"Every day has been constant ups and downs. Just to be out here and smile and have everything going good … it’s been a great night. We’ve kind of needed it.” Story by David Kiefer mercurynews.com/2023/09/09/wit… Mountain View Spartan Athletics Leigh Athletics Joseph Dycus Glenn Reeves Alex Simon

Two Archbishop Mitty fumbles inside it’s own 10-yard line in the first six minutes have led to a 14-0 St. Francis lead in Mountain View. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

St. Francis holds Mitty to minus-9 yards on the ground in the first half, but it’s the Monarchs with the momentum with two TDs in the final four minutes. St. Francis leads 21-13 at halftime. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

With 11:06 left, St. Francis leads Archbishop Mitty, 35-20. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

St. Francis finishes off Mitty, 42-20. Kingston Keanaaina goes off for 167 yards on 15 Carrie’s and scores four touchdowns. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

Wilcox is grinding down Menlo-Atherton, 14-0 midway through the second quarter. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

The first-half tale of the tape in Atherton: Wilcox has outgained Menlo-Atherton, 180-25, and has 9 first downs to M-A’s 2. The score: Wilcox 21, M-A 0. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow Wilcox Football

.Wilcox Football dominates its first true league test after the PAL-SCVAL merger, beating Menlo-Atherton, 41-3. Mike Lefkow Darren Sabedra

On the night Doug Cosbie and his 1973 team (SF’s first WCAL title) was honored, St. Francis leads Valley Christian at halftime, 14-7. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

The St. Francis defense steps up in the third quarter to help the Lancers take a 24-7 lead over Valley Christian by early in the fourth. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

Kingston Keanaaina leads the St. Francis offense with 118 yards rushing and a big punt return in a 24-14 win over Valley Christian. Darren Sabedra Mike Lefkow

Aragon goes scoreless three times in the red zone and Capuchino scores with 10 seconds left in the half against the run of play. The showdown for PAL Ocean supremacy is 7-7 at halftime. Darren Sabedra

A halfback pass on a reverse goes for a 53-yard TD, and Cap leads Aragon, 21-14, with 10 minutes left. Darren Sabedra

Capuchino wins its first league football title since 2012, beating Aragon in a PAL Ocean championship showdown, 21-14. Darren Sabedra

Inter-city rivalry at halftime on the Peninsula: Aragon 10, San Mateo 7. Darren Sabedra

The fog is keeping things cool at Clifford Field in South San Francisco, with Leigh set to take on South City. Darren Sabedra

Is this a record? A 48-minute first half! South City leads Leigh 12-7 in the wind and cold on the Peninsula Darren Sabedra Joseph Dycus

South City, which didn’t even have a varsity team three years ago, knocks off Leigh of the Mt. Hamilton league, 25-20. Darren Sabedra Joseph Dycus

Menlo School takes a 28-14 lead into halftime at Capuchino in a matchup of Peninsula unbeatens. Darren Sabedra Joseph Dycus

Menlo School beats Capuchino, 38-28, but Cap never quits despite falling behind 28-7. Darren Sabedra Joseph Dycus