The conclusion of the 2025 football season has been marked by the announcement of the All-League selections, celebrating outstanding athletes across various high schools in Northern California. The CIF state championships held last weekend at multiple venues in Southern California highlighted the achievements of local teams, with several schools achieving notable success.
Chico High School emerged victorious in the Northern Section Division II championship, defeating Red Bluff after a challenging 1-9 season in 2024. Gridley claimed the NSCIF Division III title against Orland, completing an undefeated regular season. Winters overcame Hamilton to secure the NSCIF Division IV championship, while Redding Christian capped its perfect season with a 15-0 record, claiming the NSCIF Division V title. In the CIF state bracket, Chico faced a tough match against Bishop O’Dowd, ultimately losing 23-20, while Gridley lost 28-20 in the Division 6-AA semifinals. Conversely, Winters advanced to the Division 6-A finals, winning 28-7 against Morse. Redding Christian triumphed in a close semifinal against Middletown, winning 22-18, before defeating Woodbridge 16-0 in the Division 7-AA final.
The All-League selections reflect the top-performing players within the Enterprise-Record’s coverage area, which includes Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties. The teams are voted on by local coaches, with Most Valuable Players (MVPs) recognized in various categories.
Eastern Athletic League Honors
In the Eastern Athletic League, the following athletes received acclaim:
– Titus Andrus, Pleasant Valley, RB, Offensive MVP
– Jaret Bridwell, Red Bluff, LB, Defensive MVP
– Zaiveon Patrick, Chico, RB
– Shamar Riley, Chico, WR
– Josh Barnes, Chico, C
– Caleb Luli, Chico, DE
– Tapu Kofoa, Chico, DE
– Chance Murphy, Chico, LB
Other notable mentions include players from Pleasant Valley, such as Drew Van Nuys, Darrien Mallory, and Keyaun McMillian.
Westside League Recognitions
The Westside League also celebrated its top talents, including:
– Luke Schager, Orland, QB, Offensive MVP
– Jason Davis, Gridley, DE, Defensive MVP
– Eli Punzo, Gridley, QB/SR
– Riley Engleman, Gridley, TE/LB
– Saulo Ramirez, Gridley, RB/LB
Players from Orland and Las Plumas also made significant contributions, with Ivan Velasquez, Jack Vonasek, and Derek Hultz among the recognized athletes.
The Sacramento Valley League acknowledged:
– Lane Brown, Winters, QB, Offensive MVP
– Jayden Blackburn, Winters, DE, Defensive MVP
– Players from Paradise and Durham also received honors, highlighting their performance throughout the season.
The Mid-Valley League recognized standout players, including:
– Kayden Strong, Hamilton, QB, Offensive MVP
– Cesar Leal, Hamilton, Defensive MVP, LB
– Aaron Elliot, Hamilton, Coach of the Year
Finally, the NorCal 8-Man League celebrated its top athletes, with Levi Cavalli and Tatem Wiley from Hayfork earning MVP honors on offense and defense, respectively.
The All-League selections underscore the talent and dedication displayed by these student-athletes throughout the season, reflecting the competitive spirit of high school football in Northern California. Further announcements regarding the All-Northern Section football teams, determined by local media, are expected in the coming days.
