Safety First, Stars Rising in CIF Football | Sacramento Kings News

As summer heat grips the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section, high school football practices are ramping up with safety front and center—mandatory water breaks and strict heat monitoring replace old-school grit. Teams follow a phased equipment rollout, starting with helmets and building to full pads, culminating in game-like scrimmages by mid-August before the regular season kicks off at the end of the month. Folsom Bulldogs remain the dominant force, eyeing another championship while teams like Oak Ridge and Grant gear up to challenge their reign. Meanwhile, several other schools—including St. Mary’s, Woodcreek, and Mira Loma—celebrate recent titles, many from public schools, highlighting a statewide trend. With standout players already committing to top D-I programs like Cal and UCLA, talent is spreading beyond the usual powerhouses, proving that excellence thrives across the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ab5e3a216808ae5