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San Ramon Valley’s John Pau Mendoza (3) sits in his wheelchair as he consoles quarterback Luke Baker (3) after being defeating in overtime by De La Salle at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. Pau Mendoza injured his knee during a game in the beginning of the season and had surgery two days ago. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Ramon Valley’s John Pau Mendoza (3) sits in his wheelchair as he consoles quarterback Luke Baker (3) after being defeating in overtime by De La Salle at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. Pau Mendoza injured his knee during a game in the beginning of the season and had surgery two days ago. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

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Photos: Bay Area high school football Week 8, 2023

AuthorKarl Mondon, staff photojournalist, San Jose Mercury News, for his Wordpress profile. (Michael Malone/Bay Area News Group)AuthorAnda Chu, staff photographer for the Bay Area News Group, is photographed for a Wordpress profile in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (Laura Oda/Bay Area News Group)
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De La Salle at San Ramon Valley, Hillsdale at Menlo School, Mt. Diablo at Alhambra, San Mateo at Capuchino, Willow Glen at Leigh were the high school football games photographed during Week 8 of the 2023 season.

De La Salle 33, San Ramon Valley 27

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De La Salle's Anthony Dean (26) strips the ball away from San Ramon Valley's Evan Economos (14) for the interception during the third quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle’s Anthony Dean (26) strips the ball away from San Ramon Valley’s Evan Economos (14) for the interception during the third quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle head coach Justin Alumbaugh celebrates after Derrick Blanche (22) scores the game winning touchdown in overtime at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle head coach Justin Alumbaugh celebrates after Derrick Blanche (22) scores the game winning touchdown in overtime at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle's Derrick Blanche (22) scores a touchdown against San Ramon Valley in the second quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle’s Derrick Blanche (22) scores a touchdown against San Ramon Valley in the second quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle's Jayden Nichols (25) is all smiles while scoring a touchdown after intercepting a deflected pass by San Ramon Valley in the fourth quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle’s Jayden Nichols (25) is all smiles while scoring a touchdown after intercepting a deflected pass by San Ramon Valley in the fourth quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
San Ramon Valley's Owen Scott (5) dives into the end zone to tie the game against De La Salle during the fourth quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Ramon Valley’s Owen Scott (5) dives into the end zone to tie the game against De La Salle during the fourth quarter of their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 
De La Salle's Derrick Blanche (22) runs into the end zone to score the game winning overtime touchdown during their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
De La Salle’s Derrick Blanche (22) runs into the end zone to score the game winning overtime touchdown during their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. De La Salle defeated San Ramon Valley in overtime 33-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 

 

Menlo School 19, Hillsdale 13

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Menlo School's Nicholas Scacco (2) runs the ball against Hillsdale in the first quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer)
Menlo School’s Nicholas Scacco (2) runs the ball against Hillsdale in the first quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) 
Menlo School's Bradford Tudor (16) runs into Hillsdale's Rohan Singh (18) in the first quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer)
Menlo School’s Bradford Tudor (16) runs into Hillsdale’s Rohan Singh (18) in the first quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) 
Hillsdale's Drew Rollolazo (11) catches a pass against Menlo School's Tyler Fernandez (12) in the fourth quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. The play set up a touchdown for his team. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer)
Hillsdale’s Drew Rollolazo (11) catches a pass against Menlo School’s Tyler Fernandez (12) in the fourth quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. The play set up a touchdown for his team. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) 
Hillsdale's Drew Rollolazo (11) is brought down by Menlo School's Jack Enright (22) on a pass play in the second quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer)
Hillsdale’s Drew Rollolazo (11) is brought down by Menlo School’s Jack Enright (22) on a pass play in the second quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) 
Menlo School's Nicholas Scacco (2) celebrates his interception against Hillsdale in the fourth quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer)
Menlo School’s Nicholas Scacco (2) celebrates his interception against Hillsdale in the fourth quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) 
Menlo School's Harry Housser (7) catches a pass for a touchdown against Hillsdale in the second quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer)
Menlo School’s Harry Housser (7) catches a pass for a touchdown against Hillsdale in the second quarter at Menlo School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Atherton, Calif. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer) 

 

Capuchino 42, San Mateo 35

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San Mateo's Gabe Buenrostro #1 walks off the field dejected after the Bearcats' comeback falls short in overtime, 42-35, against Capuchino's Chancellor Hernando #9 and Mailau Ahohako #15, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
San Mateo’s Gabe Buenrostro #1 walks off the field dejected after the Bearcats’ comeback falls short in overtime, 42-35, against Capuchino’s Chancellor Hernando #9 and Mailau Ahohako #15, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) 
Capuchino head coach Jay Oca hugs his son Javon Oca after a thrilling 42-35 overtime victory against San Mateo, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
Capuchino head coach Jay Oca hugs his son Javon Oca after a thrilling 42-35 overtime victory against San Mateo, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) 
Capuchino's Gabe Buenrostro #1 breaks free on a 77-yard touchdown run against San Mateo, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
Capuchino’s Gabe Buenrostro #1 breaks free on a 77-yard touchdown run against San Mateo, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) 
Charles Barfield #5 races down the sideline to the 1-yard line against San Mateo on a Capuchino touchdown drive in the 1st half, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
Charles Barfield #5 races down the sideline to the 1-yard line against San Mateo on a Capuchino touchdown drive in the 1st half, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) 
Capuchino's Travis Ciardella #11 catches a touchdown pass against San Mateo's Felipe Sorbara #21 in the 2nd quarter, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
Capuchino’s Travis Ciardella #11 catches a touchdown pass against San Mateo’s Felipe Sorbara #21 in the 2nd quarter, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in San Bruno, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) 

 

Leigh 17, Willow Glen 7

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Leigh quarterback Tyler J. Donaldson (7) scrambles against Willow Glen in the second half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Leigh won 17-7. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Leigh quarterback Tyler J. Donaldson (7) scrambles against Willow Glen in the second half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Leigh won 17-7. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Willow Glen wide receiver Weber Maisel (11) reacts after dropping a pass against Leigh in the second half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Leigh won 17-7. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Willow Glen wide receiver Weber Maisel (11) reacts after dropping a pass against Leigh in the second half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Leigh won 17-7. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Leigh quarterback Tyler J. Donaldson (7) throws a pass against Willow Glen in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Leigh quarterback Tyler J. Donaldson (7) throws a pass against Willow Glen in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Leigh wide receiver Carter Williams (6) catches a touchdown pass throws against Willow Glen in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Leigh wide receiver Carter Williams (6) catches a touchdown pass throws against Willow Glen in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Willow Glen's Cedeno Chavez (19) throws a pass under pressure from Leigh's Zach Pistor (20) in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Willow Glen’s Cedeno Chavez (19) throws a pass under pressure from Leigh’s Lucas Owczarczak (28) in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 
Willow Glen's Spencer Bartlinski (4) celebrates with Weber Maisel (11) after scoring a touchdown passed against Leigh in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group
Willow Glen’s Spencer Bartlinski (4) celebrates with Weber Maisel (11) after scoring a touchdown passed against Leigh in the first half in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tony Avelar for the Bay Area News Group 

Alhambra 49, Mt Diablo 47

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Mt. Diablo running back Herschel Turner (2) runs for 52 yards in the second quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)
Mt. Diablo running back Herschel Turner (2) runs for 52 yards in the second quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group) 
Alhambra receiver Luke Beaty (6) runs after the catch. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)
Alhambra receiver Luke Beaty (6) runs after the catch. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group) 
Alhambra quarterback Beau Blau runs the ball in the second quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)
Alhambra quarterback Beau Blau runs the ball in the second quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group) 
Alhambra quarterback Beau Blaugh (2) throws a pass in the first quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)
Alhambra quarterback Beau Blaugh (2) throws a pass in the first quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group) 
Mt. Diablo quarterback Jakorey Robinson (14) runs the football in the first quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)
Mt. Diablo quarterback Jakorey Robinson (14) runs the football in the first quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group) 
Mt. Diablo running back Herschel Turner (2) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)
Mt. Diablo running back Herschel Turner (2) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter. Alhambra and Mt. Diablo played a high school football game at Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)