How to watch Central Catholic vs. Manteca in California high school football

How to watch Central Catholic vs. Manteca in California high school football originally appeared on The Sporting News

The Valley Oak League is usually one of Northern California's most exciting high school football conference races to follow, and 2025 looks to be another exciting iteration.

On Friday, the second week of league play brings a game that has heavy league title ramifications – if not an outright title on the line – when reigning champion Manteca heads to reigning runner-up Central Catholic.

WATCH: Central Catholic vs. Manteca on NFHS Network

At No. 20 in California, Manteca is a fairly heavy favorite to repeat atop the conference, but it's far from a sure thing. Last year, Central Catholic lost 31-14 at Manteca before beating Oakdale 46-27 to claim the undisputed No. 2 spot. Central Catholic and Oakdale again look like the top candidates to knock off Manteca, and high-scoring Central Catholic is far more dangerous than its 2-3 record would indicate as evidenced by a recent win over St. Bonaventure. Whomever wins this game still has to deal with Oakdale, and perhaps unbeaten East Union is a legitimate dark horse, but it's fair to say a VOL title is at stake in this one.

Here’s everything you need to know about live streaming Central Catholic vs. Manteca.

How to watch Central Catholic vs. Manteca football

• Live Stream:Watch on the NFHS Network

Central Catholic vs. Manteca will air live on the NFHS Network. You can subscribe to NFHS Network on a monthly basis or an annual subscription. 

Central Catholic vs. Manteca start time

• Date: Friday, Sep. 16
• Time: 7:00 p.m. PT

The opening kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT on Friday, Sep. 26. The game will be played at Central Catholic High School in Modesto.