CCS Football Playoffs 2025: First-Round Matchups Announced Now!

UPDATE: The CCS football playoffs 2025 first-round matchups have just been announced, igniting excitement across the field! Starting this weekend, teams will clash in a series of high-stakes games that could define their seasons.

The action kicks off on Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM with several key contests. Notably, the No. 8 Salinas will take on No. 1 Archbishop Riordan, who enters the playoffs undefeated at 10-0. This matchup is a must-watch for fans eager to see if Salinas can pull off an upset against the dominant Riordan squad.

In Division I, the first-round games include:
– No. 7 Archbishop Mitty (6-4) at No. 2 Serra (6-4), Saturday, November 11, at 1:00 PM
– No. 6 St. Francis (5-5) at No. 3 Los Gatos (7-3), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 5 Soquel (9-1) at No. 4 Palma (10-0), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM

Winners from the top half of the bracket will advance to compete for the Open Division championship in Week 2, while the losers will battle for the Division I championship in Week 3.

The Division II slate features:
– No. 6 North Salinas (5-5) at No. 3 Santa Teresa (10-0), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 7 Wilcox (6-4) vs. No. 2 Sacred Heart Cathedral (4-6) at City College of San Francisco, Saturday, November 11, at 1:00 PM
– No. 5 The King’s Academy (9-1) at No. 4 Menlo School (8-2), Saturday, November 11, at 1:00 PM
– No. 8 Alisal (5-5) at No. 1 St. Ignatius (4-6), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM

In Division III, the following games are set:
– No. 6 Stevenson (9-1) at No. 3 Menlo-Atherton (4-6), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 7 Sacred Heart Prep (5-5) vs. No. 2 Carmel (6-4) at Monterey Peninsula College, Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 5 King City (9-1) at No. 4 Live Oak (8-2), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 8 San Mateo (7-3) at No. 1 Woodside (10-0), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM

The stakes rise in Division IV with:
– No. 6 Scotts Valley (8-2) at No. 3 Lincoln-San Jose (7-3), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 7 San Lorenzo Valley (8-2) at No. 2 Willow Glen (8-2), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 5 Half Moon Bay (7-3) at No. 4 Burlingame (6-4), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 8 Christopher (5-5) at No. 1 Branham (5-5), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM

Finally, in Division V:
– No. 6 South San Francisco (5-5) at No. 3 Terra Nova (7-3), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 7 Santa Cruz (7-3) at No. 2 Sobrato (6-4), Saturday, November 11, at 1:00 PM
– No. 5 Pioneer (6-4) at No. 4 Jefferson (8-2), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM
– No. 8 San Jose (7-3) at No. 1 Piedmont Hills (7-3), Friday, November 10, at 7:00 PM

With so much talent on display, fans are urged to tune in and support their teams as they battle for glory. Stay tuned for updates as the playoffs progress!