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Division I final: Oak Ridge vs. Granite Bay
What: Oak Ridge (12-1) vs. Granite Bay (10-3), at Sacramento State, today, 7:30 p.m.
The breakdown: The defending Sac-Joaquin Section Division I champion Grizzlies have won nine consecutive games since a 1-3 start caused in part by a challenging schedule. The surge is linked to strong line play; a deceptive, big-play offense; and a physical defense that has shut down three successive playoff teams by scores of 52-0 (Napa), 56-20 (Downey-Modesto) and 37-7 (Franklin). Oak Ridge averages 178.7 yards passing behind Jason Samuels (2,290 yards, 26 touchdowns) and 180.8 rushing behind backs Blake Martin (914 yards, 12 touchdowns), Josh Wellman (886, 11) and Tanner Hughes (379, three). The Trojans have won seven consecutive games since losing to Folsom.
- Joe Davidson
Photo: Oak Ridge High School Tanner Hughes (40) escapes the grasp of Luther Burbank High School's Edwin Fautua (9) during the Division I semifinal playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Division I finalist: Oak Ridge
Photo: Oak Ridge High School Justin Priest (4) runs in for his team's final touchdown by Luther Burbank High School's Benjamin Jones (2) during the Division I semifinal playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Sacramento, Calif.. Oak Ridge won the game 24-6. -
Division I finalist: Oak Ridge
Photo: Oak Ridge High School quarterback Jason Samuels (5) hands off to Tanner Hughes (40) during the Division I semifinal playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Division I finalist: Oak Ridge
Photo: Luther Burbank High School's Ernest Jenkins (8) is sacked by Oak Ridge High School's linebackers Zack Claiborne (31) and Austin Clarke (32) during the Division I semifinal playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Division I finalist: Oak Ridge
Photo: Oak Ridge High School's wide receiver Byron Spain (9) celebrates a touchdown with teammate quarterback Jason Samuels (5) during the Division I semifinal playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Sacramento, Calif.. -
Division I finalist: Granite Bay
Photo: Granite Bay High School's John Cooley (5) dives for yardage as Rocklin High School hosts Granite Bay High School, Friday Oct. 12, 2012. -
Division I finalist: Granite Bay
Photo: Granite Bay High School senior running back #2 Sammy Stroughter runs through the Oak Ridge High School defense early in the third quarter of their game at Granite Bay on Friday November 28, 2003. -
Division I finalist: Granite Bay
Photo: Nevada Union High School's, Tanner Vallejo, #20 tackles Granite Bay High School's, Arik Bird, #7as Granite Bay hosts Nevada Union, Friday Oct. 7, 2011. -
Division I finalist: Granite Bay
Photo: The Grizzlies' Taft Partridge (32) makes the final touchdown of the game in the last minutes bringing the score to 37-7 Granite Bay as Franklin High School hosts Granite Bay High School in the D-1 semifinals at Cosumnes Oaks High School, Friday, November 23, 2012. -
Division I finalist: Granite Bay
Photo: The Grizzlies' Tony Ellison (39) celebrates a touchdown in the first half as Franklin High School hosts Granite Bay High School in the D-1 semifinals at Cosumnes Oaks High School, Friday, November 23, 2012. -
Division II final: Folsom vs. Elk Grove
What: Folsom (13-0) vs. Elk Grove (12-1), at Sacramento State, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
The breakdown: The area powers, with a combined eight section championships, meet in a title game for the first time. Folsom seeks its second D-II title in three years and Elk Grove its first after taking five D-I titles from 1984 through 2001. The Thundering Herd's ground game, led by Robert Frazier (2,071 yards, 22 touchdowns) and Wadus Parker (1,316 yards, 21 TDs), could be the best defense vs. Folsom by keeping Bulldogs sophomore quarterback Jake Browning (4,763 yards, 58 TDs) on the sideline. Folsom's defense, however, already has quieted two running teams (Vacaville and Buhach Colony) en route to the championship game.
- Joe Davidson
The photo: Folsom High School's Jake Browning (12) passes the ball as Folsom high School hosts San Ramon Valley High School, Friday night. -
Division II finalist: Folsom
Photo: Folsom's Harry Lipnosky makes a reception during the Bulldogs' 31-20 victory over San Ramon Valley. -
Division II finalist: Folsom
Photo: Folsom High School defense stops the San Ramon Valley High School running back as Folsom high School hosts San Ramon Valley High School. -
Division II finalist: Folsom
Photo: Folsom High School's Harry Lipnosky (24) catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half against San Ramon Valley High School. -
Division II finalist: Elk Grove
Photo: Elk Grove high School football player, Elijah Jones (25) celebrates the touchdown of teammate Wadus Parker (21) to lead the game 34-17 during the second half as the Elk Grove Thundering Herd hosts the Del Oro Eagles in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section 2012 Playoff game, Friday Nov 23, 2012. Elk Grove won the game 35-32. -
Division II finalist: Elk Grove
Photo: Elk Grove high School football player, Guy Scott-Hall (5) is tackled after his interception as the Elk Grove Thundering Herd hosts the Del Oro Eagles in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section 2012 Playoff game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. -
Division II finalist: Elk Grove
Photo: Elk Grove high School football player, Wadus Parker (21) runs with the ball as the Elk Grove Thundering Herd hosts the Del Oro Eagles in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section 2012 Playoff game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. -
Division II finalist: Elk Grove
Photo: Elk Grove high School football player, Robert Frazier (4) runs for a touchdown to lead the game 13-0 as the Elk Grove Thundering Herd hosts the Del Oro Eagles in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section 2012 Playoff game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. -
Division II finalist: Elk Grove
Photo: Left to right, Elk Grove defensive lineman Noah McMahon, Jaime Cruz, Marcus Worthy and Matt Loller rest in the fourth quarter in Friday nights game between the Elk Grove Thundering Herd and Franklin Wildcats, at Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove. -
Division II final: Oakdale vs. Vista del Lago
What: Oakdale (12-1) vs. Vista del Lago (12-1), at Lincoln High School-Stockton
The Mustangs are in their 11th section championship game and third consecutive in D-III, and they take on a Vista team making its first section title game appearance. The Eagles lost at Oakdale in the 2011 playoffs and have one loss since, the season opener against Oak Ridge. Vista runs the spread offense, led by quarterback Matt Jimison (2,490 yards, 37 touchdowns) and running back Josh Pfeffer (1,093 yards, 17 TDs). Oakdale is led by three-year starting quarterback Spencer Thomas, who can run, pass and catch. The Mustangs' only loss this season came against San Diego-area No. 1 Oceanside.
- Joe Davidson
The photo: Vista del Lago quarterback Matt Jimison, left, has passed for 2,306 yards and 35 touchdowns. He and the Eagles have benefited from a strong defense. -
Division III finalist: Vista del Lago
Photo: Vista del Lago running back Josh Pfeffer, right, is tackled by Cosumnes Oaks' Devin Viramontes. -
Division III finalist: Vista del Lago
Photo: Quarterback Matt Jimison and Vista del Lago will come out gunning tonight in a Sac-Joaquin Section Division III opener against Lincoln.
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