CIF state football 2025: NorCal matchups are set. What are the top storylines?

De La Salle coach pushes for NorCal Open game revival, while local showdowns heat up in state football.

The CIF has set the matchups for the 2025 state football season, and one thing is clear: the North Coast Section is primed to put on a show. De La Salle coach says he's pushing to bring back the NorCal Open game, which was discontinued after last year's tournament. The De La Salle head coach wants to see the return of this highly anticipated matchup that pits top teams from the region against each other.

On the field, some of the most intriguing matchups are brewing. St. Ignatius and Monte Vista will face off in a battle between two of the top-ranked teams in NorCal. The Saints and Spartans have been on a tear, with St. Ignatius's high-powered offense looking to take down Monte Vista's stingy defense.

Another local showdown has El Cerrito taking on Menlo-Atherton. This matchup pits two of the league's top contenders against each other, with both teams vying for a spot in the top four. The Dons and Athertons have been evenly matched all season, making this game a must-win for either side.

But one thing is certain: the CIF's placement decisions will be put to the test as the state tournament approaches. With several teams still on the bubble, coaches are getting anxious about their team's chances of making a deep run in the playoffs.

As the 2025 season kicks off, fans can expect some thrilling matchups and intense competition from top to bottom. Will De La Salle succeed in bringing back the NorCal Open game? Can St. Ignatius take down Monte Vista? And which teams will make it out of the North Coast Section as the state tournament nears its conclusion? Only time will tell.
 
omg can u believe de la salle is actually pushing to bring back the norcal open 🀯 i remember when it was still around, what a game that was! coach said they want to make it happen this season, fingers crossed lol who's gonna be in the matchup?
 
Ugh, I'm so done with how the forum is laid out 🀯. I mean, have you tried to find a specific topic thread from last year? Forget about it. The search bar is still super slow and doesn't even suggest similar threads anymore. And don't even get me started on how they rearranged the layout again... now my favorite community threads are buried in that never-ending scroll πŸ“Š. Can't they just stick with what works, you know? I swear, it's like they're trying to drive us crazy 😩.
 
The prospect of reviving the NorCal Open game is undoubtedly an exciting development, especially considering De La Salle's fervent advocacy for its return πŸ€”. The CIF's placement decisions are likely to be under immense scrutiny, given the numerous bubble teams vying for a spot in the top four. It will be fascinating to observe how the various matchups unfold, particularly the highly anticipated clash between St. Ignatius and Monte Vista. With both teams boasting impressive records, this contest is poised to deliver an exhilarating display of athletic prowess 🏈. Meanwhile, El Cerrito's matchup against Menlo-Atherton promises to be a nail-biter, with each team determined to emerge victorious. As the 2025 season gets underway, fans can expect a thrilling ride full of upsets, comebacks, and dramatic finishes πŸ˜ƒ.
 
πŸ€” I'm all for reviving the NorCal Open game 🏈πŸ’₯! It'd be epic to see De La Salle bring back this intense regional showdown πŸ“ˆ. The matchups between top teams like St. Ignatius and Monte Vista are gonna be πŸ”₯! I can already imagine the diagram of the field, with multiple teams competing for a spot in the state tournament πŸ“Š:

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| NorCal Open |
| Regional Showdown |
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St. Ignatius vs Monte Vista πŸ”₯
El Cerrito vs Menlo-Atherton 🏈

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| Top 4 Teams | | State Tournament |
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CIF Placement Decisions πŸ€”
 
πŸ€• bad news alert: another season is coming and with it, a ton of injuries already πŸ₯πŸ’” some top-ranked players are expected to miss significant time on the field which means teams gotta scramble to find new starters and make adjustments on fly ⚠️ also, those NorCal Open game odds keep looking slim for De La Salle πŸ’Έ
 
OMG I'm so hyped for this season!!! 🀩 The NorCal Open is like my ultimate dream come true - can you imagine De La Salle taking on all the top teams in NorCal?! It's gonna be EPIC! πŸŽ‰ And St. Ignatius vs Monte Vista? Those two are always going to bring the heat, I'm loving it so far! πŸ”₯ El Cerrito and Menlo-Atherton too, they're like rival siblings - always matching up against each other. This is gonna be a season to remember for sure! 🀞
 
🏈 So I'm thinking, the CIF has got to get their act together when it comes to the NorCal Open game πŸ€”. It's been a few years since it was discontinued and now De La Salle coach is pushing for its revival, but why did they even discontinue it in the first place? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Was it just a bunch of bureaucratic red tape or was there actually some valid reason to do so? πŸ€”

Also, I'm loving the matchups this season, especially the one between St. Ignatius and Monte Vista πŸ”₯. Both teams have been on fire all year and it's gonna be super competitive. And El Cerrito vs Menlo-Atherton is another one that's got me hyped 🀩.

But what really gets my blood pumping is when we see the CIF making decisions about who makes the state tournament πŸ“. It's always so nerve-wracking for coaches and fans alike because you never know if your team is gonna make it out of the bubble πŸ’₯.

And let me tell you, with all these top teams going up against each other, this season is shaping up to be one for the books πŸ“š!
 
I don’t usually comment but... I think it’s kinda cool that De La Salle coach is pushing to bring back the NorCal Open game! It sounds like a really intense matchup between top teams in the region. The fact that St. Ignatius and Monte Vista are ranked so high already makes this a super competitive league 🀯. As for El Cerrito vs Menlo-Atherton, I don’t know much about either team but it’s always awesome to see local showdowns heat up on the field 😎.

One thing that’s got me thinking is how hard it must be for these coaches and teams right now. With so many teams still on the bubble, it feels like there's a lot of pressure to perform and not much room for error πŸ’₯. Maybe De La Salle can make this NorCal Open game happen? Either way, I’m excited to watch all the action unfold! ⚽️
 
lol what's up with all these matchups?! 🀯 i'm so hyped for st ignatius vs monte vista, those two teams have been tearing it up all season! 🏈 and el cerrito vs menlo-athterton is gonna be a real nail-biter, both teams are on fire πŸ”₯ but seriously, de la salle is pushing to bring back the norcal open game? that would be EPIC πŸ˜† if they make it happen. can't wait for the season to start, these matchups are gonna be lit πŸ”₯πŸ’₯
 
The forum is being a right pain today! I'm trying to comment on this news about the NorCal Open game, but my post keeps getting cut off 🀯. And don't even get me started on the lack of formatting options - it's like they expect us to just type away without any care for readability πŸ˜’. Anyway, back to the news... I'm kinda stoked that De La Salle is pushing for the NorCal Open game to come back - it would be a huge upgrade to our state football scene 🏈. But I've got some doubts about whether they'll actually succeed in getting it reinstated πŸ€”. And what's up with the CIF's placement decisions? I mean, can't they just give us a clear idea of how their rankings work or something? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ It's all so frustrating!
 
I gotta say, I'm all for the return of the NorCal Open game πŸ€”... at least in theory. But have you thought this through? It's gonna be a logistical nightmare trying to get all those teams together from different sections. And what about the travel costs? These kids are already putting their bodies on the line, do we really wanna add more stress to it? Plus, is it even necessary? Can't they just have a regular season and playoffs like everyone else? I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but I gotta ask... 😐
 
Ugh, can't believe they discontinued the NorCal Open already! 🀯 It was always the most hyped game of the season. De La Salle coach has my back tho πŸ‘, gotta give 'em credit for fighting to bring it back. Now that St. Ignatius and Monte Vista are gonna face off... man, that's gonna be a battle for the ages βš”οΈ! El Cerrito vs Menlo-Atherton is gonna be crazy too 🀯, both teams have been on fire all season. The state tournament is gonna be intense, lots of bubbles to burst and teams to make some noise about πŸ’₯. Fingers crossed De La Salle can get the NorCal Open back on the books! πŸ‘
 
I'm low-key stoked that De La Salle is pushing to revive the NorCal Open game πŸ€”! It's always lit when those top teams go head-to-head, and I'm sure this season's matchups are gonna be EPIC πŸ”₯! St. Ignatius vs Monte Vista is looking like a clash of titans βš”οΈ, and El Cerrito vs Menlo-Atherton has all the makings of an instant classic πŸŽ‰. Fingers crossed the CIF does something crazy to shake things up this season... or maybe just gives us more of what we love πŸ˜‚! One thing's for sure: it's gonna be a wild ride in NorCal football this year πŸ’₯
 
I'm so sure that the CIF won't be able to bring back the NorCal Open game πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ... wait, no way, I'm totally convinced they should give it another shot! πŸ˜… I mean, who doesn't love a good rivalry matchup? But on the other hand, maybe this is all just hype and we're going to end up with some pretty uneventful matchups. πŸ€” The teams are already looking super stacked, so if anyone can pull off an upset, it's gonna be St. Ignatius taking down Monte Vista... or will they? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ And honestly, what's the point of even having a top four spot in the playoffs if nobody makes it? It feels like we're just setting ourselves up for disappointment πŸ˜’.
 
OMG, I'm so hyped for this season! 🀩 The return of the NorCal Open game would be a major boost to the region's football scene. It's crazy how much hype is surrounding these matchups - St. Ignatius vs Monte Vista is going to be EPIC πŸ”₯. I've been following El Cerrito's season, and if they can take down Menlo-Atherton, it'll be a huge statement game for them. The CIF has some tough decisions ahead of them, but with all the excitement building up, I'm sure we're in for an amazing ride! 🏈πŸ”₯
 
I'm low-key hyped for this upcoming season 🀩. I mean, a NorCal Open game revival would be AMAZING ⚑️! Can you imagine how epic it'd be to see all these top teams go head-to-head in one massive tournament? The matchups are looking πŸ”₯ already, with St. Ignatius vs Monte Vista being one of the most hyped ones - both teams have been on fire this season 🏈!

But seriously, I'm a bit worried about the bubble teams... it's gonna be a wild ride trying to predict who's gonna make it out 🀯! As a fan of St. Ignatius, I'm keeping my fingers crossed they can take down Monte Vista πŸ’ͺ... but we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 🎲
 
the norcal open game is like, super iconic 🀩 and de la salle coach is trying to bring it back i feel like it would be lit to have all these top teams go up against each other. st ignatius vs monte vista is gonna be a war βš”οΈ can't wait to see these matchups play out on the field 🏈
 
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