Week 4 high school football previews

The Spartans were spanked by Live Oak-Morgan Hill last week, 49-21. … The Knights annihilated Branham, 35-0. … Mountain View is allowing an average of 44.6 points per game. … Menlo has shut out two of its first three opponents. … Despite being known for its aerial attack, the Knights are actually averaging more yards rushing than passing this season. They average 236 yards rushing per game and 158 yards passing.

Mills (0-2) at Harbor-Santa Cruz (0-3), 5:30 p.m.

The Vikings were vanquished by Redwood Christian-San Lorenzo last week, 25-0. … The Pirates were saddled with a 38-31 loss by Yerba Buena. … Through two games, Mills has managed a total of 224 yards — 144 yards passing an 80 yards rushing. … The Vikings have been outscored 47-6. … Despite being winless, Harbor has been putting up points, averaging 26 per game, with a season-high 31 last week. … The Pirates defense, on the other hand, is allowing an average of 41 points.

Hillsdale (1-2) at Terra Nova (2-1), 7 p.m.

The Knights were knocked off by Mt. Diablo-Concord last week, 34-8. … The Tigers took down Capuchino, 27-24. … This is the PAL Ocean Division opener for both. … The Knights are scoring an average of 9.6 points per game, while allowing 27.6. … Terra Nova quarterback Joey Donati threw for 146 yards and a touchdown, and added 95 yards rushing and another score in beating Capuchino last week. … The Tigers are scoring an average of 28.3 points per game — and allowing the exact same number.

Sequoia (2-1) at South City (0-3), 7 p.m.

The Ravens wrecked Washington-SF last week, 49-9. … The Warriors were whipped by Leigh, 41-14. … Sequoia quarterbacks Mays Pagnotta and Ricky Delgado combined to throw for 183 yards, completing 12 of 16 passes and three touchdowns. … Sequoia is scoring an average of 19.6 points per game, while allowing 14.6. … Through three games, South City has scored a total of 28 points, while allowing an average of 39.

Menlo-Atherton (0-3) at California-San Ramon (3-0), 7 p.m.

The Bears were buried by Mitty last week, 35-0. … The Cal Grizzlies grabbed a 35-21 win over Monterey Trail. … M-A has struggled mightily in 2025. Through three games, the Bears have scored a total of 10 points and have been shutout once. The defense, meanwhile, is surrendering nearly 40 points per game. … The 35 points was a season high for Cal, which had scored 31 points in its previous two wins, combined.

San Mateo (2-1) at Palo Alto (0-3), 7 p.m.

The Bearcats blasted Aragon last week, 31-7. … The Vikings were conquered by Christopher-Gilroy, 41-27. … San Mateo rushed for 326 yards last week, the third straight game the Bearcats have eclipsed the 300-yard mark. … San Mateo is scoring an average of 29 points, while the defense has allowed a total of 49. … The Vikings are scoring an average of 24 points per game, while allowing 40.6.

Half Moon Bay (2-1) at Fremont-Sunnyvale (0-3), 7 p.m.

The Cougars were tamed by Sacred Heart Prep last week, 37-27. … The Firebirds were doused by Milpitas, 20-7. … Half Moon Bay hasn’t had any problems scoring this season, averaging 37 points per game. The Cougars’ defense, on the other hand, is allowing an average of 30 a game. … Fremont’s defense has gotten better over the last three weeks, giving up a season-low last week. … But the Firebirds offense has struggled, scoring a combined 34 points through three games.

Los Gatos (1-2) at Burlingame (2-1), 7 p.m.

The Wildcats suffered a disappointing 41-40 loss to Clovis last week. … The Panthers pulverized Arroyo-San Lorenzo, 50-22. … Los Gatos quarterback Callum Schweitzer threw for a season high 382 yards and five touchdowns last week. But the Wildcats were held to a season low rushing, finishing with just 89 yards. … Los Gatos’ two losses have been by a combined three points. … Burlingame racked up 443 yards of offense last week — 152 passing from Nick Armstrong and 291 yards rushing, led by Hayden Haba’s 225 yards on 20 carries.

Piedmont (1-2) at Aragon (2-1), 7 p.m.

The Piedmont Highlanders were halted by Berean Christian-Walnut Creek, 45-12. … The Dons were dealt their first loss of the season, 31-7 by San Mateo. … Piedmont has yet to score more than 17 points in a game. The Highlanders defense, meanwhile, hasn’t kept any of their three opponents under 30 points. … Piedmont was 10-2 last season, advancing to the NCS Division 7 semifinals. … Aragon was held to 7 points despite throwing for 211 yards. … Receiver Nick Mazzola had his second straight game of 100-plus yards receiving. He caught 20 passes for 113 yards.

SATURDAY

College of San Mateo (3-0) at American River College (0-3), 1 p.m.

The Bulldogs beat Modesto last week, 41-21. … The ARC Beavers were belted by Fresno, 42-28. … CSM, ranked No. 1 in the state, has a seven-game winning streak over ARC, having beaten the Beavers twice — once in the regular season and once in the playoffs — for the last three seasons. … The Bulldogs are averaging just under 30 points a game while giving up 12.3. … ARC is scoring 23.7 points per game, but allowing 35.7.

King’s Academy (2-0) atSacred Heart Prep (2-1), 2 p.m.

The Knights whacked Fremont-Oakland last week, 58-0. … The Gators grabbed a 37-27 decision over Half Moon Bay. … Through two games, TKA has not allowed a point and has scored 93 points. … SHP’s Nick Pollioni completed 6 of 9 passes for 85 yards, while Maxime Morrelle completed one pass for a 52-yard score. Combined, the Gators threw for a season high 137 yards. … The Gators were stubborn with the run, going for 138 yards on 39 carries, averaging 3.5 yards a carry.