As part of our high school football content to get you ready for the 2025 season, we are rolling out previews of all leagues in our coverage area.

Today’s focus:

WEST ALAMEDA COUNTY CONFERENCE FOOTHILL DIVISION

(Predicted order of finish)

No. 1 BISHOP O’DOWD

Coach: Hardy Nickerson Sr.

2024 record: 10-3

What to expect: The Dragons had a strong season in 2024, upsetting the likes of Monte Vista and Liberty en route to a North Coast Section Division II title game berth. O’Dowd lost many of its top contributors from that team, but the East Oakland school should be the favorite to win another league title. The Dragons’ offensive line will be the team’s biggest strength, led by junior all-league tackle Nate Norvell, Jericho Montez and Masi Latu. O.C. Lehner did just about everything for O

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