Bay Area High School Football Predictions: Week 10 Showdown

The high school football season in the Bay Area has reached its crucial Week 10, with predictions from the Bay Area News Group stirring excitement among fans and players alike. As the competition heats up, Christian Babcock maintains a narrow lead over Darren Sabedra by just one game in the season standings. Meanwhile, Nathan Canilao has surged ahead, narrowing the gap to five games after an impressive record of 13 wins and 2 losses in Week 9.

This week’s schedule features only 14 games, following the announcement from Menlo School that it will forfeit its upcoming match against Wilcox due to insufficient healthy players. The forfeiture raises questions about the ongoing challenges faced by high school football programs, particularly concerning player health and availability.

Among the most anticipated matchups this week are Clayton Valley Charter against Acalanes for the Diablo Athletic League Foothill Division title, and Bishop O’Dowd facing James Logan for the WACC Foothill Division crown. Other noteworthy games include Christopher at Lincoln-San Jose and Archbishop Mitty versus Archbishop Riordan.

In a recent video podcast, Babcock and Sabedra delved into the implications of Menlo School’s forfeit, discussing the broader impact on high school football. They also previewed the significant clash between Clayton Valley and Acalanes, reflecting on Monte Vista’s stunning upset over previously unbeaten California last week.

As Week 10 kicks off, here are the predictions from the Bay Area News Group team:

Week 10 Predictions

Thursday, October 29, 2025
– Hayward (5-3) vs. Irvington (6-2) at Tak Fudenna Stadium, 19:00
– Babcock: Hayward
– Canilao: Hayward
– Reeves: Hayward
– Sabedra: Hayward

– Bishop O’Dowd (5-3) at James Logan (5-3), 19:00
– Babcock: Bishop O’Dowd
– Canilao: Bishop O’Dowd
– Reeves: Bishop O’Dowd
– Sabedra: Bishop O’Dowd

– Hillsdale (3-5) at Half Moon Bay (5-3), 19:00
– Babcock: Half Moon Bay
– Canilao: Half Moon Bay
– Reeves: Half Moon Bay
– Sabedra: Half Moon Bay

– Milpitas (4-4) at Sequoia (4-4), 19:00
– Babcock: Sequoia
– Canilao: Milpitas
– Reeves: Sequoia
– Sabedra: Sequoia

– Menlo-Atherton (3-5) at Los Gatos (5-3), 19:30
– Babcock: Los Gatos
– Canilao: Los Gatos
– Reeves: Los Gatos
– Sabedra: Los Gatos

– Antioch (7-1) at Liberty (6-2), 19:00
– Babcock: Liberty
– Canilao: Liberty
– Reeves: Liberty
– Sabedra: Liberty

Friday, October 31, 2025
– San Jose (5-3) at Evergreen Valley (4-4), 19:00
– Babcock: San Jose
– Canilao: San Jose
– Reeves: San Jose
– Sabedra: San Jose

– St. Francis (3-5) vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral (4-4) at Kezar Stadium, 18:00
– Babcock: St. Francis
– Canilao: St. Francis
– Reeves: St. Francis
– Sabedra: St. Francis

– Monte Vista (5-3) at Amador Valley (2-6), 19:15
– Babcock: Monte Vista
– Canilao: Monte Vista
– Reeves: Monte Vista
– Sabedra: Monte Vista

– Christopher (4-4) at Lincoln-San Jose (7-1), 19:15
– Babcock: Lincoln-San Jose
– Canilao: Lincoln-San Jose
– Reeves: Lincoln-San Jose
– Sabedra: Lincoln-San Jose

– Branham (5-3) at Santa Teresa (8-0), 19:15
– Babcock: Santa Teresa
– Canilao: Santa Teresa
– Reeves: Santa Teresa
– Sabedra: Santa Teresa

– Campolindo (6-2) at Las Lomas (5-3), 19:00
– Babcock: Campolindo
– Canilao: Campolindo
– Reeves: Campolindo
– Sabedra: Campolindo

– Clayton Valley Charter (5-3) at Acalanes (8-0), 19:00
– Babcock: Acalanes
– Canilao: Acalanes
– Reeves: Acalanes
– Sabedra: Acalanes

Saturday, November 1, 2025
– Archbishop Mitty (5-3) at Archbishop Riordan (8-0), 13:30
– Babcock: Archbishop Riordan
– Canilao: Archbishop Riordan
– Reeves: Archbishop Riordan
– Sabedra: Archbishop Riordan

As the season progresses, the predictions and performances become more critical, reflecting not only team strategies but also the resilience of the athletes. Fans can look forward to another thrilling week of high school football in the Bay Area.