Sizing Them Up: Weekly Prep Football Preview

A rundown of all the San Mateo County football action this week:

FRIDAY

Game of the Day

Serra (3-0) at St. Francis (1-2), 7:30 p.m. Can Padres open WCAL slate with tough road win? Four of the teams’ past five matchups have been decided by no more than four points.

Also in Action

Menlo (3-0) at Mills (1-3), 3:15 p.m. These teams have been heading in opposite directions since sharing the PAL Ocean title in 2006; anything short of a big Menlo win would surprise.

Aragon (3-0) at Capuchino (2-2), 3:15 p.m. Cap has gone the longest of any county team without having a winning record at any point in a season; that streak may end this year, but likely not against resurgent Dons.

El Camino (2-1) vs. Jefferson (0-4) at South San Francisco, 7 p.m. Few would’ve given El Camino any shot in this game before the season; now Jeff looks vulnerable and the rested Colts hope to capitalize.

Carlmont (0-3) at Woodside (2-0-1), 7 p.m. Don’t blindly hand Woodside the win; Carlmont has been within one score late in two of its losses, and it’s unclear just how good the ‘Cats are.

Valley Christian-Dublin (4-0) at Sequoia (3-0), 7 p.m. Homecoming game couldn’t come at a better time for Sequoia team weary after a long road trip and a very long road trip; Cherokee fans won’t be disappointed.

The King’s Academy (2-2) at San Mateo (0-2-1), 7 p.m. After allowing 121 points this season, it’s clear where San Mateo needs to improve; grabbing elusive victory would be big confidence boost entering PAL Lake.

BYE WEEK: Sacred Heart, Terra Nova, Menlo-Atherton, South San Francisco, Burlingame, Half Moon Bay, Hillsdale.