Serra’s Saul Marks (15) kicks a field goal against Archbishop Riordan during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP KICKERS/PUNTERS
First team
Zach Brien, Bishop O’Dowd, 6-2, 170, junior
Five-star kicker and top kicker in the nation by Chris Sailer Kicking made 3 of 5 field goals and 46 of 48 PATs. Had 55 touchbacks on 62 kickoffs, which tied for the best mark in California. Averaged 40.6 yards per punt with 3.9 seconds of hang time.
Saul Marks, Serra, 6-0, 160, senior
Senior used strong right foot to convert 12 of 17 field goals, with a long of 53 (twice) plus a 52-yarder and a pair of 48-yarders. Generated touchbacks on 58 of 79 kickoffs and made 42 of 46 PATs. Averaged 43.8 yards per punt.
Second team
Thomas McKeon, St. Ignatius, 6-3, 180, senior
Made 40-yard field goal as time expired to win Central Coast Section Division II championship over rival Sacred Heart Cathedral. Converted 6 of 7 field goals and 47 of 50 extra points.
Elijah Delgado, Livermore, 5-10, 185, junior
Made 11 of 16 field goals with a long of 38 yards. Converted 31 of 36 PATs.
Honorable mention
Nathan Fox, Sacred Heart Prep, senior; Cody Houghtelling, Arroyo, senior; Joseph Mirabal, Washington-Fremont, senior; Ricky Miramontes, Milpitas, senior; Manny Navarro, Woodside, senior; Luis Rodriguez, Pittsburg, senior; Justin Uribarri, De La Salle, senior.
All-BANG football online publication schedule
Monday, Jan. 5
Coach of the year
Alameda County player of the year
Contra Costa County player of the year
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Peninsula player of the year
Santa Clara County player of the year
Bay Area News Group player of the year
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Kickers/punters
Offensive line
Defensive line
Athletes
Thursday, Jan. 8
Linebackers
Running backs
Utility
Friday, Jan. 9
Defensive backs
Wide receivers/tight ends
Quarterbacks
Sunday, Jan. 11
Entire team in one article
Those eligible for all-BANG honors come from leagues based predominantly in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The news organization’s high school sports staff chooses the players and coaches.
Originally published at Christian Babcock