2026 Preseason Top 100 Season Preview: No. 95 Pittsburg (CA)

Players to Know

Javale Jones, QB

Jones is a young quarterback in the current plan. His command and decision-making will determine how quickly Pittsburg's offense settles.

Isaiah Harrison, RB

Harrison holds an offer from Cal and gives the Pirates a younger backfield option with Division I interest.

Demetrius Toeaina, EDGE

Toeaina is a nationally recruited edge defender whose pressure can keep Pittsburg dangerous up front.

Jeremiah Edwards, S

Edwards holds an offer from Arizona and adds another Division I recruit to the secondary.

Terrance Murphy, EDGE

Murphy is committed to Fresno State and gives the defensive front an established senior leader.

Kenneth Ward

Ward holds an offer from Sacramento State and adds to Pittsburg's young recruiting depth.

Dezmond Sanders

Sanders also holds an offer from Sacramento State and gives the Pirates another young player to develop.

Complete 2026 Schedule

Aug. 28: Monterey Trail

Sept. 4: St. John Bosco

Sept. 11: at James Logan

Sept. 18: at Mission Viejo

Oct. 2: Los Gatos

Oct. 9: Liberty

Oct. 16: Freedom

Oct. 30: at Antioch

Nov. 6: at Heritage

Biggest Question

How quickly can Pittsburg's young recruits become a disciplined championship lineup?

The upside is obvious. The Pirates need Jones to control possessions and the defense to remain structurally sound behind Murphy and Toeaina. If the younger offered players master the ordinary assignments, Pittsburg will have enough explosive ability to win the section.

Bottom Line

Pittsburg is young, but it is not short on current Division I talent. I expect some early growth and a much more dangerous team by November. The Pirates have the ceiling to return to the Open Division final and change the result.

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T25PS Prediction

I see a repeat performance to last year. 11-3 and North Coast Section Open Division finalist

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