Photos: High school football playoffs at Woodcreek, Oak Ridge, Roseville and more
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The Sacramento Bee
Rio Americano Raiders running back Niko Chatzis (11) carries the ball upfield past Woodcreek Timberwolves defensive end Brody Kee (58) in a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
NATHANIEL LEVINE
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Here’s a look at photos from playoff semifinal games featuring Sacramento-area teams.
Division I: Oak Ridge defeats Grant, 9-7
Division III: Woodcreek defeats Rio Americano, 42-6
Woodcreek Timberwolves cornerback Ethan Keim (14) out jumps the Rio Americano Raiders’ Arnez Campbell (2) for an interception in the second quarter of they CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Woodcreek Timberwolves quarterback Josiah Melendez (9) runs a keeper for a first down against the Rio Americano Raiders in the second quarter of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Woodcreek Timberwolves wide receiver Trace Murchison (0) brings the ball upfield against the Rio Americano Raiders in a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Rio Americano Raiders wide receiver Devin Pointes (1) takes a reverse for a 7-yard gain against the Woodcreek Timberwolves in a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Woodcreek Timberwolves tight end Tilden Hull (13) takes a reception down the sideline against the Rio Americano Raiders in the second quarter of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Rio Americano Raiders quarterback Ryder Trantham (7) throws downfield as Woodcreek Timberwolves outside linebacker Jeremiah Whyte (4) and defensive back Kingston Acosta (27) apply pressure in a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Rio Americano Raiders running back Niko Chatzis (11) carries the ball upfield past Woodcreek Timberwolves defensive end Brody Kee (58) in a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division III semifinal playoff game in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Division III: Oakdale defeats Vanden, 45-13
Division IV: Roseville defeats Hughson, 23-15
Roseville Tigers tackle Erick Aguilar (74) jars the ball loose from Hughson Huskies tight end Bryce McDaniel (13) near the goal line in the second half of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV semifinal in Roseville on Friday. The Tigers recovered the fumble. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Hughson Huskies tight end Titus Beers (23) grabs a deep pass off a flea flicker amid double coverage by the Roseville Tigers in a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV semifinal in Roseville on Friday. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Roseville Tigers wide receiver Kenny McClure (11) celebrates a touchdown reception with guard Trevor Kirby (77) and tackle Caleb Barba (76) against the Hughson Huskies in the second half of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV semifinal in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Roseville Tigers strong safety Harold Neufville Jr. (9) and outside linebacker Cash Fischer (15) stop Hughson Huskies running back Eli Wilbanks (21) for no gain in the second half of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV semifinal in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Roseville Tigers linebacker Jack Walker (5) and wide receiver Ben Jordan (26) tackle Hughson Huskies running back Eli Wilbanks (21) for a short gain in the second half of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV semifinal in Roseville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The Tigers recovered the fumble. NATHANIEL LEVINE nlevine@sacbee.com
Division V: Sutter defeats Hilmar, 48-14
Sutter Huskies running back Max Bringgold (22) breaks free against Hilmar during a Sac-Joaquin Division V semifinal game in Hilmar on Friday. John Westberg The Modesto Bee
Sutter Huskies running back Max Bringgold (22) runs away from a Hilmar defender during a Sac-Joaquin Division V semifinal game in Hilmar on Friday. John Westberg The Modesto Bee
Sutter Huskies running back Losi Asiata (2) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown against Hilmar during a Sac-Joaquin Division V semifinal game in Hilmar on Friday. John Westberg The Modesto Bee
Sutter Huskies running back Max Bringgold (22) celebrates a touchdown during a Sac-Joaquin Division V semifinal game against Hilmar in Hilmar on Friday. John Westberg The Modesto Bee
Division VIII (8-man): Mira Loma defeats Delta, 48-34
Mira Loma quarterback Deangelo Keys (6) slides into the end zone for a touchdown against Delta defender Royce Cornelson in their CIF Sac-Joaquin Division VIII semifinal game Friday at El Camino High School in Arden Arcade. Keys and the top-seeded Matadors defeated the Saints, 48-34. Daniel Hunt dhunt@sacbee.com
Mira Loma wide receiver Keion Kado (5) pulls down a pass from quarterback Deangelo Keys in the third quarter of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division VIII semifinal game against Delta on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at El Camino High School in Arden Arcade. Daniel Hunt dhunt@sacbee.com
Mira Loma's Frankie Arizmendez carries the ball against Delta in a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division VIII semifinal game Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at El Camino High School in Arden Arcade. Arizmendez had 18 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown. Daniel Hunt dhunt@sacbee.com
Delta running back Jax Soto (32) scores a touchdown to put the Saints ahead to open the third quarter of a CIF Sac-Joaquin Division VIII semifinal game against Mira Loma on Friday School in Arden Arcade. Daniel Hunt dhunt@sacbee.com
Mira Loma head coach Jesse Collins and his Matadors celebrate their 48-34 CIF Sac-Joaquin Division VIII semifinal victory against Delta on Friday at El Camino High School in Arden Arcade. Daniel Hunt dhunt@sacbee.com
This story was originally published November 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM.
