The McLane Highlanders (Fresno, CA) host the Mendota Aztecs (CA) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. McLane looks to stay unbeaten after a dominant opening win, while Mendota aims to bounce back to a winning record.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Mendota (CA) @ McLane (CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: McLane High School, Fresno, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Mendota Aztecs
Mendota split its first two games, winning at home but falling on the road. Ranked #601 in California, the Aztecs have scored 38 points while giving up 59 and must play disciplined football to challenge McLane’s stout defense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #8,810
○ State Rank (CA): #601
○ Class Rank: #70 (Sec. Div. 10)
○ Key to Win: Establish the running game and keep pressure off the defense.
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
McLane Highlanders
The Highlanders opened their season with an emphatic 65-0 victory, showing offensive firepower and defensive dominance. Ranked #455 in California, McLane will try to continue its strong start at home.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #6,824
○ State Rank (CA): #455
○ Class Rank: #52 (Sec. Div. 9)
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive explosiveness while shutting down Mendota’s ground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota | 8,810 | 601 | 70 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 38 | 59 |
| McLane | 6,824 | 455 | 52 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 65 | 0 |
