The second week of the 2026 high school football season in the Bay Area delivered a blend of expected dominance and surprising setbacks, as powerhouse programs kept their eyes on the championship while several traditional contenders stumbled.
Week 2 Highlights
De La Salle continued its reign with a 42-3 triumph over Cardinal Newman, marking its first win and reinforcing the top ranking, while Serra edged Kahuku (Hawaii) 28-21 to stay unbeaten, and Archbishop Riordan demolished Clayton Valley Charter 47-7 to advance. San Ramon Valley followed with a 54-13 victory over Enochs, and Los Gatos held off Salinas 41-35, both preserving flawless records. St. Ignatius and Acalanes also posted decisive wins, 42-7 and 41-13 respectively, underscoring the depth of talent across the region.
Conversely, several streaks came to an end: St. Francis fell 19-17 to Del Oro-Loomis, Monte Vista lost 30-14 to Liberty, and Clayton Valley Charter dropped to 0-2 after a 47-7 defeat at the hands of Archbishop Riordan. Valley Christian’s run was halted in overtime by Tracy, while The King’s Academy and Granada each saw their perfect records shattered by Santa Teresa (28-22) and Miramonte (17-7). Additional upsets included Pittsburgh’s 26-14 loss to St. John Bosco and Granada’s 17-7 setback, illustrating the competitive balance that defined Week 2.