High school football in pictures: Our staff’s best photos of Week 15, 2024

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Pittsburg head coach Charlie Ramirez is doused with water after defeating Folsom during their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Grant 32, St. Francis 30

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Grant's Tyron Carter breaks up a pass intended for St. Francis' Grant Righellis #18 in the fourth quarter of the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) — Grant’s Tyron Carter breaks up a pass intended for St. Francis’ Grant Righellis #18 in the fourth quarter of the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

St. Francis' Grant Righellis #18 scores a touchdown against Grant's Tyron Carter #5 in the fourth quarter of the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) — St. Francis’ Grant Righellis #18 scores a touchdown against Grant’s Tyron Carter #5 in the fourth quarter of the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

St. Francis' Motu Keanaaina #47 runs in a touchdown against Grant's Julian Bruno #6 in the second quarter of the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) — St. Francis’ Motu Keanaaina #47 runs in a touchdown against Grant’s Julian Bruno #6 in the second quarter of the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Grant's Koby Shabazz #2 tries to get around St. Francis' Kevin Keanaaina #34 during the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) — Grant’s Koby Shabazz #2 tries to get around St. Francis’ Kevin Keanaaina #34 during the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Grant wide receiver Deangleo Knight #17 races down the sideline against St. Francis during the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

St. Francis quarterback Aaron Knapp #12 congratulates Grant football players who won the NorCal Div. 2-AA championship game, 32-30, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Pittsburg 28, Folsom 27

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Folsom quarterback Ryder Lyons (3) runs with the ball against Pittsburg during the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Folsom's Jameson Powell (2) fails to catch a pass during the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) — Folsom’s Jameson Powell (2) fails to catch a pass during the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Pittsburg's Ulyssis Barsabal (23) strips the ball away from Folsom quarterbackRyder Lyons (3) forcing a fumble during the final minutes of the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) — Pittsburg’s Ulyssis Barsabal (23) strips the ball away from Folsom quarterbackRyder Lyons (3) forcing a fumble during the final minutes of the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Pittsburg's Japheth Tofaeono (20 and Jewelous Walls (1) tackle Folsom quarterback Ryder Lyons (3) while running for yardage during the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) — Pittsburg’s Japheth Tofaeono (20 and Jewelous Walls (1) tackle Folsom quarterback Ryder Lyons (3) while running for yardage during the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Pittsburg head coach Charlie Ramirez is doused with water after defeating Folsom during their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Pittsburg quarterback Marley Alcantara (12) lifts up the first place plaque after defeating Folsom during their CIF NorCal Division 1-AA regional championship game at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Pittsburg defeated Folsom 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Carmel 42, Acalanes 41

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Carmel High's Mathew Maxon (3) runs for yardage in the first quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game against Acalanes High at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) — Carmel High’s Mathew Maxon (3) runs for yardage in the first quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game against Acalanes High at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Acalanes High's Bethel Imasuen (65) tackles Carmel High's Ashton Rees (21) in the first quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) — Acalanes High’s Bethel Imasuen (65) tackles Carmel High’s Ashton Rees (21) in the first quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Acalanes High's Josh Elerts (89) is tackled by Carmel High's Jackson Lloyd (77) in the third quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) — Acalanes High’s Josh Elerts (89) is tackled by Carmel High’s Jackson Lloyd (77) in the third quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Carmel High's Mathew Maxon (3) gets his pass blocked by Acalanes High's David Roux (23) in the first quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) — Carmel High’s Mathew Maxon (3) gets his pass blocked by Acalanes High’s David Roux (23) in the first quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Carmel High's Ashton Rees (21) gets past Acalanes High's Brody Darin (0) as he runs for a first down in the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) — Carmel High’s Ashton Rees (21) gets past Acalanes High’s Brody Darin (0) as he runs for a first down in the fourth quarter of their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Acalanes High players after losing their CIF NorCal Division 5-AA title football game 42-41 against Carmel High at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Moreau Catholic 42, Leland 11

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Moreau Catholic's Jameson Ransburg (14) scores a touchdown against Leland in the second quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) — Moreau Catholic’s Jameson Ransburg (14) scores a touchdown against Leland in the second quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Moreau Catholic's Peyton Collins (20) runs with the ball against Leland's Rory Windsor (7) and Leland's Caden Canter (2) in the first quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) — Moreau Catholic’s Peyton Collins (20) runs with the ball against Leland’s Rory Windsor (7) and Leland’s Caden Canter (2) in the first quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Moreau Catholic's Peyton Collins (20) runs with the ball against Leland's Rory Windsor (7) and Leland's Cole Canter (5) in the second quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) — Moreau Catholic’s Peyton Collins (20) runs with the ball against Leland’s Rory Windsor (7) and Leland’s Cole Canter (5) in the second quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Moreau Catholic's Jameson Ransburg (14), Moreau Catholic's Peyton Collins (20) and Moreau Catholic's Jalen Arnold (13) celebrate a touchdown against Leland in the first quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) — Moreau Catholic’s Jameson Ransburg (14), Moreau Catholic’s Peyton Collins (20) and Moreau Catholic’s Jalen Arnold (13) celebrate a touchdown against Leland in the first quarter during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Moreau Catholic's head coach Keith Minor gets water tossed on him after his team wins against Leland during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) — Moreau Catholic’s head coach Keith Minor gets water tossed on him after his team wins against Leland during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Moreau Catholic celebrates after winning against Leland during the NorCal Division 7-AA championship at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Amador Valley 44, McClymonds 33

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McClymonds linebacker Sharky Tamale (18) looks to break the tackle of Amador Valley linebacker McKay Kenitzer (8) during the first quarter of their North Coast Section Division 3-AA high school football championship, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

McClymonds running back Dominic Davis (8) looks for running room against Amador Valley during the third quarter of their North Coast Section Division 3-AA high school football championship, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

McClymonds quarterback Berell Staples (1) passes around defensive pressure from Amador Valley linebacker Tommy Vespi (9) during the fourth quarter of their North Coast Section Division 3-AA high school football championship, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

McClymonds linebacker Sharky Tamale (18) outruns Amador Valley defensive back Tommy Vespi (9) for a 64-yard touchdown scamper during the fourth quarter of their North Coast Section Division 3-AA high school football championship, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Amador Valley safety Ismael Duenas (20) takes the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against McClymonds during the fourth quarter of their North Coast Section Division 3-AA high school football championship, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Amador Valley players and coaches celebrate their victory over McClymonds in a North Coast Section Division 3-AA high school football championship, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Summerville 45, Sacred Heart Prep 28

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