That’s a wrap for the high school football weekend.
Week 5 highlights included De La Salle’s defense stepping up against St. Mary’s-Stockton, Archbishop Riordan rallying to beat St. Francis, California making a statement against McClymonds, Archbishop Mitty ending an eight-game skid against St. Ignatius and more.
As always, the Bay Area News Group provided extensive coverage of the football week, from features and breaking news to rankings, roundups and game stories.
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Here is our complete Week 5 coverage:
WEEK 5
Roundup: Best of Week 5
Results: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared
Photos: Our staff’s Week 5 images
Serra: Toughened by nonleague schedule, Padres rout Valley Christian in WCAL opener
De La Salle: Defense delivers in rout of St. Mary’s-Stockton
Riordan: Michael Mitchell Jr. leads comeback win at St. Francis
California: Statement victory for undefeated Grizzlies
Mitty: Losing streak to SI ends with impressive triumph
Oakland High: Adapting to season without a home
Preview: Top Week 5 matchups, schedule
Predictions: Our staff’s Week 5 picks
Week 5 rankings: Bay Area News Group Top 25
Monday Morning Lights: DLS coach challenges his defense
PREVIOUSLY
Week 4: Complete coverage
Week 3: Complete coverage
Week 2: Complete coverage
Week 1: Complete coverage
Preseason 2025: League previews, all-BANG position lists, more