The stage is set for what promises to be an electrifying North Coast Section Division 1/Open showdown when the undefeated De La Salle Spartans (11-0) square off against the Pittsburg Pirates (10-1) at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on Friday night.

The top-seeded Spartans are coming off a dominant 42-0 quarterfinal victory over San Ramon Valley, showcasing their championship pedigree with another shutout performance.

Meanwhile, the second-seeded Pirates earned their spot in this high-stakes matchup by dispatching Liberty 42-18 in last week’s quarterfinals.

With both powerhouses displaying explosive offenses capable of putting up points in bunches, this collision between two of Northern California’s premier programs could very well determine who emerges as the favorite to capture

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