The Bishop Union Broncos make the trip south to Bakersfield to face the Garces Memorial Rams in a non-conference showdown. The matchup is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Garces Memorial High School. Both teams enter at 1-1, looking to gain momentum early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bishop Union Broncos @ Garces Memorial Rams
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield, CA
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Bishop Union Broncos
Bishop Union comes in at 1-1, with a strong road win balanced against a tough loss. The Broncos have scored just 26 points while allowing 64, highlighting a need for offensive improvement as they head into this contest.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #6,786
○ State Rank (CA): #452
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Execute longer drives on offense and avoid defensive breakdowns against Garces’ balanced attack.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Torres – QB
○ Isaiah Ramirez – RB
○ Cristian Lopez – WR
○ Diego Gonzalez – WR
○ Marcos Hernandez – OL
○ Nathan Cruz – DL
○ Elias Morales – LB
○ Gabriel Sanchez – DB
○ Julian Rios – RB
○ Michael Chavez – TE
○ Luis Gutierrez – DB
Garces Memorial Rams
Garces Memorial also sits at 1-1, with an offense that has posted 57 points in two games. Their defense has been inconsistent, giving up 56, but home-field advantage gives the Rams an opportunity to grab their second win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #3,800
○ State Rank (CA): #257
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Key to Win: Use offensive tempo to wear down Bishop Union and tighten up defensively in the red zone.
Main Squad:
○ Jeremiah Lopez – QB
○ Xavier Torres – RB
○ Damian Gonzalez – WR
○ Luis Ramirez – WR
○ Cristian Alvarez – OL
○ Diego Morales – DL
○ Adrian Flores – LB
○ Marcos Chavez – DB
○ Nathan Rios – RB
○ Isaiah Gutierrez – TE
○ Michael Perez – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Union | #6,786 | #452 (CA) | #3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 | 26 | 64 |
| Garces Mem. | #3,800 | #257 (CA) | #8 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 | 57 | 56 |
