Phil Jensen

PLEASANTON — The lead changed an amazing four times in the fourth quarter of the nonleague football game between host Foothill High School and San Leandro.

Granada’s Jade Cabrera (4) defends a pass to a Las Lomas receiver as the Matadors’ Lila Bishop (6) approaches the play. Las Lomas defeated Granada 25-0 in this Sept. 17, 2026, flag football nonleague game in Livermore. (Photo courtesy of Livermore-Granada Boosters)

DUBLIN — The Dublin High School football team has charged through a gauntlet of games this nonleague season, including a test against Monte Vista on Sept. 25.

PLEASANTON — With 17 returners from last year’s North Coast Section Division I playoff team, the outlook for the Amador Valley High School flag football squad looked bright at the start of the season.

Amador Valley defender Cole Mattos (#12) brings down Granada’s Ethan Mitchell (#2) along the sideline during the Dons’ 24-17 victory on Oct. 2 at Amador. (Photo—May Fraser)

Livermore's Marrit Poyneer (#13) builds early momentum at the start of the home match on Oct. 1. While Amador Valley ultimately came away with the victory, the Cowboys maintained high energy and team spirit. (Photos—May Fraser)

Amador Valley coach Duncan Burgermeister holds up the Pleasanton Rivalry Cup after defeating Foothill 28-0 on Oct. 9. (Photo—May Fraser)

Livermore's Shelby Sousa (#1) advances the ball past Alhambra defenders Juliana Carranza (#8) and Nina Palmer (#26) at Livermore on Oct. 8. Looking on from the backfield are teammate Amri Johnson (#12) and quarterback Maya Booshada (#23), who initiated the play with a pass to Sousa. (Photos—May Fraser)

LIVERMORE — The Granada High School girls volleyball team faced a must-win match against host Livermore on Oct. 15.

Granada High School quarterback Caiden Van Leer (center) keeps an eye on receiver Brayden Hein (right) before firing a touchdown pass to him in the Oct. 16 home game against California High School. (Photo courtesy of Adam J. Clark/Livermore Granada Boosters)