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The Stockton Record

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2026 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football playoff brackets revealed

The wait is over. The road to a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football championship is officially set. On Sunday, Nov. 8, the section unveiled its 2026 high school football playoff brackets during its annual selection show, bringing good news for more than half of San Joaquin County's 26 teams. Fourteen earned spots in the eight-team, three-round postseason brackets, while six others received invitations to the second year of the section's bowl games . So who's in? Who's out? And which county teams have a legitimate shot at bringing home a section title? .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Here is the link for the live football reveal show. https://t.co/RgUFESPZnH — Sac-Joaquin MaxPreps (@SacMaxPreps) November 8, 2026 First, a quick explanation of how the playoff brackets come together. Each of the section's eight divisions features an eight-team bracket. Every official league receives one automatic qualifier, with the remaining spots awarded to at-large teams based on MaxPreps division rankings. Those rankings come from a completely computer-driven system based on games played and recorded in MaxPreps. No coaches' polls. No media votes. No enrollment-based adjustments. Just the results entered into the database. After the field is finalized, a seeding

San Joaquin County, CA · 3d

MaxPreps

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Northern California high school football rankings, notes: Top teams ready to go as CIF sectional playoffs are in full swing

Now everyone is in playoff mode. The Central Section started its playoff run last week, and the football fun continues for other Northern California sections this week. Those sections are the Central Coast, Oakland, San Francisco, Sac-Joaquin and Northern sections. For decades, the section finals capped the end of prep...

California · 2d
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Pleasanton Weekly

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Remembering ‘the Lipper,’ a local golf legend

In the Northern California golf circles, well, probably in an even bigger circle than NorCal, mention “the Lipper” and everyone knew who you were talking about. Born Dan Lippstreu on Dec. 11, 1941, Lipper was the head golf pro at Las Positas College for 35 years, becoming one of golf’s most respected people in the Bay Area.

Livermore, CA · 1d
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riolindaonline.com

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Knights Fall to Woodland, Earn Bowl Berth

Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Rio Linda Online keeps our neighbors informed, asks questions that matter, and gives Rio Linda and Elverta a voice. Your support helps keep that work independent and available to everyone. Please support our boldly independent local journalism with a donation of any size. This article...

Rio Linda, CA · 3d
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Autoweek.com

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Kyle Larson’s Next Race Has No Car and No Engine

Within a month of Kyle Larson winning his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, the California native is venturing into a different type of racing—a marathon. Larson is making his marathon debut December 6 in the California International Marathon that starts near Folsom Dam in Folsom and ends at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

Sacramento, CA · 1d

State Hornet

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Monday Morning Quarterback: Sac State is finding their fight

After winning their first conference game against Kent State, Sacramento State was faced with a short week and one of the Mid-American’s toughest teams. Despite every reason to roll over, the Hornets took visiting Toledo to the brink, coming up just short in a 20-17 loss. Head Coach Alonzo...

Sacramento, CA · 3d

Speedway Digest

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Kyle Larson's offseason will feature a different kind of racing

It took Kyle Larson 3 hours, 7 minutes, 54 seconds to win a 500-mile race at Talladega Superspeedway during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1. That race proved pivotal in his run for a third championship. The driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet likely will spend more time than The post Kyle Larson's offseason will feature a different kind of racing first appeared on Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

Ball Exclusives

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Jessup Warriors at Nevada Wolf Pack: Tuesday Preview

The Jessup Warriors and the Nevada Wolf Pack meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The post Jessup Warriors at Nevada Wolf Pack: Tuesday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Reno, NV · 1d

FOX40

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High school football week 11: scores and highlights

(FOX40.COM) – The high school football regular season is officially in the books. Many area teams took the field looking to position themselves in the best spot ahead of playoffs. FOX40 was on the sidelines following action from across the area. Watch the video above for highlights. No. 9 Whitney 14, No. 2 Oak Ridge […]

Sacramento, CA · 4d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Linebacker Julian Bruno commits to Notre Dame

Notre Dame has picked up another commit. This time it's class of 2028 linebacker Julian Bruno. Bruno, out of Grant Union High School in Sacramento, CA., chose Notre Dame over Oregon , USC and Texas . Rivals.com has him listed as a three-star recruit, and number 427 nationally, number 32 at his position, and number 36 in his state. He stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 220 pounds. BREAKING: Class of 2028 LB Julian Bruno has Committed to Notre Dame, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’1 220 LB chose the Fighting Irish over USC, Oregon, and Texas “Go Irish☘️ #AGTG #LLGPA ” https://t.co/gYPKqUkvtL pic.twitter.com/8YAvDoauXI — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 8, 2026 Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Linebacker Julian Bruno commits to Notre Dame

Sacramento, CA · 4d

ucdavisaggies.com

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Volleyball Takes Game Two Against UTEP In Four Sets

EL PASO, Texas — Mia Starr hit 1,000 career digs for UC Davis volleyball, who secured a four set victory over the UTEP Miners on Sunday, Nov. 8. Starr becomes the 13th player in program history to collect 1,000 or more digs in her career, following Ximena Cordero Barr who surpassed that milestone earlier this season.

El Paso, TX · 3d

Porterville Recorder

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NorCal Champions: Monache alumni win NorCal crowns in community college cross country

Former Monache cross country standout Yazmine Lachino won the Northern California Community College Championship on Friday in Oroville. Lachino is a freshman at the College of the Sequoias. It was a 1-2 finish for Monache alumni as Magdalena Marcelo placed second to lead Clovis Community College to the team title....

Porterville, CA · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Toledo’s Ground Game and Defense Carry Rockets to 20-17 Win at Sacramento State

The University of Toledo football team came home from California with its seventh win of the season Wednesday night, riding a punishing ground game and a defense that gave up almost nothing on the ground in a 20-17 Mid-American Conference win over Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium, according to the University of Toledo Athletics recap […]

Toledo, OH · 3d

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Folsom, Vista and Oak Ridge close regular season with wins as playoffs approach

Cordova slips to McClatchy, injury plagued Granite Bay shut out by De La Salle with post season ahead. The final Friday night of the high school football regular season brought plenty of action across the Sacramento region, with Folsom, Vista del Lago and Oak Ridge all closing their schedules with victories as teams throughout the Sac-Joaquin Section turned their attention toward the postseason. Week 11 featured high-scoring performances, decisive defensive plays and several teams looking to build momentum before playoff competition begins next week.

El Dorado Hills, CA · 5d

bvmsports.com

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Makayla Mase Commits to Sacramento State Softball

Los Altos junior Makayla Mase is continuing her family’s softball tradition at the next level, committing to play Division I softball at Sacramento State. A standout outfielder and hitter, she bounced back from a shoulder injury through intensive rehabilitation and a revamped swing, then earned a starting role. Her commitment followed a self-directed recruiting effort with support from her parents and club coach.

Sacramento, CA · 5d

ucdavisaggies.com

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20 Kills From Hibino Not Enough In Four Set Loss to UTEP

EL PASO, Texas — Brooke Hibino posted 20 kills for UC Davis volleyball, who fought deep into every set but fell in four to the UTEP Miners on Friday, Nov. 6. Hibino's night marked the second time this season she's gone for 20+ kills this season, going for 21 against Cal back in September.

El Paso, TX · 5d

Ball Exclusives

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Cal State East Bay Pioneers Visit Sacramento State Hornets on Monday

The Cal State East Bay Pioneers and the Sacramento State Hornets meet on Monday, Nov. 9, at 9:30 p.m. ET. The post Cal State East Bay Pioneers Visit Sacramento State Hornets on Monday appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Sacramento, CA · 3d

ucdavisaggies.com

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Aggies Fight Hard in MPSF Championship Battle Against Delaware

NEWARK, Del. — UC Davis field hockey saw its 2026 season come to a close on Saturday morning despite a hard-fought battle, falling 0-6 to top-seeded Delaware in the MPSF Championship game at Fred P. Rullo Stadium. The Aggies earned their spot in the title match following a decisive semifinal victory against Queens on Friday, capping off a postseason run in Newark.

Davis, CA · 4d

gostanford.com

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Swain Spectacular Against UC Davis

STANFORD, Calif. – Hailee Swain scored a career-high 26 points to lead Stanford to a 67-60 win over visiting UC Davis on Sunday afternoon. Swain scored her 26 on 10-of-19 shooting, including a couple 3-pointers, to go with five rebounds and two steals. She’s the first Stanford guard with back-to-back-to-back 20-point games since Kiana Williams scored that many in three straight against Oregon State (20), UCLA (26) and Utah Valley (20) in March 2021, and the first Stanford guard to start a season with 20+ in each of the first three games of a season since Lili Thompson scored 26, 24 and 28 in the first three in 2014-15.

Stanford, CA · 3d

crescentcitysports.com

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Jesuit backs up comeback against Rummel with signature win over Karr

After a thrilling comeback win over Archbishop Rummel a week ago, Jesuit had momentum entering Thursday night’s game with Edna Karr at Morris F.X. Jeff Stadium. That momentum stalled a bit in the first half. Then came the second half when it shifted back to the Blue Jays in dramatic fashion.

New Orleans, LA · 6d