Gardena vs King/Drew (California) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

The King/Drew Golden Eagles (Los Angeles, CA) will host the Gardena Panthers (Gardena, CA) in an exciting non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM at King/Drew Magnet High School.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Gardena @ King/Drew
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: King/Drew Magnet High School, Los Angeles, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Gardena Panthers

Gardena enters the matchup with a 1-1 record, showing strong defensive play and a balanced offensive attack. The Panthers will look to capitalize on their experience and keep King/Drew’s playmakers in check.

○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #8,049
○ State Rank: #542 (CA)
○ Key to Win: Dominate the trenches and establish the run to control time of possession.

Main Squad:
○ Jordan Williams – QB
○ Marcus Allen – RB
○ Isaiah Johnson – WR
○ Anthony Ramirez – WR/DB
○ David Thompson – TE
○ Kevin Lopez – LB
○ Chris Martinez – OL/DL
○ Adrian Gutierrez – DB
○ Michael Torres – RB
○ Brian Sanchez – DL

King/Drew Golden Eagles

King/Drew also sits at 1-1, bringing an explosive offense that has scored 63 points through two games. The Golden Eagles will look to leverage their speed and versatility to defend home turf.

○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #8,753
○ State Rank: #596 (CA)
○ Key to Win: Spread the field on offense and tighten coverage against Gardena’s wide receivers.

Main Squad:
○ Jason Martinez – QB
○ Elijah Brown – RB
○ Michael Harris – WR
○ Anthony Torres – WR/DB
○ Daniel Cruz – TE
○ Kevin Smith – LB
○ Jonathan Perez – OL/DL
○ Isaiah Thompson – DB
○ Chris Johnson – RB
○ Gabriel Flores – DL

Rankings & Records

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