The countdown is on as high school football returns to Santa Cruz County. Local teams are ready to take the field with hopes of building on last season’s efforts — and for one school, defending a state title.
Soquel High celebrates defeating Palma on Senior Night 2024.
All eyes are on Soquel High School, which made history last December by winning the CIF Division 4-AA state championship, the first state football title in Santa Cruz County history. The Knights defeated Jurupa Hills 28–7 to cap off a record-breaking 13–2 season.
With Soquel aiming to repeat history and other programs eager to rise, Santa Cruz County’s football scene promises plenty of action and drama this fall. Grab your coat and head out to support your local team.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Aptos vs. King’s Academy, 7:30 pm
Friday, Aug. 30
Harbor vs. Del Mar, 7:00 pm
Watsonville at Greenfield, 7:00 pm
Monte Vista Christian at Piedmont Hills, 7:15 pm
Scotts Valley at Santa Cruz, 7:30 pm
Soquel vs. Los Gatos, 7:30 pm
Saturday, Aug. 31
Pajaro Valley vs. Lynbrook, 12:30 pm
San Lorenzo Valley vs. South San Francisco, 12:30 pm
St. Francis vs. King City, 12:30 pm