San Mateo, Modesto rematch of 2024 NorCal Championship highlights Week 3 lineup
The top two teams in the region will once again face off as No. 3 state-ranked Modesto Junior College heads to No. 1 College of San Mateo for a Week 3 battle on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Both squads take 2-0 records into the contest that is also a rematch of the 2024 Northern California Championship final that was won by CSM 27-22.
The victory is a part of the Bulldogs' current 12-game winning streak and 24-game unbeaten run at their home College Heights Stadium that dates back to the 2022 season. Saturday's contest will be streamed live for free by Bay Area Online Sports Network (BAOSN).
Other top matchups include 2-0 Butte College hosting City College of San Francisco (1-1) while 2-0 Monterey Peninsula College takes on a 1-1 Santa Rosa Junior College squad.
WEEK 3 SCHEDULE
Friday (Sep. 12)
Sierra at Sacramento City, 6 p.m.
Saturday (Sep. 13)
Siskiyous at Cabrillo, 1 p.m.
Feather River at De Anza, 1 p.m.
Coalinga at San Joaquin Delta, 1 p.m.
San Francisco at Butte, 1 p.m.
Modesto at San Mateo, 1 p.m.
Santa Rosa at Monterey Peninsula, 1 p.m.
Merced at Chabot, 1 p.m.
Gavilan at Contra Costa, 1 p.m.
Los Medanos at Hartnell, 1 p.m.
Diablo Valley at Redwoods, 3 p.m.
American River at Fresno City, 5 p.m.
Sequoias at San Jose City, 6 p.m.
Laney at Shasta, 6 p.m.
Reedley at Foothill, 6 p.m.
Week 2 NCFC Players of the Week
National Division Offense: Khai Taylor, Diablo Valley
Taylor had 5 receptions for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns in DVC's second straight victory over American River.
National Division Defense: Steven Richardson, Monterey Peninsula
Richardson totaled 7 tackles, 3 pass breakups, 1 interception and blocked a kick in MPC's win over Shasta.
American Division Offense: Tariq Ford, Chabot
Ford had 21 carries for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns along with 5 catches for 55 yards.
American Division Defense: Izaiah Reid, Los Medanos
Reid recorded 11 tackles, 1 sack, and recovered a fumble for Los Medanos in
