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Turlock High has one more home game, Hilmar puts a 10-0 record on the line, and Pitman is headed into the foothills to face a coach who once played for the Pride. All five games in this guide kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.
For a game in town, head to Joe Debely Stadium. Hilmar, Hughson and Denair are also at home, with a trip to the semifinals at stake. The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football page links to the brackets, bowl pairings and tickets.
Turlock and Pitman Finish With Bowl Games
Atwater at Turlock
The Bulldogs host the Falcons at Joe Debely Stadium, 1500 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. The Turlock High calendar confirms the varsity bowl game at 6 p.m. Both teams enter 4-6 overall. Turlock finished 4-1 in the Central California Athletic League, where its run included a 30-6 win over Pitman in the Harvest Bowl. The Turlock Journal has the local pairings and season records.
Pitman at Union Mine
Pitman travels to Union Mine High School, 6530 Koki Lane, El Dorado. Both teams went 6-4. Union Mine coach Brandon Pacheco graduated from Pitman in 2017 and attended Stanislaus State with Braden Plaa, who now coaches the Pride. The Journal profile of the two coaches traces how both coached at Pitman before taking their current jobs.
Three Home Games With a Semifinal at Stake
Casa Roble at Hilmar
Top-seeded Hilmar hosts No. 8 Casa Roble at McSweeney Field, 7807 N. Lander Avenue, Hilmar. The Yellowjackets clinched the Trans-Valley League title with a 42-35 win over Hughson last Friday. A win sends Hilmar to a Nov. 20 semifinal against Sonora or Oakmont. Division V bracket and ticket links.
Roseville at Hughson
No. 4 Hughson hosts No. 5 Roseville at Husky Memorial Stadium, 7419 E. Whitmore Avenue, Hughson. The teams met in last year’s semifinal, which Roseville won 23-15. Friday’s winner draws either Twelve Bridges or McNair. Division IV bracket and ticket links.
River Islands at Denair
Denair went 9-1 and won all seven of its Southern League games. The No. 4 Coyotes host No. 5 River Islands at Jack W. Lytton Stadium, 3431 Lester Road, Denair. The winner faces Calaveras or Rio Vista. Division VII bracket and available stream links.
Tickets and What Happens Next
Start with the section ticket listings on GoFan and match your ticket to the host school. Turlock High’s athletic admission page says the school uses cashless ticketing. Check the host listing before driving to an away game, especially for prices, gate times or a venue change.
Friday is the last game for Turlock and Pitman in the section bowl series. The three quarterfinal winners play again Friday, Nov. 20. The brackets list the Division IV final for Nov. 27 and the Division V and VII finals for Nov. 28 at Sacramento City College. If your team advances, use its bracket for the semifinal site and ticket link.
Which Game Are You Following?
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