I'm hoping for an undefeated season. They need to have a stellar season or have the fortune of at least a DLS defeat to Lakeland or Cathedral to be the serious contender for Open. Overall, DLS has a better schedule and only a Folsom win vs MV (along with an undefeated season) will begin tip the balance toward Folsom's Open bid over an undefeated DLS.Folsom is projected to have their best team...maybe ever? At least most talented.
Is anyone in NorCal beating them? I believe they get their open shot this year.
There is a really good chance for them to be undefeated in NorCal. But of course we all remember what happened last year when a less-than-stellar Serra beat Folsom. This year, Grant has the best chance to give Folsom a good game. The question is - how has Folsom developed their offensive game against stout defensive teams. Historically they have struggled with DLS and Serra defenses.Is anyone in NorCal beating them?
Just Serra, But probably noone else….Folsom is projected to have their best team...maybe ever? At least most talented.
Is anyone in NorCal beating them? I believe they get their open shot this year.
Between Pitts and Folsom, these are generally the two best public teams in NorCal - so of course we are going to speculate. Frankly, I don't see any other reasons for this board aside from fan speculation, rivalry reveille, and posting favorite HSFB news.I honestly feel like we have this conversation every year with Folsom lol. Let’s talk about who’s gonna represent Northern California in the open after Halloween.
Wow - it's been a minute since I last saw you post - Welcome back.Hard to see Folsom traveling to Southern California and beating Mission Viejo.
More than likely, it will be just as hard traveling to William Rutherford Stadium. If Folsom plays the way we know they can, they'll be more than formidable against Mission Viejo. NorCal needs to change the narrative against SoCal. As a whole, we have to start showing up.Hard to see Folsom traveling to Southern California and beating Mission Viejo.
It’s hard to See a Team like Folsom, who was spotted a 21-0 lead by PITT and lost beat Mission Viejo….More than likely, it will be just as hard traveling to William Rutherford Stadium. If Folsom plays the way we know they can, they'll be more than formidable against Mission Viejo. NorCal needs to change the narrative against SoCal. As a whole, we have to start showing up.
You're absolutely right!More than likely, it will be just as hard traveling to William Rutherford Stadium. If Folsom plays the way we know they can, they'll be more than formidable against Mission Viejo. NorCal needs to change the narrative against SoCal. As a whole, we have to start showing up.
I see your point. I agree with the majority of your position.You're absolutely right!
Interestingly, the Folsom vs Grant series has rarely produced close games. When these two collide, it's usually lopsided one way or the other, and historically, Folsom has had the upper hand with a 5–2 lead. That dominance speaks to Folsom’s sustained top-level execution and depth. Meanwhile, Grant’s resurgence in the 2020s has been impressive, especially against mid-tier teams, but the step up to consistent high-level, D1 competition is a different beast.
Their recent struggles against top programs like Oak Ridge and Monterey Trail and the 0–3 record against top D1 teams last year highlight the gap. If Grant wants to truly be in that elite NorCal convo again, they'll need to match physicality, depth, and scheme with the top-tier schools every week, not just during league play or sections.
As for NorCal vs SoCal? 100% with you.
NorCal schools need to start taking signature wins off of Southern Section powerhouses like Cen10, MV, Sierra Canyon
These games help narrow the perception gap and push NorCal players and coaches to innovate and elevate. Iron sharpens iron.
It’s encouraging to see teams like Folsom, Pittsburg, and Grant scheduling tougher opponents. These battles may come with early losses, but they pay off in playoff resilience.
I’m locked in for both matchups. Which one do you think has more upset potential this season?
should be a good one .. if grant can keep all those jr pacer kids nobody is beating them ... ... dca has a monster squad coming up too ....I see your point. I agree with the majority of your position.
Aug 22 will determine who's on top of mountain until early December, possibly.
I think more like 42-20 MV. Just too many weapons.It’s hard to See a Team like Folsom, who was spotted a 21-0 lead by PITT and lost beat Mission Viejo….
The same story with Folsom every year is when they play a good, Physical team, their OLine gets dominated…. PITT made Lyons look average, MV has some really good defenders returning, this will be a tall task for Folsom….
Both teams have a lot of offensive firepower and have tough schedules with big rivalry games to open the season, so I see a 35-28 type of game with MV coming out on top…. I think it will be a good game!!….
I see your point. I agree with the majority of your position.
I don't believe Grant played Oak Ridge and MT since "22". 0-3 vs DLS, Clovis, and Lincoln SD last yr with JV players at all the skilled positions. Folsom 15 yr plus run has been very impressive with championship level play. Folsom will continue it's stellar play...
I believe don't Grant has anything left to prove at any level, particularly in Norcal. Five years ago, Grant’s national rankings where in the thousands, now at #203 which is a bit low IMO. Honestly, Folsom and Grant never been at this peak together at the same time. 30 plus offers between both schools before the season starts. Aug 22 will determine who's on top of mountain until early December, possibly. While Grant was on the decline, Folsom was on the incline. Schools like MT and Oak Ridge has something to prove oppose to a School with multiple State Championships at each level, Open included. If Grant is fortunate enough to compete for a State Championship they'd take the Open game forsure, however the DI A or AA game will allow them to be the only School in CA history to compete or win all 4 State Championships at 3 different levels besides being the only Public school to win the Open, thus far. Nothing to prove...
Elite programs have multiple State Championships. Folsom, DLS, Grant may experience dips "player wise" but they're always lurking... For Folsom, DLS and Grant it's State or bust week 1. We need the rest of NorCal to step up and help represent regardless of the bowl game level.
Pitts, Oak Ridge, MT, Riodan, Rocklin, St. Mary's, Serra, Grantie Bay, and SI are programs needing to step up to the plate and finally deliver in the moment. No slight to Pitt... they're very close and have never complained about competing against DLS along the way to my knowledge. I'm willing to bet Pitt's community would tell you the same. Very tough program, they don't make excuses. GB has a chip as well. But it's time. Time for this community to critique and challenge aforementioned schools.
Who's going to step up? Time will tell...
You could be right…. Folsom and their highly touted QB’s have historically been really bad against teams that put pressure on them and MV will do that….I think more like 42-20 MV. Just too many weapons.