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Palma Football

California · Pacific Coast - Gabilan · Salinas
Power
+40.7
▲1.1
CA Rank
#101
▲5
Pacific Coast - Gabilan Rank
#1
Record
6-2
Proj Rec
7-2
League Title Odds
60.1%
▲3.8

Palma is a California high school football program (Pacific Coast - Gabilan, CIF). The 2026 record stands at 6-2. The Cooper Predictor rates Palma at +40.7, No. 101 of 1045 rated California teams and No. 1 of 8 in Pacific Coast - Gabilan. The model projects a 7-2 finish, with league title odds of 60.1%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-1 in Palma games this season. Most recent result: beat Carmel 45-8 on Oct 29. Next up: at Soquel on Nov 6 — the model projects Palma 20-10, giving Palma a 67% chance to win.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 28vs North Monterey CountyW 49-6 96% ✓W 42-0
Sep 4vs Sacred Heart Cathedral PreparatoryL 24-31 36% ✓L 7-28
Sep 11@ HilmarW 38-27 72% ✗L 21-24
Sep 18@ MontereyW 38-20 83% ✓W 44-8
Oct 2@ AlisalW 35-3 95% ✓W 54-14
Oct 16vs North SalinasW 38-13 91% ✓W 42-12
Oct 23@ SalinasW 31-24 65% ✓W 28-7
Oct 29vs CarmelW 48-21 93% ✓W 45-8
Nov 6@ SoquelW 20-10 67%—

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Palma's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

Palma graduates playing college football

Logan SaldateNotre Dame FBS
Tommy DuckerCornell FCS
Thomas NunesSan Diego FCS
Aidan WilliamsMontana Tech NAIA

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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