Kyan Phillips (21) against Willow Glen in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Willow Glen quarterback Steven Young (8) is tackled by Lincoln's Alijah Hernandez (4) in the first half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Willow Glen quarterback Steven Young (8) is tackled by Lincoln’s Alijah Hernandez (4) in the first half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Willow Glen running back Lucas Favela (25) rushes against Lincoln in the first half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Willow Glen running back Lucas Favela (25) rushes against Lincoln in the first half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Lincoln's Ben Hewitson, left, breaks up a pass for Willow Glen wide receiver Gavin Ferraro (5) in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Lincoln’s Ben Hewitson, left, breaks up a pass for Willow Glen wide receiver Gavin Ferraro (5) in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Willow Glen running Javi Nunez (3) runs with the ball past Lincoln defense in the first half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Willow Glen running Javi Nunez (3) runs with the ball past Lincoln defense in the first half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Lincoln running back Lucas Martinez, left celebrates with teammate Carlos Ramírez (71) after scoring a touchdown against Willow Glen in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Lincoln running back Lucas Martinez, left celebrates with teammate Carlos Ramírez (71) after scoring a touchdown against Willow Glen in the second half during the in a Central Coast Section Division IV semifinal at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, November 21, 2025. Lincoln defeated Willow Glen 49-14. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 

McClymonds, 34, Oakland Tech, 0

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Jessie King Jr of McClymonds celebrates their win after the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds defeated Oakland Tech to win the league championship with a score of 34-0. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Jessie King Jr of McClymonds celebrates their win after the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds defeated Oakland Tech to win the league championship with a score of 34-0. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Senior Rahsjon Duncan of McClymonds has his pass broken in the second half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds defeated Oakland Tech to win the league championship with a score of 34-0. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Senior Rahsjon Duncan of McClymonds has his pass broken in the second half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds defeated Oakland Tech to win the league championship with a score of 34-0. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Rahsjon Duncan of McClymonds completes the pass in the first half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds lead Oakland Tech 20-0 at the end of the first half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Rahsjon Duncan of McClymonds completes the pass in the first half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds lead Oakland Tech 20-0 at the end of the first half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Koi Taiese of McClymonds tackles a receiver in the first half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds lead Oakland Tech 20-0 at the end of the first half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Koi Taiese of McClymonds tackles a receiver in the first half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds lead Oakland Tech 20-0 at the end of the first half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Quarterback Elijah Rucker of Oakland Tech loses possession of the ball in the first half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds lead Oakland Tech 20-0 at the end of the first half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Quarterback Elijah Rucker of Oakland Tech loses possession of the ball in the first half during the Oakland Athletic League football championship in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. McClymonds lead Oakland Tech 20-0 at the end of the first half. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
Student athlete captains meet for the coin toss before the start of the Oakland Athletic League football championship between Oakland Tech and McClymonds high schools in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Former college football coach John Beam was honored before the game, with former athletes going on to play in Division 1 college schools as well as the NFL. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
Student athlete captains meet for the coin toss before the start of the Oakland Athletic League football championship between Oakland Tech and McClymonds high schools in Oakland, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Former college football coach John Beam was honored before the game, with former athletes going on to play in Division 1 college schools as well as the NFL. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) 
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