The North Coast Section Division I championship game between top-seeded Granada and No. 2 De La Salle has been moved to Monte High School, NCS Commissioner Pat Cruickshank confirmed to the Bay Area News Group on Wednesday.
The game was originally scheduled to happen at Livermore High School, but on account of parking and capability reasons, the venue was moved to the Danville school.
“Both schools are in agreement with the website,” Cruickshank wrote in a text to the Bay Area News Group.
Granada has not been challenged within the NCS playoffs. The Matadors defeated No. 4 Acalanes 6-0 of their semifinal game on Tuesday and have allowed only one run in three playoff games.
De La Salle stormed back to beat No. 3 College Park 7-3 at home after beating Heritage and Liberty in the primary two rounds.
Granada will attempt to end De La Salle's 33-game postseason winning streak on Friday with pitcher Jake Sekany on the mound. Left-handed pitcher RJ Meyn will likely start for De La Salle.
The teams have played one another once this season. Granada won the sport 5-4 on March 15 on a walk-off hit from Stanford-committed Parker Warner.
“De La Salle is a totally different team,” Warner said after Tuesday's win over Acalanes. “I wouldn't say it's a huge advantage playing against them early in the season, but it's De La Salle and we always bring our best.”
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