The Hanford Bullpups (CA) welcome the St. Joseph Knights (Santa Maria, CA) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 1-1, making this game a pivotal early-season test with playoff-caliber implications.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. Joseph (CA) @ Hanford (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Hanford High School, Hanford, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Joseph Knights
The Knights enter 1-1, rebounding from an opening loss with an away win. Ranked #157 in California, they’ve outscored opponents 52-27, showing strength on both ends and looking to build momentum in Hanford.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,967
○ State Rank (CA): #157
○ Class Rank: #16 (Sec. Div. 3)
○ Key to Win: Sustain offensive efficiency and win the battle up front in the trenches.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Daniel Ramirez – RB
○ Isaiah Torres – RB
○ Marcus Hernandez – WR
○ Julian Perez – WR
○ Kevin Alvarez – TE
○ Matthew Cruz – OL
○ Anthony Flores – OL
○ Elijah Gonzalez – LB
○ Carlos Rivera – DB
○ Nathan Scott – DB
Hanford Bullpups
The Bullpups are also 1-1, winning their home opener but falling on the road. Ranked #121 in California, they’ve been in two shootouts, scoring 67 points while allowing 64, and will rely on their high-powered offense against St. Joseph.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,412
○ State Rank (CA): #121
○ Class Rank: #10 (Sec. Div. 8)
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm and tighten defensive coverage against St. Joseph’s aerial attack.
Main Squad:
○ Jonathan Martinez – QB
○ Elijah Torres – RB
○ Gabriel Cruz – RB
○ Noah Thompson – WR
○ Jordan Lopez – WR
○ Matthew Hernandez – TE
○ Victor Sanchez – OL
○ Andrew Flores – OL
○ Xavier Green – LB
○ Isaiah Ramirez – DB
○ Adrian Vega – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | 1,967 | 157 | 16 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 | 52 | 27 |
| Hanford | 1,412 | 121 | 10 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | .500 | 67 | 64 |
