Huntley’s State Championship Picks (Saturday Games)
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DIVISION 7-A STRATHMORE VS. BELL GARDENS Strathmore dominated Lincoln of San Francisco in its Regional Championship game. Jacob Poole ran for 141 yards with two touchdowns and also threw a 55-yard touchdown pass in the win. Isaiah Colunga had over…
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Continue ReadingDIVISION 7-A
STRATHMORE VS. BELL GARDENS
Strathmore dominated Lincoln of San Francisco in its Regional Championship game. Jacob Poole ran for 141 yards with two touchdowns and also threw a 55-yard touchdown pass in the win. Isaiah Colunga had over 100 yards receiving with a touchdown catch. Roman Hernandez returned an interception for a touchdown. Abee Hernandez leads the team with 134 tackles. Bell Gardens beat Jordan of Los Angeles in its Regional Championship game. Daniel Tovar is the top running back for Bell Gardens.
The pick Strathmore
DIVISION 6-A
COLUSA VS. SWEETWATER
Sweetwater was the San Diego Section Division 5 champion and beat St. Monica in its Regional Championship game. Xzavier Crews, Carlos David Delgado and Izell Wright are both effective running backs for Sweetwater. Delgado also leads the team in tackles. Colusa is undefeated and from the Sacramento Valley League. Bo Coronado is the quarterback for Colusa and his top receivers are Isaiah Travis and Landon Humphrey. Colusa has dominated everybody it has played and it has a balanced offense with 30 rushing touchdowns and 29 passing touchdowns.
The pick: Colusa
DIVISION 5-A
WOODLAND CHRISTIAN VS. BANNING
Woodland Christian is undefeated and shutout Orland 28-0 in its Regional Championship game. The Cardinals have a balanced offense with 34 passing touchdowns and 33 rushing touchdowns. Noah Hinkle has 1,245 total yards with 20 touchdowns and four interceptions on defense. Devin Herrera is a quality two-way player. Banning has scored over 35 points in each of its last three games and beat La Jolla Country Day in its Regional Championship game. Robert Guerrero is a dual-threat quarterback for the Pilots. Pedro Ibanez and Kody Galloway Kody Galloway 6'1" | 215 lbs | DL Banning | 2027 State CA lead the Banning defense.
The pick: Woodland Christian
DIVISION 4-A
PALMA VS. MISSION OAK
Palma has the best player in this game in Notre Dame commit Logan Saldate Logan Saldate 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Palma | 2024 State CA . He has 1,104 yards and 14 touchdowns receiving. Palma beat Hughson 31-21 in its Regional Championship game. Thomas Nunes Thomas Nunes 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Palma | 2024 State CA is a dual-threat quarterback who also has 22 tackles with an interception on defense. Tommy Duker is committed to Cornell and Drew Molinari is an intriguing player with some offers. Mission Oak beat Rio Hondo Prep in its Regional Championship. Kenny Jackson Kenny Jackson 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Mission Oak | 2024 State CA is a top player with an offer from San Jose State and Daniel Gonzalez is a dual-threat quarterback.
The pick: Mission Oak
DIVISION 3-A
MARIN CATHOLIC VS. MAYFAIR
Mayfair won a close game against El Dorado in the Southern Section Division 7 championship game but dominated Mount Miguel in the Regional Championship. Jeremiah Calvin Jeremiah Calvin 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Mayfair | 2025 State CA is playing his best at quarterback right now and Chaz Gilbreath Chaz Gilbreath 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Mayfair | 2026 State CA is a tough guy to stop after the catch. Marin Catholic has dominated most of its opponents this season and beat McClymonds is the Regional Championship game. Charles Williams Charles Williams 6'1" | 170 lbs | RB Marin Catholic | 2024 State CA can carry an offense for Marin Catholic and Peter Macauley can as well.
The pick: Marin Catholic
DIVISION 2-A
LOS GATOS VS. CENTRAL VALLEY CHRISTIAN
Los Gatos won a defensive game against El Cerrito in its Regional Championship game. Jaylen Thomas Jaylen Thomas 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Los Gatos | 2024 State CA is a two-way star for Los Gatos with an offer from Cal Poly. Boxer Kopcsak-Yeung Boxer Kopcsak-Yeung 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Los Gatos | 2024 State CA could potentially have a big game at running back and Scott Garwood is a two-way athlete. Nate Goldsbury and Henry Masters lead the Los Gatos defense. Fresno State commit Bryson Donelson Bryson Donelson 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Central Valley Christian | 2024 State CA leads Central Valley Christian. Brent Kroeze has 2,500 passing yards with 33 touchdowns.
The pick: Los Gatos
DIVISION 1-A
FOLSOM VS. ST. BONAVENTURE
St. Bonaventure has won a lot of close games recently and beat St. Augustine 21-20 in its Regional Championship game. Koen Glover is the star running back for the Seraphs and quarterback Anthony Wolter Anthony Wolter 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Saint Bonaventure | 2024 State CA is heating up. Jeremiah Barrios Jeremiah Barrios 5'9" | 200 lbs | LB St. Bonaventure | 2026 State CA leads the defense and offensive lineman Shaun Torgeson Shaun Torgeson 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL St. Bonaventure | 2024 State CA recently committed to Portland State. Kicker George Mann has made two game-winning field goals in the past two games. Folsom is led by star quarterback Ryder Lyons Ryder Lyons 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Folsom | 2026 State CA who has offers from everywhere. Jameson Powell Jameson Powell 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Folsom | 2026 State CA is his top receiver and Yale commit RJ Whitten RJ Whitten 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Folsom | 2024 State CA leads the defense.
The pick: St. Bonaventure
OPEN DIVISION
SERRA VS. MATER DEI
Serra is making its third consecutive trip down south for the Open Division championship. Oklahoma State commit Maealiuaki Smith Maealiuaki Smith 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Serra | 2024 State CA leads Serra at quarterback. Serra features San Jose State commits Joseph Bey Joseph Bey 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Serra - San Mateo | 2024 State CA and Jabari Mann Jabari Mann 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Serra - San Mateo | 2024 State CA and star linebacker Marley Alapati Marley Alapati 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Junipero Serra | 2024 State CA . Mater Dei is led by Stanford commit Elijah Brown Elijah Brown 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Narbonne | 2024 State CA at quarterback. The offensive line was dominant in the Monarchs’ Section Championship win led by DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter 6'5" | 350 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Brandon Baker Brandon Baker 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA and Sione Tohi Sione Tohi 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2025 State CA . The defense was stellar with linemen Semi Taulanga Semi Taulanga 6'1" | 295 lbs | DL Mater Dei | 2025 State CA and Zues Venegas. The cornerbacks cover well with Zabien Brown Zabien Brown 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Chuck McDonald III Chuck McDonald III 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2025 State CA and Jeilani Davis Jeilani Davis 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA . Mater Dei’s defense is too strong for Serra.
The pick: Mater Dei